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Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoot to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
 
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Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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Oh, I am pumped. And I thought a reset was necessary. It still hurts while it is actively happening though. NGL
 
Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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Should be fun if they buy into the community and pitch their tents here.
I think Dames Mom and Fam really helped him settle here over the years.
 
Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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Scoot can also catch lobs. Could be Sharpe to Scoot for the dunk too.
(Don't like the landing here, though.)

 
Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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I really really really hope you're right.

If I had to guess, the debate will be between three groups:
  1. Told you this rebuilding process wasn't likely to work, we should've kept Dame
  2. It would've been worse had Dame stayed, I'm glad we made a move.
  3. Scoot/Sharpe are overpaid, but I really think our 2028 draft picks will be superstars!
 
Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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Hoping that Scoot or Shaedon is so much better than the greatest Blazer ever that it's comparable to the talents of Steph Curry vs Monta Ellis is pretty optimistic. Scoot or Shaedon would have to be the next Michael Jordan or LeBron James to bridge that gap.

It's more likely that we traded Steph Curry for a young Monta Ellis.
 
Put Dame into 2K trade finder, Joe! THAT’s what I want!
 
BonesJones said:
Hoping that Scoot or Shaedon is so much better than the greatest Blazer ever that it's comparable to the talents of Steph Curry vs Monta Ellis is pretty optimistic. Scoot or Shaedon would have to be the next Michael Jordan or LeBron James to bridge that gap.

It's more likely that we traded Steph Curry for a young Monta Ellis.
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I 100% didn’t say that. I said it is analogous. Dame is the greatest Blazer ever - no duh. These are a couple of untested teens. But an old pro leaving for a young upstart? That’s the analogy.
 
BonesJones said:
Hoping that Scoot or Shaedon is so much better than the greatest Blazer ever that it's comparable to the talents of Steph Curry vs Monta Ellis is pretty optimistic. Scoot or Shaedon would have to be the next Michael Jordan or LeBron James to bridge that gap.

It's more likely that we traded Steph Curry for a young Monta Ellis.
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Look at Dallas, they were lucky enough to bridge the Dirk Nowitzki era with the Luka Doncic era. It’s not totally impossible. And if Scoot lives up to his hype like Luka did, we’ll be in a great place. Add Shaedon to that and we already have a head start on the next era.
 
OneSport3 said:
Look at Dallas, they were lucky enough to bridge the Dirk Nowitzki era with the Luka Doncic era. It’s not totally impossible. And if Scoot lives up to his hype like Luka did, we’ll be in a great place. Add Shaedon to that and we already have a head start on the next era.
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Had they traded Dirk when he was 32, they would've had an 8 year gap between him and Luka.
 
AquaXI said:
I am ready for a reload/ reboot! I hope Dame pulls a Garnett out of this trade and be able to hug that ball tightly when he cries on the Championship floor!

Let's get Blazin with our Youngins!
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I’m all for the reboot as well but will be glued to the tv to watch Dame in the finals either with Miami or Philadelphia. As for the young guns, I am looking forward to seeing them have to perform in a different style offense. I saw many guys looking like they bought a ticket to watch Dame vs doing something to help the team.
 
Stevenson said:
Look, I like Dame as much as anyone (well, actually not as much as some of you!) But in any case, while I love that he gave me some of my best basketball memories ever, I am truly psyched to watch Scoot and Shaeden.

I think in 5 years, today will look like the day the Warriors traded Monte Ellis and handed the keys to Steph Curry, which at the time, seemed super risky (in 2012, it kinda was.) I'm not saying that we're the Warriors, not even close, but I am saying that these two kids have the potential for greatness.

"Scoop to Shaeden for the dunk!" is going to be a thing, and a blast.
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I was thinking about/comparing the situation to the Warriors today while on a long solo hike today... plenty of time to ruminate. What I'd hope to emulate is that when their young stars to be showed promise, they were able to attract quality FAs before their capspace disappeared. Andre Iguadala wouldn't have signed there if they didn't have the money, but they also had promise with 3 young talents. A couple years later, KD wouldn't have signed there if they didn't have the money, but they also had 4 studs he could blend with.

