Game Thread GAME# 77: HEAT @ BLAZERS - APRIL 2, 2016 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

[TBpup]

So what is the trio of Crabbe/Hendo/Hark gonna cost?

In a normal year, $20 Million for all 3. This summer with the cap going through the roof and almost every team with a lot of cap room? $25-30M.

 

[Draco]

Honestly does anybody care if Meyers comes back? We don't miss him at all. He's not really needed in my opinion and I'm sure his asking price will be stupid. It's cool he loves Portland and the fans so much but he never proved anything. Just stretches of games where he played good but most games he does things that make me wanna rip my hair out. Let him go I say

So fun watching Hatkless out there. Even if he bricks 5 three that Meyers would swish he is literally better at everything else on the court and fun as hell to watch. He's younger too.

I'm rooting for Meyers as a person and feel bad for him but damn he's painful to watch.

Let's vote Meyers off the island!

 

[Cippy91]

Oh look, tunchi isn't around because Portland is winning. Always disappears when the negative outlook of his doesn't go his way.

 

[B-Roy]

Whiteside pretty much has the worst assist to pass % ratio in the league. Next to Enes Kanter.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

In a normal year, $20 Million for all 3. This summer with the cap going through the roof and almost every team with a lot of cap room? $25-30M.

I think it will shake out like:

Hendo: 2/22(PO 3rd year)
Crabbe: 4/48
Hark: 2/15(PO 3rd year)

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Al-Farouq Aminu now has 115 3-pointers this season. He entered this year with 109 career 3-pointers in five seasons.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Gerald Henderson has scored in double figures off the bench for the 30th time this season, second-most on the team (Crabbe, 32).

 

[Cippy91]

So fun watching Hatkless out there. Even if he bricks 5 three that Meyers would swish he is literally better at everything else on the court and fun as hell to watch. He's younger too.

Let's vote Meyers off the island!

I don't even care that hark misses threes because he could easily develop a shot in the offseason. He hustles and grabs boards, he goes straight up with the ball, doesn't hesitate. He has that baseline drive. Good defender. Meyers is like a poor mans Kevin love. Literally just sits outside on the three point line. Pretty weak rebound wise. Hesitates. No post game. Sure, he's played solid defense on a couple bigs this season but that's it. He's got a shot, can succeed in the pick and pop but we really don't need him as shown.

 

[cardova08]

Yeah it's funny how Meyers being out has really been an overall positive. Harkless playing better and I think Vonleh is playing better in that role as well. Maybe at some point you'll miss his shooting, but it certainly hasn't happened yet.

 

[Cippy91]

Whiteside pretty much has the worst assist to pass % ratio in the league. Next to Enes Kanter.

Your only problem with him is his passing though? That can easily be worked on. He hasn't been in the NBA that long but he obviously has potential to be more of an offensive threat. He already has the defensive side locked down

 

[Jade Falcon]

Yeah it's funny how Meyers being out has really been an overall positive. Harkless playing better and I think Vonleh is playing better in that role as well. Maybe at some point you'll miss his shooting, but it certainly hasn't happened yet.

I will admit...I'm a little worried going up against Memphis without Meyers. He absolutely SHUT DOWN Gasol last time they played. I mean closed the door and threw the key away.

That was just good Defense by Meyers, strait up.

 

[Draco]

It's a great question. Who knows? Many players do not live up to their big contract once it is signed so it is a legit concern with anyone you sign to big money.

Some guys more than others. Dame CJ Crabbe have the personality, drive, maturity to where I have zero concern of it. Whiteside may have some ZBo/Miles in him.

 

[B-Roy]

Man Amare used to be the most dominant roll player in the league. 10 years ago Mason wouldn't have even been close to him.

 

[TBpup]

Some guys more than others. Dame CJ Crabbe have the personality, drive, maturity to where I have zero concern of it. Whiteside may have some ZBo/Miles in him.

It HW's career was anywhere nearly as productive as ZBo's, you sign him immediately.

 

[Daweez04]

Dame with 18 and shooting 50%. What a shit game. Where is Tunchi at?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

This is awesome!

 

[Trackjack]

That how you come out from locker room in 3rd quarter so far great job by the blazers.

 

[illmatic99]

This is what we needed to do. #tcb keep the foot down

 

[Jade Falcon]

Man Amare used to be the most dominant roll player in the league. 10 years ago Mason wouldn't have even been close to him.

To be honest, I thought he retired. I never hear about him anymore. But yeah, he's old. And you're right: 10 years ago, Plums wouldn't have stood a chance.

 

[B-Roy]

Your only problem with him is his passing though? That can easily be worked on. He hasn't been in the NBA that long but he obviously has potential to be more of an offensive threat. He already has the defensive side locked down

My problem is that the Blazers filled their roster with a bunch of unselfish players and Whiteside is probably the most selfish player in the league.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Can we put Batum's three point shot and passing ability into Harkless's body?

 

[illmatic99]

Love how engaged Moe is right now

 

[B-Roy]

Can we put Batum's three point shot and passing ability into Harkless's body?

They have similar bodies. How about sticking Harkless motor in Batum?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

They have similar bodies. How about sticking Harkless motor in Batum?

Cause Harkless doesn't play summer ball lol

 

[KingSpeed]

I will admit...I'm a little worried going up against Memphis without Meyers. He absolutely SHUT DOWN Gasol last time they played. I mean closed the door and threw the key away.

That was just good Defense by Meyers, strait up.

When are we playing Memphis next?

 

[B-Roy]

Whiteside does not fucking pass AT ALL.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Lol okay this is pretty damn funny

 

[B-Roy]

Whiteside plays like a bad NBA 2k player playing MyPlayer.

 

[Daweez04]

Can we put Batum's three point shot and passing ability into Harkless's body?

We could, but then there would be 2 Draymon Greens.

 

[BonesJones]

Hey Tunchi you there?