Blazers have 10 wins in 13 games!

[swish3]

The Blazers have achieved 10 wins in 13 games, which is a win percentage of 76.9. That is a 63 win season projection if we can stay with it. The combination of better offense and energetic defense are notable in recent games, with assists and communication on defense that is importantly improved.

Being a fan of Meyers, I note that this is the same percentage which Meyers achieved in swish3 shooting in intense playoff games that earned him the 76.9% shooting percentage record for all NBA players. This is better than Dame, CJ, Steph Curry, Klay, Kyle Korver, or in fact any NBA player! What I imagine is possible is to continue with the multiple threat 3 point scoring with Dame, CJ, Chief, Jake, Nik, and Zach, but to increase the role of Meyers as the NBA leading shooter by adding plays with passes to Meyers beyond the arc to shoot at least 6 (more if he has the hot hand) to capitalize on that talent for 20-30 points per game. With the combination of swish3s, slam dunks, and excellent free throw shooting (now 13 of 13), Meyers can be a major offensive power that the Blazers should rely on. Nurk and Meyers alternating at center can produce winning margins as recent games have shown.

The new offensive strategy with Meyers making a handoff assist/screen combination has given open shots and increased scoring for Dame, CJ, Nik, Evan, Zach, and Jake. Meyers is moving actively and well without the ball, and often is open in the corners or beyond the line, and his shooting is better from swish3 range than from mid range. Meyers is doing excellent screening, altering opponent's shots, and taking charges. His foul rate is decreased, especially when the refs call them according to the rules. With his improved rebounding and defense, Meyers is contributing to the Blazers winning bench. The Blazers can excel when Meyers and all teammates are contributing the best talent of each.

This season can continue with the championship level of wins if the Blazers can continue to get the best play from Nurk, Meyers, Zach, Dame, CJ, Chief, Evan, Jake, Nik, and Seth giving a consistent game flow with starters and bench. I imagine an increased role for Meyers that his potential for league leading scoring can mean in accomplishing a championship season this year. I think this is the year!

 

[BonesJones]

The Blazers have achieved 10 wins in 13 games, which is a win percentage of 76.9. That is a 63 win season projection if we can stay with it. The combination of better offense and energetic defense are notable in recent games, with assists and communication on defense that is importantly improved.

Being a fan of Meyers, I note that this is the same percentage which Meyers achieved in swish3 shooting in intense playoff games that earned him the 76.9% shooting percentage record for all NBA players. This is better than Dame, CJ, Steph Curry, Klay, Kyle Korver, or in fact any NBA player! What I imagine is possible is to continue with the multiple threat 3 point scoring with Dame, CJ, Chief, Jake, Nik, and Zach, but to increase the role of Meyers as the NBA leading shooter by adding plays with passes to Meyers beyond the arc to shoot at least 6 (more if he has the hot hand) to capitalize on that talent for 20-30 points per game. With the combination of swish3s, slam dunks, and excellent free throw shooting (now 13 of 13), Meyers can be a major offensive power that the Blazers should rely on. Nurk and Meyers alternating at center can produce winning margins as recent games have shown.

The new offensive strategy with Meyers making a handoff assist/screen combination has given open shots and increased scoring for Dame, CJ, Nik, Evan, Zach, and Jake. Meyers is moving actively and well without the ball, and often is open in the corners or beyond the line, and his shooting is better from swish3 range than from mid range. Meyers is doing excellent screening, altering opponent's shots, and taking charges. His foul rate is decreased, especially when the refs call them according to the rules. With his improved rebounding and defense, Meyers is contributing to the Blazers winning bench. The Blazers can excel when Meyers and all teammates are contributing the best talent of each.

This season can continue with the championship level of wins if the Blazers can continue to get the best play from Nurk, Meyers, Zach, Dame, CJ, Chief, Evan, Jake, Nik, and Seth giving a consistent game flow with starters and bench. I imagine an increased role for Meyers that his potential for league leading scoring can mean in accomplishing a championship season this year. I think this is the year!

Question: How many minutes a game do you think he should play?

 

[swish3]

Meyers is currently at about 18 min per game, which is enough time for making 6 swish3 attempts at the rate that most Blazers are shooting them. If he makes 3 or more of the 6, increasing to 22 or more min would make for potent scoring. Meyers min will also be dependent on how well Nurk is playing. I think Nurk does best when he plays about 24-28 min.

 

[Strenuus]

Hahahahahahahahahaha. It's so good.

