In honor of El Chacho

[OSUBlazerfan]

Sergio recieved his first DNP tonight

 

[Nikolokolus]

And?

 

[alex42083]

Sergio's NBA career might be in some serious jeopardy after this season.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

And?

For all those that thought he would flourish after leaving the blazers....

When you cant get on the court with the worst team in the league, your NBA career is nearing the end

 

[Nikolokolus]

For all those that thought he would flourish after leaving the blazers....

When you cant get on the court with the worst team in the league, your NBA career is nearing the end

All? I can think of maybe 2 possibly 3 people who post around here regularly who thought he might look better in a different situation, in an up tempo offense.

Myself? I don't wish any ill on him, I'm just glad I don't have to watch him play any more.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

All? I can think of maybe 2 possibly 3 people who post around here regularly who thought he might look better in a different situation, in an up tempo offense.

Myself? I don't wish any ill on him, I'm just glad I don't have to watch him play any more.

I thought he might do better where he has free reign to do whatever he wants, but apparently Westphal doesn't think he deserves to see the court.

 

[Blazed Mania 52]

He may have to join Ha in the club of overrated-shit Blazer players, that received way too much attention during the course of their decaying NBA careers.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I thought he might do better where he has free reign to do whatever he wants, but apparently Westphal doesn't think he deserves to see the court.

In Sergio's defense (I can't believer I just wrote that?!) It's probably got less to do with him being worse than Udrih and Evans. But the writing is pretty clearly on the wall; Udrih is making the full MLE and Evans is a top 4 pick, those guys are going to get the burn and the time to develop.

Depending on injuries and opportunities in Sacto I think he's going to be racking up a lot more DNPs and he'll probably return to Europe next year since I doubt there are going to be a lot of teams clamoring for his services with the cap declining and a lot sexier options in free agency.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

In Sergio's defense (I can't believer I just wrote that?!) It's probably got less to do with him being worse than Udrih and Evans. But the writing is pretty clearly on the wall; Udrih is making the full MLE and Evans is a top 4 pick, those guys are going to get the burn and the time to develop.

Depending on injuries and opportunities in Sacto I think he's going to be racking up a lot more DNPs and he'll probably return to Europe next year since I doubt there are going to be a lot of teams clamoring for his services with the cap declining and a lot sexier options in free agency.

Very true.

 

[barfo]

The season is only a few games old. I think Sergio may have made a good connection in Portland that will help him out. If he puts in a call to his good friend Tonya Harding, it could be that Udrih or Evans will need some time off, and Sergio will have a chance to shine.

barfo

 

[maxiep]

In Sergio's defense (I can't believer I just wrote that?!) It's probably got less to do with him being worse than Udrih and Evans. But the writing is pretty clearly on the wall; Udrih is making the full MLE and Evans is a top 4 pick, those guys are going to get the burn and the time to develop.

Depending on injuries and opportunities in Sacto I think he's going to be racking up a lot more DNPs and he'll probably return to Europe next year since I doubt there are going to be a lot of teams clamoring for his services with the cap declining and a lot sexier options in free agency.

I'm glad I decided to read the thread rather than posting my view, because you just said everything I wanted to but much better than I could have.

 

[ehizzy3]

im sure sergio is so happy to get out of portland and into that great franchise in sacramento

 

[jlprk]

It's probably got less to do with him being worse than Udrih and Evans. But the writing is pretty clearly on the wall; Udrih is making the full MLE and Evans is a top 4 pick, those guys are going to get the burn and the time to develop.

That's exactly it. It's a financial decision. The best guard on the team is not playing because they need to develop their more expensive assets to decide which to trade. Once the deadwood is gone, Sergio will start. Showcasing their flotsam and jetsam around the league is probably fooling a few fans.

 

[Boob-No-More]

As predicted, Sergio is finally playing for a coach who can maximize his talent while not exposing his weaknesses. As also predicted, Sergio is thriving in Westphal's system. Westphal is his Frank Layden.

It took a great coach, who obviously sees Sergio's talent for passing to create a role specifically for him that uses that talent (Sergio, could you pass me a water bottle? Hey Serge, pass me a towel man.), without suffering the consequences of his horrible shooting, high turn over rate, and inability to guard anything more agile than a chair. Sergio has found his rightful place in the NBA as the worst PG on the worst team in the league.

Sergio gets his first DNP - Coach's Decision and the Kings get their first win. He's finally found a role where he can help his team win games.

 

[andalusian]

I am with Nik on this one. Sergio is a one trick pony - but he does his one trick very very well. The Kings, however, are probably right thinking that he is a one year rental and if they want to return to relevancy - it will be behind the people they drafted for their potential and the ones they are committed to.

Good luck to Sergio. While he is not a good NBA basketball player - he seems like a nice person - so I hope he finds luck and happiness.

