Blazers Already Shaping Up For Camp

[ABM]

From: The Columbian

The true battles will begin in three weeks.

Starting spots at the point guard and small forward positions will be up for grabs when the Portland Trail Blazers open training camp Sept. 29 at their practice facility in Tualatin, Ore., in preparation for their highly anticipated 2009-10 season.

Competition for the starting small forward spot will come down to Travis Outlaw, Nicolas Batum and Martell Webster, who was recently cleared for 5-on-5 action after missing nearly the entire 2008-09 season due to a left foot injury.

In terms of a clear favorite, there is none..............


.............."Steve is a very smart player," said Dickau, 30, a Vancouver resident.

According to Dickau, Portland does not need a point guard who wants to dominate the ball.

"That’s why they didn’t go after (New Orleans Hornets point guard) Chris Paul or one of those guys," Dickau said.

Dickau stated that Miller and Blake are unselfish players who "play the game a little bit differently."

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Miller is known for his ability to create mismatches due to his size and strength. He is also a finisher in the paint, and was recently praised by Blazers guard Brandon Roy for his leadership capabilities.

"If you don’t double him, he’s going to score on most point guards down there," Dickau said.

Where as the 6-3, 172-pound Blake is more of a pass-first guard who carefully chooses his spots and relishes his role as a set-up player.

Both have unique assets.

And both are gunning for the same starting spot.

"I think that’s definitely going to be a big battle throughout training camp," Dickau said."

 

[KingSpeed]

What about the fight for the starting spot at center? Or does Joel have that locked up? And if so, how depressing is that?

 

[THE HCP]

Greg will start on opening night son!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

HCP - when do you start getting into shape for the upcoming season?
I've already started training for the long nights with your wife while you are gone with the team.

 

[ABM]

HCP - when do you start getting into shape for the upcoming season?
I've already started training for the longing of nights with your wife while you are gone with the team.

Fixed that fer ya.

 

[THE HCP]

HCP - when do you start getting into shape for the upcoming season?
I've already started training for the long nights with your wife while you are gone with the team.

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[ABM]

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[MARIS61]

Nate said Steve is the starter, and he hates PG's who think they know better than him.

 

[Natebishop3]

Nate said Steve is the starter, and he hates PG's who think they know better than him.

How many times did Nate McMillan lead the league in assists?

 

[Hype #9]

Nate said Steve is the starter, and he hates PG's who think they know better than him.

I thought you said Miller was a downgrade to Sergio? So, according to you, Sergio > Miller > Blake