 

[BonesJones]

Meyers is currently at about 18 min per game, which is enough time for making 6 swish3 attempts at the rate that most Blazers are shooting them. If he makes 3 or more of the 6, increasing to 22 or more min would make for potent scoring. Meyers min will also be dependent on how well Nurk is playing. I think Nurk does best when he plays about 24-28 min.

Okay, now explain to me how you expect Meyers (Slow, set shooter that needs a pass to shoot, and is scared to shoot with anyone within 10ft of him) to shoot Swish3 attempts at a higher rate THAN Steph Curry (Best shooter ever, lightning quick release, can shoot any shot off the dribble or catch, from out to 30ft).

I'm curious.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Okay, now explain to me how you expect Meyers (Slow, set shooter that needs a pass to shoot) to shoot Swish3 attempts at a higher rate THAN Steph Curry (Best shooter ever, lightning quick release, can shoot any shot off the dribble or catch, from out to 30ft).

I'm curious.

7 foot vs 6 foot 3...?

 

[BonesJones]

7 foot vs 6 foot 3...?

Lol.

 

[BonesJones]

7 foot vs 6 foot 3...?

By the time the ball reaches Meyers shooting pocket, Currys is already halfway to the rim.

 

[tlongII]

Okay, now explain to me how you expect Meyers (Slow, set shooter that needs a pass to shoot) to shoot Swish3 attempts at a higher rate THAN Steph Curry (Best shooter ever, lightning quick release, can shoot any shot off the dribble or catch, from out to 30ft).

I'm curious.

I hope he responds to this.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

By the time the ball reaches Meyers shooting pocket, Currys is already halfway to the rim.

Is this counting the eternity where Meyers wonders to himself if he should shoot it or not?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Meyers has played “better” this year which isnt saying much. You can tell he puts in the work so Ill give him credit.
I just think at 7 years in the fact were happy he’s only a liability sometimes is a little scary. I dont want to dogpile even more on ML, but were talking like this is his best year and he’s averaging 4.8 points and 4 boards.
I am glad he’s doing better this year and the bench is good!

 

[BonesJones]

Is this counting the eternity where Meyers wonders to himself if he should shoot it or not?

No, if we counted that, Currys ball would already be inbounded by the other team.

 

[swish3]

i see Meyers open at about 3 min intervals which is enough. He doesn't need more than open shot because of his outstanding accuracy. Yes his shot is slower than Steph's, but in those intense playoff games and many since he needed only a few feet of separation and a good look at the basket for a swish3 score.

The issue is not the time it is the demonstrated capability for 76.9% swish3 shooting. This is a deliberate shot that Meyers knows when to shoot. Instead of questioning the confidence or thought process of Meyers, the Blazers should be encouraging him to be looking to 20+ point scoring and continued winning.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

i see Meyers open at about 3 min intervals which is enough. He doesn't need more than open shot because of his outstanding accuracy. Yes his shot is slower than Steph's, but in those intense playoff games and many since he needed only a few feet of separation and a good look at the basket for a swish3 score.

The issue is not the time it is the demonstrated capability for 76.9% swish3 shooting. This is a deliberate shot that Meyers knows when to shoot. Instead of questioning the confidence or thought process of Meyers, the Blazers should be encouraging him to be looking to 20+ point scoring and continued winning.

Seriously... The whole freaking team like begs him to shoot and he still stands there like a stone troll wondering what he should do with the orange orb that landed in his hands. I cheer for ML, he’s a Blazer and I want him to be successful but come on...

 

[tlongII]

Hey @swish3 will you come next time we get tickets to a game?

 

[swish3]

Just feed Meyers the ball when he gets open, which is often with his high energy off ball movement, and enjoy the swish3s scoring power. And feed him the swish2 dunks. And enjoy the accurate FT shooting. Meyers appears to be doing more high quality effective screens than anyone else. The Blazers are playing well with him in the game which shows in his +/- ratings.

 

[H.C.]

Just feed Meyers the ball when he gets open, which is often with his high energy off ball movement, and enjoy the swish3s scoring power. And feed him the swish2 dunks. And enjoy the accurate FT shooting. Meyers appears to be doing more high quality effective screens than anyone else. The Blazers are playing well with him in the game which shows in his +/- ratings.

The term is already coined dunk2s not swish2 dunks.
You coined it previously.

 

[swish3]

OK. Swish2 dunks is carried over from a BNM comment, but thanks for reminding me about dunk2s. They are high power scoring weapons that work well to complement swish3s.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

If only he could get to the line more and display his swish1 prowess.

 

[swish3]

Yes, but that is happening, and Meyers is 13 of 13 for the season. Now that he is getting some foul calls, more swish1s can be expected.

