Hey, we can trade Stauskas starting today, right?

[Orion Bailey]

But no "Pale Nazi Eyes"

Well now if that isnt a politically correct and accurate description, im not sure what is.

 

[kjironman1]

Well now if that isnt a politically correct and accurate description, im not sure what is.

I'm Irish. So i know no political correctness.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I'm Irish. So i know no political correctness.

Isnt politically correct pretty much an oxymoron and should be replaced aith politically corrupt anyhow?

 

[wizenheimer]

I'm not sure what people expected from Stauskas....?

* he arrived in Portland with a career PER under 9.0 and he's at 11.6 right now; his highest ever

* he arrived in Portland with a career TS% of about 52.5% and he's at 56.3% right now; his highest ever

* he arrived in Portland with a career assist/36 of 2.7 and he's at 3.4 right now; his highest ever

* His FG%, 2ptFG%, 3ptFG%, and eFG% are all well above his career marks and 3 of 4 of those are his highest marks ever

Stauskas is actually performing and producing above most of his career norms, and he's on a minimum deal...Blazers are getting their money's worth, but obviously, they aren't getting a real bargain like Minny is getting with Derrick Rose.

I know some people expected a lot more from both Stauskas and Curry, but those expectations were simply unrealistic. Both players are simply below average NBA performers, just like Napier and Connaughton were. And both players have been bad at defense everywhere they've played, but bad defense seem to be an ancillary non-skill that Olshey almost always manages to find....

here's the real issue:

Victor Claver-Joel Freeland-Jared Jeffries-Eric Maynor-Sasha Pavlovic-Ronnie Price-Thomas Robinson-Earl Watson-Dorell Wright-Steve Blake-Chris Kaman-Cliff Alexander-Pat Connaughton-Gerald Henderson-Luis Montero-Brian Roberts-Shabazz Napier-Tim Quarterman-Wade Baldwin-Georgios Papagiannis-Caleb Swanigan

now, people can see where I'm going with this and some will accuse me of just taking another opportunity to bash Neil Olshey. They'd be right because I do bash Olshey most times when an opportunity presents itself. I do that because 1) he deserves it, 2) I enjoy it, 3) it's part of the landscape of entertainment I derive from the Blazers

also, every team will have similar lists of weak and nearly useless players over a half-dozen years; and in the case of Blake and Kaman and a couple of others, players almost past the end of their useful days. But the fact is that Olshey has cheap-screwed together just about every bench he's put together and this is his 7th one. 7 summers of strapping on his snorkel and deep diving into the bargain bin. What sets the last couple of benches apart is that few teams, if any, have had 186M dollars in contracts sitting on their benches like Portland has had in Crabbe, Turner, and Meyers

so then, sure, 'trade Stauskas'. Portland could trade him for a top-59 protected pick and it wouldn't alter their trajectory in any fashion. The problem is the guy that would be trading Stauskas is the same guy that thought it was a great idea to build a 2nd unit around the questionable skills of Turner then to build one that complemented what the starters do; the same guy that was convinced that Curry and Stauskas were a significant upgrade over Napier and Connaughton; the same guy that wanted Meyers to get the minutes Ed Davis got last season

so don't expect anything different

 

[kjironman1]

Isnt politically correct pretty much an oxymoron and should be replaced aith politically corrupt anyhow?

Did you just call me "Not Currupt"!

Dude! I can be bought!

 

[kjironman1]

I'm not sure what people expected from Stauskas....?

* he arrived in Portland with a career PER under 9.0 and he's at 11.6 right now; his highest ever

* he arrived in Portland with a career TS% of about 52.5% and he's at 56.3% right now; his highest ever

* he arrived in Portland with a career assist/36 of 2.7 and he's at 3.4 right now; his highest ever

* His FG%, 2ptFG%, 3ptFG%, and eFG% are all well above his career marks and 3 of 4 of those are his highest marks ever

Stauskas is actually performing and producing above most of his career norms, and he's on a minimum deal...Blazers are getting their money's worth, but obviously, they aren't getting a real bargain like Minny is getting with Derrick Rose.