If the Scoop & Shaeden show goes well, they will come... if management clears the space.

STOMP
 
STOMP said:
I was thinking about/comparing the situation to the Warriors today while on a long solo hike today... plenty of time to ruminate. What I'd hope to emulate is that when their young stars to be showed promise, they were able to attract quality FAs before their capspace disappeared. Andre Iguadala wouldn't have signed there if they didn't have the money, but they also had promise with 3 young talents. A couple years later, KD wouldn't have signed there if they didn't have the money, but they also had 4 studs he could blend with.

If the Scoop & Shaeden show goes well, they will come... if management clears the space.

STOMP
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Spot on!
 
OneSport3 said:
Look at Dallas, they were lucky enough to bridge the Dirk Nowitzki era with the Luka Doncic era. It’s not totally impossible. And if Scoot lives up to his hype like Luka did, we’ll be in a great place. Add Shaedon to that and we already have a head start on the next era.
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Sure, we'd be in great shape if Scoot became a top 5 player in the NBA. Hopefully he does.

What small guard has become even a top 10 player without shooting being a major strength in the past decade?
 
BonesJones said:
Sure, we'd be in great shape if Scoot became a top 5 player in the NBA. Hopefully he does.

What small guard has become even a top 10 player without shooting being a major strength in the past decade?
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Russell Westbrook, Ja Morant, Derrick Rose (a little past a decade)

And you said it yourself when you were touting Amen Thompson. Shooting is the easiest thing to teach. Scoot’s shooting form doesn’t look as bad as Amen’s.
 
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Might be the most athletic backcourt ever. The dunk brothers. Add in Ant's skills backing up either one and there's a lot to be excited about. Next up, the frontcourt..
 
OneSport3 said:
Russell Westbrook, Ja Morant, Derrick Rose (a little past a decade)

And you said it yourself when you were touting Amen Thompson. Shooting is the easiest thing to teach. Scoot’s shooting form doesn’t look as bad as Amen’s.
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Morant has never been a top 10 player. Westbrook is the only guy.

Amen Thompson isn't a small guard. He's 6'6 with a 7'0 wingspan. Not saying Scoot can't or won't be top 10, but its hard to be optimistic that he'll reach Dames level. Three small guards have become top 10 players in the past decade and two of them were top 5 three point shooters of all time.
 
BonesJones said:
Morant has never been a top 10 player. Westbrook is the only guy.

Amen Thompson isn't a small guard. He's 6'6 with a 7'0 wingspan. Not saying Scoot can't or won't be top 10, but its hard to be optimistic that he'll reach Dames level. Three small guards have become top 10 players in the past decade and two of them were top 5 three point shooters of all time.
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And who’s to say we need Scoot to be at Dame’s level? Dame is an all-time great. As long as Scoot can be an All-NBA level player that’s all we can ask for.

Now Shaedon has the potential to be an all-time great. His potential is limitless and could be a future MVP. The combination of Scoot and Shaedon has the potential of being the best backcourt in the league and in franchise history.
 
BonesJones said:
Sure, we'd be in great shape if Scoot became a top 5 player in the NBA. Hopefully he does.

What small guard has become even a top 10 player without shooting being a major strength in the past decade?
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Derrick Rose, MVP
Russell Westbrook, MVP
 
To Scoot: "What's your first impression of Shaedon?"

Scoot: "Sheesh!"

"You better not let me get that rebound and push it. That's all I gotta say. And it's gonna happen. Make sure y'all ready."

 
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No more fucking around. Scoot & Sharpe are a great start to this rebuild and compliment well on paper.

Every move we make from now should be about adding a third potential star on the Scoot/Shae timeline, and make them a generational big man please.

People of Dame’s character are rare, his loyalty and commitment to the Blazers cause was the exception and we can’t expect Scoot and Shae to stick around while the FO fuck about for 10 years.

Work starts now.
 
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