Ezeli and Aminu are the answer.

[KingSpeed]

When do they come back? We'll be so much better defensively and rebounding-wise when they're on the court.

 

[BonesJones]

Since you think we'll win 64 games and said we'd win that Bulls game even in the 4th, I'm not sure whether to trust you on knowing the answers.

 

[BonesJones]

Then again, I do agree with your point, but that's an obvious one.

 

[Mediocre Man]

But Fabio......

 

[BrunoSOC]

Turner is awfull. He cant shoot. He's +/- is the worse in the league.

Please trade him

 

[PDXFonz]

The Nigerian super Mario bros.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Ezeli is going for a second opinion on one of his knees; I don't think you can count on ever seeing him playing in a Blazers uniform.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Ezeli is going for a second opinion on one of his knees; I don't think you can count on ever seeing him playing in a Blazers uniform.

Ezeli and his 7'6" wingspan and toughness is a huge loss. I guess we didn't have too many centers after all.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

That's a pretty fucking stupid question, then.

 

[trailblazer18]

Ezeli is going for a second opinion on one of his knees; I don't think you can count on ever seeing him playing in a Blazers uniform.

If he never sees the court this season, wow...we all thought that signing was awesome, but it will turn into pure stupidity. We had to foresee all these issues, and with that foresight, even his friendly contract can't be justified.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

But Fabio......

Just can't help yourself, sometimes
And... you should have said...
"But, but Fabio"
Step up your game!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If Ezeli is the answer I don't want to hear the question.

 

[Blazinaway]

If he never sees the court this season, wow...we all thought that signing was awesome, but it will turn into pure stupidity. We had to foresee all these issues, and with that foresight, even his friendly contract can't be justified.

at 7 mil for ONE yr with a team option it was IMO worth the gamble. Signing Meyers/Turner/Crabbe IMO for what they got was where the utter stupidity is. Turner and Crabbe are close to a 150 mil dollar commitment, and Meyers IMO looks worthless at any price and especially at 40 mil.

 

[trailblazer18]

at 7 mil for ONE yr with a team option it was IMO worth the gamble. Signing Meyers/Turner/Crabbe IMO for what they got was where the utter stupidity is. Turner and Crabbe are close to a 150 mil dollar commitment, and Meyers IMO looks worthless at any price and especially at 40 mil.

I agree the other signings are more stupid, at this point anyway, but my feelings could change if they get their act together.

 

[Boob-No-More]

When do they come back? We'll be so much better defensively and rebounding-wise when they're on the court.

If they're the answer, the question mus be: "Who are two guys that are injured?"

You realize that Ezeli missed 154 games in the three seasons before we signed him and only averaged 13.2 MPG in the 92 games he did play. Even if he does play this year, it won't be major minutes.

And, just because Aminu is leading the team in rebounding, doesn't mean he's good at it. That's more of an indictment of our other bigs than a positive for Aminu. His TRB% of 13.6 is significantly below average for a staring PF. Ed Davis (after the last two games) and Noah Vonleh both have higher TRB% than Aminu. At this point, Aminu is a stretch 4 that can't shoot. Not sure how that helps us right this ship. I'd rather just start Vonleh and play him 30MPG than start Aminu when he comes back.

BNM

 

[Tunchi]

Ezeli will never play a game for the Blazers mark my words the dude is done. Hes already delayed his debut couple times and as of yesterday word is hes getting 2nd opinions on his knee

Looks like he's getting word his knees are really done this time.

 

[Pinwheel1]

It's all about matchups. Lot of different types of forwards in the NBA and I think Aminu would have helped against Chicago since the player who killed us most was Butler. Before that it was Gallinari, and before that it was Gay. He could have helped with all of them.
Not every match up is a good one for Aminu, but those were.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Ezeli will never play a game for the Blazers mark my words the dude is done. Hes already delayed his debut couple times and as of yesterday word is hes getting 2nd opinions on his knee

Looks like he's getting word his knees are really done this time.

At least you didn't bet a million bucks this time.

 

[Blazers Roy]

I don't know, everytime Ezeli is mentioned in Bill Simmons' podcast they talk about him like he's done and his career is over.

 

[blue32]

Ezeli is going for a second opinion on one of his knees; I don't think you can count on ever seeing him playing in a Blazers uniform.

I heard that last night too before the game or something. I was bummed.. :\

he had a "setback" and we all know what that means.

 

[Tunchi]

I don't know, everytime Ezeli is mentioned in Bill Simmons' podcast they talk about him like he's done and his career is over.

It is

 

[Blazers Roy]

It is

I think i heard Zach Lowe talk about Ezeli in past tense too.
It's like common knowledge around the league that he's done and "at least he got that money from Portland".

 

[jlprk]

Against family wishes, he went to Vanderbilt instead of Harvard, to join a better basketball program. If basketball's already over, he'll be in a real job in a couple of years. Family will say, told you so.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

so the question is: "who can we include in a package of meyers crabbe and turner for cousins and filler?"

 

[Strenuus]

Against family wishes, he went to Vanderbilt instead of Harvard, to join a better basketball program. If basketball's already over, he'll be in a real job in a couple of years. Family will say, told you so.

Yet he's made 7+ million dollars... I don't think his family will have much leverage on the told you so... he's a smart dude.

 

[Blazers Roy]

so the question is: "who can we include in a package of meyers crabbe and turner for cousins and filler?"

Anyone not named Lillard\CJ\Harkless.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Anyone not named Lillard\CJ\Harkless.

the thread title is ezili and aminu are the answer

 

[riverman]

I just read that Ezeli says he's just being cautious...will not travel to Houston or New Orleans but will rejoing the team in Boston...says that there's no time table but that occasional swelling had him back in rehab so he can get it right before trying to come back too early...it makes sense to take their time even if we want to win now...also when he comes back he'll play limited minutes behind Mason. I think the medical staff is on top of this and I'm glad.

 

[riverman]

I see Philly just sent Noel home for knee rehab again too...whoever wanted to trade for him...welp...not a great sign. Hopefully Chief will be good around the holidays and actually since he's been out...Layman got a chance to play and it's been a good thing to see

 

[Blazers Roy]

the thread title is ezili and aminu are the answer

If they are the answer, then you're asking wrong question.