Game Thread GAME #57 - BLAZERS VS HORNETS - FEB 22, 2025 - SAT - 7:00 PM - CHARGE - BLAZERVISION

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Phatguysrule said:
100%. Billups should be fired immediately.

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This is misleading though. I'm not sure about Clingan but both Shaedon and Scoot had their final rotation cut short because of the blowout. If one of them would have got hurt in the last nine minutes of a game when we are up by 40 people would be calling for Chauncey's job. Nights like tonight make the people complaining seem unreasonable.

Do I want Scoot and Shaedon to start instead of Ant and Jerami? Hell yeah I do but that's not the way it has shaken out this season. Do I also wish we were tanking right now? Again hell yes but for some perplexing reason we've chosen this draft to be the one we don't tank for top talent in. Maybe for taking this kick in the balls as fans, we'll get lucky like Atlanta did last season... only this season the prize for winning the lotto is a lot better.

Again though, there are plenty of nights that I'm angry that Scoot and Shae don't get enough run but tonight just doesn't make sense to gripe about because of that insane blowout. If Jerami and Ant were somewhere between 36 and 40 minutes a piece tonight and Scoot and Shae were only at 20, then sure be pissed at Chauncey but Ant was at 26 minutes and Jerami at 29.
 
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AldoTrapani said:
Only 3 pages as well.. it’s what happens when you have a losing season every single year
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Nope. It’s what happens on weekends. It’s also what happens when fan don’t care. Few fans, especially in here, care about Ant, Grant, Ayton. They care about the young players and SEEING them developing on the floor. The Conductor, in his defense, wants to win games, but it’s at the expense of the franchise.
 
Another head scratcher from Grant. Maybe stick to Fashion Week.
 
blazerkor said:
This is misleading though. I'm not sure about Clingan but both Shaedon and Scoot had their final rotation cut short because of the blowout. If one of them would have got hurt in the last nine minutes of a game when we are up by 40 people would be calling for Chauncey's job. Nights like tonight make the people complaining seem unreasonable.

Do I want Scoot and Shaedon to start instead of Ant and Jerami? Hell yeah I do but that's not the way it has shaken out this season. Do I also wish we were tanking right now? Again hell yes but for some perplexing reason we've chosen this draft to be the one we don't tank for top talent in. Maybe for taking this kick in the balls as fans, we'll get lucky like Atlanta did last season... only this season the prize for winning the lotto is a lot better.

Again though, there are plenty of nights that I'm angry that Scoot and Shae don't get enough run but tonight just doesn't make sense to gripe about because of that insane blowout. If Jerami and Ant were somewhere between 36 and 40 minutes a piece tonight and Scoot and Shae were only at 20, then sure be pissed at Chauncey but Ant was at 26 minutes and Jerami at 29.
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Flip their minute with Ant, Grant and Ayton and I'd be happy.
 
If the plan is to0 try and move off of Grant & Simons in the off season, it doesn't hurt to play them 25-28 mpg, you have show show case some to keep them fresh for trade value. The youngsters are getting enough min now and will have nights where they get more because of injuries and/or matchups. It's good for the youngsters to pay some dues and earn their increased min. This team next season will be super young and ready to bust out in their 5th year of the JoChaunc. rebuild.
 
Hoopguru said:
If the plan is to0 try and move off of Grant & Simons in the off season, it doesn't hurt to play them 25-28 mpg, you have show show case some to keep them fresh for trade value. The youngsters are getting enough min now and will have nights where they get more because of injuries and/or matchups. It's good for the youngsters to pay some dues and earn their increased min. This team next season will be super young and ready to bust out in their 5th year of the JoChaunc. rebuild.
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None of this would be as valuable as losing Ant, Grant, and Ayton (even for nothing). Playing the young guys the vast majority of minutes, losing 10-15 more games this season.

Nothing else that happens will make up for that other than just getting Powerball lucky in the draft.
 
Phatguysrule said:
None of this would be as valuable as losing Ant, Grant, and Ayton (even for nothing). Playing the young guys the vast majority of minutes, losing 10-15 more games this season.

