Matthews > Thompson

[Wizard Mentor]

Thompson is 3 years younger and has a higher ceiling, but right now....

http://bballbreakdown.com/2014/10/28/is-wes-matthews-better-than-klay-thompson/

watch video. Homers will love it!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Wesley was this team's third or fourth option most nights. Klay is more like second. It's sort of an apples and oranges comparison.

 

[magnifier661]

It's really a tough call for me but I'm a huge fan of defensive effort. Wes trumps Klay easily in this department. I think that metric is what pushes me to believe Matthews is better for us.

Now if we had Beverly, or any other defensive pg instead of Lillard, I would choose Klay.

 

[Pinwheel1]

It's really a tough call for me but I'm a huge fan of defensive effort. Wes trumps Klay easily in this department. I think that metric is what pushes me to believe Matthews is better for us.

Now if we had Beverly, or any other defensive pg instead of Lillard, I would choose Klay.

I thought the metric showed that Klay was the better defender? In any case I think from an offensive analytic standpoint Wes is better. (3 pointers and shots in close) But overall I think Klay is better. But i don't think he is worth the max.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Happy with Wes but Klay isn't a bad defender guys. In fact, he is the opposite for the most part.

 

[BigGameDamian]

(4:52) The guy says that Klay is a better all around defender but Wes is underrated.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Nice! Klay is very good (and clutch in the fourth quarter, when Curry tends to vanish), but Matthews is perfect for our team. We should never ignore what he does. (And he's currently on fire from three.)

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Maybe, maybe not. Klay as a "2nd option" isn't creating offense, he's having offense created for him - similar to Wes. So, in the way that matters, they're the same and the comparison is appropriate.

Wesley was this team's third or fourth option most nights. Klay is more like second. It's sort of an apples and oranges comparison.

 

[BigGameDamian]

So has Thompson passed Mathews yet?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Uh oh.

 

[HailBlazers]

So has Thompson passed Mathews yet?

Yes, there's a reason Kerr wouldn't give him up for Love.

 

[EGame]

Sadly this is not true. With that said Wes and Aldridge are our only two starters doing anything for us. Rolo has been ok and well, the other don't even deserve to be mentioned.

 

[Blazinaway]

they are both very good, doesn't matter much, I am much more concerned about out PG play

 

[EGame]

they are both very good, doesn't matter much, I am much more concerned about out PG play

Are we including Batum in this by chance?

 

[MarAzul]

It's really a tough call for me but I'm a huge fan of defensive effort. Wes trumps Klay easily in this department. I think that metric is what pushes me to believe Matthews is better for us.

Now if we had Beverly, or any other defensive pg instead of Lillard, I would choose Klay.

I would take Thompson without a flinch.

 

[MAS RipCity]

Wes and Thompson are very comparable players. Both are lights out from distance - a slight edge to Klay. Matthews is the more diverse offensive player as he can go to work in the post, while Klay has the better handles. Wes is also a much better defender but Klay is a little younger.

 

[STOMP]

Thompson is a very good defender who regularly guards the opponents top scoring option 1-3. I appreciate Wes and think he's solid defensively but Klay is superior on that end of the court to my eyes. They are definitely comparable players, but age and length give Thompson the edge

STOMP

 

[Sinobas]

Would you pay Matthews 17.5 million like Klay got? I think not!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Certainly Matthews at his salary >> Thompson at max. (which is what he's seeking).

We'll see how much Matthews actually gets.

 

[Nikolokolus]

This wasn't a bang for the buck comparison I thought? Sure, Wesley is a better 'value' but he's really not in Klay's orbit when it comes to a player's ability to tilt the court.

I like Wes and it shouldn't make me a hater to say that he's the lesser of the two players.

 

[oldguy]

How cool is it that we can debate how our undrafted player rates against the best player at his position?

Go Blazers

 

[BigGameDamian]

Klay is on another level and he showed it last night.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Klay is on another level and he showed it last night.

Gtfo one lucky quarter. Klay can lick my butt hole. Matthews is the king.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

up until this year matthews was better and it wasnt really close.

klay is stepping up his game though

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

They're cut from the same mold but Klay is clearly on another level.

It's like comparing Michael Redd to a prime Ray Allen.

 

[BrianFromWA]

 

[donkiez]

37 points in a quarter? Are you kidding me? Wow, Klay wins and last night was moment he took over.

 

[Run BJM]

37 points in a quarter? Are you kidding me? Wow, Klay wins and last night was moment he took over.

I watched the replay last night and halfway through the quarter I seriously questioned if I was watching the right game. Klay had maybe 10 points at the halfway mark. Did most of the damage in the last 5 or 6 minutes. Never seen anything like it.

His first 50+ point game. Accomplished in 33 minutes.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Y'all are free to go the warriors forum to worship klay. Matthews is sheriff round these parts mmm'kay

 

[BigGameDamian]

Y'all are free to go the warriors forum to worship klay. Matthews is sheriff round these parts mmm'kay

Just because Mathews or any other Blazers player wears the Blazers logo doesn't make him superior. And I hope to hell thats not how Blazers management sees it.