 

[Eastoff]

Poor one out for El Chaco

 

[blue32]

Poor one out for El Chaco

 

[blazerboy30]

He may have to join Ha in the club of overrated-shit Blazer players, that received way too much attention during the course of their decaying NBA careers.

You're missing a few names there. Think about the completely undeserved love-fest for Victor and Monia.

 

[illmatic99]

Another Sergio hate thread?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Another Sergio hate thread?

Maybe MARIS should have toned it down the past couple of years ... I'd lay good money that better than half of the "hate" towards Sergio is rooted in the sycophantic posts he's made about the guy -- the other half? Well that's probably because he's not all that great.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Maybe MARIS should have toned it down the past couple of years ... I'd lay good money that better than half of the "hate" towards Sergio is rooted in the sycophantic posts he's made about the guy -- the other half? Well that's probably because he's not all that great.

I'd say most are a combination of the two. Some of us just got tired of all the ridiculous posts about how great a player the guy was when after three years in the league he still couldn't shoot, was extremely turn over prone and can't/won't defend anyone.

I'm all for pulling for the underdog, but when a 3rd year player (now 4th year) has not improved ANY of his many weaknesses it gets harder and harder to pull for the guy - especially when the player himself and his mindless disciples are constantly trying to blame someone else for his failures.

Well he wanted out of Portland and he got out. Supposedly he was sent to a coach and a system where he could thrive. The result - he's getting even fewer minutes and is buried even further down the depth chart playing for the worst team in the league than he was playing for the 54-win Trail Blazers. If anything it makes it look like Nate was too generous with his playing time.

Sergio had plenty of opportunities to succeed in Portland and he squandered them all. After less than half a season the league adjusted to take away his one, and only, strength and exploit his numerous weaknesses. And, he never improved those weaknesses. As a result, he's gone from a rookie with promise to a seriously flawed 4th year player who can't get off the bench for the worst team in the league.

And, we're already hearing excuses for his latest failure - from the same posters who just two weeks ago were claiming he was now in the ideal situation playing for a coach who would help him thrive. If he can't get off the bench playing for a bad up-tempo team, his days in this league are numbered. Too bad for him. I guess he should have worked harder on his jump shot, cutting down the unforced turn overs and at least trying to play defense. Oh well, he had his chances - plenty of them.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

There is no reason that Udrih or Evans are playing ahead of Sergio other than that they are paid more (Udrih) or were surprise #4 picks. In the few minutes Sergio has actually been given, the Kings are in the +, which, given their sorry-ass record, is saying something.

Evans is not a PG. As I said after watching him in summer league, he's a larger Jarrett Jack. With less court vision.

Udrih is Sergio with a better agent and less flair.

Eventually, they will probably be playing Evans at SG and Kevin Martin will have been traded. Lord knows he's not helping them win.

Isn't it amazing the obsession people have with Sergio. Mostly his detractors. It's rather strange.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Udrih is Sergio with a better agent and less flair.

Udrih didn't look too bad last night. I watched the 4th quarter and overtime and he was one of the main reasons (along with Kevin Martin) that the Kings won. He had 16 points on 7-12 shooting and 6 assists in 28 minutes. He hit the game tying shot with 1.4 seconds left that sent the game into overtime - on a designed play coiming out of a time out. No coach that values his job would ever call a play for Sergio to take the last shot with the game on the line. And, Udrih was +27 for the game. So yeah, there are reasons Udrih is playing and Sergio is sitting.

 

[MARIS61]

Isn't it amazing the obsession people have with Sergio. Mostly his detractors. It's rather strange.

I think it's sad, that their lives are such pitiful failures that they are buoyed by celebrating the perceived failures of others who are still so clearly more successful than them.

 

[jlprk]

But the writing is pretty clearly on the wall; Udrih is making the full MLE and Evans is a top 4 pick, those guys are going to get the burn and the time to develop.

There is no reason that Udrih or Evans are playing ahead of Sergio other than that they are paid more (Udrih) or were surprise #4 picks.

Yep.

Well he wanted out of Portland and he got out.

No matter how many times you say it, it still won't be true.

 

[Boob-No-More]

No matter how many times you say it, it still won't be true.

I see you are back to your old trick of trying to re-write history.

Sergio, both directly and through his agent, asked for a trade multiple times during his career in Portland. We all know about his agents demand this time last year to trade Sergio immediately. And Sergio himself said he needed a change last May after the Blazers were eliminated from the play-offs.

"Something has to happen," Rodriguez said. "I can't be here forever, with the same situation. "

""No ... I don't know what's going to happen, but I need a change," Rodriguez said. "I can't be here forever. It doesn't work.""

When asked specifically about being traded to Sacramento, "Were you glad that the Kings made the move they did in June?" Sergio's response was, "Yeah, I needed a change."

He definitely wanted out of Portland and he got what he wanted. Stop trying to deny that fact and be happy for him. He is now in a situation where he can thrive with a coach who appreciates the beauty of team basketball and will be his Frank Layden.

BNM