Sharpe's ceiling

[BankTeller]

Shae first reminded me of Kobe with his flashes of pace and moves, which already got me excited. I thought, and still do think, he could become a multi time scoring champ who could score however he wanted. But now, I’m thinking could be a more evolved version of what T-Mac was in Toronto. Shae is showing that when he hits his prime, he’s going to do alittle bit of everything. Even on a terrible shooting night, he’s still going to get way more boards than the average SG and he’s going to still put pressure on the rim.

Dame said he wish he had 4 Josh Harts on the floor, I think I’d rather have 4 Shaes on the floor with Scoot. Shae fits a mold of player who would thrive on any team—a guy who is a threat to score playing on AND off the ball, and can be good at every other facet of the game. Buzelis is that guy in the draft for me. Having TWO guys like that with Scoot is going to just open everything up for him when he figures everything out. We’re also going to have enough ammo that eventually we can trade for another guy like that if we wanted to go all in.

 

[MickZagger]

Shae first reminded me of Kobe with his flashes of pace and moves, which already got me excited. I thought, and still do think, he could become a multi time scoring champ who could score however he wanted. But now, I’m thinking could be a more evolved version of what T-Mac was in Toronto. Shae is showing that when he hits his prime, he’s going to do alittle bit of everything. Even on a terrible shooting night, he’s still going to get way more boards than the average SG and he’s going to still put pressure on the rim.

Dame said he wish he had 4 Josh Harts on the floor, I think I’d rather have 4 Shaes on the floor with Scoot. Shae fits a mold of player who would thrive on any team—a guy who is a threat to score playing on AND off the ball, and can be good at every other facet of the game. Buzelis is that guy in the draft for me. Having TWO guys like that with Scoot is going to just open everything up for him when he figures everything out. We’re also going to have enough ammo that eventually we can trade for another guy like that if we wanted to go all in.

Most importantly, I hope he wants to stay in Portland for his career.

 

[BankTeller]

Most importantly, I hope he wants to stay in Portland for his career.

Yes, very true. That takes the entire team though. Shae is obviously going to be beloved here, if the FO shows Shae that he is every bit as important to this team as Scoot, I think we’ll be fine.

Bringing in character guys is also going to be very important. That’s why I like Buzelis as a prospect a lot right now. We’re obviously going to suck, but it’s going to be important to bring in guys who have the talent and fit for the team but don’t want to just be the man right away. Cultivate a culture of hard work by continuing to bring in vets like Brogdon via trade to mentor the young guys. This could literally be bringing in someone like Lowry from a trade with Miami or Lonzo from a trade with Chicago.

 

[Haakzilla]

 

[Freshtown]

 

[wizenheimer]

am I the only one who is kind of hoping that Sharpe cuts down on the number of times he goes sky high around the rim? He's always several feet in the air and is landing in heavy traffic, and sometimes landing awkwardly. I know he can be spectacular, but the risk scares me a little

 

[AldoTrapani]

I don’t understand why the Blazers don’t promote this dude more? Broy, Dame, etc got huge publicity when they were young unknown guys making a name for themselves..

 

[blazerfan11]

Sharpe also has a 4.0 assist / turnover ratio (5.0 assists / 1.3 turnovers) in the 4 games of December.

If you combine that with his TS% over the last 5 games, it seems idiotic to me that Billup is going with Simons handling the ball at the end of a game.

It pisses me off. Billups pisses me off.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[tlongII]

I don’t understand why the Blazers don’t promote this dude more? Broy, Dame, etc got huge publicity when they were young unknown guys making a name for themselves..

He's a couple years younger than either one of those guys when they started with the Blazers.

 

[HailBlazers]

am I the only one who is kind of hoping that Sharpe cuts down on the number of times he goes sky high around the rim? He's always several feet in the air and is landing in heavy traffic, and sometimes landing awkwardly. I know he can be spectacular, but the risk scares me a little

Since his rookie year. Constantly holding my breath.

