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Wasn’t Olshey with the Clippers when they drafted Livingston?
 
I don't think it will happen but I also want Livingston in a veteran PG mentor-role. I don't care for the other PG's and would go big if we don't get him (I am one of the people who think we keep 1 spot open going into the year).
 
What does Livingston as a backup PG offer that Turner didnt when he was here? No thank you.
 
blazedanugz said:
one made 18 mil and one would make the minimum ‍♂️
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It's a backup PG who can not shoot at all. And turner was a better creator at the point than him. He's a big PG who is essentially good for a few post ups a game due to size, but doesnt create well, defense is meh, and cant shoot. Woohoo
 
RR7 said:
It's a backup PG who can not shoot at all. And turner was a better creator at the point than him. He's a big PG who is essentially good for a few post ups a game due to size, but doesnt create well, defense is meh, and cant shoot. Woohoo
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Can’t shoot? What? He has one of the more efficient mid range jumpers in the NBA. So what if he doesn’t shoot threes? He knows his limitations and is a champion. He also has the size to play next to Dame and CJ. He would be an amazing addition for the minimum. Contenders will be lining up for him.
 
Scalma said:
Can’t shoot? What? He has one of the more efficient mid range jumpers in the NBA. So what if he doesn’t shoot threes? He knows his limitations and is a champion. He also has the size to play next to Dame and CJ. He would be an amazing addition for the minimum. Contenders will be lining up for him.
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For his career, he's fairly comparable to turner mid range, 10 feet to 3. Dont see the excitement.
 
wizenheimer said:
I agree...I'd much rather the Blazers add Livingston than Jeremy Lin or any of the other available PG's
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Its funny how overrated Livingston has been just because he plays for the Warriors. -2.8 RPM, 78th out of 99 PGs last year. Doesnt do antything particularly well.
 
https://ripcityproject.com/2019/07/09/portland-trail-blazers-shaun-livingston-worth-look/

Portland Trail Blazers: Shaun Livingston worth a look


Shaun Livingston could be an interesting pickup to help handle backup point guard duties for the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived by the Warriors.
In an effort to clear room for the newly added D’Angelo Russell and avoid dipping too far into the luxury tax, the Golden State Warriors have waived Shaun Livingston. With the Portland Trail Blazers still looking for a backup point guard capable of playing major minutes, Livingston could be an interesting option.

Livingston was under contract for $7.7 million next year with only $2 million guaranteed, so waiving him saves a considerable amount of money for Golden State.
 
BonesJones said:
Its funny how overrated Livingston has been just because he plays for the Warriors. -2.8 RPM, 78th out of 99 PGs last year. Doesnt do antything particularly well.
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You're not signing him to play him, you're signing him to add valuable experience to the locker room.
 
BonesJones said:
Its funny how overrated Livingston has been just because he plays for the Warriors. -2.8 RPM, 78th out of 99 PGs last year. Doesnt do antything particularly well.
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One thing he does particularly well is shoot over smaller point guards. He has averaged 52.7% over the last 5 seasons on 2-point shots.
Shabazz Napier in his 5 seasons has averaged 43% on 2-pointers, and Evan Turner has averaged 48% on 2-point shots in his last 5 seasons.
He might not do anything else well, but if you are the opponent you don’t want to see the ball in his hands at the end of the game for a short/mid range jumper.
 
illmatic99 said:
You're not signing him to play him, you're signing him to add valuable experience to the locker room.
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I dont think his experience is all that valuable. We have a good locker room and a well-led team. Not sure what his experience would provide.
 
Who is our best 3pt shooter right now?

CJ?

We just lost two 40% 3pt shooters in Seth and Meyers. We really need a knockdown guy on the roster for spot minutes. Ryan Anderson is still available btw. Ideally this guy would be a PG, but none of the guys available can really shoot. He got thrown around all over last year, but before that he's been consistently in the high 30s, low 40s on high 3pt volume. If we can't land a Gallo, I hope he consider Anderson as well. He's still only 31 yrs old. I like him better than a Korver.
 
BonesJones said:
I dont think his experience is all that valuable. We have a good locker room and a well-led team. Not sure what his experience would provide.
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That's your opinion. We have seen time and again how important championship experience is.
 
Blazers Roy said:
+1
Whoever paid for his contract these past few years has been a subject for ridicule, yet the Blazers need to pay for his new contract because he was OK during a his last months of a contract year?
This is a bit too familiar for my liking.
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Yeah, but wouldn't it be just on a minimum deal?
 
illmatic99 said:
He plays at a position where we are loaded. Really starting to talk myself into Ryan Anderson instead. Am I way off here?
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Idk, mentioned before that it just depends on whether you think last year was an off year or the start of his decline. He’s had a lot of injuries and is an old 31 imo.
 
illmatic99 said:
I like keeping a roster spot open. And two minimums would only increase our repeater tax bills. But sure, why not? Already have the highest payroll in the league. SJAM?
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They could just waive one of their vet minimum guys if a roster spot was needed. Anderson's contract could be non-guaranteed until January 10th as well. He might have to take a deal like that unlike Korver who will have his pick of teams.
 
We’re already down Nurkic, I’d be surprised if they went into the season with anything but a 15 man roster. Clearing roster spots won’t be a big issue either as Portland will be loaded with expirings, both big and small. As for the tax bill? Let the person signing the checks worry about it.
 
Scalma said:
We’re already down Nurkic, I’d be surprised if they went into the season with anything but a 15 man roster. Clearing roster spots won’t be a big issue either as Portland will be loaded with expirings, both big and small. As for the tax bill? Let the person signing the checks worry about it.
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I think the weirdest thing for me is that we now no longer possess what I consider to be "bad contracts."
 
Dame/ Simons
CJ / Baze / Trent
Hood / Hezonja / Korver/ Little
Collins / Anderson / Tolliver
Whiteside / Skal

with Nurk in waiting.

That PG spot looks empty.
 
illmatic99 said:
Dame/ Simons
CJ / Baze / Trent
Hood / Hezonja / Korver/ Little
Collins / Anderson / Tolliver
Whiteside / Skal

with Nurk in waiting.

That PG spot looks empty.
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Dame, CJ, Simons, Hezonja can all handle the ball. So can Bazemore. If they really wanted depth they could use their final two way on a point guard.

personally I’m not on the Anderson train, but I also wouldn’t mind if they skipped adding another point guard.
 
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