ROY out 12 games? Speculation

[SpanishFly]

here, what next?

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[MIXUM]

quick says he thinks only a week or a bit more

 

[SpanishFly]

quick says he thinks only a week or a bit more

then again it's Quick, enough said

 

[MIXUM]

all speculation my friend... all speculation

 

[julius]

rather 12 now, instead of March and April.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

rather 12 now, instead of March and April.

If there is ever a time for Roy to go down, it is right when Rudy comes back. Now Rudy can get minutes right away. Even if he can't find a consistent shot for a while, the coach will give him PT to get his game back. I don't know if he would have that opportunity with Roy killing himself each game trying to get a win.

 

[illmatic99]

If there is ever a time for Roy to go down, it is right when Rudy comes back. Now Rudy can get minutes right away. Even if he can't find a consistent shot for a while, the coach will give him PT to get his game back.

Unless Nate opts for Blake starting in Roy's place instead like he did yesterday in the second half.

 

[hasoos]

Unless Nate opts for Blake starting in Roy's place instead like he did yesterday in the second half.

Yea that is one of those things where I think "Why the fuck does this ever happen. Ever?"

 

[yakbladder]

Yea that is one of those things where I think "Why the fuck does this ever happen. Ever?"

Because when Bayless has started he's been inconsistent at best.

Blake works better in some situations. I know you (and others) disagree. But, WTF? We won the game. So?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Unless Nate opts for Blake starting in Roy's place instead like he did yesterday in the second half.

Pretty sure Rudy got more minutes than Blake in the second half. I don't think the players (except for Miller) are all about starting as much as getting their opprtunities.

But yes, based on earlier in the season, I suppose it could be Blake instead of Rudy who gets the bulk of Roy's minutes. That would be a shame.

 

[STOMP]

As I've said before, I hope they keep him out as long as needed to put this situation behind him. The problem with that is that hamstrings are very hard to get a bead on. It may just take another week and it may take a month or more and there may be more setbacks when he tests it out... thats just the way it goes.

For me the goal is always championships and thats highly unlikely in 2010, so better to season some of the other guards. They'll lose more games this year then if he were healthy obviously, but may benefit down the road with guys who are more assured in their abilities and teammates.

STOMP

 

[MIXUM]

surprise surprise.... a blazer fan saying next year.

whats gonna change? oden is still gonna get hurt. pryz is out till x,as at least and outlaw will not be here at all. oh hopefully roys hammy will be better by then but who knows.

anyhow whats so better about "next year?"

thats such a pussy ass way out... cue hcp

 

[hasoos]

Because when Bayless has started he's been inconsistent at best.

Blake works better in some situations. I know you (and others) disagree. But, WTF? We won the game. So?

You know how Westbrook got to be competent as he is this year? By playing. By starting. By enduring growing pains. By playing Bayless and Rudy now, by end of season and the playoffs, you can have a much stronger unit hit the floor. Yea I know some folks will say "but we might miss the playoffs if we sacrifice some games now." We aren't doing jack dick anyhow this season, so who cares. Get our young talent better.

Remember last year when we played Houston in the playoffs, and when they clamped down on our first and second options Nate had to scramble to put Rudy into the starting lineup to try and get more scoring, but he had never played in the starting lineup all year long and it didn't turn out real good because of that lack of chemistry? We should be learning from our mistakes and preparing the team to not repeat them this season, in the playoffs.

 

[SpanishFly]

anyone think Mills may get another call?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

You know how Westbrook got to be competent as he is this year? By playing. By starting. By enduring growing pains. By playing Bayless and Rudy now, by end of season and the playoffs, you can have a much stronger unit hit the floor. Yea I know some folks will say "but we might miss the playoffs if we sacrifice some games now." We aren't doing jack dick anyhow this season, so who cares. Get our young talent better.

Remember last year when we played Houston in the playoffs, and when they clamped down on our first and second options Nate had to scramble to put Rudy into the starting lineup to try and get more scoring, but he had never played in the starting lineup all year long and it didn't turn out real good because of that lack of chemistry? We should be learning from our mistakes and preparing the team to not repeat them this season, in the playoffs.

So bench Miller in place of Bayless since Miller is not the long term fix at PG?

 

[Entity]

This would never have happened if only he would have dunked it more...

...wait, that's the fan vote argument.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

thats such a pussy ass way out... cue hcp

That's funny. Seems like a pussy ass way out to mortgage our future. You don't build towards something and then panic when unforeseen events happen. Man up.

 

[Natebishop3]

Bayless should start. Blake is playing fine off the bench.

 

[hasoos]

So bench Miller in place of Bayless since Miller is not the long term fix at PG?

You could look at it that way. IMO this season turned into a make the playoffs at best and hope to make some noise before going out when the injuries hit. That to me, turns it into another "lets improve the team" season. Miller play has improved as of late though, and is an upgrade to Blake, no matter. He is who we thought he was. A savy PG with good post up skills and no outside shot. Not a total solution. But better than a guy who can only shoot 3's and do nothing else.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Unless Nate opts for Blake starting in Roy's place instead like he did yesterday in the second half.

Nate did a great job last night with his rotations. Rudy played the whole 4th even though he did not shoot well. He does so many other things. Bayless responded in the 4th as well. Did Blake even play in the 4th?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

You could look at it that way. IMO this season turned into a make the playoffs at best and hope to make some noise before going out when the injuries hit. That to me, turns it into another "lets improve the team" season. Miller play has improved as of late though, and is an upgrade to Blake, no matter. He is who we thought he was. A savy PG with good post up skills and no outside shot. Not a total solution. But better than a guy who can only shoot 3's and do nothing else.

But shouldn't the analysis be to play (and start) the player who will help the team in the following years. You kind have thrown this year away, you point to Rudy missing valuable starting experience, to Westbrook being given the chance to play and develop. All signs point to starting Bayless.

Not that I'm saying this is wrong. I still have hope this year that Blazers can make it to the playoffs and get a first round win. Based on that, I would start Miller. But if this is a throw away year (or developmental year), I think I would be starting Bayless or looking to trade Miller (because Miller won't be happy if he is pulled from the starting line up again).

 

[Natebishop3]

You could look at it that way. IMO this season turned into a make the playoffs at best and hope to make some noise before going out when the injuries hit. That to me, turns it into another "lets improve the team" season. Miller play has improved as of late though, and is an upgrade to Blake, no matter. He is who we thought he was. A savy PG with good post up skills and no outside shot. Not a total solution. But better than a guy who can only shoot 3's and do nothing else.

I honestly think we can get a couple more good years out of Miller, which should give Bayless plenty of time to show whether he is a legitimate contender to the throne, or just a scoring combo guard.

 

[STOMP]

surprise surprise.... a blazer fan saying next year.

whats gonna change? oden is still gonna get hurt. pryz is out till x,as at least and outlaw will not be here at all. oh hopefully roys hammy will be better by then but who knows.

anyhow whats so better about "next year?"

thats such a pussy ass way out... cue hcp

you're throwing around some insults here just because I'm facing reality head on... care to provide us your plan for championship contention this year or should we just cue the crickets as usual?

put up or STFU

STOMP

 

[Nikolokolus]

Because when Bayless has started he's been inconsistent at best.

Blake works better in some situations. I know you (and others) disagree. But, WTF? We won the game. So?

Actually "at best" he's been unstoppable, at worst he's been inconsistent.