Notice Blazers Pick Shaedon Sharpe With #7 Pick

[SIeepwalker]

Nas and And became significantly better than their draft stock

...under Billups

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Meyers was competent by year 3 (Memphis series and near-historic shooting percentages for the year), then he plateaued like I already mentioned.

He didn't plateau. He regressed. Probably because Terry was obsessed with everyone stretching the floor. Had Meyers been coached by someone else, it's possible he could have been something.

Nas and And became significantly better than their draft stock. Stotts has to get some credit for that, even if you don't care for how he utilized them. Just because they prefer playing for Billups, doesn't mean Stotts didn't develop them.

I would give the credit to Olshey, not Stotts. Nas was the #1 player in his high school class. Yes, even ahead of Zion. The only other player besides LeBron to win MVP's of both the Jordan Classic and McDonald's All-American games. Simons was also one of the top prospects in his class.

Both didn't get going until Stotts departed and Chauncey actually utilized their abilities.

 

[julius]

He didn't plateau. He regressed. Probably because Terry was obsessed with everyone stretching the floor. Had Meyers been coached by someone else, it's possible he could have been something.



I would give the credit to Olshey, not Stotts. Nas was the #1 player in his high school class. Yes, even ahead of Zion. The only other player besides LeBron to win MVP's of both the Jordan Classic and McDonald's All-American games. Simons was also one of the top prospects in his class.

Both didn't get going until Stotts departed and Chauncey actually utilized their abilities.

bolded for emphasis. Stotts never utilized players talents. He shoe-horned them into 3 point shooting all the time.

 

[Scalma]

...under Billups

Ant improved more in one year under billups than the previous couple under Stotts, especially defensively. It’s why I’m optimistic about him as a defender. He’s still young enough to where he can be molded by Billups.

As for Nas, billups just empowered him. Stotts never trusted him and pulled him as soon as he’d make a couple mistakes (a familiar theme with Terry and young players btw)

Idk what Sharpe is gonna turn into, but he landed in the best possible situation with Billups.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Stotts never trusted him and pulled him as soon as he’d make a couple mistakes (a familiar theme with Terry and young players btw)

God I fucking hated that. Meanwhile CJ could chuck the worst shot possible 10 times in a row and Stotts didn't care

 

[Scalma]

God I fucking hated that. Meanwhile CJ could chuck the worst shot possible 10 times in a row and Stotts didn't care

Yeah the double standards he had for players was maddening. Had no problem calling out/benching everyone except CJ (and Dame but he at least earned that)

 

[handiman]

...under Billups

They already had eclipsed expectations under Stotts. And Ant still needs to show that he can play at his mid-season level while sharing the ball with Dame, otherwise his improvement under Billups may not be as informative as assumed.

I would give the credit to Olshey, not Stotts. Nas was the #1 player in his high school class. Yes, even ahead of Zion. The only other player besides LeBron to win MVP's of both the Jordan Classic and McDonald's All-American games. Simons was also one of the top prospects in his class.

And look where they were drafted! A year later, people realized they weren't nearly as good as their HS reputations. (If that's not the most concerning thing in a thread about Sharpe, I don't know what is. So many top prospects get exposed during their one year after HS.) To then turn into something more promising than Skal/Giles has to point to at least decent coaching.

 

[Scalma]

They already had eclipsed expectations under Stotts. And Ant still needs to show that he can play at his mid-season level while sharing the ball with Dame, otherwise his improvement under Billups may not be as informative as assumed.

Or his job will be easier playing with Dame, I mean two can play this game. He was seeing defensive coverages saved for superstars before he was shut down. There's gonna be an adjustment, but his job isnt gonna get more difficult.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

They already had eclipsed expectations under Stotts. And Ant still needs to show that he can play at his mid-season level while sharing the ball with Dame, otherwise his improvement under Billups may not be as informative as assumed.

