KP should be talking to Phx

[B-Roy]

Josh Smith - 114-438 26% career from downtown. I like him as a player, but only a PF in an up-tempo system, which the Blazers probably won't ever run with Roy and to a lesser extent Oden.

He doesn't shoot much 3's because he's not a good 3pt shooter. He's starting to see that and is attacking the basket more and shooting less long jumpers. That shouldn't hinder his ability to drive and finish with authority. Plus, he's an amazing defensive player, on the perimeter and in the post. He and LMA would make a lot of switches more tolerable.

And for all of you who like Gerald Wallace, J-Smoove is a comparable long range shooter.

 

[number 10]

He doesn't shoot much 3's because he's not a good 3pt shooter.

Which is a significant weakness for a SF in Nate McMillan's system, and even with a different coach, a poor mesh with LMA and Oden.

He's starting to see that and is attacking the basket more and shooting less long jumpers.

I do like his improved efficiency this season, I'll give him that.

That shouldn't hinder his ability to drive and finish with authority.

It might hinder our big men's ability to work in the low post.

Plus, he's an amazing defensive player, on the perimeter and in the post. He and LMA would make a lot of switches more tolerable.

Agreed, and then some. That would be nice defensive front court.

And for all of you who like Gerald Wallace, J-Smoove is a comparable long range shooter.

Not really. Smith barely takes any 3s anymore, while Wallace, who I'll admit is having a poor season, shot the 3 better over the last two seasons, with a lot more attempts.

 

[B-Roy]

Which is a significant weakness for a SF in Nate McMillan's system, and even with a different coach, a poor mesh with LMA and Oden.

The three pointer is overrated. We've come to rely on it A LOT less. We were just jacking up random threes in the beginning of the year, and hitting. Now we've stopped hitting, so we need more penetration.

I do like his improved efficiency this season, I'll give him that.
It might hinder our big men's ability to work in the low post.

He doesn't score off post ups. He scores off of midrange jumpers, drives, and assisted dunks.

Not really. Smith barely takes any 3s anymore, while Wallace, who I'll admit is having a poor season, shot the 3 better over the last two seasons, with a lot more attempts.

He's a career 29% shooter, Smith is a career 26% shooter. Neither should be actively taking threes unless they have to.

 

[Minstrel]

I might just have a crush on J-Smoove, but some Atlanta fans think he has low BBIQ.

Might not be the best trade, but I just love someone who gives it all on the defensive end and is still so young.

I proposed a similar trade (though mine was maybe a bit biased as Portland got Marvin Williams back, too). I love the idea of acquiring Smith.

I'd rather send Batum than Bayless, though. Since Portland gets Smith, they don't so much need Batum. They still need Bayless as their future point guard.

 

[B-Roy]

I proposed a similar trade (though mine was maybe a bit biased as Portland got Marvin Williams back, too). I love the idea of acquiring Smith.

I'd rather send Batum than Bayless, though. Since Portland gets Smith, they don't so much need Batum. They still need Bayless as their future point guard.

I'm down with that, as long as PHX is down for that.

I tried to make it fair for all parties involved, and since PHX was interested in Bayless, I added him. If they didn't accept that, I'd probably try Batum+Sergio.

I saw your trade, and while it's a bit biased towards us, , I wouldn't mind pritchslapping someone if the opportunity arises.

 

[gambitnut]

The only players PHX has that interest me in that they would be nice additions to our team are Barbosa, Amundson and maybe Barnes.

I'd also add Nash and Shaq. What would Phoenix want for those players? I'm not sure about Amare, but I wouldn't say no right away. I'm not worried about his attitude, but I'm not sure how he would fit with our team or how much we would have to give up to get him.

 

[NattaNerNuttaMan]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/featur...795&teams=22~22~22~1~22~21~21~21~21&te=&cash=

this one of the better deals ever posted by a Blazers fan. At least you grasp the concept that you have trade players of real value instead of bench players for upper crust talent. I swear, I'm sick of seeing countless trade ideas bringing star players (sometimes multiple) for nothing more than expiring contracts and players you cant even find suitable minutes for. People seem to think you can pull in borderline All-Stars...even All-Stars, without giving up Bayless...it's laughable....if Portland won't someone else will

 

[rocketeer]

this one of the better deals ever posted by a Blazers fan. At least you grasp the concept that you have trade players of real value instead of bench players for upper crust talent. I swear, I'm sick of seeing countless trade ideas bringing star players (sometimes multiple) for nothing more than expiring contracts and players you cant even find suitable minutes for. People seem to think you can pull in borderline All-Stars...even All-Stars, without giving up Bayless...it's laughable....if Portland won't someone else will

or portland fans realize that their team isn't going to make major changes to their roster unless it's to get some top level talent.

 

[NattaNerNuttaMan]

or portland fans realize that their team isn't going to make major changes to their roster unless it's to get some top level talent.

No, I got that part....but it's begining to be an all to common trend...that they think they can get this top level talent for an expiring contract and pieces. I'm all for understanding that they need a top talent to push them ove rthe top, but you have to give something of value to get something of value...and sure there have been other lopsided deals in the past...all I'm saying is to get some of the players I keep seeing in pipedreams, Bayless could very well be a deal breaker for most teams

 

[MrJayremmie]

this one of the better deals ever posted by a Blazers fan. At least you grasp the concept that you have trade players of real value instead of bench players for upper crust talent. I swear, I'm sick of seeing countless trade ideas bringing star players (sometimes multiple) for nothing more than expiring contracts and players you cant even find suitable minutes for. People seem to think you can pull in borderline All-Stars...even All-Stars, without giving up Bayless...it's laughable....if Portland won't someone else will

I think we got that after the first 5 times you said that. Nobody is forcing you to read the proposals if they upset you so much.

No, I got that part....but it's begining to be an all to common trend...that they think they can get this top level talent for an expiring contract and pieces. I'm all for understanding that they need a top talent to push them ove rthe top, but you have to give something of value to get something of value...and sure there have been other lopsided deals in the past...all I'm saying is to get some of the players I keep seeing in pipedreams, Bayless could very well be a deal breaker for most teams

Oh jeez, i've never seen this before. It all makes sense now. How dare Portland fans come up with trade proposals on a message board that aren't fair and in Portland's favor. Shame on them.