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JFizzleRaider said:
I'm sorry but I don't like what I see of Diogu
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He is what he is. A backup big man. Kind of reminds me of a poor man's young Dale Davis. I bet Channing gets the backup minutes.

And wow.. Bayless needs to stop trying to pass to Joel. Joel's good when he only has to catch the ball and go up and dunk. He can't catch, dribble and shoot.
 
I know it's early, and I was ridiculed for saying it earlier on Olive, but I'd try to find a way to move Diogu, Bayless, and Outlaw.
 
Bayless is channeling his inner Jarrett Jack. Travis is laying a large egg.
 
Here's a thought. Is it actually possible that Batum could end up starting over Travis at the 3 with Webster down?
 
alex42083 said:
He is what he is. A backup big man. Kind of reminds me of a poor man's young Dale Davis. I bet Channing gets the backup minutes.

And wow.. Bayless needs to stop trying to pass to Joel. Joel's good when he only has to catch the ball and go up and dunk. He can't catch, dribble and shoot.
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I just hope I don't see much of Diogu. Can't wait until Frye comes back. (Can't believe I'm saying that either).

I've also been very disappointed with Outlaw and can't wait until Webster is back.
 
BrianFromWA said:
I know it's early, and I was ridiculed for saying it earlier on Olive, but I'd try to find a way to move Diogu, Bayless, and Outlaw.
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Agree about Diogu and Outlaw, but Bayless needs some time. Most PG's take awhile to get good. ala Deron Williams
 
BrianFromWA said:
Bayless is channeling his inner Jarrett Jack. Travis is laying a large egg.
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I wouldn't worry too much about this, rookies make mistakes and as for Travis, this is nothing new; when he's not hitting his shot he kind of disappears. I think we should just chalk it up to a learning experience ... I'm sure that's all Nate is thinking.
 
Travis seems to be either there, or invisible. Tonight he is invisible.

I like what we've seen out of Oden, LaMarcus, Rudy, Nicolas and Sergio. The rest seem to not be aware of there being a game tonight. Greg really looked good, and it's a really good sign about how good he'll be.

Diogu is doing pretty crappy. Travis, as I said, is too old to be having these games where he is an absolute nothing.
 
BrianFromWA said:
I know it's early, and I was ridiculed for saying it earlier on Olive, but I'd try to find a way to move Diogu, Bayless, and Outlaw.
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There is nothing wrong with Bayless IMO. He is very young and trying to learn to be a true PG. I don't mind tradeing any of those guys for the right guy though. Now with Webster injured we probably won't trade Outlaw unless we are getting a really good SF back.
 
Not only is it a possibility, but everything KPs said about our lineup has a defensive presence at the 3. I don't think Outlaw qualifies, but they'll try him there if he's blowing up on the offensive end. He hasn't shown me that so far this year. I would not be surprised.
 
BrianFromWA said:
Not only is it a possibility, but everything KPs said about our lineup has a defensive presence at the 3. I don't think Outlaw qualifies, but they'll try him there if he's blowing up on the offensive end. He hasn't shown me that so far this year. I would not be surprised.
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So far this year? what does that even mean?
 
Does Diogu even know he has teammates? Sure doesn't seem like it.

Azubuike is pretty impressive
 
Nikolokolus said:
Here's a thought. Is it actually possible that Batum could end up starting over Travis at the 3 with Webster down?
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I don't think so... Batum is way too raw right now and really has no jump shot that he's confident in.
 
Does Diogu even know he has teammates? Sure doesn't seem like it.

Azubuike is pretty impressive
 
My issue with Bayless isn't with skills...it's attitude. It's the same issue I had with Jack last year...good player, good guy, not the mind of a PG. He doesn't look for cutters, he's not initiating offense, doesn't seem to have the thought process.

I hope I'm wrong.
 
Damn... it's RUDY time! Five quick points including one steal in about 30 secs... God he's a stud.
 
Nikolokolus said:
So far this year? what does that even mean?
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FanFest. Exhibition Game One. Exhibition Game Two. That's it.

For a me-first gunner whose only legit skill is instant offense, I haven't seen Instant Offense from Travis yet. Anybody else seen something I missed?
 
alex42083 said:
I don't think so... Batum is way too raw right now and really has no jump shot that he's confident in.
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No, I agree. I posed it more as a rhetorical question ... the kid looks pretty comfortable out there and really seems to have a good sense of fitting into a team concept. Trav is just having an off night.
 
BrianFromWA said:
My issue with Bayless isn't with skills...it's attitude. It's the same issue I had with Jack last year...good player, good guy, not the mind of a PG. He doesn't look for cutters, he's not initiating offense, doesn't seem to have the thought process.

I hope I'm wrong.
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This is what, his 2nd game against legit NBA competition? I'd say he has done just fine given the expectations. Jack had been in the league for a bit, give Bayless some slack.
 
BrianFromWA said:
I know it's early, and I was ridiculed for saying it earlier on Olive, but I'd try to find a way to move Diogu, Bayless, and Outlaw.
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Bayless just turned 20 in the last two months. He's on a rookie contract. Why on earth would we try to move him?

Ed O.
 
BrianFromWA said:
FanFest. Exhibition Game One. Exhibition Game Two. That's it.

For a me-first gunner whose only legit skill is instant offense, I haven't seen Instant Offense from Travis yet. Anybody else seen something I missed?
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I think Travis realizes that he needs to do more than just score in order to be successful with this team ... unfortunately tonight he's had nothing going with his offense which makes everything else seem worse.

I only took exception to your comment when you said "so far this year" 5 days is way too small of a sample to make a judgment about anything.
 
Oden needs to get more burn. just to run up and down the court....get some fouls, etc....needs to play under pressure.
 
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