Everybody and their mama thought we underperformed. That's when the "trade Lillard" happened. Because Terry was beyond incompetent in the playoffs. And that's why he can't find a head coaching job since.

And look where they were drafted! A year later, people realized they weren't nearly as good as their HS reputations. (If that's not the most concerning thing in a thread about Sharpe, I don't know what is. So many top prospects get exposed during their one year after HS.) To then turn into something more promising than Skal/Giles has to point to at least decent coaching.

Who realized what? While Ant was always a project, Terry was giving Tolliver and Hezonja minutes over Nas. There's nothing to suggest he wasn't good enough to play. He already had an NBA body coming in while Ant did not. Squandered because Terry wasn't in the mood to develop anyone so he just went with vets who were lucky to be in the league.

 

[Paine Tablet]

It's weird that some people might prefer play young guys like Jake Layman, Pat, Gaberial, Swanigan, etc. more minutes and lose games, than put the best players on the floor. We did that the last 3 months of the season and it was a brutal watch.

The team was actually playing pretty well when Layman was getting regular minutes in Layman's last season. Then toward the end of the season he stopped giving Layman as much time. In the playoffs in the quadruple OT game he drained the starters almost completely and lucky for him Denver didn't think to put energy into the game neither. I think that game is over if Layman plays in OT because no one had any energy and that is where Layman excelled.

 

[Tince]

The team was actually playing pretty well when Layman was getting regular minutes in Layman's last season. Then toward the end of the season he stopped giving Layman as much time. In the playoffs in the quadruple OT game he drained the starters almost completely and lucky for him Denver didn't think to put energy into the game neither. I think that game is over if Layman plays in OT because no one had any energy and that is where Layman excelled.

Whatever we did in the 2019 Playoffs should generally praised considering that roster had no business being in the WCF. Layman, hasn't proven to be worthy of meaningful playoff minutes in Minnesota either.

I'm not sure why fan bases fall in love with 3rd string guys so often.

 

[Paine Tablet]

Meyers was competent by year 3 (Memphis series and near-historic shooting percentages for the year), then he plateaued like I already mentioned.

Nas and And became significantly better than their draft stock. Stotts has to get some credit for that, even if you don't care for how he utilized them. Just because they prefer playing for Billups, doesn't mean Stotts didn't develop them.

Nas was a top 3 player in his class in some circles. Ant was talked about being a top 10 pick had he decided to go back to school. Just because they fell in the draft doesn't mean Stotts is responsible for the realization of their obvious gifts. For example, both of them are noted hard workers on top of their physical skillsets. Stotts has nothing to do with that.

 

[Driew]

 

[Natebishop3]

Spending some of that new

 

[Duckhook]

I never really noticed how big his shoulders were until this pic. Maybe he could add another 15-20lbs of muscle and still retain most of that athleticism. This kid is a beast...

 

[Mediocre Man]

I hope that kid is 6’

 

[Driew]

I hope that kid is 6’

Very likely.

 

[Natebishop3]

I hope that kid is 6’

We have his pre draft measurements. There’s no secret here.

 

[damianlillard]

In less than 11 hours, we will watch the debut of Sharpe

 

[ehizzy3]

In less than 11 hours, we will watch the debut of Sharpe

looking forward to it!

 

[Natebishop3]

Lol

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

UCD and I were boarded on our flight to my Hawaii house when the draft started. I sometimes have Wi-Fi when flying to Hawaii, so I was hopeful we’d have it. And we did for a bit, as well as in-seat TV. We were stoked that we were going to at least see Portland’s pick, if not the entire draft.

Well, as soon as they said Portland’s pick was in, in-seat TV died. I was hitting refresh on my phone internet, and maybe ten seconds before the wi-fi cut out, I saw two brief posts about us taking Shaeden Sharpe. I texted UCD about it (he was in the middle of the plane, I was up front). He thought I was fucking with him, which I didn’t realize until I went back to talk to him 3-4 hours later. We were otherwise mostly in the dark about the draft. Was happy with the pick but kinda disappointed there wasn’t more action.

