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Scalma said:
I was thinking, with Trent most likely moving to the starting lineup, that leaves his spot open with the second unit. Could we see Simons slide over to the two and Adams run the point? Lineups with McCollum as the lead guard this season have not been effective, as usual. How about an Adams and CJ pairing? Simons isn’t ready, and I have doubts that PG is his primary position moving forward.
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How can you even judge him during that time as we had bench players starting and others that should be at the end of the bench playing minutes. We are much deeper now and can have a decent second unit. McCollum seldom had quality players on the floor with him.
 
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riverman said:
Mario will get burn at the 3 I promise...I think Trent will get more minutes at the 2 than you have there when CJ and the bench are out there and I think Ant gets some burn off the ball
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And it'll be a huge mistake.

So you think Ant plays primarily when CJs off the floor? Or does CJ play PG with Ant at SG?
 
BonesJones said:
Trent plays bigger than his listed size. He's strong. He'd be fine at SF. Little is better than Hezonja. Average defender and shot 35% from 3 the last 3 months or so. Fixed his shot and started knocking some down and his off ball movement would be beautiful if paired with Nurk's high post passing.
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The one thing that I saw Herzonja do towards the end of the season that seemed to work, is push the ball up court quickly and create a shot for others. It was effective too. The Blazers need to push the ball more regardless who brings it up. Simons actually slowed things down on occasion as he dribbles looking for seams and a way to get his shot off. I just hope we speed up our tempo, we have the players to do it, yeah certain players will sacrifice shots but that ok and will make us more dangerous.
 
Dame
CJ
Trent
Collins
Nurkic

Adams
CJ
Little
Melo
Whiteside
 
BonesJones said:
Trent plays bigger than his listed size. He's strong. He'd be fine at SF. Little is better than Hezonja. Average defender and shot 35% from 3 the last 3 months or so. Fixed his shot and started knocking some down and his off ball movement would be beautiful if paired with Nurk's high post passing.
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I think Trent will start at SF but with the bench play SG.....I think Mario will be a Bench SF and only in the game for defense....his offense won't be a factor...like Chief and I don't think Little is a fraction of the defender Mario is...yet..but I see Little getting some rotation minutes...Stotts will play his vets over his rookies all day long...against Lebron or Kawhi I want Mario defending...not Little...they'll eat Little's lunch but I agree Trent can hang with the big boys...I just think he'll be playing the 2 guard with the second unit
 
Dame
CJ
Trent
Melo/Zach
Nurk

CJ/Simmons
Trent/Simmons
Hezonja/ Little
Melo/Biggie
Whiteside

Melo will start I believe but in Noah Vonleh fashion...sit quickly with 6 minutes left in the first qtr
and the same in the 3rd qtr
 
Scalma said:
biggie will be waving towels and providing Gatorade.
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He's really good at taking charges in the paint and getting bigs in foul trouble...he can make a jumpshot and he's a scrappy rebounder...if he's in shape...he's also 5 fouls I don't want Zach picking up...all the bench guys I mentioned I figure for spot minute players...not big rotation minutes...if Biggie has issues at this point...Gabriels can take his place...the guys waiving towels on the bench will be the new G league guard and Moses Brown more than likely
 
Wizard Mentor said:
don't play any players out of "loyalty". In fact, don't play the following players at all:
Hezonja
Swanigan
Hoard
Brown

and give all 8 backup PG minutes to Adams. That's right, Adams. CJ and Ant suck at backup PG.
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I’d only put Simons on your list.
 
riverman said:
He's really good at taking charges in the paint and getting bigs in foul trouble...he can make a jumpshot and he's a scrappy rebounder...if he's in shape...he's also 5 fouls I don't want Zach picking up...all the bench guys I mentioned I figure for spot minute players...not big rotation minutes...if Biggie has issues at this point...Gabriels can take his place...the guys waiving towels on the bench will be the new G league guard and Moses Brown more than likely
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The guy barely got any minutes with Nurk and Collins out, there’s no chance he’s getting any minutes now that they’re healthy. And thank god.
 
Scalma said:
The guy barely got any minutes with Nurk and Collins out, there’s no chance he’s getting any minutes now that they’re healthy. And thank god.
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He barely was a Blazer last season but he cracked the bench rotation before Gabriels, Hoard, Little or even Mario at times...Biggie helped us win much more than Tolliver ever did even in a small sample size...you don't have to like him but let's deal with what actually happened this season on the court...he played pretty damned well for us
 
riverman said:
He barely was a Blazer last season but he cracked the bench rotation before Gabriels, Hoard, Little or even Mario at times...Biggie helped us win much more than Tolliver ever did even in a small sample size...you don't have to like him but let's deal with what actually happened this season on the court...he played pretty damned well for us
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Biggie was actually playing pretty well before the league shut down as he rebounds well and sets decent screens and actually passes the ball decent for a pf.
 
riverman said:
He barely was a Blazer last season but he cracked the bench rotation before Gabriels, Hoard, Little or even Mario at times...Biggie helped us win much more than Tolliver ever did even in a small sample size...you don't have to like him but let's deal with what actually happened this season on the court...he played pretty damned well for us
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the only reason he cracked the rotation is because he already knew the system. And if he played so well as you say, why were his minutes cut as time went on?
 
