Seriously, Would You Be Opposed If This Became Crawford's Team?

[ABM]

Sure, we all know that LA's the AS, but in terms of actual "leadership" and, dare I say, "closing" abilities.

He sure does seem to have the ear of his teammates. And, in a constructive sense, I don't know if that's such a bad thing. To me, it's worthy of at least a bit of consideration.

I'm sorry, to me, Aldridge doesn't seem to have that certain "it" factor. Conversely, I believe Crawford actually does.

Now, what does that all mean in the end? Heck I don't know.

 

[B-Roy]

Sure, we all know that LA's the AS, but in terms of actual "leadership" and, dare I say, "closing" abilities.

He sure does seem to have the ear of his teammates. And, in a constructive sense, I don't know if that's such a bad thing. To me, it's worthy of at least a bit of consideration.

I'm sorry, to me, Aldridge doesn't seem to have that certain "it" factor. Conversely, I believe Crawford actually does.

Now, what does that all mean in the end? Heck I don't know.

Aldridge made the big shots in the 4th.

Crawford might be better starting though. Replace Felton or Matthews with Crawford or Batum.

 

[illmatic99]

Fuckin yes. I can't wait till he's off the team next year.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

They just beat NOLA. Repeat, NOLA. Don't get excited.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Sure, we all know that LA's the AS, but in terms of actual "leadership" and, dare I say, "closing" abilities.

He sure does seem to have the ear of his teammates. And, in a constructive sense, I don't know if that's such a bad thing. To me, it's worthy of at least a bit of consideration.

I'm sorry, to me, Aldridge doesn't seem to have that certain "it" factor. Conversely, I believe Crawford actually does.

Now, what does that all mean in the end? Heck I don't know.

There's a reason big men as a team's focal point on offense has mostly gone the way of the dodo, the game's rules make it far easier for perimeter players to play in space because of the hand-check rules and the fact that a big man still needs a guard to get him the ball in a position to score. It's got nothing to do with "leadership qualities" or having "it" ... and before you get too carried away consider the games where he's blown up and shot a high percentage -- the likes of the Hornets and Bobcats et al. I should say though that I'm glad he's playing more efficient basketball lately, but I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This is going to be such a fun thread to bump.

 

[HailBlazers]

He is on the Team, so YEA it is his Team.

 

[ABM]

This is going to be such a fun thread to bump.

I won on Jeopardy.

 

[ABM]

Crawford is the most articulate player on the team.

I rest my case.

 

[BBert]

Crawford's team? Hell no. He's a good 6th man. He can catch and shoot. He can crossover and pull up when you have to get a shot off in the last three seconds of the clock. He's an OK PG if you forbid him to shoot while he's doing it, or else he goes crazy and starts to think it's his team, and starts going one-on-five every time he touches the ball. And that's the problem. If this becomes "Crawford's team," it will no longer be mine. He is not, repeat not, Brandon Roy.

 

[ABM]

Crawford's team? Hell no......He is not, repeat not, Brandon Roy.

Oh, I see. You're just a h8tr.

 

[Ed O]

Crawford is a good bench player for a good team. He's the best player on a lottery team.

Ed O.

 

[Blazinaway]

Sure, we all know that LA's the AS, but in terms of actual "leadership" and, dare I say, "closing" abilities.

He sure does seem to have the ear of his teammates. And, in a constructive sense, I don't know if that's such a bad thing. To me, it's worthy of at least a bit of consideration.

I'm sorry, to me, Aldridge doesn't seem to have that certain "it" factor. Conversely, I believe Crawford actually does.

Now, what does that all mean in the end? Heck I don't know.

Bottom line - it does not matter, this team needs to be blown up.

 

[ABM]

Crawford is a good bench player for a good team. He's the best player on a lottery team.

Ed O.

I still believe he has leadership qualities....which team appears to desperately need.

 

[HailBlazers]

Oh, I see. You're just a h8tr.

