Oregonlive forum trade rumor

[WillG]

Despite the examples you posted PapaG, Batum is not explosive.
He's fast, lengthy and not a bad jumper - that's how he get's those chase down blocks.

 

[PapaG]

How many times have you seen Batum take his man off the dribble?

Three times in the 4 videos I've posted. He typically passes when he drives, though.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Some according to some of you Drexler sucked because he would only glide instead of explode.

 

[BBert]

Bored on a icy cold Sunday. Saw someone on O-live posting a trade they read about on Facebook that they swear is going to happen. Posted this "insider" information here for laughs. The real laughs were people on here actually believing this facebook insider information and arguing about it.

im not sure anyone believed it. They just like to argue.

 

[WillG]

Some according to some of you Drexler sucked because he would only glide instead of explode.

No, that's an extrapolation of your own making.
We're talking about Batum not Clyde.

If we were, Batum should never be talked about within the same breath as Drexler in regards to athleticism.

 

[PapaG]

Despite the examples you posted PapaG, Batum is not explosive.
He's fast, lengthy and not a bad jumper - that's how he get's those chase down blocks.

Oh, OK. If you say so...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

No, that's an extrapolation of your own making.
We're talking about Batum not Clyde.

If we were, Batum should never be talked about within the same breath as Drexler in regards to athleticism.

Hahahaha!

I'm really good at making extrapolations.

Also Clyde the explode just doesn't have the same ring to it.

 

[PapaG]

Some according to some of you Drexler sucked because he would only glide instead of explode.

I like Nic's game when he's being explosive, since he's not really explosive.

[video=youtube;iz5PQkkkPQA]

 

[WillG]

Oh, OK. If you say so...

Yeah, I do say so.
When he does it consistently, then he will be known for it.

 

[Denny Crane]

My inside source says he doubts the team wants to get older and take on a guy who's not signed for next season.

I'd consider this rumor debunked.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

My inside source says he doubts the team wants to get older and take on a guy who's not signed for next season.

I'd consider this rumor debunked.

It was debunked the moment it was posted.

 

[PapaG]

It was debunked the moment it was posted.

Not on this board!

 

[RR7]

Some according to some of you Drexler sucked because he would only glide instead of explode.

He only did that for the nickname. He thought Clyde the Explode sounded kind of dumb.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

He only did that for the nickname. He thought Clyde the Explode sounded kind of dumb.

LOL!

Rep'd

 

[Hobbesarable]

Clyde the Explode

That sounds like a porn persona similar to The Italian Stallion.

 

[PapaG]

So, I've learned that Batum is a gangly PF while dribbling he ball, he only gets assists because of the offense, and he isn't explosive, even though he jumps high, is fast, and dunks with his head near the rim.

I love this board. It's hilarious.

 

[ponderguy]

So, I've learned that Batum is a gangly PF while dribbling he ball, he only gets assists because of the offense, and he isn't explosive, even though he jumps high, is fast, and dunks with his head near the rim.

I love this board. It's hilarious.

well it is only because of Stotts offense that he gets these assist #'s. He never had #'s like this under McMillan.

 

[Natebishop3]

well it is only because of Stotts offense that he gets these assist #'s. He never had #'s like this under McMillan.

Only because Nate had him camped in the corner waiting for Roy to pass him the ball. The guy is a naturally gifted passer.

 

[ponderguy]

Only because Nate had him camped in the corner waiting for Roy to pass him the ball. The guy is a naturally gifted passer.

I think if Nic had the ability to distribute without turning it over so much then he would have had more opportunities under Nate to do things but he is a turnover machine

 

[cmeese47]

Examples of Batum's terrible athleticism. He's a lanky PF.

[video=youtube;boVdiHxelDY]

[video=youtube;6xxlqKQqyl8]

[video=youtube;bBpc5iaGUKg]

[video=youtube;joHW5_xb_VM]

Sweet 4 highlights in 6 years

 

[Pinwheel1]

I think if Nic had the ability to distribute without turning it over so much then he would have had more opportunities under Nate to do things but he is a turnover machine

Nic needs to cut down on his turn overs. We need his passing for the offense to work at it's best, but I would prefer if he cut down on the low bounce passes to Robin. Passing is one area that he has not peaked yet. He can get better.

 

[ponderguy]

Sweet 4 highlights in 6 years

come on be fair. There's at least 5

 

[cmeese47]

come on be fair. There's at least 5

Fine but only 4 as a Blazer and the best one was for fucking France maybe if he punched Durant in the nuts he would have not gotten lit up like a candle.

 

[Sedatedfork]

That was all ball(s)!

 

[Blazinaway]

It was debunked the moment it was posted.

plus a million

 

[Natebishop3]

Next rumor is Nic and Wes for Kobe.

Book it.

 

[BigGameDamian]

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[video=youtube;s1TcGUk228o]

[video=youtube;AudtEgk0hPw]

 

[Pinwheel1]

It certainly is an interesting trade scenario. Cleveland needs a younger version of Deng. He does them no good at this point and he will bolt after this year.

Deng is pretty damn good. I would say a little better than Nic ....right now. Hard to say how good Nic will be in three years or if he will even resign with us. But will Deng sign with us next year? Too close to call for me. I would have to defer to Terry and Neil on a situation like this one. I would not base it only on what is visible on the court.

 

[Shooter]

By every metric[/URL], Deng is a better player than Batum.

Huh? The link you provided shows that Batum has higher career averages in 3-pt. shooting percentage and 2-pt. shooting percentage than Deng.

 

[Boob-No-More]

It was debunked the moment it was posted.

It was prebunked. The guy who posted it didn't even consider it legit.

BNM