Notice Blazers sign Jaylen Adams

[PtldPlatypus]

Supposedly Stotts said during his Zoom call the other day that Adams is primarily going to be a practice body, nothing more. Which feels like a real waste of a roster spot.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

This offseasons point guard class is awful! Most likely can’t afford Dragic and Vanvleet, and outside of those two, I wouldn’t really be interested in anyone over Adams. The only other guy that interested me was Cameron Payne but the Suns locked him up.


Jeff Teague ATL PG 32 11 UFA Bird 59 24.8 10.9 2.4 5.2 0.7 0.3 $19,000,000
Goran Dragic MIA PG 34 12 UFA Bird 54 28.4 16.1 3.1 5.1 0.6 0.1 $17,000,450
Brandon Knight DET PG 28 9 UFA Bird 26 17.8 7.0 1.6 2.7 0.4 0.1 $14,000,000
Jordan Clarkson UTH PG 28 6 UFA Bird 63 24.2 15.1 2.7 2.0 0.7 0.2 $12,500,000
Matthew Dellavedova CLE PG 30 7 UFA Bird 57 14.4 3.1 1.3 3.2 0.4 0.0 $9,607,500
Fred VanVleet TOR PG 26 4 UFA Bird 48 35.8 17.6 3.8 6.6 1.9 0.3 $9,000,000
D.J. Augustin ORL PG 32 12 UFA Bird 49 24.8 10.4 2.2 4.6 0.6 0.0 $7,250,000
Yogi Ferrell SAC PG 27 4 UFA Early Bird 44 11.0 4.2 1.1 1.3 0.3 0.1 $3,075,000
Jose Barea DAL PG 36 14 UFA Bird 26 15.0 7.5 1.8 3.8 0.2 0.1 $2,564,753
Michael Carter-Williams ORL PG 28 7 UFA Early Bird 42 18.4 7.2 3.3 2.4 1.1 0.5 $2,028,594
Shabazz Napier WAS PG 29 6 UFA Early Bird 51 24.2 10.3 2.9 5.0 1.3 0.2 $1,893,862
Emmanuel Mudiay UTH PG 24 5 UFA Non-Bird 48 15.7 7.3 2.4 2.2 0.4 0.2 $1,737,145
Raul Neto PHI PG 28 5 UFA Non-Bird 49 11.5 4.3 1.1 1.6 0.4 0.1 $1,737,145
Gary Payton II WAS PG 27 4 UFA Non-Bird 29 14.9 3.9 2.8 1.7 1.1 0.2 $1,090,781
Reggie Jackson

You forgot this guy:

 

[Scalma]

You forgot this guy:

no I didn’t. He plays for Real Madrid and doesn’t care about the nba.

 

[CupWizier]

Supposedly Stotts said during his Zoom call the other day that Adams is primarily going to be a practice body, nothing more. Which feels like a real waste of a roster spot.

Not sure why anyone would expect anymore for Adams or really any player that we could pick up. This is an 8 game season going forward and Stotts will go with a rotation of proven players and likely keep a tight rotation. Not really any time for end of bench players unless it's a blowout.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

You forgot this guy:

His passing didn't seem as good as Adams'.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

no I didn’t. He plays for Real Madrid and doesn’t care about the nba.

The number of players who (a) could play in the NBA and (b) genuinely don't care about the NBA is pretty small. Only Diamantidis and Llull are clear examples. Campazzo's coach for Argentina certainly thinks he's going to make the jump.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

His passing didn't seem as good as Adams'.

 

[Scalma]

The number of players who (a) could play in the NBA and (b) genuinely don't care about the NBA is pretty small. Only Diamantidis and Llull are clear examples. Campazzo's coach for Argentina certainly thinks he's going to make the jump.

And you’re wrong. The list of Europeans that came over only to go back because they didn’t enjoy it as much is as long, if not longer, than the list of Europeans that came and stuck around. Perfect example would be Rudy. Teodosić a more recent one. And just for another example; I have a family member, who’s European and played in the NBA, who feels similarly about the experience for a lot of Europeans.

There are a bunch of guys playing in Europe right now that are good enough to play in the league, or have played in the league, that just aren’t interested. Money isn’t everything.

 

[handiman]

vanvleet

I can see it physically, but not in style of play.

But remember how Luke Babbitt looked like Jerry West down in that league. This kid won't play. I can understand people being interested in a new addition to the roster, but cmon.

I added the disclaimer that it's just a highlight reel, and a G League one at that... The way he positions his body and sets up teammates is very reminiscent of Chris Paul. Whether that will translate to the NBA is a separate question.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

And you’re wrong. The list of Europeans that came over only to go back because they didn’t enjoy it as much is as long, if not longer, than the list of Europeans that came and stuck around.

I may be wrong but not because of that. Notice I was talking about players that NEVER CAME OVER, which is clearly the only relevant group. Yes of course a lot of players (incidentally, Campazzo is not European, of course) didn't stick, but every basketball player thinks they're different.

Perfect example would be Rudy. Teodosić a more recent one. And just for another example; I have a family member, who’s European and played in the NBA, who feels similarly about the experience for a lot of Europeans.

I think a more perfect example would be Spanoulis. Or Juan Carlos Navarro. Rudy stuck around much longer and had much more success than either of them, and they were bigger stars in Europe. (Also Rudy came over when younger.) So try harder with your examples. But of course, all of them are examples of PLAYERS WHO CAME OVER.

There are a bunch of guys playing in Europe right now that are good enough to play in the league, or have played in the league, that just aren’t interested. Money isn’t everything.

Only the first group is relevant, and actions speak louder than words. I bet half the players who say "I'm only interested in [Current European Team] have their eyes set on the league. Prove they don't.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Of course, very few players of any note would be interested in the Blazers, unless they had no other options. They want a chance to start, and Dame is not only going to play the vast majority of the minutes, he very rarely misses games.

Watch Campazzo end up in Dallas or San Antonio. Both have already expressed interest, and of course San Antonio can get Campazzo's compatriot Manu lean on him.

 

[Scalma]

I may be wrong but not because of that. Notice I was talking about players that NEVER CAME OVER, which is clearly the only relevant group. Yes of course a lot of players (incidentally, Campazzo is not European, of course) didn't stick, but every basketball player thinks they're different.


I think a more perfect example would be Spanoulis. Or Juan Carlos Navarro. Rudy stuck around much longer and had much more success than either of them, and they were bigger stars in Europe. (Also Rudy came over when younger.) So try harder with your examples. But of course, all of them are examples of PLAYERS WHO CAME OVER.


Only the first group is relevant, and actions speak louder than words. I bet half the players who say "I'm only interested in [Current European Team] have their eyes set on the league. Prove they don't.

Campazzo isn’t European but Spain is a lot closer culturally to Argentina than America. The draw of the nba isn’t what it used to be. He plays for the biggest club in Europe, gets paid millions, and lives a better life than he would in the states. He would also have to pay Madrid nearly $6M if he wanted to come over.

And if you must have an example, Sergio Llull.

 

[THE HCP]

Supposedly Stotts said during his Zoom call the other day that Adams is primarily going to be a practice body, nothing more. Which feels like a real waste of a roster spot.

What THIS guy said.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Olshey said we picked up Adams for practice. Stotts said “we have plenty of wings.”
https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...s-means-load-management-damian-lillard-and-cj

 

[Scalma]

Step 1: Admitting you have a problem.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

You really think so though? Instead of who? Take into account Stotts' history of rotations.

Simons. I don’t think he’ll see much action.