 

[Boob-No-More]

The Blazers have achieved 10 wins in 13 games, which is a win percentage of 76.9. That is a 63 win season projection if we can stay with it. The combination of better offense and energetic defense are notable in recent games, with assists and communication on defense that is importantly improved.

Being a fan of Meyers, I note that this is the same percentage which Meyers achieved in swish3 shooting in intense playoff games that earned him the 76.9% shooting percentage record for all NBA players. This is better than Dame, CJ, Steph Curry, Klay, Kyle Korver, or in fact any NBA player! What I imagine is possible is to continue with the multiple threat 3 point scoring with Dame, CJ, Chief, Jake, Nik, and Zach, but to increase the role of Meyers as the NBA leading shooter by adding plays with passes to Meyers beyond the arc to shoot at least 6 (more if he has the hot hand) to capitalize on that talent for 20-30 points per game. With the combination of swish3s, slam dunks, and excellent free throw shooting (now 13 of 13), Meyers can be a major offensive power that the Blazers should rely on. Nurk and Meyers alternating at center can produce winning margins as recent games have shown.

The new offensive strategy with Meyers making a handoff assist/screen combination has given open shots and increased scoring for Dame, CJ, Nik, Evan, Zach, and Jake. Meyers is moving actively and well without the ball, and often is open in the corners or beyond the line, and his shooting is better from swish3 range than from mid range. Meyers is doing excellent screening, altering opponent's shots, and taking charges. His foul rate is decreased, especially when the refs call them according to the rules. With his improved rebounding and defense, Meyers is contributing to the Blazers winning bench. The Blazers can excel when Meyers and all teammates are contributing the best talent of each.

This season can continue with the championship level of wins if the Blazers can continue to get the best play from Nurk, Meyers, Zach, Dame, CJ, Chief, Evan, Jake, Nik, and Seth giving a consistent game flow with starters and bench. I imagine an increased role for Meyers that his potential for league leading scoring can mean in accomplishing a championship season this year. I think this is the year!

You know the best thing about this entire post? Thanks to Meyers improved play, other posters are actually starting to take @swish3 seriously (well, semi-seriously, or maybe seriously1/2). What was once a laughable gimmick is now getting serious replies.

BNM

 

[swish3]

BNM, I'm surprised that you would call swish3 scoring a laughable gimmick. Now that 72 point per game scoring is a reality by 2 teams, the power of the swish3 is growing. The need to counter high scoring by swish3s is greater and never was a gimmick. Meyers is playing a lot better defense, is making the Blazers better, the big runs by opponents have been limited, scoring is better and well distributed, Evan, Nik, and Seth are playing well, and the flow is better at both ends of the floor in the games in which Meyers has 12+ min. There is a lot to build on and reason for optimism.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Seriously... The whole freaking team like begs him to shoot and he still stands there like a stone troll wondering what he should do with the orange orb that landed in his hands. I cheer for ML, he’s a Blazer and I want him to be successful but come on...

You know what, if the biggest criticism is he doesn't shoot enough, I'll take that. In fact, I noticed during the sky box game, the ONLY time people were all over Meyers' shit was when he turned down an open 3-pointer. Sure. I'd be happy to see him knock down one or two extra swish3s per game, but if he's not comfortable shooting it, he shouldn't shoot it. That's one reason his percentages are as good as they are, he only shots when he's 100% confident he's going to make it.

The other thing I noticed at the sky box game was even when Meyers doesn't shoot the open 3, he's creating space. Teams have caught on that they can't leave him fucking wide open all damn day at the 3-point line. So, when he catches the ball beyond the arc and mentally debates whether to shoot it, or not, his man is actually closing out hard on him. Which creates lanes and spacing for his teammates. At that point, rather than launch a shot with a defender flying at him, I'm fine with him passing off. It's had the desired effect.

I'm also fine with his minutes. As his minutes have increased from the 8 - 9 MPG he was averaging earlier in the season to the 6 - 18 MPG he's been getting lately, his production has remained good and his overall contributions have remained a net positive. Any minute he's on the floor and not hurting the team is a minute Nurk is resting and not picking up fouls. It may not seem like much, but over the course of an 82-game schedule, those minutes take a toll on a person as big as Nurk. I'd rather have Nurk rested and ready for the stretch run and the playoffs than playing big minutes in November and December.

