My thoughts as well, and if the Blazers do make the playoffs, I will bet that Bayless will have more of an impact than he will have in the regular season.
The ability to get to the rim is becoming a real key to success in the NBA, Roy already does it, and Bayless is showing the ability in flashes right now.
It's one reason I think the Kings can still win games this year. Both Salmons and Martin are top-level penetrator; if they get some defense and rebounding in Sacto the Kings would be decent.