Lance Stephenson available?

[BlazerCaravan]

It would certainly be nice to have someone who can slash AND shoot, but we shouldn't turn away a good slasher just because they don't have a 3-point shot.
I get what you're saying about Barton, but I think there's a world of difference between Stephenson and Barton.
Again, I'm not trumpeting the idea of getting Stephenson, just speaking more broadly on the "Stotts' System" - there are so many posts about anybody we trade for needing to be a good jump shooter because of Stotts, and I think that's pure folly. If Stotts is a good coach he should be able to figure out how to use a slasher in his offense.

I agree that we should get great players and let Stotts adjust his system. Neil should be worried about talent and chemistry, not "the system".

That said.

Lance is a cancer.

Lance is a ball-hog.

I do not want Lance on my team because he plays hero ball and I hate watching some bench guy freeze out teammates so he can try and win the game himself (e.g., Crawford, Mo)... even if that sometimes works, it's not good for chemistry or maximizing overall team talent.

 

[Natebishop3]

I would do it if they would take Dorell, Robinson, and clever. Trade a pile of shit for a high risk player. It could pay off.


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[Strenuus]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12028590/charlotte-hornets-explore-lance-stephenson-trade

Could the Blazers use him?

 

[blue9]

I do not want Lance on my team because he plays hero ball and I hate watching some bench guy freeze out teammates so he can try and win the game himself (e.g., Crawford, Mo)... even if that sometimes works, it's not good for chemistry or maximizing overall team talent.

And THAT'S a solid reason for not wanting Lance.
I do think there are much better options out there - although whether they're actually options [ie, are they available?] may be the issue. Also, the only "wings" I can really think of - that are semi-realistic - happen to be SGs rather than SFs, which means we either squeeze CJ out of the rotation or stand pat and hope that CJ can actually fill his role.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

And THAT'S a solid reason for not wanting Lance.
I do think there are much better options out there - although whether they're actually options [ie, are they available?] may be the issue. Also, the only "wings" I can really think of - that are semi-realistic - happen to be SGs rather than SFs, which means we either squeeze CJ out of the rotation or stand pat and hope that CJ can actually fill his role.

Well, in all honesty, except for buying Ray Allen, any wing we get would probably cost us CJ.

 

[magnifier661]

No, I brought up LMA to address your comment that Lance is offensively awful. It wasn't a "dig"; it was a comparison to show that - while, yes, Lance is currently awful - he is not nearly as bad as you proclaim him to be.

My comment must have struck a nerve if you felt you had to return "the favor". However, your "favor" inspires no emotion - negative or positive - in me as I am not a "full Batum homer" as you seem to think. I simply understand what Nic is and isn't, and am fine with what he does for the team. His shooting is awful this season, I have no problem admitting that (because it's a fact, not an opinion). Some people are unable to admit that facts are facts, and instead try to argue that red is blue, black is white, and up is down.

It doesn't strike a nerve with me, but it obviously did with you. You threatened to block me for using the very same tactic on you. I was simple "returning what you dished". Guess that didn't taste well with you.

As far as your attempt to not make it a dog on Aldridge, there were other posters that saw the same thing. I guess if you didn't intend, you did a poor job.

Getting back to the topic... Lance was good when he was a role player. But looking at his trend, he is becoming worse at shooting each season, while being even a bigger jackass.

If you are trader bob, you'd be down with this idea. If you care about the team, you would react the way 99% in here do.

Hell fucking no!

 

[blue9]

^^^Whatever dude. Once again nothing you wrote made any sense in relation to what transpired. Just stick to the topic at hand rather than trying to bring your cockamamie arguments and pre/ill-conceived notions into it and we'll be fine.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Come on guys... we all agree (BGD isn't in the thread, is he?) that Lance is poison... let's just put away the tiny knives.

 

[Natebishop3]

Come on guys... we all agree (BGD isn't in the thread, is he?) that Lance is poison... let's just put away the tiny knives.

He led the league in triple doubles last year. I would take a flyer on him for a pile of steaming shit.


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[Schilly]

Come on guys... we all agree (BGD isn't in the thread, is he?) that Lance is poison... let's just put away the tiny knives.

But on NBA 2k15 it worked!

 

[LameR]

Team destroyed, nope.

 

[PDXFonz]

Lance will make somebody much better but as said here I don't think he could fit into the system or wrap his head around the mentality our players have.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I think our GM can do much better than Lance Stevenson to solve the problem of diversification.

Maybe he meant mental diversification. Maybe this team needs a little crazy. Problem is, Lance is WAY more than a little crazy. The guy is fucking loony. No thanks. He killed team chemistry and unity in Indy last season, and Charlotte is in a free fall right now and deeply regretting signing Stevenson, even though he looked like a steal at the time.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

Lance will make somebody much better but as said here I don't think he could fit into the system or wrap his head around the mentality our players have.

Yeah, he has trouble relating to anyone who isn't bat shit crazy.

BNM

 

[magnifier661]

Maybe he meant mental diversification. Maybe this team needs a little crazy. Problem is, Lance is WAY more than a little crazy. The guy is fucking loony. No thanks. He killed team chemistry and unity in Indy last season, and Charlotte is in a free fall right now and deeply regretting signing Stevenson, even though he looked like a steal at the time.

BNM

Exactly!!! I'm a firm believer of chemistry and Lance would be like adding sulfuric acid to a highly alkali base. You get a reaction, but it ain't pretty!

 

[Natebishop3]

He can't be worse than JR rider and we went to the wcf with that nut job.


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[Boob-No-More]

He can't be worse than JR rider and we went to the wcf with that nut job.

Actually, he is. Rider was a WAY more talented offensive player than Lance and confined his stupid behavior to off the court. I don't seem to recall Lance blowing in Jordan's ear. Lance is an on court distraction.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

He led the league in triple doubles last year. I would take a flyer on him for a pile of steaming shit.

Ricky Davis - The Sequel.

BNM

 

[magnifier661]

I am so glad that every Blazer on our team I love to cheer for. The only bashing is on play, not on character. I don't know if I can stomach a questionable character on this great team

 

[Hobbesarable]

I know if I have a bad day I can come here and laugh. Thanks, guys!

 

[Strenuus]

Exactly!!! I'm a firm believer of chemistry and Lance would be like adding sulfuric acid to a highly alkali base. You get a reaction, but it ain't pretty!

You fucking nerd.

 

[magnifier661]

You fucking nerd.

Hahahaha

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I loved what he did in the playoffs against LeBron. He was beasting in the post.

But something is obviously wrong between the ears.

The plus though is his contract - very reasonable for a player like him in a 6th man role.

 

[handiman]

WTH did anyone think that nut job was a significant free agent acquisition?