Miller and Roy get it?

[MickZagger]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2010/09/blazers_insider_brandon_roy_an.html

Roy said he's saw a psychologist in the offseason.

Roy said he dedicated most of his summer to adapting his game to complement Miller's game. He worked on catching and shooting. Getting open without the ball.

And McMillan has met with Roy to encourage him to release downcourt early, where Miller can find him with his signature three-quarters-court pass. Meanwhile, Miller says he has an even better respect and understanding of Roy's abilities, and how to accentuate those skills, after playing with him last season.

Could it be? Is Nate really telling Roy to get out and run?

 

[Minstrel]

I hope Miller can develop some kind of rapport with Oden. I doubt he can right now, but even if it takes all season and they have it for the playoffs...the Blazers' offense could be devastating, with Miller setting up Roy and Oden.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Would it be too tough for the team leader to take 'Dre out for dinner or something?

 

[Targus]

Why do you want Miller passing to a guy in street clothes who is sitting on the bench?

 

[Minstrel]

Why do you want Miller passing to a guy in street clothes who is sitting on the bench?

Because the defense will never expect it. No wonder you're not an NBA head coach.

 

[THE HCP]

Would it be too tough for the team leader to take 'Dre out for dinner or something?

Honestly, Dre is the quietest most "keeps to himself" person I've ever been around. He acted the same after blowing up for 52 on Dallas as he did on an off day on the road! As mellow as they come.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Because the defense will never expect it. No wonder you're not an NBA head coach.

The best basketball play I've ever seen was Oden as the sixth Blazer on the court. He was left wide open, which led to an easy bucket at the rim for him.

 

[THE HCP]

The best basketball play I've ever seen was Oden as the sixth Blazer on the court. He was left wide open, which led to an easy bucket at the rim for him.

I still can't believe they counted that hoop! I think we beat the C's by 2 that night!

 

[XXPrimusXX]

The best basketball play I've ever seen was Oden as the sixth Blazer on the court. He was left wide open, which led to an easy bucket at the rim for him.

It was Travis who scored. Haha. I was at that game. Great comeback, and awesome win over the defending champs without Roy.

GO BLAZERS!

 

[julius]

I still can't believe they counted that hoop! I think we beat the C's by 2 that night!

91-86 Portland.

 

[BGrantFan]

Would it be too tough for the team leader to take 'Dre out for dinner or something?

Why? Are they going to have a bonding moment? Share an epiphany? Talk about the angst of Picasso or the brilliance of Monet?

 

[oldguy]

Roy said he dedicated most of his summer to adapting his game to complement Miller's game. He worked on catching and shooting. Getting open without the ball.

I think that this is key to this team reaching its potential. I would put it second only to Greg getting healthy.

If Brandon follows through on this, I'll resume worshiping the ground he walks on.

Go Blazers

 

[BGrantFan]

Roy said he dedicated most of his summer to adapting his game to complement Miller's game. He worked on catching and shooting. Getting open without the ball.

Great. Brandon Roy is trying to turn himself into Rip Hamilton. Shoot me now.

 

[julius]

Great. Brandon Roy is trying to turn himself into Rip Hamilton. Shoot me now.

Rip Hamilton has a title. Brandon doesn't.

 

[Minstrel]

Great. Brandon Roy is trying to turn himself into Rip Hamilton. Shoot me now.

Rip Hamilton who can isolate and break down a defense when things get tough or grind to a halt. I love the idea of Roy catching and shooting open shots sometimes, saving his legs a bit, and then doing his iso thing when necessary.

Jordan did a lot of catching and shooting off Pippen passes, but still took his defender out on the wing and broke him down plenty.

 

[MickZagger]

Great. Brandon Roy is trying to turn himself into Rip Hamilton. Shoot me now.

Rip Hamilton? The same guy who was the key component to a title team? The leading scorer on a championship team.

Heaven forbid!

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I hope Miller can develop some kind of rapport with Oden.

From the limited time they were on the court together, I do not think this is a problem. I think it was Greg that spoke up for Dre when Blake was starting. Miller is a veteran and should do more to exploit GO's talents.

Good for Brandon. It seemed like he stopped getting the calls starting with the Houston playoff series. His game has to evolve in order for this team to go anywhere.

 

[THE HCP]

91-86 Portland.

I think some of those were late free throws by us on intentional fouls.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Honestly, Dre is the quietest most "keeps to himself" person I've ever been around. He acted the same after blowing up for 52 on Dallas as he did on an off day on the road! As mellow as they come.

Just one more reason for Brandon to approach him, talk to him, and understand him and his game. They can talk through this. They can practice through this. But they have to communicate first.

 

[BGrantFan]

Rip Hamilton? The same guy who was the key component to a title team? The leading scorer on a championship team.

Heaven forbid!

<cough>Chauncey Billups</cough>

<cough>Ben Wallace</cough>

Hamilton and 'Sheed were probably tied for 3rd, although Tayshaun Prince was their lockdown perimeter defender. So, if the idea is to turn Roy into the 3rd (or 4th?) most crucial player, I say go for it! Anyhow, I'm just having fun with it.

 

[XXPrimusXX]

I think some of those were late free throws by us on intentional fouls.

Still count as points. But I catch your drift. The outcome of that game could of been a lot different if that play had never happened.

 

[MickZagger]

<cough>Chauncey Billups</cough>

<cough>Ben Wallace</cough>

Hamilton and 'Sheed were probably tied for 3rd, although Tayshaun Prince was their lockdown perimeter defender. So, if the idea is to turn Roy into the 3rd (or 4th?) most crucial player, I say go for it! Anyhow, I'm just having fun with it.

You can argue until your red in the face, but the fact is Rip Hamilton was the leading scorer on that title team. Whichever way you want to organize them by importance is just your opinion. That Rip Hamilton was the leading scorer is fact.

 

[jlprk]

Blazers Insider: Brandon Roy and Andre Miller have come a long way since last season

The Trail Blazers' two starting guards say they've come to understand how they can help each other and the team.

www.oregonlive.com

That article exposes Roy as a prima donna.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Rip Hamilton has a title. Brandon doesn't.

A_am Morrison has 2 titles. What is your point?

 

[oldguy]

Great. Brandon Roy is trying to turn himself into Rip Hamilton. Shoot me now.

Good for you if you think more Brandon iso-ball will get this team to the top.

Go Blazers

 

[BGrantFan]

Good for you if you think more Brandon iso-ball will get this team to the top.

Go Blazers

Yes. That is exactly what I think.

 

[BGrantFan]

You can argue until your red in the face, but the fact is Rip Hamilton was the leading scorer on that title team. Whichever way you want to organize them by importance is just your opinion. That Rip Hamilton was the leading scorer is fact.

Sure it's a "fact" that Rip was the leading scorer at 20ppg. It's not a "fact" that he was "the" key component, however. Billups won Finals MVP, and Ben Wallace averaged 10ppg/14rpg/2.5bpg/2spg. I put both of those player at a higher level than Hamilton's rather pedestrian 20ppg.

 

[BBert]

Roy and Miller have still never had a conversation? Someone needs to make them go on a rafting trip together.

 

[HailBlazers]

That article exposes Roy as a prima donna.

Most top ten basketball players in the world have a tinge of this. Luckily ours is humble enough to admit it

Roy and Miller have still never had a conversation? Someone needs to make them go on a rafting trip together.

so true, but I don't think that's how they do in Compton. B-Roy needs to show Dre how we do it in the NW

 

[THE HCP]

How the hell do we do it in the NW? Go hiking, rafting, ride a bike thru town, recycle?