[Official] BAE targets

[Sheldon Shape]

Guys, I just want a point guard who doesn't shoot a putrid percentage from the field. This means no Mo or Luke Ridnour at a bare minimum. Also, it would be nice if they can run a team and give confidence to players not stop the ball. I like Sessions for this.

I would be very happy with him or Augustin.

 

[LameR]

Guys, I just want a point guard who doesn't shoot a putrid percentage from the field. This means no Mo or Luke Ridnour at a bare minimum. Also, it would be nice if they can run a team and give confidence to players not stop the ball. I like Sessions for this.

I would be very happy with him or Augustin.

I'm cool with Augustin. He played really well last year.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm cool with Augustin. He played really well last year.

I'm surprised that he's not getting more attention. He played extremely well for the Bulls.

I'm sure Denny could chime in on this. The teams that are looking at him (Dallas) are looking at him as a BAE guy.

Hello, Neil?

 

[Mediocre Man]

With our cap so clean for next season I'd be hesitant to give Mo a deal beyond one season as well. Udrih, Ridnour, or Blake would not be much if even any of a downgrade.

This.

If the goal is to win a championship, taking a slight downgrade this season in order to possibly add a star next year should be the plan. You win with stars. Even though they lost two of them, Miami made it to 4 straight title series. The NBA is a star driven league period.

 

[Rhal]

Guys, I just want a point guard who doesn't shoot a putrid percentage from the field. This means no Mo or Luke Ridnour at a bare minimum. Also, it would be nice if they can run a team and give confidence to players not stop the ball. I like Sessions for this.

I would be very happy with him or Augustin.

Here are Augustin
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/augusdj01.html
Sessions
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/sessira01.html
Ridnour
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/ridnolu01.html
Mo
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willima01.html

If you look at the shooting numbers both Ridnour/Mo shoot pretty much the same from the field as Sessions, Augustin is well behind all three on 2%, but then Ridnour/Mo shoot a LOT better from 3 then Sessions does so if you don't want crappy shooting then Sessions and Augustin should be two guards we ignore.

 

[BBert]

In our backup PG, I'd like someone who can facilitate and play defense, and who can shoot when he's open. Someone who won't freeze out the other shooters on the court and can feed TRob, Kaman, CJ, Barton, Wright, etc. Would Stotts have the guts to play someone like Barton instead of Mo if Barton is playing D and setting guys up? I'm not opposed to signing Mo if he's BPA, but I fear he's Stotts' crutch.

 

[WillG]

I'd rather see Barton get the nod, than have Mo come back. See how he develops with a bit of seasoning.
Mo had some ok numbers, but was terribly inefficient - poor shooting and too many turnovers.
Also, I lost all respect for him with that BS he pulled in the playoffs with making up 'beef' with rookies.
We don't need 'leadership' like that.

 

[Rhal]

I'd rather see Barton get the nod, than have Mo come back. See how he develops with a bit of seasoning.
Mo had some ok numbers, but was terribly inefficient - poor shooting and too many turnovers.
Also, I lost all respect for him with that BS he pulled in the playoffs with making up 'beef' with rookies.
We don't need 'leadership' like that.

The made up beef was awesome. half of basketball is mental and he rendered that rookie useless after his amazing game 3.

 

[WillG]

The made up beef was awesome. half of basketball is mental and he rendered that rookie useless after his amazing game 3.

Nah, smacks of a guy who can't get it done on the court - so he resorts to off court antics.
Got no respect for him now.
Let the game do the talking.

 

[tester551]

Nah, smacks of a guy who can't get it done on the court - so he resorts to off court antics.
Got no respect for him now.
Let the game do the talking.

Completely agree here.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

The backup PG needs to be able to handle the ball under pressure . . . that allows them to run the offense and let's Lillard slide down to the SG position at times and not get so worn down. I don't see Barton being able handle the ball under pressure on a regular basis. He sounds committed this summer to improve in that area, but this is the big leagues and I don't think you can learn to be an NBA PG over the summer. We'll see.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Nah, smacks of a guy who can't get it done on the court - so he resorts to off court antics.
Got no respect for him now.
Let the game do the talking.

Uhhhhh no. What Mo did worked wonderfully. Nothing wrong with mind games. I've got no respect for this post.

 

[Draco]

The backup PG needs to be able to handle the ball under pressure . . . that allows them to run the offense and let's Lillard slide down to the SG position at times and not get so worn down. I don't see Barton being able handle the ball under pressure on a regular basis. He sounds committed this summer to improve in that area, but this is the big leagues and I don't think you can learn to be an NBA PG over the summer. We'll see.

