Is Nic essentially our point guard?

[Natebishop3]

Career high 14 dimes tonight.

They were showing an interview with Nic on the post game and Nic was talking about how he watches tape to see where guys like to get the ball. He even mentioned playing point guard.

The Pippen comparisons are becoming more of a reality.

 

[RoyToy]

Career high 14 dimes tonight.

They were showing an interview with Nic on the post game and Nic was talking about how he watches tape to see where guys like to get the ball. He even mentioned playing point guard.

The Pippen comparisons are becoming more of a reality.

The Pippen at the end of his career maybe

I assume that's what you meant

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Yes I think he is basically playing point forward with Lillard being in more of a shooting guard role.

 

[Natebishop3]

The Pippen at the end of his career maybe

I assume that's what you meant

I would take Pippen at any stage of his career.

Nic isn't even remotely as good on defense, but offensively there are some definite comparisons between Pip and Nic.

 

[PapaG]

The Pippen comparisons are becoming more of a reality.

Offensively. Defensively? Not even close, but Nic does have the skillset to be much better on defense.

 

[BBert]

14 assists is impressive, I don't care who you are.

I've had to SMH so many times re people criticizing Nico's unselfishness over the years. Listen to his interviews. He believes his 'job' to be to set up his teammates, rebound, play defense, etc.

Super Glue.

 

[Natebishop3]

Offensively. Defensively? Not even close, but Nic does have the skillset to be much better on defense.

Defensively he's not as good as Pippen, that's for sure, but he does guard point guards at times (which is very Pippen-esque).

 

[Drttimmy]

That touch pass turnover to Freeland that should have ended in a thunderous dunk, is a good example of his vision. Too often, I think he gets tunnel vision looking to pass when he has a nice open shot. Kind of frustrating, because the extra pass doesn't often result in a superior look. Oh well, with this group there's a lot you have to live with, but that's part of the fun.

 

[BBert]

Pippen-light is still pretty good.

 

[cmeese47]

I think it is nice Batum can give us another look and Lillard shooting makes him a good SG option in that set.

 

[julius]

Batum was responsible for what, a minimum of 42 points last night. I'll take that every night.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Batum was responsible for what, a minimum of 42 points last night. I'll take that every night.

Well, since you put it that way, I guess he's "alright". lol

 

[Boise Blazer]

 

[magnifier661]

Batum has become a welcoming surprise. I knew he had the tools to be like this, but I questioned his drive. This season, Batum has really shown great leadership. He seems like he really understands where players want the ball and gets it to them.

I'm really surprised with his rebounding effort. He's definitely earning his pay this season. I'm glad I was wrong about him!

 

[ponderguy]

14 assists is impressive, I don't care who you are.

I've had to SMH so many times re people criticizing Nico's unselfishness over the years. Listen to his interviews. He believes his 'job' to be to set up his teammates, rebound, play defense, etc.

Super Glue.

the most impressive thing is that he only had 2 turnovers. I'm still not happy with him leading the team in TO but if he can keep them at a reasonable level I'm fine with him playing that role. Nic has had 11 games with 4+turnovers, Dame and Mo have had 6 a piece. I really don't like that Nic has more high TO games than our PG rotation

 

[Natebishop3]

Whoever made that is a meme noob.

THIS would be more appropriately worded.

 

[magnifier661]

the most impressive thing is that he only had 2 turnovers. I'm still not happy with him leading the team in TO but if he can keep them at a reasonable level I'm fine with him playing that role. Nic has had 11 games with 4+turnovers, Dame and Mo have had 6 a piece. I really don't like that Nic has more high TO games than our PG rotation

Drexler said that turn overs are part of the game for playmakers. I tend to agree. Even the MVP Nash had a lot of turn overs.

If batum is setting up players more times than turning the ball over, then that's fine by me. Maybe his AST/TO ratio is low (haven't checked), but I'm sure he's getting them at least 2.0 assists per 1 turn over.

 

[Natebishop3]

Drexler said that turn overs are part of the game for playmakers. I tend to agree. Even the MVP Nash had a lot of turn overs.

If batum is setting up players more times than turning the ball over, then that's fine by me. Maybe his AST/TO ratio is low (haven't checked), but I'm sure he's getting them at least 2.0 assists per 1 turn over.

Yeah, it's to be expected when a guy is dropping 11 or 12 assists every game that he's going to have a lot of turnovers. When Dame has 3 or 4 TO's but only 5 or 6 assists, that's troubling.

 

[magnifier661]

Yeah, it's to be expected when a guy is dropping 11 or 12 assists every game that he's going to have a lot of turnovers. When Dame has 3 or 4 TO's but only 5 or 6 assists, that's troubling.

Yep, you want your PG to have at least a 2.5 AST/TO ratio

 

[BBert]

Yeah, it's to be expected when a guy is dropping 11 or 12 assists every game that he's going to have a lot of turnovers. When Dame has 3 or 4 TO's but only 5 or 6 assists, that's troubling.

Against the Kings Lillard had 6 turnovers and only 4 assists. No wonder he finally decided to shoot every time he touched the ball instead of passing it.

 

[Natebishop3]

Against the Kings Lillard had 6 turnovers and only 4 assists. No wonder he finally decided to shoot every time he touched the ball instead of passing it.

And that's a rarity for him. He's only averaging around 2.2 per game, but you still hate to see that kind of Assist to turnover ratio.

 

[blue9]

He's the only above-average passer on the team. Really like watching him set up lay-ups for Lopez. If only LMA would learn how to pick/roll, the combo of Nic/LMA could be deadly.

 

[riverman]

Nic may be the best pt guard on the team. He's has the best no look pass of any player we have..

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Drexler said that turn overs are part of the game for playmakers. I tend to agree. Even the MVP Nash had a lot of turn overs.

If batum is setting up players more times than turning the ball over, then that's fine by me. Maybe his AST/TO ratio is low (haven't checked), but I'm sure he's getting them at least 2.0 assists per 1 turn over.

We could always look at something more current.

James 6.5 APG 3.4 TO PG 1.9 AST/TO
Batum 5.7 APG 2.6 TO PG 2.2 AST/TO
Durant 4.9 APG 3.0 TO PG 1.62 AST/TO
Iggy 4.9 APG 2.1 TO PG 2.35 AST/TO
Deng 3.7 APG 2.6 TO PG 1.44 AST/TO
Parsons 3.6 APG 2.0 TO PG 1.80 AST/TO
Josh Smith 3.3 APG 2.5 TO PG 1.31 AST/TO
George 3.5 APG 2.5 TO PG 1.35 AST/TO

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Nic may be the best pt guard on the team. He's has the best no look pass of any player we have..

Mo's behind the back, no look pass, in the pick n roll is pretty sexy too!

 

[magnifier661]

We could always look at something more current.

James 6.5 APG 3.4 TO PG 1.9 AST/TO
Batum 5.7 APG 2.6 TO PG 2.2 AST/TO
Durant 4.9 APG 3.0 TO PG 1.62 AST/TO
Iggy 4.9 APG 2.1 TO PG 2.35 AST/TO
Deng 3.7 APG 2.6 TO PG 1.44 AST/TO
Parsons 3.6 APG 2.0 TO PG 1.80 AST/TO
Josh Smith 3.3 APG 2.5 TO PG 1.31 AST/TO
George 3.5 APG 2.5 TO PG 1.35 AST/TO

Amazing!

 

[Natebishop3]

I realize that he doesn't always score as much as some people think he should, but the guy is truly special with how many things he can do on a basketball court. The only thing I'd like to see him improve upon is his defense. I think he could be much better at that end of the floor.