BATUM!!! My new favorite Blazer

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Batum
Fernandez
Aldridge


Those are my 3 favorite Blazers in that order.

Batum is a God!!!!!!!
 
Just wow.
 
Man, Batum has even converted the ESPN announcers.

I kind of want to keep him in the second unit with Rudy, Sergio etc. I think he may work there better than Outlaw.
 
He is the real deal, plays with great energy, really active and smart, we gotta gem there!
 
I really think he's should be the starter, no doubt in my mind
 
I tuned in late and watched Batum finish two fast breaks within a three minute span. And I don't think I have seen that from other Blazers. He really has the speed and good hands and the confidence.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
I tuned in late and watched Batum finish two fast breaks within a three minute span. And I don't think I have seen that from other Blazers. He really has the speed and good hands and the confidence.
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Excellent body control amd speed, he also made an out of nowhere incredible block on Duncan in the fist half. This kid can flat out play, plus his D is good, he and Webs will lock down the SF for the next 2-3 years and then maybe we decide. Travis is odd man out or backup PF and 6th man IMO.
 
Batum seems more like the complimentary scorer that would fit nicely with the starters. I'd start him and let Outlaw come off the bench.

Batum got 12 off the bench, Outlaw got 11 as a starter. Essentially, I think Batum could essentially score the saem 10-12 as a starter, while Outlaw could score more as the go-to guy off the bench.
 
Minstrel;1765180[B said:
]Batum seems more like the complimentary scorer that would fit nicely with the starters. I'd start him and let Outlaw come off the bench.[/B]
Batum got 12 off the bench, Outlaw got 11 as a starter. Essentially, I think Batum could essentially score the saem 10-12 as a starter, while Outlaw could score more as the go-to guy off the bench.
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I totally agree and have posted as much since Batum was made the pseudo-starter. Rudy struggled tonight on offense; I think Outlaw/Rudy is a great combo off of the bench.
 
I love Batum's game. He has a big impact on the game, with his defense, rebounding, and all-around hustle. He's also unselfish and doesn't make a lot of mistakes. He's definitely a joy to watch. But I also love Rudy and Roy. And Aldridge. All these Blazers are fun to watch. It's so much better now than several years ago when my favorite Blazer was Derek Anderson.
 
PapaG said:
I totally agree and have posted as much since Batum was made the pseudo-starter. Rudy struggled tonight on offense; I think Outlaw/Rudy is a great combo off of the bench.
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...but Rudy led the team in REBOUNDING tonight :clap:
 
Batum shutting down Tony Parker at the end of the first half was beautiful. He is the only one on the team other than manybe Bayless that can possibly stay with TP. Got to love his length.
 
I second everyone who thinks Batum should be starting. Travis is really more comfortable on the 2nd unit; I don't know if Nate is just being stubborn now or what.
 
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What a great game to see in person. The atmosphere was awesome. I saw Batum up close and he's a lot bigger in person than you'd think.

On both ends of the floor our best SF tonight was Batum.
 
love this dude. he does all the little things i love in a basketball player. hes very young but wow, he is a game changer at this young of an age: very rare to see for me.
 
Batum played great tonight. I never would have expected him to be this effective so early in his NBA career. Let's hope he can keep it up!
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
I second everyone who thinks Batum should be starting. Travis is really more comfortable on the 2nd unit; I don't know if Nate is just being stubborn now or what.
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I've been thinking and maybe I do understand why Nate wants Batum on the 2nd unit. Because of Oden's injury, Pryzbilla starts. And Nate thinks we can't have 2 non-scorers on the first unit. Also with Pryzbilla starting, he needs more defense on the 2nd unit. So maybe we have to wait for Oden to come back.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
I've been thinking and maybe I do understand why Nate wants Batum on the 2nd unit. Because of Oden's injury, Pryzbilla starts. And Nate thinks we can't have 2 non-scorers on the first unit. Also with Pryzbilla starting, he needs more defense on the 2nd unit. So maybe we have to wait for Oden to come back.
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If that's the case, start Rudy in front of Blake. He's earned it.

Roy/Rudy/Batum/Aldridge/ Pryz.

Second unit: Sergio/Bayless/Outlaw/Frye.
 
BeerBoy said:
Batum played great tonight. I never would have expected him to be this effective so early in his NBA career. Let's hope he can keep it up!
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No doubt. Particularly after he looked so pathetic in summer league.
 
yuyuza1 said:
If that's the case, start Rudy in front of Blake. He's earned it.

Roy/Rudy/Batum/Aldridge/ Pryz.

Second unit: Sergio/Bayless/Outlaw/Frye.
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That might be a good idea; maybe I should have said that we can't afford to have THREE non-scorers on the first unit, I forgot about Blake.
 
yuyuza1 said:
If that's the case, start Rudy in front of Blake. He's earned it.

Roy/Rudy/Batum/Aldridge/ Pryz.

Second unit: Sergio/Bayless/Outlaw/Frye.
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I see that you only have 4 guys on the 2nd unit, if Blake is on the 2nd unit, that would be really small. But i do think Bayless is needed on the 2nd unit if Rudy's scoring is on the first. What about Blake, Bayless, Outlaw , Frye and Diogu. We really don't have a low post scoring option on either unit without Diogu.
 
I'm liking the 9-10 man rotation. Aldridge played center for about 10 mins tonight, especially with the second unit. That works for me.
 
I'm not so sure that Batum stunk it up in summer league. Guys who play good team basketball have a tough time shining in SL.
 
based on how much you guys love him after one game, imagine how much youll hate him after one game.

"BATUM!!! Get out of PDX NOW!"

just pointing out the band-wagoning vibe im getting right now :)
 
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MaxaMillion711 said:
based on how much you guys love him after one game, imagine how much youll hate him after one game.

"BATUM!!! Get out of PDX NOW!"

just pointing out the band-wagoning vibe im getting right now :)
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Yeah...regardless of what Batum does...I just want to say Im honored for knowing the people who get national attention for thier insane fandom. Thats a good and a bad thing. :cheers:
 
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