Homework for the summer

[Natebishop3]

Wes Matthews cannot come off the bench! He cannot create for himself. How many times will people suggest he can be a bench player?

It's wishful thinking. That's all.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Wes Matthews cannot come off the bench! He cannot create for himself. How many times will people suggest he can be a bench player?

Just because he can't create for himself doesn't mean he can't come off the bench. It won't be easy for him to do so, it isn't easy for any player in the NBA after starting their whole life, but he has to adapt because the chances are no matter what team he plays for the rest of his career......he is coming off the bench.

Plus technically after the first 7 minutes of the game, aren't all players coming off the bench? Even starters come off the bench after their first rest. To me the bigger factor is who he is on the floor with that will determine if it works or not. Wes hustles and can spread the floor. That is what he brings to the team. He plays good D against bigger guards. He can't cover smaller quicker guards. Maybe he comes off the bench as a SF sometimes and other times a SG. But I think he needs to come off the bench too. We still benefit from his leadership and outside shooting,

The Blazers struggle against teams with good perimeter defense. We need another guard who can attack the basket. Whether he is a starter or comes off the bench like Ginobili it doesn't make any difference to me......as long as he can play big minutes.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Keeping everyone is such a fanboy idea.

We need to improve the roster, and players like Meyers, Claver, Watson, Wright, Mo probably need to be upgraded

 

[magnifier661]

Thing about T. Rob is he is only a second year player. Usually bigs need about 4 years to fully develop their game.

 

[magnifier661]

Keeping everyone is such a fanboy idea.

We need to improve the roster, and players like Meyers, Claver, Watson, Wright, Mo probably need to be upgraded

I agree. I would even use Freeland for a trade as well.

We need a very good top 9 team. I think Barton could be a good 8-9 player, T. Rob is still a top 8-9 player. I'm just not happy with Mo, so I would like to use our MLE to get someone that is more of a PG with defense. Watson is just too old to be a factor.

Leonard is a complete waste, IMO. He is about as dumb as rocks.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Batum needs to do dribbling drills all summer long. If he had any actual handles he would be amazing.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Batum needs to do dribbling drills all summer long. If he had any actual handles he would be amazing.

Batum and Wes. I sort of cringe every time either one drives.

 

[Eastoff]

I think Barton could be a good 8-9 player, T. Rob is still a top 8-9 player.

I would bump them up to a 7 or 8 each, depending on the opponent. But you're right. We're missing our other two bench pieces. And others have pointed out, we need a solid 10pts off the bench consistent player. Not a volume shooter.

 

[magnifier661]

I would bump them up to a 7 or 8 each, depending on the opponent. But you're right. We're missing our other two bench pieces. And others have pointed out, we need a solid 10pts off the bench consistent player. Not a volume shooter.

Yep! I don't like the Crawfords, Mo's and Terry's. They can shoot you out or in games. I don't like that inconsistency. I would much rather have a constant player that can defend and set the offense. I would really love a slashing SG/SF too. Someone that was like Miles when we had him.