At #26, the Blazers select Swanigan

[Phatguysrule]

Bump!

How long does it take until C-Bo is our starting PF?

It won't take much. If either of these guys is the real deal (and can play defense) we should be much improved.

 

[SIeepwalker]

CALEB SWANIGAN FUTURE MVP YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

 

[joeBlazers]

I think Leonard and Vonleh need to spend the rest of the summer in the gym to prevent Caleb from getting their job by December. This guy rebounds like a man and he won't pass on open shots. With a healthy Team, we are going to be top 4 in the west. No doubt.

 

[Chris Craig]

Caleb is a beast! Cant wait to see him play next to Nurk

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[H.C.]

There is room on the bandwagon for all those who freaked out about this pick.
All welcome.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Swanigan is an effort player. Look for him to do well in pickup games, summer league, all-star games.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Bump!

How long does it take until C-Bo is our starting PF?

Both he and Collins need to show they can score. Swanigan looks to be a solid rebounder and Collins looks to have excellent defensive instincts, but I think both are a year away from potential starting roles.

 

[SIeepwalker]

When Biggie is beasting with the team I'm gonna be like "I TOLD YOU EVEN BEFORE HE PLAYED A SINGLE SUMMER LEAGUE GAME" all the time so y'all better be prepared to get annoyed

 

[joeBlazers]

He is an effort player with an offensive game. There are plenty of efforts players on the team who can't make a shot to save their lives (Mo, Davis, Aminu,...). almost 45% in 3s, almost 80% FT is darn good for a Big man. My main concern, he might get lots of shots blocked if he is too close to the basket. But he likes to finish Strong. I see Brian Grant with a good Jump Shot and 3 point shot.
Does anyone see us matching the Warrior at almost every position now? I know, this is premature but, Collins (with his length) can bother Durant. Need to get quicker on his feet, though. KD doesn't overpower guys, he shoots over them. Caleb can go against Green. I wish we could trade for a real SF. Mo and Turner are just not good enough for our ambitions.

Swanigan is an effort player. Look for him to do well in pickup games, summer league, all-star games.

 

[Driew]

I feel even better about this pick after watching Bell tonight. I know it's summer league but I really wanted Bell.

 

[Stevenson]

I'm sure this has been discussed in the 11 previous pages, but digging his shout-out to Z-Bo by wearing #50.

Man, that would be great.

 

[mook]

I'm sure this has been discussed in the 11 previous pages, but digging his shout-out to Z-Bo by wearing #50.

Man, that would be great.

It's a funny coincidence that he also wears 50. His dad died at 50 and that's how he remembers him.

I swear he looks exactly like a young Zach Randolph out there, though. Maybe less crafty a post scorer and more range, but just a very similar overall game. Swanigan thinks every rebound is his and every spot he wants under the rim is his. Dude is a serious load.

 

[Binx]

@Fonzthecpt1 - Thanks! I have actually been a "closet viewer" since 2006, just really never posted before.

You've just been lurking here for 11 years?? That's amazing. Why didn't you ever make a post?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

@Fonzthecpt1 - Thanks! I have actually been a "closet viewer" since 2006, just really never posted before. I agree that Vonleh will destroy if he attends, but I kinda hope he doesn't just so we can see Caleb go HAM.

Welcome! Nice to have you posting!

 

[SIeepwalker]

You've just been lurking here for 11 years?? That's amazing. Why didn't you ever make a post?

Do you really have to ask ? There are more reason to never post on this board than the opposit. It's actually amazing that he finally registered. Everybody makes bad decisions once in a while

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I wish the uniform on the right was our current day SL uniform

 

[OR-84]

You've just been lurking here for 11 years?? That's amazing. Why didn't you ever make a post?

It's just the nature of my game I guess. I am more of an observationalist with an aggressive temper. I know some posters can be cute when they try to get testy, so I tend to just stand back and view the show at times.

 

[Binx]

Do you really have to ask ? There are more reason to never post on this board than the opposit. It's actually amazing that he finally registered. Everybody makes bad decisions once in a while

Good point. Make a post and get attacked. That's how it works around here. Still . . . eleven years is a long time to stay silent.

 

[BBert]

I wish we could have gotten Zach Randolph to tutor Caleb. Now that Zach is a model citizen and all.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

It wont take much for Swanigan to beat out Vonleh.

Prediction: Biggie will be the starting PF by mid-season.

 

[Driew]

It wont take much for Swanigan to beat out Vonleh.

Prediction: Biggie will be the starting PF by mid-season.

Unless Swanigan makes it super obvious that he should start I think Noah is a lock to start until the trade deadline. We'll showcase Noah for the first half and trade him much like Mason if it's obvious he's going to command a large contract.

 

[theprunetang]

It's just the nature of my game I guess. I am more of an observationalist with an aggressive temper. I know some posters can be cute when they try to get testy, so I tend to just stand back and view the show at times.

You are dead wrong. I can't believe how wrong you are. Terrible.







Am I doing this right?

 

[Driew]

Fuck yes

 

[BBert]

Fuck yes

Thanks. Now I don't have to watch the game when I get home

 

[ripcityboy]

Good point. Make a post and get attacked. That's how it works around here. Still . . . eleven years is a long time to stay silent.

Us attack somebody?

 

[Driew]

Thanks. Now I don't have to watch the game when I get home

Yeah I missed the game because of work too. Kept refreshing for a highlight video so I could avoid the actual game lol

 

[blue9]

Fuck yes

All I've ever seen are a few interviews and highlight videos, but every time I watch him - whether it's playing or speaking - he reminds me of Dame.

 

[Reep]

It wont take much for Swanigan to beat out Vonleh.

Prediction: Biggie will be the starting PF by mid-season.

We will see how Biggie's confidence is in real games, and his defense. If he shows up to play and plays reasonable D, then I think you are right. He has a nice quick release on the three, can pass and rebound well. What isn't to like.

I think Vonleh has better physical tools, but he just doesn't use them like he could/should. Biggie seems to get it so far.