His OWS, DWS, OBPM and DBPM are all positive. He's rebounding, drawing fouls, making the right pass and knocking down the occasional wide open 3-pointer. I'll take that from my back up center any day - even at $10 million a year. I'll even go so far as to say, for the first time since the ink dried on his contract, Meyers is actually earning his paycheck. A back up center who does all those things in 16 - 18 MPG with a PER = 16.4 making $10 million per season, is not overpaid by current NBA standards. The onus is on Meyers to continue to produce at this rate, but if he does, hats off to him and his biggest fan @swish3.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

BNM, I'm surprised that you would call swish3 scoring a laughable gimmick. Now that 72 point per game scoring is a reality by 2 teams, the power of the swish3 is growing. The need to counter high scoring by swish3s is greater and never was a gimmick. Meyers is playing a lot better defense, is making the Blazers better, the big runs by opponents have been limited, scoring is better and well distributed, Evan, Nik, and Seth are playing well, and the flow is better at both ends of the floor in the games in which Meyers has 12+ min. There is a lot to build on and reason for optimism.

I was referring to your posting style. We all have our unique online personas. Yours is one of the best. Don't ever change!

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

Yes, but that is happening, and Meyers is 13 of 13 for the season. Now that he is getting some foul calls, more swish1s can be expected.

For consistency, I propose we refer to Meyers' free throws as free1s. We already have swish3s and dunk2s. Free1s completes the set.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

The Blazers have achieved 10 wins in 13 games, which is a win percentage of 76.9. That is a 63 win season projection if we can stay with it. The combination of better offense and energetic defense are notable in recent games, with assists and communication on defense that is importantly improved.

Being a fan of Meyers, I note that this is the same percentage which Meyers achieved in swish3 shooting in intense playoff games that earned him the 76.9% shooting percentage record for all NBA players.

I hate to ruin the beautiful symmetry of your post, but Meyers has not played in all 13 games. He's only played in 10 of the 13 games (again, 76.9%), but the team is actually 8-2 (80.0% winning percentage) in the games Meyers has played. In games Meyers has actually played, the team is winning at a rate that exceeds even his record setting playoff swish3 shooting percentage.

BNM

 

[swish3]

OK, BNM, I agree with you. He is not only making deliberate shots but using spacing and his scoring threat to open shots for teammates. And his off ball movement, screens, handoff assist-screens, rebounds, boxing out, changing his opponent's shot trajectory, and getting free at the rim have added up to scoring that I think can translate into 10-20 valuable points per game. Meyers alternating with Nurk, and often playing together with Zach, has added significant scoring and really improved Nurk by keeping him fresh and active. The entire team benefits with these demonstrated talents.

What does amaze me is having the NBA best percentage swish3 scorer on the team, but not reaping the success that outstanding shooting can bring to the team. I imagine this combination of relieving Nurk, spacing the floor, screens, assists, active rebounding, and shooting talents with swish3s, dunk2s, and free1s will bring high scoring game where the Blazers can meet and exceed 130+ point challenges and win 60+ games, and quite possibly the NBA championship.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I imagine this combination of relieving Nurk, spacing the floor, screens, assists, active rebounding, and shooting talents with swish3s, dunk2s, and free1s will bring high scoring game where the Blazers can meet and exceed 130+ point challenges and win 60+ games, and quite possibly the NBA championship.

Yessssss!!!!!

BNM

 

[swish3]

I hate to ruin the beautiful symmetry of your post, but Meyers has not played in all 13 games. He's only played in 10 of the 13 games (again, 76.9%), but the team is actually 8-2 (80.0% winning percentage) in the games Meyers has played. In games Meyers has actually played, the team is winning at a rate that exceeds even his record setting playoff swish3 shooting percentage.

BNM

Yes, you are correct. Winning with Meyers is even better at 80%. If Meyers had played in those other 3 games, especially to provide for Nurk playing in his intense mode, the Blazers would probably have at least 1 more win. Thinking of the Oct 12 and other games with Meyers scoring 16+ points and playing well, I expect to see Meyers contribute to many more wins if the coaches have him in the game, not on the bench.

 

[Sarni]

Yes, you are correct. Winning with Meyers is even better at 80%. If Meyers had played in those other 3 games, especially to provide for Nurk playing in his intense mode, the Blazers would probably have at least 1 more win. Thinking of the Oct 12 and other games with Meyers scoring 16+ points and playing well, I expect to see Meyers contribute to many more wins if the coaches have him in the game, not on the bench.

So if Meyers played in the remaining three games, of which we lost one, we would have AT LEAST one more win - meaning it’s also possible we would even have two or more more wins so we could win even 4 or 5 of the 3 games he did not play in. He’s amazing that Meyers guy.