I know some people expected a lot more from both Stauskas and Curry, but those expectations were simply unrealistic. Both players are simply below average NBA performers, just like Napier and Connaughton were. And both players have been bad at defense everywhere they've played, but bad defenders seem to be an ancillary non-skill that Olshey almost always manages to find....

here's the real issue:

Victor Claver-Joel Freeland-Jared Jeffries-Eric Maynor-Sasha Pavlovic-Ronnie Price-Thomas Robinson-Earl Watson-Dorell Wright-Steve Blake-Chris Kaman-Cliff Alexander-Pat Connaughton-Gerald Henderson-Luis Montero-Brian Roberts-Shabazz Napier-Tim Quarterman-Wade Baldwin-Georgios Papagiannis-Caleb Swanigan

now, people can see where I'm going with this and some will accuse me of just taking another opportunity to bash Neil Olshey. They'd be right because I do bash Olshey most times when an opportunity presents itself. I do that because 1) he deserves it, 2) I enjoy it, 3) it's part of the landscape of entertainment I derive from the Blazers

also, every team will have similar lists of weak and nearly useless players over a half-dozen years; and in the case of Blake and Kaman and a couple of others, players almost past the end of their useful days. But the fact is that Olshey has cheap-screwed together just about every bench he's put together and this is his 7th one. 7 summers of strapping on his snorkel and deep diving into the bargain bin. What sets the last couple of benches apart is that few teams, if any, have had 186M dollars in contracts sitting on their benches like Portland has had in Crabbe, Turner, and Meyers

so then, sure, 'trade Stauskas'. Portland could trade him for a top-59 protected pick and it wouldn't alter their trajectory in any fashion. The problem is the guy that would be trading Stauskas is the same guy that thought it was a great idea to build a 2nd unit around the questionable skills of Turner then to build one that complemented what the starters do; the same guy that was convinced that Curry and Stauskas were a significant upgrade over Napier and Connaughton; the same guy that wanted Meyers to get the minutes Ed Davis got last season

so don't expect anything different

Seriously. I just don't see how anyone can argue with you on that. Maybe a player here and there. There are reasons that players come and go. But seriously i don't think this is anything more than a Portland problem. Been said for a lot of years players don't want to come here.

 

[tester551]

Seriously. I just don't see how anyone can argue with you on that. Maybe a player here and there. There are reasons that players come and go. But seriously i don't think this is anything more than a Portland problem. Been said for a lot of years players don't want to come here.

This is a complete cop-out. It may be true for some players, but the vast majority look at the opportunity & try to find their best situation for their career.

Its this 'small minset' that is a bigger issue.

 

[kjironman1]

This is a complete cop-out. It may be true for some players, but the vast majority look at the opportunity & try to find their best situation for their career.

Its this 'small minset' that is a bigger issue.

I bet I can find more quotes by top tier players saying they don’t want to play in Portland and that it isn’t conducive to young black men than you can find that feel it’s a great place to play and live.
Remember.... I actually work for an ex Blazer.

 

[BonesJones]

I bet I can find more quotes by top tier players saying they don’t want to play in Portland and that it isn’t conducive to young black men than you can find that feel it’s a great place to play and live.
Remember.... I actually work for an ex Blazer.

You realize that at least half of the players listed didnt have a choice in coming here?

 

[kjironman1]

You realize that at least half of the players listed didnt have a choice in coming here?

Totally off point like usual.

 

[BonesJones]

Totally off point like usual.

Then explain.

 

[Orion Bailey]

This is a complete cop-out. It may be true for some players, but the vast majority look at the opportunity & try to find their best situation for their career.

Its this 'small minset' that is a bigger issue.

Our taxes make us not a good career move compared to most cities.