Scalma said:
the only reason he cracked the rotation is because he already knew the system. And if he played so well as you say, why were his minutes cut as time went on?
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I don't live in the coach's head....he makes those decisions...I was actually surprised at how well Biggie played...he reminded me of Ed Davis energy wise...Stotts played a ton of different lineups last season. Players have minor injuries that we don't hear about as well. Who knows.....my take from what you've posted is....you don't like Biggie. I don't need to like Biggie to assess his value to the team. He may not be in good shape today...nobody has seen these guys in months...I also wouldn't overhype a G league 6 ft point guard going off his G league stats.....all against G league defense
 
riverman said:
I don't live in the coach's head....he makes those decisions...I was actually surprised at how well Biggie played...he reminded me of Ed Davis energy wise...Stotts played a ton of different lineups last season. Players have minor injuries that we don't hear about as well. Who knows.....my take from what you've posted is....you don't like Biggie. I don't need to like Biggie to assess his value to the team. He may not be in good shape today...nobody has seen these guys in months...I also wouldn't overhype a G league 6 ft point guard going off his G league stats.....all against G league defense
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it’s funny you keep bringing up Adams when the topic is Biggie. I would scramble too if I didn’t have any legit arguments. Bye.
 
Scalma said:
it’s funny you keep bringing up Adams when the topic is Biggie. I would scramble too if I didn’t have any legit arguments. Bye.
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I've mentioned all my projected rotation players....mentioned Adams once.....somebody is scrambling but I'm just posting about basketball....have a nice trip if you're going somewhere
The topic is who plays and how many minutes....not Biggie or Adams...your first post simply says play Adams and not 4 other players....deal with the response or not...I think Adams is a good pickup to take a look at but if we play in Orlando I want to win
 
Scalma said:
the only reason he cracked the rotation is because he already knew the system. And if he played so well as you say, why were his minutes cut as time went on?
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Cut as time went on? The month of February when we played a full month, Biggie averaged 14+ minutes and he averaged 13+ minutes for the season in Portland. He played a little less in March but that was only 5 games and not a complete schedule.

I always find it funny how some players get crapped on in this forum and then along come end of bench players like Gabriel and now Adams and they are instant rotation players in some posters mind.
 
riverman said:
I've mentioned all my projected rotation players....mentioned Adams once.....somebody is scrambling but I'm just posting about basketball....have a nice trip if you're going somewhere
The topic is who plays and how many minutes....not Biggie or Adams...your first post simply says play Adams and not 4 other players....deal with the response or not...I think Adams is a good pickup to take a look at but if we play in Orlando I want to win
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Adams is closer to playing time than Biggie just purely by numbers. This team doesn’t have one legit backup point guard. Hasn’t for years. Meanwhile center is stacked with two starters and Collins. Biggie ain’t gonna play.
 
CupWizier said:
Cut as time went on? The month of February when we played a full month, Biggie averaged 14+ minutes and he averaged 13+ minutes for the season in Portland. He played a little less in March but that was only 5 games and not a complete schedule.

I always find it funny how some players get crapped on in this forum and then along come end of bench players like Gabriel and now Adams and they are instant rotation players in some posters mind.
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Remember when Wade Baldwin was supposed to take CJs job?
 
Scalma said:
Adams is closer to playing time than Biggie just purely by numbers. This team doesn’t have one legit backup point guard. Hasn’t for years. Meanwhile center is stacked with two starters and Collins. Biggie ain’t gonna play.
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In the playoffs CJ and Ant are going to be ahead of Adams in the rotation...as it is he'll be a 3rd string pg...much like Wade Baldwin or Tim Frazier were unless he miraculously beasts and takes the job from Ant....not likely but a remote possibility....Stotts doesn' t generally trust a G league player in the regular season early upon arrival and in the playoffs.....the rotation will tighten up even more
 
riverman said:
In the playoffs CJ and Ant are going to be ahead of Adams in the rotation...as it is he'll be a 3rd string pg...much like Wade Baldwin or Tim Frazier were
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I’m not a numbers guy, but is third string higher than fourth string? Because Biggie is the fourth string center. And the guys ahead of him have their spots cemented. The leash will be short with Simons.
 
riverman said:
Biggie will never play center again with Zach and Nurk back....Moses is the backup, backup center....Biggie is a stretch 4 with a 3 pt shot and led us in taking charges in the paint after Tolliver left....he's also a really scrappy rebounder...he's not a strong finisher at the rim on offense in traffic ...that's the weakest part of his game...
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“Biggie is a stretch 4 with a 3 point shot”

Career 11% 3PT shooter. (26% in the g league, zero attempted threes this season)
 
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