Backup PG options

[Fez Hammersticks]

It's definitely a big void. There is no balance when Crawford is running the point. Running the break has been fugly. Though, it's such a small sample size I'd like to see Crawford looking to score rather than creating for others.

Kirk Hinrich: Has fallen off a bit since leaving Chicago but is a defender on an expiring contract: $8m

DJ Augustin: The future there is Kemba Walker. Solid player and shooter. Could even push Felton as the future starting PG. Expiring deal: $3m (QO) | 24 yeas old | 38% 3pt

Smith doesn't look close to being ready. This is an important position to fill if the Blazers want to make real noise in the playoffs.

 

[Natebishop3]

See, I'm wondering if we could make a couple deals to put us into immediate contention out west. Seems like there's a big void after the Thunder. Lakers suck, Mavs suck, who is the clear number 2? Clippers? Memphis? San Antonio? There are some struggling vet teams out there that might be willing to move some deals, but we would have to go into "win now" mode and sacrifice our cap space this summer and maybe some young guys.

 

[Mediocre Man]

It looks a lot like Nate has decided on Crawchuck.

 

[BrianFromWA]

We've had Sergio, Jack, Blanky, Bayless, Patty Cakes and Armon Johnson in that role the last 5 years. I'm of the opinion that Jamal is a tremendous upgrade.

 

[Blazinaway]

It looks a lot like Nate has decided on Crawchuck.

that's really a stupid nickname, but from U no surprise

 

[Mediocre Man]

that's really a stupid nickname, but from U no surprise

Do you like Chuckford better? The guy is a complete chucker, so it has to be in there somewhere. Chuckal Crawford? Jamchuck Crawford. Please let me know because I am all about pleasing people. And while it is 100% ok for it to get personal in here, you might be a happier person if you simply place me on ignore?

 

[BrianFromWA]

Also, while he is playing a lot of PG, my impression is that Nate's told him he has a green light. And he's good enough (streaky enough?) that he has to be guarded. Unlike some of our previous guards, having Chuckalicious out there keeps some semblance of spacing out of respect for his J, and he can actually take it inside and get some FTs if his shot isn't falling.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Also, while he is playing a lot of PG, my impression is that Nate's told him he has a green light. And he's good enough (streaky enough?) that he has to be guarded. Unlike some of our previous guards, having Chuckalicious out there keeps some semblance of spacing out of respect for his J, and he can actually take it inside and get some FTs if his shot isn't falling.

Chuckalicious is is a stupid name. But from you, it's better than I thought you could do

 

[Blazinaway]

Do you like Chuckford better? The guy is a complete chucker, so it has to be in there somewhere. Chuckal Crawford? Jamchuck Crawford. Please let me know because I am all about pleasing people. And while it is 100% ok for it to get personal in here, you might be a happier person if you simply place me on ignore?

Uh let me see, I believe he was brought in to be a SCORER off the bench and in the second unit because we had a huge weakness there, I'd say so far he is doing his job, get a clue

 

[Blazinaway]

Also, while he is playing a lot of PG, my impression is that Nate's told him he has a green light. And he's good enough (streaky enough?) that he has to be guarded. Unlike some of our previous guards, having Chuckalicious out there keeps some semblance of spacing out of respect for his J, and he can actually take it inside and get some FTs if his shot isn't falling.

that's too complicated for MM to understand. may need to dumb it down

 

[Mediocre Man]

that's too complicated for MM to understand. may need to dumb it down

What needs to be dumbed down for me is this

1. Why posts like yours are allowed? It is a direct personal attack out of nowhere, that ruins the forum experience for some people

2. Why you insist on directing your answers at me in insult form?

3. Why you don't put me on ignore if you don't like what I post?

That is what is too complicated for me to understand

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Do you like Chuckford better? The guy is a complete chucker, so it has to be in there somewhere. Chuckal Crawford? Jamchuck Crawford.

Actually, I think you're on to something with Chuckal, but you should probably expand it to "Chuck-all". Seems fitting.

 

[tlongII]

PG is definitely NOT a problem with this team. What we need is depth at center. I don't think we have the financial flexibility to address the issue though.

 

[Sinobas]

I think Crawford is a good combo-guard. DJ would be a good backup PG to, but I wouldn't want to give up anything substantial for him. Maybe some draft picks. I don't think any of our scrubs, like Babbit, Armon Johnson, or Nolan Smith would be very enticing to them.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Actually, I think you're on to something with Chuckal, but you should probably expand it to "Chuck-all". Seems fitting.

Great idea, but the MM police are out in full force lately.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Great idea, but the MM police are out in full force lately.

Don't worry bro--I got your back.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Don't worry bro--I got your back.

It's like Eric's "I just had sex with an NBA player" all over again


On a serious note, it's a curse being as polarizing as I am. You'd think these people that don't like me would ignore me?

 

[tlongII]

It's like Eric's "I just had sex with an NBA player" all over again


On a serious note, it's a curse being as polarizing as I am. You'd think these people that don't like me would ignore me?

Did you have sex with an NBA player?

 

[Mediocre Man]

I have told several of them I am not a whore and require dinner and a movie first

 

[BrianFromWA]

If they pay you in Best Buy coupons and Cheesecake Factory gift certificates, does that make you "easy?"

 

[Mediocre Man]

If they pay you in Best Buy coupons and Cheesecake Factory gift certificates, does that make you "easy?"

I don't have any real experience to draw from here, but I would venture to guess that paying me in some sort of petrol or water based product would make it easy. On a side note, Easy A is a hilarious movie

 

[Denny Crane]

Chuckles.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I think Crawford is a good combo-guard. DJ would be a good backup PG to, but I wouldn't want to give up anything substantial for him. Maybe some draft picks. I don't think any of our scrubs, like Babbit, Armon Johnson, or Nolan Smith would be very enticing to them.

DJ is Charlotte's starter and has had two very good games so far. I know we are talking about MJ here, but since it is not a money saving issue I doubt we can steal him. He is just playing too well. We would have to give them a good offer.

 

[Draco]

PG is definitely NOT a problem with this team. What we need is depth at center. I don't think we have the financial flexibility to address the issue though.

Yeah, I'm not especially concerned with the backup PG. Would we be a better team if we had a great backup PG? Sure, just as if we had a better bench player at any position. But it's not worth sacrificing cap room or future draft picks to strengthen a position that plays 10mpg. I definetely wouldn't want to lose a key current rotational player to do it either.

 

[Pinwheel1]

The more I think about it, I bet MJ would go for a couple of guys who are known in Carolina. Nolan Smith and Williams for DJ Augustin? I would take that if I was Charlotte. That gives them Kemba, Nolan and Williams.......

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Let's just trade every remaining player we have who's never played in Charlotte for the Bobcats entire team. Then Cho can go back to being GM of the Trailblazers, only without having to deal with Paul Allen.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I wonder if Ramon Sessions will become available if the GM starts worrying (a) that Irving is not getting PT, and (b) that the team is winning a bit too much when it needs to tank for one more core player.
If Sessions could come bundled with Varejao, I would be very happy.

 

[Brock]

for this team to be top 4 in west... def need an upgrade at backup PG

 

[blue32]

I don't have any real experience to draw from here, but I would venture to guess that paying me in some sort of petrol or water based product would make it easy. On a side note, Easy A is a hilarious movie

hahaha =) good shit.

 

[blue32]

FYI i think our backup point guard should be sebastian telfair...