Buying low - Spencer Hawes

[magnifier661]

If he will be that guy, then great. However, if you think you have a shot now, then try to win now. Who knows what will happen next year

You got a good point

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I don't think we have the players, which we would be willing to give up, that Clippers would want.

Most likely the Clipps would want Robinson, as the starting point you mentioned, plus CJ or Leonard. I don't know if Olshey would even consider that.

Robinson/Leonard for Hawes? I certainly hope he'd consider that.

 

[magnifier661]

Robinson/Leonard for Hawes? I certainly hope he'd consider that.

He absolutely wouldn't. Do you think that makes him a bad GM?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He absolutely wouldn't. Do you think that makes him a bad GM?

No. If that were the case, I would disagree with him, but one poor decision would not make someone a bad GM.

However, I think you're overreaching if you think you can definitively declare what Olshey would/wouldn't consider. I am curious though why you're so certain on this.

 

[magnifier661]

http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3211/spencer-hawes

In 18 minutes, Hawes is netting 7 points, 41FG%, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks. Has a PER of 13.46

We are talking about his 3 point shooting as a benefit. Well the dude is shooting 34%. That's not bad, but its hardly "deadly". Then you factor that his defense is suspect and I bet there would have been a ton of fans pretty pissed off with his performance.

On the flipside, we have our Chris Kaman

http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1982/chris-kaman

In 19 MPG, Kaman is averaging 10 PPG, 50% FG, 6.8 RPG and 1.1 blocks. He has a PER of 18.65 <--- Now that's sexy!

For those that suggest Hawes as a replacement for Joel Freeland.
http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3004/joel-freeland

plays 10 MPG and averages 3 PPG, 47.5%, 3.6 RPG, 0.2 Blocks and a PER of 11.14

What it doesn't show is freehand's ability to box out, defend and play within the Stotts's system.

I think I would pass if I was Olshey...

 

[Natebishop3]

if you think the Blazers have any kind of real shot to compete for a title, then developing players should be a mute point.

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[magnifier661]

No. If that were the case, I would disagree with him, but one poor decision would not make someone a bad GM.

However, I think you're overreaching if you think you can definitively declare what Olshey would/wouldn't consider. I am curious though why you're so certain on this.

Because I believe that he has a high value for Leonard and CJ. They are both his picks, and I remembered that he spoke about both players highly when the season started. Another, would probably be how he picked up CJ and Leonard's option.

Now if there was a rumor that it was only Robinson and Barton; he would probably jump on it like flies on shit.

 

[PDXFonz]

How many GMs answer the question of why they made a trade with "because I wanted to"? I don't see a real reason why a trade is warranted at the moment. We are improved upon last year and the players have bought in, trading some one would do nothing but send a message that the management doesn't think they are able to win as is. I think they are able to win, I think Olshey thinks they are able to win. I don't expect any changes, but I guess it's fun to ponder the possibilities.

Keep the group together, preserve the confidence and build the future on said confidence which continues to grow.