Game Thread GAME# 48: HORNETS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 29, 2016 - FRIDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

[Nate]

I'm sticking with 39 but I like our guts.

I think we could do something similar to what Utah did last year after the all-star break. Except we have more offensive talent. This year though, the west is weaker.

 

[riverman]

Wes and fastbreaks.... *cringe*

And dribbling chest high ..Crabbe has a lot better handles in my view than Wes...Wes is a better lock down perimeter defender, or was...not so much now

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Impuissant.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I knew that word cause I lived in Canada and had to get my boner pills.

 

[riverman]

I knew that word cause I lived in Canada and had to get my boner pills.

So it means you're impotent..? Impuissant?

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

So it means you're impotent..? Impuissant?

Yes, a limp frenchie.

 

[Tunchi]

I think he's talking that max-contract guy on Dallas who is playing 33 mpg, but only has a PER of 11.6?

Man Wes numbers are ugly this year I feel bad for the guy

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Man Wes numbers are ugly this year I feel bad for the guy

I don't and I'll give you 17 million reasons why.

 

[BonesJones]

Man Wes numbers are ugly this year I feel bad for the guy

Feel bad because he's being paid a max contract to start for a playoff team?

 

[Tunchi]

I don't and I'll give you 17 million reasons why.

He was a good dude and played hard here. But yea I feel you atleast he got paid, good for him

 

[riverman]

Wes lucked out, he'll never have to worry again for sure..70 mil is a lot of scratch

 

[riverman]

Yes, a limp frenchie.

shooting pool with a rope

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

@JFizzleRaider totally called that shit preseason

I've loved crabbe since he played at cal. When I saw him start for batum last year I was definitely intrigued. Once wheels said stotts said glowing things about how smart he was and always knew the right place to be I was sold

 

[riverman]

I knew that word cause I lived in Canada and had to get my boner pills.

My father in law overseas used to ask me to get those for him, he was 93 at the time. I'd say...you aren't afraid of a heart attack trying to have sex and he'd answer...sex? Hell no I just don't want to fall out of bed at night!

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

This game has been ew. Don't think we'll win to be honest

Remember that time BonesJones practically called the game five minutes into it?

 

[riverman]

Remember that time BonesJones practically called the game five minutes into it?

roid rage

 

[Dan Marang]

Wes's signature shot was his step back 3 on the right side of the court.

That shit was money!

It amazed me how he would drain that over anyone; even over much taller players, and great defenders.

That was one of the best shots in basketball. When I say that I mean; you know it's coming and there's not a damn thing you can do about it. Portland has had a few players lately that have shots like that... Dame's hesitation step-back, Wes' hop-step back, LMA's turnaround... I'm hoping CJ develops one of those shots. Maybe a Tony Parker-esque floater?

 

[KingSpeed]

That was one of the best shots in basketball. When I say that I mean; you know it's coming and there's not a damn thing you can do about it. Portland has had a few players lately that have shots like that... Dame's hesitation step-back, Wes' hop-step back, LMA's turnaround... I'm hoping CJ develops one of those shots. Maybe a Tony Parker-esque floater?

He already has that floater.

 

[Dan Marang]

He already has that floater.

except he doesn't finish it yet... CJ's numbers inside the midrange are a complete disaster. If he's going to make the leap from damn good player to superstar/all star- that's where it's going to come from.

Guess it would be a good idea to mention I'm working on the CJ McCollum profile for the write up & podcast this week ;-)

 

[Dan Marang]

except he doesn't finish it yet... CJ's numbers inside the midrange are a complete disaster. If he's going to make the leap from damn good player to superstar/all star- that's where it's going to come from.

Guess it would be a good idea to mention I'm working on the CJ McCollum profile for the write up & podcast this week ;-)

To illustrate- see below (light blue = bad, dark blue = good)

 

[riverman]

CJ said in an interview that he's trying to add the floater to his game..work in progress...his court vision seems to fade when he gets in amongst the trees sometimes. Sadly, I watched Ginobli against the Cavs last night and he could not finish any of his circus shot layups or drives...he's just not explosive anymore. CJ could improve that aspect of his game. I'm just happy his assist numbers are up from before

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

The floater is way overrated. I think it has a higher degree of difficulty than a pull-up jumper at the free throw line, or whatever short-range shot you can get in the seam. (which CJ is great at) The sheep mentality has made the floater a go-to shot because a few guys (Parker) can actually make it. I'd rather see the Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald, etc. concept of starting to drive, get the guy off-balance, make the jumper inside the free throw line. CJ could make a living at that.