Is Lillard a shooting guard?

[Drttimmy]

About MCW, he didn't work out for Portland, and didn't want to play here. We all posted about this quite a bit before the draft.

http://blogs.trailblazers.com/Broad...188/EntryID/4984/BroadcasterID/4/Default.aspx

My memory is fuzzy, but I thought I recall Olshey targeting 4 guys and he said two were available at 10 or wherever we ended up drafting. And I think he said MCW and CJ were the only two left. Definitely don't quote me on that. Maybe it was one of the Mikes who said it during a Courtside or draft special.

 

[Drttimmy]

I would have much rather seen Thomas Robinson over Joel Freeland.

I like what I saw out of Robinson, too. He played under control and didn't try to do too much on offense. That said, I liked what I saw out of Freeland, too. I'm seemingly in the minority on that one. His first stint was a little rough, but I thought he played really well in the early 4th. Really well for him, that is. That stat line isn't gaudy, but he was fighting for boards and trying to keep plays alive. He had some tough calls, too. He was one of the few who played with heart tonight, I thought. I'd rather they just played Lopez less, and both players more. The small ball called for it.

 

[Natebishop3]

I like what I saw out of Robinson, too. He played under control and didn't try to do too much on offense. That said, I liked what I saw out of Freeland, too. I'm seemingly in the minority on that one. His first stint was a little rough, but I thought he played really well in the early 4th. Really well for him, that is. That stat line isn't gaudy, but he was fighting for boards and trying to keep plays alive. He had some tough calls, too. He was one of the few who played with heart tonight, I thought. I'd rather they just played Lopez less, and both players more. The small ball called for it.

It's not that I don't like Freeland, it's that I like Robinson a lot more.

 

[KingSpeed]

The point of bringing up Wes is simple:

* Wes is struggling

* Lillard could be a shooting guard

* If you move Lillard to shooting guard, who becomes the point guard?

Should be MCW, but we blew the draft. Again.

 

[Natebishop3]

Should be MCW, but we blew the draft. Again.

CJ hasn't even played a single game. MCW has played one. I think we can hold off on any absolute judgments.

 

[KingSpeed]

No, you blamed Wes for the loss, then said not to point fingers. Then, you brought up Freeland out of the blue.

If the idea is to run an on-topic board, which I think would be awesome, then at the very least the OP should keep the thread on topic.

Ugh. I thought we banned this guy.

 

[Mediocre Man]

They are doing everything in their power to make him an undersized 2

 

[MarAzul]

They are doing everything in their power to make him an undersized 2

Too bad, he could be a terrific PG if the Blazers had a student of the game coaching.

 

[Yoda_of_the_MODA]

Is Lillard a shooting guard?

No

Wasn't really a serious basketball question for those who know the game, was it?

 

[KingSpeed]

No

Wasn't really a serious basketball question for those who know the game, was it?

Ugh. Can we ban PapaG again? His act is tiresome.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Lillard's a Making Guard...

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Damian's PER is high mid-20s... he can play any damn position he wants!

 

[Yoda_of_the_MODA]

Ugh. Can we ban PapaG again? His act is tiresome.

Will you ever provide anything of substance? Doubtful.

 

[KingSpeed]

Will you ever provide anything of substance? Doubtful.

I rest my case.

 

[Yoda_of_the_MODA]

I rest my case.

I answered the question posed in this thread. You trolled me. Your problem.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Lillard is a current era PG... In the mold of Curry, Parker, Rose, Westbrook, etc.

 

[Rhal]

Lillard is a current era PG... In the mold of Curry, Parker, Rose, Westbrook, etc.

I started thinking of the PG's in the league and can't think of a real "pure" PG anymore. Even CP3 who is probably the closest thing, is still relied upon to score a lot.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I started thinking of the PG's in the league and can't think of a real "pure" PG anymore. Even CP3 who is probably the closest thing, is still relied upon to score a lot.

Rondo, Rubio, and Miller are the only "pure" points in the NBA that get any real play I think.

 

[Rhal]

Rondo, Rubio, and Miller are the only "pure" points in the NBA that get any real play I think.

I honestly forgot about both Rubio/Rondo,which is weird since they are two of my favorite players to watch, and as for Miller I was thinking starting PG's.

 

[Natebishop3]

Rondo, Rubio, and Miller are the only "pure" points in the NBA that get any real play I think.

Well, a guy has to be truly special to make it as a "pure" point guard these days. Just look at Kendall Marshall. He was billed as the first pure point guard to come along in a while, and he has been a huge disappointment.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Well, a guy has to be truly special to make it as a "pure" point guard these days. Just look at Kendall Marshall. He was billed as the first pure point guard to come along in a while, and he has been a huge disappointment.

Not to toot my own horn but I knew Marshall would bust. He was getting major assist numbers because his team was loaded... Barnes, Zeller, Henson, Bullock, McAdoo, Hairston, Strickland, etc.

 

[Natebishop3]

Not to toot my own horn but I knew Marshall would bust. He was getting major assist numbers because his team was loaded... Barnes, Zeller, Henson, Bullock, McAdoo, Hairston, Strickland, etc.

Well, and he had no shot to speak of. Jason Kidd couldn't really shoot coming out of college, but he was insanely fast and extremely gifted.

 

[blue32]

To the OP; No hes not a SG.

 

[tlongII]

He's a guard.

 

[magnifier661]

He's a superstar?

 

[Strenuus]

He's a superstar?

I'll hold this judgement until about the all star break. Perhaps longer. But early indications are yes. But 85 games is a little too quick to call someone a superstar just yet. IMO.

 

[magnifier661]

I'll hold this judgement until about the all star break. Perhaps longer. But early indications are yes. But 85 games is a little too quick to call someone a superstar just yet. IMO.

They proclaimed melo, lbj, and various other superstars their rookie year. A superstar is one who takes control of the fandom. Lillard is gaining national exposure and notice from everywhere around league.

 

[Natebishop3]

They proclaimed melo, lbj, and various other superstars their rookie year. A superstar is one who takes control of the fandom. Lillard is gaining national exposure and notice from everywhere around league.

There are All-Stars and there are superstars. I'm not ready to call Lillard a superstar.

Do you really think that Dame is on the same level as LeBron?

 

[magnifier661]

There are All-Stars and there are superstars. I'm not ready to call Lillard a superstar.

Do you really think that Dame is on the same level as LeBron?

Not lbj, but definitely melo

 

[Strenuus]

They proclaimed melo, lbj, and various other superstars their rookie year. A superstar is one who takes control of the fandom. Lillard is gaining national exposure and notice from everywhere around league.

There's a difference between working for your superstardom (lillard) and being given superstardom and expected to live up to those expectations (LBJ, Melo)

Lillard is not there yet. He's "gaining" notice, that alone doesn't make him a superstar. That makes him a star. HUGE difference.