This was a beautiful day in so many ways. Walked to UCD’s crib the day Dame was drafted to watch the draft and we both wanted Dame. Same thing when leaving for my Hawaii crib in June - we both wanted Sharpe, despite the mystery. The few times we’ve been adamant and in agreement on a pick, they’ve been big for us and panned out. So I feel good about this one.

Still laughing our TV’s cut out right as the Blazers’ pick of SS cut out, but I had been on plane wi-fi, which lasted a Sly longer (20-30 seconds), so I knew the pick.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Lol

Yeah.

I’ve read like two things from him in a decade.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Better trade it. Only right move.

Only right move?

 

[Freshtown]

Pretty good set of observations by this random Twitter user in response to Shaedon’s game film from yesterday:



hope he can work on his handles and one-on-one skills.

 

[Hoopguru]

Pretty good set of observations by this random Twitter user in response to Shaedon’s game film from yesterday:



hope he can work on his handles and one-on-one skills.

Part of that imo, is it's a reflection of his laid back personality and lack of confidence in dribble drive.. He sometimes tries to beat his man with a first step or get into a seam and he shy's away and stops, and back's out. Once he get's a better first step down and more confidence in his handle, he'll improve.

 

[illmatic99]

He needs a better handle to get by his first defender but he has shown he can be an elite finisher at the rim. Also, he has impeccable footwork in the post.

Wish there was someone in his ear about building that skillset because not many other shooting guards can do that anymore.

 

[wizenheimer]

He needs a better handle to get by his first defender but he has shown he can be an elite finisher at the rim. Also, he has impeccable footwork in the post.

Wish there was someone in his ear about building that skillset because not many other shooting guards can do that anymore.

it is an important skillset

some SG's have it...Booker, DeRozan, LaVine; many don't. For Klay, it's never been necessary, but he's kind of unique. And those hybrid guards like Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell are bad comps for Sharpe (better comps for where Ant needs to be)

I don't think you can just narrow it down to SG's either. Having good handles and court vision are what elevates players to higher tiers: Labron, Butler, Tatum, Kawhi, Giannis. The ability to put the ball on the floor and dribble drive is what sets them apart

for Sharpe, he should have two templates: SGA and Jaylen Brown. Personally, I think Brown is a bit overrated. Maybe not anymore after his 8 turnover game 7, but that game clearly showed he needs better handles and better court vision. Sharpe should study that and vow to be better. SGA should be the goal. That's aiming awful high but I'll be comparing 20 year old Sharpe to 20 year old SGA this next season

 

[SlyPokerCat]

it is an important skillset

some SG's have it...Booker, DeRozan, LaVine; many don't. For Klay, it's never been necessary, but he's kind of unique. And those hybrid guards like Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell are bad comps for Sharpe (better comps for where Ant needs to be)

I don't think you can just narrow it down to SG's either. Having good handles and court vision are what elevates players to higher tiers: Labron, Butler, Tatum, Kawhi, Giannis. The ability to put the ball on the floor and dribble drive is what sets them apart

for Sharpe, he should have two templates: SGA and Jaylen Brown. Personally, I think Brown is a bit overrated. Maybe not anymore after his 8 turnover game 7, but that game clearly showed he needs better handles and better court vision. Sharpe should study that and vow to be better. SGA should be the goal. That's aiming awful high but I'll be comparing 20 year old Sharpe to 20 year old SGA this next season

And Sharpe just so happens to have lived somewhat close to where SGA grew up and they both were at Kentucky (obviously different times, but still). A great player for Sharpe to try and train with in the summers. The connection would be easy.

 

[illmatic99]

And Sharpe just so happens to have lived somewhat close to where SGA grew up and they both were at Kentucky (obviously different times, but still). A great player for Sharpe to try and train with in the summers. The connection would be easy.

They trained with the same guy. Duane Washington.

He said Sharpe was the best talent he's worked with.