For the Record: Blazer stats and info thru 36 games

[Blazer Fanatic]

I just want the defense to be top 12. That's what will really make us tough to beat.

I'd settle for 15th. And be really OK with 1st too.

I get the defense isn't great. I just don't understand why it's such an issue for some to be so critical when, in fact, it is an improvement over last season. Portland was supposed to miss the play-off this year.

 

[riverman]

I just want the defense to be top 12. That's what will really make us tough to beat.

I've been saying this for a couple of years now...two words...Bill Laimbeer...two more words...defensive coordinator. I'm sure our asst coaches are all fine, knowledgeable guys but you need a rock star defensive coach on the bench and if anything could improve this team, I think he's the guy

 

[riverman]

I've been saying this for a couple of years now...two words...Bill Laimbeer...two more words...defensive coordinator. I'm sure our asst coaches are all fine, knowledgeable guys but you need a rock star defensive coach on the bench and if anything could improve this team, I think he's the guy

And I'm by no means complaining...this is my favorite Blazer team in years and I'm thrilled with the chemistry and Stotts as a coach

 

[Strenuus]

A lot of people say we should be thrawting the east and that we suck because we can't put them away.

Perspective:

Portland 14-2
Miami - 17-8
Indiana - 21-5
LA Clippers - 9-6

 

[Strenuus]

And I'm by no means complaining...this is my favorite Blazer team in years and I'm thrilled with the chemistry and Stotts as a coach

I know what you're saying. The game slows down, and we're going to be playing teams like the Heat who had a damn good game plan against our jump shots and Lillard especially. We need those grind out wins against the top teams... which we have done (OKC, etc). But, we need it to be more consistent, especially if we are seeing them 4-7 times in a row.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

I think we shot 48% from 3 against Boston tonight, that's pretty darned good! So few fans see the beauty of the team as one great single entity instead of a bunch of parts. The sum is greater in this case for sure.

Yup. Can't force anyone to appreciate something they don't want to or aren't aware of. I love watching this team. Tonight was the first time I felt like falling asleep in the 2nd half, but I blame the team for playing like they were asleep at times. But how about that front court, RoLo with 15/13, LA 21/13, Batum 16/7/7... they boys are gonna have so many record breaking/career setting stats by seasons end.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

A lot of people say we should be thrawting the east and that we suck because we can't put them away.

Perspective:

Portland 14-2
Miami - 17-8
Indiana - 21-5
LA Clippers - 9-6

I don't get upset when I read dumb stuff like that. But it's so amusing to want to point it out and ask, "Did y'all see this dumb stuff too?" lol

I honestly hadn't read the "should be beating/not struggling with" the east stuff. That's one's too easy to shut down.

 

[Strenuus]

I don't get upset when I read dumb stuff like that. But it's so amusing to want to point it out and ask, "Did y'all see this dumb stuff too?" lol

I honestly hadn't read the "should be beating/not struggling with" the east stuff. That's one's too easy to shut down.

It's just people looking for loopholes. I'm okay. I just show something, and let them take it as they will. If they want to honor it, then so be it. If not, it's not on me anymore.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

And I'm by no means complaining...this is my favorite Blazer team in years and I'm thrilled with the chemistry and Stotts as a coach

Stop complaining. Seriously. Stop. lol


Sry. I just think it's funny when people say they aren't something, or aren't doing something, and then go on to say something, or do something that people perceive is exactly what you said you weren't or weren't doing. lol

Dwight Jaynes comes to mind, "I'm not saying this to disparage [Mo], but...", and "I'm not a Homer...".

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

It's just people looking for loopholes. I'm okay. I just show something, and let them take it as they will. If they want to honor it, then so be it. If not, it's not on me anymore.

It's looking to explain why the Blazers should suck, and do suck, and will fall back to earth, and be the suck they said the Blazers were before they started to appear to not suck.

When Blazer fans talk about stuff like that, I don't see how that's consistent with being a Blazer fan. Sounds like generic NBA fan comments.

 

[riverman]

Stop complaining. Seriously. Stop. lol


Sry. I just think it's funny when people say they aren't something, or aren't doing something, and then go on to say something, or do something that people perceive is exactly what you said you weren't or weren't doing. lol

Dwight Jaynes comes to mind, "I'm not saying this to disparage [Mo], but...", and "I'm not a Homer...".

I hope I'm not coming off like Jaynes, I love the team, love Stotts coaching but do think we could upgrade the defensive assistant position....how's that? Now I'll stop. conjunctions for conjunctions sake

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

I hope I'm not coming off like Jaynes, I love the team, love Stotts coaching but do think we could upgrade the defensive assistant position....how's that? Now I'll stop. conjunctions for conjunctions sake

Conjunction Junction, what's your function?

 

[Strenuus]

I hope I'm not coming off like Jaynes, I love the team, love Stotts coaching but do think we could upgrade the defensive assistant position....how's that? Now I'll stop. conjunctions for conjunctions sake

Top 12 would be great, again. Top 10 even better... but that takes some changes... but we'd be unstoppable. A new coach + bench inside presence (which is hard to find anywhere) would be ideal.

 

[riverman]

Top 12 would be great, again. Top 10 even better... but that takes some changes... but we'd be unstoppable. A new coach + bench inside presence (which is hard to find anywhere) would be ideal.

I agree, funny thing is that two of our best defenders are completely out of the rotation on the bench. Victor Claver is a very smart defensive player as is Earl Watson.

 

[Strenuus]

I agree, funny thing is that two of our best defenders are completely out of the rotation on the bench. Victor Claver is a very smart defensive player as is Earl Watson.

Stotts is very offensive minded, obviously. BUT, he has been known this year to give people chances (That's the great thing about having a cushion in the beginning of the year... you can tinker). Trob lost his spot 'cause Meyers was doing well in practice... then TRob earned it back. Perhaps Claver can get some minutes if he shows even more determination. If I'm thinking correctly, though, CJ is ahead of him on the depth chart... So, Claver moved up to 3rd string? heh.

Watson is a tough call. He showed in that Golden State game that he can come in cold as hell and lock down a great player. Trouble is, we aren't closing them down beforehand, so he's not getting any burn. This is why I think it's going to have to be a trade to get a defensive minded person that's already proven he can be a 7th/8th man... However, the rotation is slowly getting set back in stone again... so it'd either have to be fast or we'd have to falter... hopefully not the latter.