Nothing else that happens will make up for that other than just getting Powerball lucky in the draft.
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Im sure their plan is to move off of them during off season. I just dont think the draft lottery position is that much of a priority to management and coaching. Joe and Chauncey need to win games or at least show they have taken another good step to keep their jobs.
 
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Chauncey was a great player and one that earn his minutes. He's seen it all with young guys with respect pt, coaching and attitudes.
 
Hoopguru said:
Im sure their plan is to move off of them during off season. I just dont think the draft lottery position is that much of a priority to management and coaching. Joe and Chauncey need to win games or at least show they haven taken another good step to keep their jobs.
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That really pisses me off.
 
PCmor7 said:
You asked. I answered. It wasn't a 30-point game when he got his third foul. He played a couple of minutes in the 4Q because he played so little earlier. Did you want him to play 10 minutes of scrub ball in the 4Q when he just hurt his ankle last week? Do you think that's prudent? He played well tonight in limited minutes. Good grief.

I swear, some of you guys would complain about micro-managed minutes, passes and defensive switches even if we swept our way through the playoffs.
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ok...Scoot had 3 fouls. Sharpe didn't and had the same curious limitations on his minutes as Scoot...at least compared to someone like, for example, Grant

I'm a little curious why Timelord didn't play
 
wizenheimer said:
ok...Scoot had 3 fouls. Sharpe didn't and had the same curious limitations on his minutes as Scoot...at least compared to someone like, for example, Grant

I'm a little curious why Timelord didn't play
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He had some knee swelling. Chauncey talked about that pregame.
 
Hoopguru said:
Im sure their plan is to move off of them during off season. I just dont think the draft lottery position is that much of a priority to management and coaching. Joe and Chauncey need to win games or at least show they have taken another good step to keep their jobs.
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Yeah, maybe even during the draft to try and get more picks and assets.
 
wizenheimer said:
so...he played a grand total of 25 minutes over a two week period and that was too much for his knees?
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I believe they said it was precautionary. He could have played if they'd wanted him to.
 
Hoopguru said:
Im sure their plan is to move off of them during off season. I just dont think the draft lottery position is that much of a priority to management and coaching. Joe and Chauncey need to win games or at least show they have taken another good step to keep their jobs.
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Draft lottery position is a HUGE…maybe even an orange man’s YUGE priority to some in management. . The Conductor wants wins for his resume. Uncle Bert wants wins. The players want wins. Joe and Mike say they want wins, but they value the pick more
 
Mediocre Man said:
Draft lottery position is a HUGE…maybe even an orange man’s YUGE priority to some in management. . The Conductor wants wins for his resume. Uncle Bert wants wins. The players want wins. Joe and Mike say they want wins, but they value the pick more
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It doesn't seem like it's Huge at all from this fan perspective. Someone mentioned they could use assets and our pick to trade for more picks or up in the next lotto.
 
Hoopguru said:
It doesn't seem like it's Huge at all from this fan perspective. Someone mentioned they could use assets and our pick to trade for more picks or up in the next lotto.
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Two different thought processes going on. Right now Bert and Jody are convinced they are close. They are leaning on the word from people outside the organization. It would not shock me to learn this person is our new GM next year.

For anyone reading their own thoughts into this

A. No idea who it is
B. No idea if they’ll make a change at all
 
Mediocre Man said:
Two different thought processes going on. Right now Bert and Jody are convinced they are close. They are leaning on the word from people outside the organization. It would not shock me to learn this person is our new GM next year.

For anyone reading their own thoughts into this

A. No idea who it is
B. No idea if they’ll make a change at all
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Uggg. Worst draft to have these wild thoughts.
 
Personally, I thought Scoot and Shaedon should’ve played less minutes. They were allowed to pad their stats in the 4th quarter when Rupert and McGowens should’ve already been in the game. As it was said, you all would’ve been calling for Chauncey’s head if Scoot or Shaedon got injured.
 
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