Getting Kanter was huge

[Natebishop3]

Jesus dude. Players get better going into their 30s if they work hard. Fuck, Steve Nash didn't win MVP til he was 31. Dirk was well into his 30s when he stepped up his game and led his team to a championship. You know this stuff, don't you? You used to write about it. CJ can absolutely get better and I have confidence he will.

I didn't say he couldn't get better. I said he won't "blow up."

"Blow up" would usually mean taking a huge step forward in skill, stats, whatever.

 

[KingSpeed]

I didn't say he couldn't get better. I said he won't "blow up."

"Blow up" would usually mean taking a huge step forward in skill, stats, whatever.

I think he can still blow up, esp on another team. He had triple double in game he played without Dame this season. I still want him on our team though.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I think he can still blow up, esp on another team. He had triple double in game he played without Dame this season. I still want him on our team though.

That is the key - “esp on another team”.

CJ can and may improve but I don’t envision him “blowing up” until his role on the team changes. Even then it would probably be minor blow up rather than “what the heck” blow up.

Gramps...

 

[Stevenson]

Seems like we should buy a billboard for Kanter now too!

 

[BigGameDamian]

I just hope Dame can blow up soon!

 

[wizenheimer]

I was kind of disappointed he wasn't there today.

we know he still has to be in a cast. Does anybody know if it's an above-the-knee or a below-the-knee cast? If it's above the knee, dealing with getting out and going to the Moda, dealing with the crowds would be a major undertaking. I mean, just going to the bathroom would be an ordeal

either way, I'd imagine he's still on crutches?

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Enes Kanter reminds me so much of Zach Randolph; a garbage man offensive rebounder with range and a motor. What a great addition to the team in general, and perfect for the playoffs.

 

[RR7]

we know he still has to be in a cast. Does anybody know if it's an above-the-knee or a below-the-knee cast?

I'd venture to guess that they tend not to cast the femur when you break your tibia and fibula.

 

[BonesJones]

I think he can still blow up, esp on another team. He had triple double in game he played without Dame this season. I still want him on our team though.

But you complain about others referencing stats from one game lolololololol.

 

[RSC60]

I think more props are due Kanter than to Olshey

the only other team I've read about that was 'after' Kanter was the Lakers. Portland may have been the only playoff team that offered. And the Blazers had a big need because Olshey let Ed Davis walk leaving the only options at backup C being Meyers and Zach. Kanter plugged the hole that Olshey had dug

Why did the Lakers even want him? Their like the Knicks but West version? You would think more contenders like us would want him

 

[PtldPlatypus]

But you complain about others referencing stats from one game lolololololol.

To be fair, stats from a single game are a lot more valuable in showing what a player can do than in arguing what a group of players cannot do.

 

[dviss1]

Enes Kanter reminds me so much of Zach Randolph; a garbage man offensive rebounder with range and a motor. What a great addition to the team in general, and perfect for the playoffs.

Great comparison. Randolph would hit the occasional 3 as well.