Exclusive Hezonja to the Blazers

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tlongII said:
He’s a depth piece. Unlikely to get much PT but you never know.
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He was the #5 pick of the 2015 draft and is 24 years old. The Blazers don't have a lot of proven talent at the SF/PF positions so, like you said, you never know.
 
hoopsjock said:
@BonesJones

Hezonja averaged 25 PPG, 10.3 RPG, and 7 APG when he played PG the last 3 games. Small sample size sure but does that give you any hope that for the minimum he might still have some breakout potential.
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And were going to rely on that 3-game sample size (against G-League level teams) while trying to contend? Ouch.
 
hoopsjock said:
Ha ha, I never said we would rely on Hezonja. It does give me hope that he could still possibly be a useful player though.
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Hezonja could always pass. Most Europeans can pass the rock. They’re specifically coached to do it. It’s not a coincidence. The bigger question would be ballhandling. I haven’t watched Hezonja enough recently to make an honest assessment on that front.
 
BonesJones said:
And were going to rely on that 3-game sample size (against G-League level teams) while trying to contend? Ouch.
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By contrast, it is a 3x larger sample size than the 1 game Simons has when he was turned loose...and it sounds like he is going to be given the back-up PG role. One of those games for Mario was against Houston who started Harden/Paul/Capela/Tucker/Gordon. The Knicks got blown out but that was his first triple/double game.

Nice to know he at least has the ability to produce such numbers even against some which are lesser teams.
 
Wizard Mentor said:
Considering the number of PFs we have, he has a real chance to play.
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Stotts has done a pretty decent job of giving players some playing time early in the season to help evaluate what combinations work best together and what players step up so if a player shows the ability to compete they will likely have an opportunity at some floor time.
 
TBpup said:
By contrast, it is a 3x larger sample size than the 1 game Simons has when he was turned loose...and it sounds like he is going to be given the back-up PG role. One of those games for Mario was against Houston who started Harden/Paul/Capela/Tucker/Gordon. The Knicks got blown out but that was his first triple/double game.

Nice to know he at least has the ability to produce such numbers even against some which are lesser teams.
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Read above
 
e_blazer said:
Man, nothing ever changes in this place. No matter who the player is, it's the same old same old.
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It's a good place to catch rumors and news, but for quality opinions....Well, read above.
 
CupWizier said:
Stotts has done a pretty decent job of giving players some playing time early in the season to help evaluate what combinations work best together and what players step up so if a player shows the ability to compete they will likely have an opportunity at some floor time.
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I heard him numerous times over the years on courtside comment that he likes to experiment with different combinations the first have of the year and then decide what works best. Its not all the different for what other coaches do as actually thats what they are also paid told besides win.
 
TBpup said:
Hezonja 16/16/11 against the Rockets.



30/6/5 against the Wizards. Some poor tenancies in jumping into the air before making a pass. (That got Dame in trouble in the Playoffs) Has a nice change of pace burst when attacking the basket.

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It appears he may thrive best when he is principal ballhandler. I wonder if he will run the second unit? Considering his height and skill, maybe he would be the best at providing lob passes to Whiteside.....
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
It appears he may thrive best when he is principal ballhandler. I wonder if he will run the second unit? Considering his height and skill, maybe he would be the best at providing lob passes to Whiteside.....
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Did you see how effective Green was handeling and pushing the ball against us?
I think it can be a weapon
 
Hoopguru said:
I heard him numerous times over the years on courtside comment that he likes to experiment with different combinations the first have of the year and then decide what works best. Its not all the different for what other coaches do as actually thats what they are also paid told besides win.
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I’ve heard Stotts say this as well. We have made enough changes to the roster that Stotts will be forced to experiment. I’d have less hope for guys being given an opportunity if more of the roster remained the same.
 
So what is the word? The screen shot doesn't scroll down.
 
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