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You'd think Nate would have learned from this experience but...
Posted by Jason Quick, The Oregonian November 07, 2008 11:25AM
After averaging 12.9 minutes a game last season as the third-string point guard, Rodriguez this season won the backup job, but has averaged only 9:18 a game in the first five contests, despite a sterling 15 assists-to-2-turnover ratio. He is averaging 15.6 assists per 48 minutes.
McMillan has played Rodriguez only in spurts, usually opting to use a three-guard unit that features Steve Blake, Brandon Roy and Rudy Fernandez. However, in last night's overtime victory against Houston, Rodriguez played 4:58 of the fourth quarter while starter Steve Blake played only 10 seconds. Rodriguez had three rebounds, two assists and no turnovers during his time, missing his only attempt, a three-pointer.
In the second quarter, during a shift when Rodriguez had three assists in his first three minutes, he was pulled from the game when a timeout was called with 9:03 left and replaced with Blake.
As the Blazers huddled during the timeout, Rodriguez left the team's bench and headed into the tunnel that leads to the Blazers locker room. Eventually, lead assistant Dean Demopoulos also left the huddle and went into the tunnel in search of Rodriguez. A minute or so later, Rodriguez came back out, with Demopoulos close behind.
But 24 seconds later, during an official timeout, Rodriguez was put back in the game.
P.S. His leaving the bench last night was to use the bathroom.
For the Blazers, it's a pretty good sign when your third point guard (Blake is No. 1, I put Roy as No. 2) can get six assists in 11 minutes.
KP at the 2006 FIBA World Championships in Japan:
The other person we were over there to support was our rookie, Sergio Rodriguez, who was playing for Spain. Blazers scout Jason Filippi joined Steve and I to evaluate where Sergio is. He did a great job coming into games and proved to be a big spark plug off the bench for Spain. He really shined in Spain's semifinal against Argentina. He scored 14 points in 15 minutes and I don't think Spain wins that game if Sergio didn't play as well as he did.
He's really a dynamic player. He's going to be flashy, unique, and certainly fun to watch, but he's also going to need to learn to play the NBA game. But, you look at his overall stats and we're thrilled to death with what he did in the tournament. He was 11 of 23 in field goals, made some three pointers on 3 of 6 shooting, and had 21 assists. The assist stat comparison isn't exactly comparing apples to apples because an assist in FIBA or Euro basketball is different. Over there an assist needs to lead directly to a lay-up before it's counted as an assist. He has a great ability to play the pick and roll. He's also terrific at getting in the paint and finding players. The one thing that he really has a knack for is the lob pass. He's got a great sense for leading players and hitting them at just the right time. Most people feel that he'll be starting for Spain in the not too distant future. He's playing at a high level this summer and played a major role in helping Spain capture the gold medal.
Cut the crap Nate, and put a winner on the floor.
Posted by Jason Quick, The Oregonian November 07, 2008 11:25AM
After averaging 12.9 minutes a game last season as the third-string point guard, Rodriguez this season won the backup job, but has averaged only 9:18 a game in the first five contests, despite a sterling 15 assists-to-2-turnover ratio. He is averaging 15.6 assists per 48 minutes.
McMillan has played Rodriguez only in spurts, usually opting to use a three-guard unit that features Steve Blake, Brandon Roy and Rudy Fernandez. However, in last night's overtime victory against Houston, Rodriguez played 4:58 of the fourth quarter while starter Steve Blake played only 10 seconds. Rodriguez had three rebounds, two assists and no turnovers during his time, missing his only attempt, a three-pointer.
In the second quarter, during a shift when Rodriguez had three assists in his first three minutes, he was pulled from the game when a timeout was called with 9:03 left and replaced with Blake.
As the Blazers huddled during the timeout, Rodriguez left the team's bench and headed into the tunnel that leads to the Blazers locker room. Eventually, lead assistant Dean Demopoulos also left the huddle and went into the tunnel in search of Rodriguez. A minute or so later, Rodriguez came back out, with Demopoulos close behind.
But 24 seconds later, during an official timeout, Rodriguez was put back in the game.
P.S. His leaving the bench last night was to use the bathroom.
For the Blazers, it's a pretty good sign when your third point guard (Blake is No. 1, I put Roy as No. 2) can get six assists in 11 minutes.
KP at the 2006 FIBA World Championships in Japan:
The other person we were over there to support was our rookie, Sergio Rodriguez, who was playing for Spain. Blazers scout Jason Filippi joined Steve and I to evaluate where Sergio is. He did a great job coming into games and proved to be a big spark plug off the bench for Spain. He really shined in Spain's semifinal against Argentina. He scored 14 points in 15 minutes and I don't think Spain wins that game if Sergio didn't play as well as he did.
He's really a dynamic player. He's going to be flashy, unique, and certainly fun to watch, but he's also going to need to learn to play the NBA game. But, you look at his overall stats and we're thrilled to death with what he did in the tournament. He was 11 of 23 in field goals, made some three pointers on 3 of 6 shooting, and had 21 assists. The assist stat comparison isn't exactly comparing apples to apples because an assist in FIBA or Euro basketball is different. Over there an assist needs to lead directly to a lay-up before it's counted as an assist. He has a great ability to play the pick and roll. He's also terrific at getting in the paint and finding players. The one thing that he really has a knack for is the lob pass. He's got a great sense for leading players and hitting them at just the right time. Most people feel that he'll be starting for Spain in the not too distant future. He's playing at a high level this summer and played a major role in helping Spain capture the gold medal.
Cut the crap Nate, and put a winner on the floor.