 

[AldoTrapani]

He's a couple years younger than either one of those guys when they started with the Blazers.

Even more reason to promote him like crazy. Tells you his ceiling is crazy higher. It’s weird to me the organization seems to chill with him

 

[Blazinaway]

Shae IMO can be as good as he wants - he has all the talent in the world. Key is how bad he wants it and hard he wants to work. Minimum should be a several time all star IMO.

 

[Natebishop3]

am I the only one who is kind of hoping that Sharpe cuts down on the number of times he goes sky high around the rim? He's always several feet in the air and is landing in heavy traffic, and sometimes landing awkwardly. I know he can be spectacular, but the risk scares me a little

He hit the deck HARD when Norm blocked his shot.

 

[BankTeller]

Shae IMO can be as good as he wants - he has all the talent in the world. Key is how bad he wants it and hard he wants to work. Minimum should be a several time all star IMO.

Key is also the Blazers not sitting on their hands and surrounding Shae with talent that will maximize his own. Look at how terrible Detroit has been at surrounding Cade, we’re not out of the woods yet.

 

[theprunetang]

Key is also the Blazers not sitting on their hands and surrounding Shae with talent that will maximize his own. Look at how terrible Detroit has been at surrounding Cade, we’re not out of the woods yet.

We definitely need to add more talent, but Detroit's issue is mainly that Cade, as talented as he is, is an inefficient scorer without a consistent outside jump shot, and lacks elite athleticism. And he is their go-to scorer and primary ball-handler. They have failed to bring in anyone who can help balance that out. Shae doesn't really have that issue, as he can shoot, has extreme athleticism, and has some players around him who can also shoot.

A most apt comparison would be us drafting Scoot and also not already having Shae and Ant on the team as shooters, not to mention the vets.

Cade needs some shooters around him for that team to take a step forward finally.

 

[Whyachi]

Toronto sports network gave some MIP props to Sharpe @ 2:10 of this video.

 

[Natebishop3]

Logo Shae

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G-FnU169T6w

 

[blazerkor]

Logo Shae

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G-FnU169T6w

Yeah I just don't think this young guy has the drive! Smh

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Yeah I just don't think this young guy has the drive! Smh

What, 2 in a row is all it takes for him to be satisfied with himself? Old axiom: "Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

 

[blazerkor]

What, 2 in a row is all it takes for him to be satisfied with himself? Old axiom: "Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

I know you're just kidding around but others really believe Shae doesn't have what it takes. It's just the fact that they're showing us that he's pushing himself to have more range. The guy is obviously pushing himself to be better. I think it's ridiculous that people are questioning his drive. He's obviously very driven just based on the obvious difference in where he was a year ago and where he is now.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I know you're just kidding around but others really believe Shae doesn't have what it takes. It's just the fact that they're showing us that he's pushing himself to have more range. The guy is obviously pushing himself to be better. I think it's ridiculous that people are questioning his drive just based on the obvious difference in where he was a year ago and where he is now.

I think you're misinterpreting what people have said when they've questioned his drive. Nobody doubts that he wants to get better.

The "drive" that has yet to be consistently shown is the willingness to dominate, to impose his will on an opponent, to take over in late-game situations, to demand the ball in crunch time, to show everyone that he is the best player on the floor. That mindset, that "drive" to will a team to victory, is often what separates the greats from the very-goods.

 

[B-Roy]

Logo Shae

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G-FnU169T6w

Pretty sure this is from pre-season in his rookie year.

 

[blazerkor]

I think you're misinterpreting what people have said when they've questioned his drive. Nobody doubts that he wants to get better.

The "drive" that has yet to be consistently shown is the willingness to dominate, to impose his will on an opponent, to take over in late-game situations, to demand the ball in crunch time, to show everyone that he is the best player on the floor. That mindset, that "drive" to will a team to victory, is often what separates the greats from the very-goods.

