Blazers sign Phil Pressey

[DaLincolnJones]

Pressey will be guaranteed a little more than $900k this year I believe.

Just curious, where did you get that figure from?

 

[Duvalier]

Why do people keep saying Pressy is a good shooter? Did you see his stats? They are terrible from 2,3 and the FT line.

He's obviously not some kind of elite shooter, but he's by far a way better option at the backup PG than Frazier is.

 

[Eastoff]

I wish we got our own D League team and put it up across the River.

Vancouver is Portland's d league.

 

[Draco]

Just curious, where did you get that figure from?

Minimum for three year player is just over $900k same as Allen Crabbe.

 

[magnifier661]

Uh what? You don't have to pay that amount if you cut them. Pressey has a fully guaranteed salary for the whole season. It's very unlikely he gets cut.

Maybe I didn't explain it clearly....

I am talking about his guarantee is the min you pay for a roster spot. If a deal comes in where we need to open a roster spot (mid season), cutting him wouldn't really effect our cap much.

 

[Draco]

Maybe I didn't explain it clearly....

I am talking about his guarantee is the min you pay for a roster spot. If a deal comes in where we need to open a roster spot (mid season), cutting him wouldn't really effect our cap much.

We didn't need to sign Pressey or Alexander to hit the minimum 13 rostered players.

 

[magnifier661]

We didn't need to sign Pressey or Alexander to hit the minimum 13 rostered players.

Don't we need 15? I didn't know it was only 13 min

 

[Draco]

Don't we need 15? I didn't know it was only 13 min

15 is the max; 13 is the min.

 

[magnifier661]

15 is the max; 13 is the min.

I counted the guaranteed players and it comes up 11. How do we have 13 min already without Alexander and Pressey?

Even with adding Crabbe and Fraizer, which we haven't signed yet, that would have been 11 without Alexander and Pressey

 

[BrianFromWA]

you're missing Kaman, Connaughton and Montero.

 

[magnifier661]

you're missing Kaman, Connaughton and Montero.

Yeah I got that from my roster thread. Thanks for the clarification... My bad

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I liked Pressey and suggested him a few years ago but we need a contrast to Lillard off the bench.

Pressey and Frazier, whom I like, are too similar.

Dellevedova would be that contrast.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I liked Pressey and suggested him a few years ago but we need a contrast to Lillard off the bench.

Pressey and Frazier, whom I like, are too similar.

Dellevedova would be that contrast.

I would agree. I have no problem with a Lillard, Dellevedova, and Pressey PG rotation.
But if we don't get Dellevedova, I would keep Frazier around until we find someone who would round out the group.

 

[Draco]

I would agree. I have no problem with a Lillard, Dellevedova, and Pressey PG rotation.
But if we don't get Dellevedova, I would keep Frazier around until we find someone who would round out the group.

I don't see the point in having both Frazier and Pressey. They would be third and fourth string PG's behind CJ and Dame with limited upside. Long term it's the least important position for us since Dame is a lock as a starter. So many other unknown holes on this roster. I'd rather keep Alexander, Montero, or another upside free agent.

Now if we get Delly its a bit different. He'd be the primary backup PG and CJ would play exclusively alongside them. Basically I think Delly can beat out Pat, Hendo, Crabbe for some minutes and move over CJ; but Frazier won't.

Sure let Frazier battle in training camp but he's going to have to really wow management to make the team.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I don't see the point in having both Frazier and Pressey. They would be third and fourth string PG's behind CJ and Dame with limited upside. Long term it's the least important position for us since Dame is a lock as a starter. So many other unknown holes on this roster. I'd rather keep Alexander, Montero, or another upside free agent.

Now if we get Delly its a bit different. He'd be the primary backup PG and CJ would play exclusively alongside them. Basically I think Delly can beat out Pat, Hendo, Crabbe for some minutes and move over CJ; but Frazier won't.

If it is a numbers game and we have to choose between Alexander, Montero and Frazier....you are right. I would go with the two who have the biggest long term upside.

Although I still do not want CJ playing PG.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It looks like the Fort Wayne Mad Ants are the Blazers (and 12 other NBA teams) D League affiliate.

Not any more:

 

[riverman]

I like this kid Pressy's game. Reminds me of Aaron Brooks with Ricky Rubio's passing. Frazier's downside is turning the ball over but someone has to take Victor Claver's spot on the bench in a suit...better a 3rd pt guard than another big

 

[HailBlazers]

What You May Not Know About Phil Pressey

 

[PtldPlatypus]

What You May Not Know About Phil Pressey

 

[dviss1]

What You May Not Know About Phil Pressey

Damnnnnn!

 

[riverman]

Spud Webb?

 

[Hobbesarable]

Spud Webb?

I was thinking the same thing when I watched Phil's slam over the taller player. In that video it looked like he jumped higher off the ground than Spud.

 

[blue9]

What You May Not Know About Phil Pressey

Offensive foul. (But still cool!)

 

[BBert]

Offensive foul. (But still cool!)

And the defender didn't jump. But still -- that guy can get up!

 

[oldmangrouch]

Kid has some hops...and no fear!

 

[BBert]

Hey Dviss: Tell me about the stare down after. What would be your reaction to that reffing a high school game?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Hey Dviss: Tell me about the stare down after. What would be your reaction to that reffing a high school game?

if it was sheed 6 techs, suspension, 20mil fine

 

[stampedehero]

Presley does come from good basketball stock. His father was a helluva good defensive player and is now a coach. So I expect his kid has a high basketball IQ. But Paul Pressey was 6'5" and Phil Pressey is 5'11". The elder Pressey must have married the shortest girl he could find.....

+>..... or the daughter is 6'6''

 

[stampedehero]

Seems to me every Defense knows he is pass first.. Does he make a high percentage of FT's and able to score at will like Iverson once did? Either way if retained, he would be a fan favorite......

 

[dviss1]

Hey Dviss: Tell me about the stare down after. What would be your reaction to that reffing a high school game?

Well it most certainly was an offensive foul. Though, without the help of replay and with a gym full of screaming fans you'd have to have some intestinal fortitude to deal with the repercussions of that call. As for the flexing at the end, I would have warned him "Nice dunk, we all saw it, no need for all the flexing k?". Good for a warning. Next time it's a T.