It's a sad state of the team when we even aska question like that
Montero.
Or Frazier.
I feel like both are gonna be trivia questions in five years.
I'm confused--are we talking about their collegiate accolades, or their professional performance? Because as of this point two years ago, Crabbe was just a 2nd-round pick who had done nothing in the NBA, just like Connaughton.
All I'm saying is that it's premature to write the book on these guys. Kaman, obviously. Frazier, sure. Montero, seems lost, but who knows? But Alexander and Connaughton are two that I'd definitely keep an open mind on.
Rebounding for size is this thing that sticks out to me the most. And I think he lead his team in College in that stat with over 7 a game as a SF.
it would be nice if Cliff and Montero could at least get a few 3-5 minute stints for several games to give them a chance to earn more minutes, I mean isn't that what this season is about in reality?
I felt the same way about Crabbe the first couple of years. Turns out he can play a little bit. Will Connaughton follow the same path? I have no clue, but it's probably a bit early to write him completely just yet (wait at least until next week).
Personally, I actually thought there was an unwritten rule around the league that every team was required to have a marginally talented white stiff with a douche beard at the very end of their bench. Sort of a reverse affirmative action thing. Or maybe it's a Portland hipster requirement Those are the only excuses I can think of....
Kaman!
To help the Blazers with tanking.
