Frazier, Pressey vying for spot on Blazers

[SlyPokerDog]

http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/sep/30/frazier-pressey-vying-for-spot-on-blazers/

 

[Natebishop3]

Pretty much what I thought. Pressey is probably the better talent, but Frazier is already plugged into the culture of the team. I'm not really sure who's going to make it.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

As someone who has barely held onto a job because I was "in tune" and "had job experience" I'm pulling for Frazier. But either one is a "He's gonna win us 3 games this year" type of player.

 

[Duvalier]

Pressey > Frazier

 

[42N8Bounce]

I've got a poll set up to see who we think will be cut. Right now it looks like most think Frazier will be the one cut. I'm pretty 'meh' on the topic. I don't see a lot of upside for Frazier or Pressey. As for end of the bench guys, I'm much more excited to see guys like Montero, Alexander, Connaughton, and Vonleh.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

They are both 3rd string PGs.

 

[Blazer4ever]

The only reason to be excited about Caunnighton is his pretty face which I'm assuming is a big deal in Portland

 

[HailBlazers]

Pressey > Frazier

My thoughts as well. Liked what little we saw of Frazier last year, but was a huge disappointment to me in summer league. With all he has going against him physically, his inability to consistently take care of the ball was inexcusable.

The only reason to be excited about Caunnighton is his pretty face which I'm assuming is a big deal in Portland

Hey man, don't forget his charm and wit. He's not just a pretty face.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Pressey isn't in the Blazers NBA2k16 lineup but Frazier is. So is Pat Cunningham.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Pressey isn't in the Blazers NBA2k16 lineup but Frazier is. So is Pat Cunningham.

Is Pat Cunningham Richie's brother?

 

[Chris Craig]

I'm in the Fraizer camp still...but damn this is the third or fourth thread on the subject of the 15th spot...we need more to talk about

 

[riverman]

I'm in the Fraizer camp still...but damn this is the third or fourth thread on the subject of the 15th spot...we need more to talk about

Allen Crabbe...the relatively under the radar young vet who knows the system...he gets no mention whatsoever...people act like after henderson and CJ there's no player that can play the 2 or no backup SF even though he backed up Nico there last season..I'm interested in whether this is his breakout season

 

[Chris Craig]

Allen Crabbe...the relatively under the radar young vet who knows the system...he gets no mention whatsoever...people act like after Gerald Green and CJ there's no player that can play the 2 or no backup SF even though he backed up Nico there last season..I'm interested in whether this is his breakout season

I'm hoping it will be. I wonder how much of his time will come at the 2 and how much of it will come at the 3

 

[riverman]

I'm hoping it will be. I wonder how much of his time will come at the 2 and how much of it will come at the 3

I think he'll split the difference but maybe play more 2 if CJ is a 6man. Crabbe plays better with the starters in the past than coming off the bench.

 

[Chris Craig]

I think he'll split the difference but maybe play more 2 if CJ is a 6man. Crabbe plays better with the starters in the past than coming off the bench.

I don't think CJ or Crabbe will be starters...Henderson will get the nod probably, with CJ playing the backup point and Crabbe checking Henderson. But, damn does Crabbe deserve it. I have no qualms about him starting if he does, dude can play

 

[jlprk]

I think McCollum will be poor at PG, so I think the Frazier/Pressey player will be far higher than 15th man, so I think the Frazier vs. Pressey decision is important.

A causes B causes C.

 

[dviss1]

Pretty much what I thought. Pressey is probably the better talent, but Frazier is already plugged into the culture of the team. I'm not really sure who's going to make it.

If they were confident in Frazier, Pressey wouldn't even be on the radar. Something tells me, Dame's homie or not, Frazier isn't the one.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

If they were confident in Frazier, Pressey wouldn't even be on the radar. Something tells me, Dame's homie or not, Frazier isn't the one.

Neil is pretty okay with getting rid of people, Dame's Buddy or not. So I have confidence they'll pick the right guy.

 

[riverman]

Danny Ainge picked Pressy over Frazier, I think I'd do the same.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Danny Ainge picked Pressy over Frazier, I think I'd do the same.

Ainge wanted Oden, too...

 

[riverman]

Ainge wanted Oden, too...

everybody wanted Oden at some point...hell I wanted Oden in the draft

 

[BlazerCaravan]

everybody wanted Oden at some point...hell I wanted Oden in the draft

So did I, and I definitely think about it every time I think about my own opinion of a player.

 

[jlprk]

Ainge, a baseball player, passed up Connaughton. This means that our bullpen will suck.

 

[Chris Craig]

If they were confident in Frazier, Pressey wouldn't even be on the radar. Something tells me, Dame's homie or not, Frazier isn't the one.

Pressure = a hastening of development

Pressey is here to light a fire under Frazier's ass

Not because the Blazers aren't confident in him

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Frazier and Lillard are good friends. I'm sure that will help Friazier earn the spot if the competition is close.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I don't think CJ or Crabbe will be starters...Henderson will get the nod probably, with CJ playing the backup point and Crabbe checking Henderson. But, damn does Crabbe deserve it. I have no qualms about him starting if he does, dude can play

Maybe eventually, but he's injured now.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Crabbe plays better with the starters in the past than coming off the bench.

Dame is the only starter from last season returning, dude. We don't know how he's going to play with this new collective bunch we'll have for starters.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Dame is the only starter from last season returning, dude. We don't know how he's going to play with this new collective bunch we'll have for starters.

just to add on a bit. I think Crabbe knows that deferring will get him run out of the league, especially on this team where we need him to be aggressive.

 

[Chris Craig]

With Henderson out for at least the preseason, expect Crabbe to be in the starting lineup monday

 

[Strenuus]

The word 'duh' comes to mind.

I don't think any one on this team is not vying for a spot. #obviousisobvious