I think that is fair to speculate about. I just don't think that Kobe was any more assertive on the court his sophomore season than Shae is... obviously off the court Kobe had a helluva lot more to say. We'll just have to wait and see if Shaedon's calm demeanor is an asset or if it hinders his greatness. The guy is going to be great but whether that will be on an all star level or an MVP level is yet to be seen.

 

[Jelloman]

I was watching the Minnesota's close out game last night and made me wonder if Shaedon can reach the developing arch of Anthony Edwards. I was impressed by the way Ant played.

Shaedon is as explosive as Ant, can jump as high as Ant, has the potential to shoot as well as Ant. Shaedon is 2 in. taller and 2 year younger. He is lacking the experience and also the killer instinct currently. Can he ever develop into our Anthony Edwards? Can he do it by his 4th year? I would be ok if this playoff Ant is Shaedon's ceiling.

 

[Tince]

I was watching the Minnesota's close out game last night and made me wonder if Shaedon can reach the developing arch of Anthony Edwards. I was impressed by the way Ant played.

Shaedon is as explosive as Ant, can jump as high as Ant, has the potential to shoot as well as Ant. Shaedon is 2 in. taller and 2 year younger. He is lacking the experience and also the killer instinct currently. Can he ever develop into our Anthony Edwards? Can he do it by his 4th year? I would be ok if this playoff Ant is Shaedon's ceiling.

Can he? Sure.

Will he? Highly unlikely.

 

[inconceivable]

I was watching the Minnesota's close out game last night and made me wonder if Shaedon can reach the developing arch of Anthony Edwards. I was impressed by the way Ant played.

Shaedon is as explosive as Ant, can jump as high as Ant, has the potential to shoot as well as Ant. Shaedon is 2 in. taller and 2 year younger. He is lacking the experience and also the killer instinct currently. Can he ever develop into our Anthony Edwards? Can he do it by his 4th year? I would be ok if this playoff Ant is Shaedon's ceiling.

I believe Shaedon will surpass Ant Edwards.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

I believe Shaedon will surpass Ant Edwards.

inconceivable!

actually, I think he has the potential but he doesn’t yet seem to have that alpha mindset

 

[Jelloman]

inconceivable!

actually, I think he has the potential but he doesn’t yet seem to have that alpha mindset

There is currently no player with a alpha/ killer mindset on or team. I don't see Shaedon having it, he is just such a mellow fellow. I am hoping Scoot will one day have it as he get more experience.

For Shaedon, I hope his skill will balance out his lack of alpha mindset and be a really good Beta. Someone like Middleton on the Bucks.

 

[MrDraftGuy]

I believe Shaedon will surpass Ant Edwards.

He has the potential.

Due to him being hurt most of the season, I think people forget just how talented he is.

But I do think the coaching and training staff need to push him to watch MJ and Kobe (and Brandon Roy, as well) more than Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. For some reason, that seems to be what he compares his game to and you even have Billups reinforcing that notion when, in reality, he would benefit from studying the #1 and #2 ever SGs consistently. When you look at Sharpe's frame (6'5", 7' wingspan) and his insane vertical (44-46"), that's the closest thing to MJ and slightly above Kobe in all aspects. His first step might not be as lightning quick as MJ's but it's similar to Kobe where his speed is more deceptive. His jumpshot mechanics are strong like those two.

For reference, I was watching college MJ awhile back and there was a video showcasing how he continued to improve and add new aspects to his game. For Sophomore and Junior MJ, he was able to jump up and keep his arms in the air - sort of like Aldridge's high release jumper but with hangtime. Why isn't Sharpe being pushed to do that? Why isn't he being pushed to sidestep/turnaround and shoot like MJ and Kobe?

The 'alpha mentality' will probably come once the Blazers actually commit to the rebuild and force Sharpe to play hero. Otherwise, I do have concern that the coaching/training staff aren't really exploiting his well around skillset and natural ability. They may be able to teach team ball and defense but teaching killer instinct requires teaching how to fully exploit a player's natural skills.