Bazz or Ed

[Denny Crane]

Who is the last guy we had that performed like Bazz? Greg Anthony? That was a loooong time ago.

It's not a question of who we've had.

It seems like these ~6' score first PGs have been readily available, for the vet minimum even, for several seasons.

I saw the Bulls bring in 3 of them. I saw NO bring in one already

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Shabazz' value isn't just on the offensive end, but he's also the best defensive player we have under 6'7". Not a whole lot of backup PG's available who can dribble, drive, shoot, and defend like Bazz. His defensive acumen and tenacity are what make the 3 guard lineup effective. I don't think he's as easily replaceable as some posit.

Still I'd go with Ed. But I love having both on the squad.

 

[illmatic99]

I say Shabazz. The league is increasingly going towards a game with two ball handlers (PGs) on the floor at the same time. And I think we'd be able to keep him for cheaper.

 

[blue9]

Is my opinion that Bazz should be close in value to Isaiah Thomas less crazy now than it was earlier in the season? No? Okay.

 

[dviss1]

Edward Adam Davis.

Sounds presidential.

 

[dviss1]

Shabazz' value isn't just on the offensive end, but he's also the best defensive player we have under 6'7". Not a whole lot of backup PG's available who can dribble, drive, shoot, and defend like Bazz. His defensive acumen and tenacity are what make the 3 guard lineup effective. I don't think he's as easily replaceable as some posit.

Still I'd go with Ed. But I love having both on the squad.

Shabazz is our best on the ball defender.

#FACTS

 

[CupWizier]

Having another scoring guard off the bench in a guard dominated league with rules that favor guards, I lean Bazz. I think he solidifies a major role on the next team he signs with. I’d rather that team be ours

And, hate to say it, but I slightly fear ed is only playing for a contract where bazz wants to be great. I could be wrong but it certainly has crossed my mind multiple times

Davis has expressed numerous times that he loves Portland and wants to stay. Time will tell if that happens, but I'm confident Portland will be his first choice.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Shabazz is our best on the ball defender.

#FACTS

Close, but yeah, I can give that to you. Sadly puts the spotlight on our guard play on D.

Still, I would have to go with Mr. Davis. Way too much respect for his game to let him go anywhere.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Davis has expressed numerous times that he loves Portland and wants to stay. Time will tell if that happens, but I'm confident Portland will be his first choice.

My guess is he said it so we did not trade him at the deadline, because Portland (and his teammates) are his first choice........assuming the money is the same. However if someone offers him a lot more.......he will be gone. He will be 29 in June....last chance for a big payday.

 

[dviss1]

Close, but yeah, I can give that to you. Sadly puts the spotlight on our guard play on D.

Still, I would have to go with Mr. Davis. Way too much respect for his game to let him go anywhere.

I disagree. Dame has played great OTBD this season. Shabazz is just that good.

 

[stampedehero]

That's unfair.. Both are essential to the team. Why can't we use Turner as a choice? That would be an easy elimination.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I disagree. Dame has played great OTBD this season. Shabazz is just that good.

Dont get me wrong, I like Bazz. Lets put things into perspective. Go back to last year when we were lacking in the center position. Or when we are forced to put in LM, our D is like a sieve.

While CJ and Dame are both playing better D, neither of them have suddenly turned into "The Glove". Again, the reason we have a decent rating on D is the play of our bigs men, and the effort on team D