CJ has the best handles on the team. If CJ is the bring the ball up in place of Lillard guard and one of Batum or Billy is on the floor with him we'll be fine.

 

[riverman]

The backup PG needs to be able to handle the ball under pressure . . . that allows them to run the offense and let's Lillard slide down to the SG position at times and not get so worn down. I don't see Barton being able handle the ball under pressure on a regular basis. He sounds committed this summer to improve in that area, but this is the big leagues and I don't think you can learn to be an NBA PG over the summer. We'll see.

Actually quite a few pt guards made the leap from one summer to the next season. Patty Mills seemed to become a real NBA pt guard over one summer for the Spurs. It happens and if Will pulls it off I won't be surprised at all. CJ might too but my money is on Will being the guy that takes that step first.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Actually quite a few pt guards made the leap from one summer to the next season. Patty Mills seemed to become a real NBA pt guard over one summer for the Spurs. It happens and if Will pulls it off I won't be surprised at all. CJ might too but my money is on Will being the guy that takes that step first.

I'm talking natural SG's who can make the leap to NBA PGs. I think that is a very tough transition, but there must be some examples out there. Was Mills originally a SG?

 

[riverman]

Uhhhhh no. What Mo did worked wonderfully. Nothing wrong with mind games. I've got no respect for this post.

I agree with this post, it's the NBA. MJ was a smack talker and countless other stars have used the intimidation trick to get in the opponents head. We all cheered when Mo stood up against Bogut and took one for the team. You don't want a team of CJ McCollums apologizing for fouling the guy he's guarding. It's not the boy scouts

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Uhhhhh no. What Mo did worked wonderfully. Nothing wrong with mind games. I've got no respect for this post.

I like what Mo did too. That series was tight as could be and the rookie's confidence was sky high as he was making a real impact on the series. After Mo's antics, he became a non factor.

 

[riverman]

I'm talking natural SG's who can make the leap to NBA PGs. I think that is a very tough transition, but there must be some examples out there. Was Mills originally a SG?

Lillard said it best, we're guards, doesn't matter who brings the ball up the court. Stotts said the same thing. The game is changing

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Lillard said it best, we're guards, doesn't matter who brings the ball up the court. Stotts said the same thing. The game is changing

If I'm the other team and I see CJ or Will in as PG, I would be pressuring the ball 3/4 of the court.

I don't think either has rally been put through the test yet when it comes to being a PG, if they can handle and get the ball up court and get the offense running, that would be huge for the Blazers.

 

[riverman]

If I'm the other team and I see CJ or Will in as PG, I would be pressuring the ball 3/4 of the court.

I don't think either has rally been put through the test yet when it comes to being a PG, if they can handle and get the ball up court and get the offense running, that would be huge for the Blazers.

If pressure at 3/4 court is the game plan it's simple, you let Nico bring the ball up. I was impressed with Will's fearlessness at the end of last season. I think he's going to surprise a lot of folks and could be the summer league MVP

 

[Pinwheel1]

If I'm the other team and I see CJ or Will in as PG, I would be pressuring the ball 3/4 of the court.

I don't think either has rally been put through the test yet when it comes to being a PG, if they can handle and get the ball up court and get the offense running, that would be huge for the Blazers.

I go back and forth on this topic. I agree there is no way these guys could handle a 3/4 court press. But then neither can most PG's. They will probably see it more in summer league from free agents trying to stand out, than in the regular season where most players don't want to exert that much energy on D until the end of games. I thought Phoenix was the exception last year and it created problems for us.

This is why I prefer to have 3 ball handlers on the court at all times. Even if it means playing small ball. We need two other guys besides the PG who can help out and attack the rim. Or at the very least one other player. I am all for playing two PGs at once. It will be interesting to see if Crabbe can help out Will and CJ next week when they all play together.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm happy with Blake but Cole looks solid!

Is Fez ......for real?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I'm happy with Blake but Cole looks solid!

Is Fez ......for real?

Meh, Freeland got 19 rebounds on Friday...

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Fez is a grass is always greener type.

 

[Schilly]

I'm happy with Blake but Cole looks solid!

Is Fez ......for real?

How many years of patience for Cole to get to this point?

 

[MickZagger]

How many years of patience for Cole to get to this point?

What point?

He averages 12 minutes a game on the garbage Knicks.

 

[Schilly]

He's in his 5th season after being selected #11 before he was able to contribute anywhere. Maybe giving Meyers a 4th year isn't so idiotic.

 

[Hobbesarable]

What point?

He averages 12 minutes a game on the garbage Knicks.

This.