 

[Ed O]

I still believe he has leadership qualities....which team appears to desperately need.

The team needs better players.

And, based on Crawford's career, I wonder whether he's capable of leading a team out of a paper bag, let alone anywhere of consequence in the playoffs.

Ed O.

 

[BBert]

I think Crawford has shown he can shoot his way out of a paper bag, but only if the paper bag is wet. As for leading his team out of the shredded pulp, I don't see it happening. I think there may be an analogy in there somewhere, but I'm too hung over to be sure.

 

[ABM]

I think Crawford has shown he can shoot his way out of a paper bag, but only if the paper bag is wet. As for leading his team out of the shredded pulp, I don't see it happening. I think there may be an analogy in there somewhere, but I'm too hung over to be sure.

Personally, I'd like to see some of this down the line...

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2014867586_nba25.html?syndication=rss

"We rely on Joe and Jamal to get it done in tough situations," Atlanta forward Josh Smith said. "They answered the bell again."

 

[tlongII]

The team needs better players.

And, based on Crawford's career, I wonder whether he's capable of leading a team out of a paper bag, let alone anywhere of consequence in the playoffs.

Ed O.

Nope. There is plenty of talent on this team. That's not the problem. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, but lack of talent isn't it.

 

[HailBlazers]

Nope. There is plenty of talent on this team. That's not the problem. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, but lack of talent isn't it.

YUP. It all comes down to execution/coaching at this point. Sure we could use another C and better PG but overall we have all the pieces necessary to win games.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Nope. There is plenty of talent on this team. That's not the problem. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, but lack of talent isn't it.

YUP. It all comes down to execution/coaching at this point. Sure we could use another C and better PG but overall we have all the pieces necessary to win games.

Yes, there is some talent, but like it is in most things that don't work, just because you have pieces doesn't mean they fit together especially well. Right now it looks like a terrible mismatch ... especially in terms of complimenting the team's best player.

 

[ABM]

Yes, there is some talent, but like it is in most things that don't work, just because you have pieces doesn't mean they fit together especially well. Right now it looks like a terrible mismatch ... especially in terms of complimenting the team's best player.

Kind of what happens when you lose 67% of your nucleus? That, coupled with no camp, preseason, and a compressed schedule to try and work practices into.

Again, Nate is in scrambling-mode.

To be honest, when you look around, the Blazers are "right there" amongst the other middle/top teams. Shoot, if they can somehow eke out a win against the Mavs this evening, they'll effectively be in 4th/5th in the WC. Under the circumstances, them ain't such bad apples at this juncture of the season.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I would be mildly opposed, yes.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

And this is where this thread becomes pure gold!

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I wouldn't mind at all, as long it is only about every 7th game or so and we know which of the every seven or so games he'll really perform well.

Otherwise, please, no.

 

[Blazinaway]

To ABM, U can't be serious about this becoming "Crawford"s team"? ever here of Fool's Gold

 

[Nikolokolus]

And this is where this thread becomes pure gold!

After tonight the prosecution rests your honor.

 

[Ed O]

Nope. There is plenty of talent on this team. That's not the problem. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, but lack of talent isn't it.

YUP. It all comes down to execution/coaching at this point. Sure we could use another C and better PG but overall we have all the pieces necessary to win games.

I think you guys are crazy.

We have ONE good big man: Aldridge. The other ones are old and/or constantly hurt and/or merely depth on a good team.

We don't have any above-average players at either guard position. We have very little depth.

We have a decidedly mediocre roster IMO. And there's no help on the way with the draft picks this team has made the last few years

Ed O.

 

[ebott]

Imagine a friend of yours tells you that he's SOOOO excited about his team because their best player is Jamal Crawford. In what world do you respond to your friend with anything other than sadness.

 

[B-Roy]

Imagine a friend of yours tells you that he's SOOOO excited about his team because their best player is Jamal Crawford. In what world do you respond to your friend with anything other than sadness.