Damian Lillard is first NBA rookie

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard is first NBA rookie to ever record 35 points, nine assists and no turnovers since turnovers became a stat in 1978-79 (Elias).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Four Trail Blazers scored 20-plus points for the first time since April 3, 2010 at Sacramento (Aldridge, Batum, Miller, Roy).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard's three career 30-point games have all come on the road against teams with a combined 73-14 home record (GS, MIA, SA).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard is the first Trail Blazers rookie to post at least 35 points and nine assists in a game since Steve Colter (3/6/85 at WAS).

 

[Shooter]

Good stuff. Lillard is the real deal. We've finally got a cornerstone again!!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard is first NBA rookie to ever record 35 points, nine assists and no turnovers since turnovers became a stat in 1978-79 (Elias).

He's only the 24th player of any age to do it since 1985:

http://bkref.com/tiny/cbKul

 

[Further]

He's only the 24th player of any age to do it since 1985:

http://bkref.com/tiny/cbKul

Ya, he does suck. Maybe we can get a late first rounder for him.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Seriously how bad does this continue to make the Nets look? Even if they didn't need a PG they could have got a better haul for their pick before the draft or traded Lillard for a nice haul at the draft.

 

[Natebishop3]

Seriously how bad does this continue to make the Nets look? Even if they didn't need a PG they could have got a better haul for their pick before the draft or traded Lillard for a nice haul at the draft.

They were desperate to bring in anyone who was a current or past All-Star to get Deron to stay. Enter Gerald Wallace and Joe Johnson.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

They were desperate to bring in anyone who was a current or past All-Star to get Deron to stay. Enter Gerald Wallace and Joe Johnson.

I like Gerald for his hustle but he was an All-Star only like Jamaal Magloire was one which means in print only (not actuality).

 

[Natebishop3]

I like Gerald for his hustle but he was an All-Star only like Jamaal Magloire was one which means in print only (not actuality).

No way. Wallace was amazing when he still had his athleticism. The guy was a trip-dub waiting to happen. Very fun to watch. The problem was that he lost his athleticism and that put his value significantly lower.

 

[BBert]

Seriously how bad does this continue to make the Nets look? Even if they didn't need a PG they could have got a better haul for their pick before the draft or traded Lillard for a nice haul at the draft.

Mostly it makes Olshey look good for holding his pat hand, not trying to move up, and still getting the player he wanted.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Portland point guards Damian Lillard and Eric Maynor combined for 28 points on 10-for-13 FG (4-4 3-PT) in the fourth quarter alone.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

No way. Wallace was amazing when he still had his athleticism. The guy was a trip-dub waiting to happen. Very fun to watch. The problem was that he lost his athleticism and that put his value significantly lower.

He had amazing athleticism and rebounded very well for a SF but his numbers were very fringe All-Star even in his best year.

Lets take the Per 36 from his All-Star year and compare it to Batum's this year:

Wallace: 16 pts/game, 8.8 rbs/game, 1.9 asts/game, 1.0 blks/game on 48% shooting and 37% from 3.
Batum: 14.3 pts/game, 5.5 rbs/game, 4.5 asts/game, 1.1 blks/game on 43% shooting and 37% from 3.

Wallace owns in rebounding but comparable everywhere else and Batum hasn't made an All-Star game.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Officially the Spurs' most lopsided home loss in the history of the AT&T Center. Worst since 125-92 defeat vs. Toronto on 2/19/97.

 

[Rhal]

He had amazing athleticism and rebounded very well for a SF but his numbers were very fringe All-Star even in his best year.

Lets take the Per 36 from his All-Star year and compare it to Batum's this year:

Wallace: 16 pts/game, 8.8 rbs/game, 1.9 asts/game, 1.0 blks/game on 48% shooting and 37% from 3.
Batum: 14.3 pts/game, 5.5 rbs/game, 4.5 asts/game, 1.1 blks/game on 43% shooting and 37% from 3.

Wallace owns in rebounding but comparable everywhere else and Batum hasn't made an All-Star game.

Wallace was an all star because of a few 20 rebound games and the fact he was one of the best defenders that year. He wasn't just thrown in as an after thought, he was (since I think he has definitely lost his athleticism) a freak athlete that crashed the glass like very few SF have ever done and one of the best wing defenders that year.

 

[julius]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard is the first Trail Blazers rookie to post at least 35 points and nine assists in a game since Steve Colter (3/6/85 at WAS).

wait....Steve Colter once scored 35 points??

 

[SlyPokerDog]

wait....Steve Colter once scored 35 points??

I know, that's what I was thinking.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Oh, by the way, going into the SA game, Lillard had to hit 2 three pointers a game to catch Stephen Curry's 3-point rookie record. He hit 3 last night.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Oh, by the way, going into the SA game, Lillard had to hit 2 three pointers a game to catch Stephen Curry's 3-point rookie record. He hit 3 last night.

Wait, just to clarify is that the record that Rudy had and Lillard already broke it?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Wait, just to clarify is that the record that Rudy had and Lillard already broke it?

I think Rudy held the Blazer record after Curry beat his rookie record.

EDIT: yeah, Rudy had 159 made, then Curry came back with 166.

http://bkref.com/tiny/G7bZv Here's a quick look at Lillard, Curry, and Rudy. Lillard has 134 3PM.

EDIT 2: and Lillard's on pace to do it; he's averaging 2.2 makes per game, and only needs 2 per game.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[magnifier661]

I think Rudy held the Blazer record after Curry beat his rookie record.

EDIT: yeah, Rudy had 159 made, then Curry came back with 166.

http://bkref.com/tiny/G7bZv Here's a quick look at Lillard, Curry, and Rudy. Lillard has 134 3PM.

EDIT 2: and Lillard's on pace to do it; he's averaging 2.2 makes per game, and only needs 2 per game.

This is pretty crazy but I think Lillard will be better than curry. Lillard seems like a stronger, more head strong player. The format in golden state since curry was there has always been run and gun; which gives him way more opportunities there. Lillard is doing it with still a slower paced team.

Another side note. If the comparison is thought about; curry was a shit defender when he was first in the nba. Now he is pretty damn good. I hope Lillard can get to his defensive level in the same time.

 

[Reep]

Seriously how bad does this continue to make the Nets look? Even if they didn't need a PG they could have got a better haul for their pick before the draft or traded Lillard for a nice haul at the draft.

Honestly, I think it makes Sacramento look bad, not so much the Nets.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Another side note. If the comparison is thought about; curry was a shit defender when he was first in the nba. Now he is pretty damn good. I hope Lillard can get to his defensive level in the same time.

Fair point, but even as a rookie, Curry's stealing ability far exceeded what Lillard can do; with that in mind I don't think Lillard will ever be as good as Curry defensively.