Hack a center now a Portland problem.

[Further]

Mason Plumlee only shot 50% from the strip last year. This puts us squarely in the hack a center crosshairs. Be ready to have long drawn out 4th quarters whenever the Blazers are able to manage a close game. To make matters worse, Ed Davis was also a sub .500 free throw shooter last season.

Noah Vonleh and Kaman both shot just over 70% last year, so they can play in close games, and of course Meyers Leonard managed over 93% from the stripe and is one of, if not the best ft shooter on our team.

This is going to be a constant issue, who to play, when to play them and we will likely have ugly, nasty games because of it.

 

[B-Roy]

Lmao. We won't be good enough for hack a center to matter.

 

[Rhal]

Nope because Hack a center is only applied vs good teams.

 

[TBpup]

If other teams are playing Hack-a-Plum or Hack-Ed, that means we are ahead and it will be a pleasant surprise.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Mason Plumlee only shot 50% from the strip last year. This puts us squarely in the hack a center crosshairs. Be ready to have long drawn out 4th quarters whenever the Blazers are able to manage a close game. To make matters worse, Ed Davis was also a sub .500 free throw shooter last season.

Noah Vonleh and Kaman both shot just over 70% last year, so they can play in close games, and of course Meyers Leonard managed over 93% from the stripe and is one of, if not the best ft shooter on our team.

This is going to be a constant issue, who to play, when to play them and we will likely have ugly, nasty games because of it.

It's time to develop players regardless of their FT shooting %.

 

[magnifier661]

If it comes down to close games in the 4th... I wouldn't be surprised if we put Leonard at center.

 

[julius]

That's the least of our problems.

Someone talk me down, I want the team to get Hibbert now.

 

[Blazer509]

Sign or trade for a Shooting Guard. I heard McCollum will be the backup Point Guard.

Kanter might be a possibility, even if we don't get him, we'll screw the Thunder.

 

[Further]

Both Ed and plum had better FT shooting seasons previously (but not by much), hopefully they will learn, compete during practice with Meyers, and can get their numbers up a bit. Once a player can make 65% the hack attack becomes detrimental.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Mason Plumlee only shot 50% from the strip last year. This puts us squarely in the hack a center crosshairs. Be ready to have long drawn out 4th quarters whenever the Blazers are able to manage a close game. To make matters worse, Ed Davis was also a sub .500 free throw shooter last season.

Noah Vonleh and Kaman both shot just over 70% last year, so they can play in close games, and of course Meyers Leonard managed over 93% from the stripe and is one of, if not the best ft shooter on our team.

This is going to be a constant issue, who to play, when to play them and we will likely have ugly, nasty games because of it.

Seems like Leonard at 93% is a good option. Inside 2 minutes it is not an issue. Plus if we struggle to score, why would teams give us basically 1 point every time down the court.

 

[Further]

That's the least of our problems.

Someone talk me down, I want the team to get Hibbert now.

Picture watching a blazer game at half-speed with vasoline smeared on your eyeballs. That's what a Hibbert game would be.

 

[magnifier661]

That's the least of our problems.

Someone talk me down, I want the team to get Hibbert now.

I actually would welcome that move really

 

[ehizzy3]

That's the least of our problems.

Someone talk me down, I want the team to get Hibbert now.

Noooo. No desperate moves. We are starting a rebuild, but it could be a quick one with the potential we already have. Let plumlee Meyers vonleh and Ed Davis get all the minutes

 

[magnifier661]

Noooo. No desperate moves. We are starting a rebuild, but it could be a quick one with the potential we already have. Let plumlee Meyers vonleh and Ed Davis get all the minutes

It really isn't a desperation move because Hibbert's contract come off the books next summer. There could be teams a center away from contending next season and would gladly give us young players for him.

 

[ehizzy3]

It really isn't a desperation move because Hibbert's contract come off the books next summer. There could be teams a center away from contending next season and would gladly give us young players for him.

He's a malcontent and nobody wants him

 

[magnifier661]

He's a malcontent and nobody wants him

Really?! So much so that their PF left because the shit the GM said about Hibbert?

 

[ehizzy3]

Really?! So much so that their PF left because the shit the GM said about Hibbert?

Idk what he said about hibbert. But I think west wants to win and obviously that's not happening in Indy

 

[Blazer509]

Kanter is more practical. The Blazers are going young and need a mid range shooter.

 

[Draco]

Start the pair of Plumlee and Ed Davis; play them the beginning of all quarters. Help us get to the bonus. End of games is the Meyers Kaman show.

 

[Draco]

Kanter is more practical. The Blazers are going young and need a mid range shooter.

Statistically he rates as the worst defender in the NBA. David Lee is actually better. We likely have to pay him a max contract. Pass

 

[Draco]

Sign or trade for a Shooting Guard. I heard McCollum will be the backup Point Guard.

Kanter might be a possibility, even if we don't get him, we'll screw the Thunder.

We are fine at SG. Pat might start. That's better than the free agents left.

Although if we can gamble on a young 3 and D wing I'd do it; can't think of any though.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Yeah...this is the absolute last thing we need to worry about.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If other teams are playing Hack-a-Plum or Hack-Ed, that means we are ahead and it will be a pleasant surprise.

"Thump-a-Plump"
"Dukin' with a Dukie"
"Biff-a-stiff"

 

[Blazer509]

I really hope Pat works out.

 

[riverman]

Mason Plumlee only shot 50% from the strip last year. This puts us squarely in the hack a center crosshairs. Be ready to have long drawn out 4th quarters whenever the Blazers are able to manage a close game. To make matters worse, Ed Davis was also a sub .500 free throw shooter last season.

Noah Vonleh and Kaman both shot just over 70% last year, so they can play in close games, and of course Meyers Leonard managed over 93% from the stripe and is one of, if not the best ft shooter on our team.

This is going to be a constant issue, who to play, when to play them and we will likely have ugly, nasty games because of it.

Those poor freethrow shooters are all exceptional offensive rebounders who like to dunk. 2 pts for the putback over 1 pt for the miss

 

[Further]

Those poor freethrow shooters are all exceptional offensive rebounders who like to dunk. 2 pts for the putback over 1 pt for the miss

All the more reason for opponents to break some wrists

 

[lordninja11]

Not a problem since, unfortunately, Portland's playoffs hopes signed 4 yrs with another team

 

[Chaser]

That's the least of our problems.

Someone talk me down, I want the team to get Hibbert now.

Too late. He's going to the Lakers.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

"Thump-a-Plump"
"Dukin' with a Dukie"
"Biff-a-stiff"

I do all three every day... um... yeah.