Should the Blazers re-sign Jusuf Nurkic this summer?

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PtldPlatypus said:
Would we end up with another 1000-post OT thread if I were to suggest that one might hypothetically obtain greater insight on this question by inquiring of ones socio-economically disadvantaged young male acquaintances?
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Bump! Nurkic didn't play when the game was on the line in the 4th... again! I know most will say it was just because Ed was having a good game although it's not like Nurkic was having a shit game. If Nurkic is truly one of you big core guys he needs to be playing in big time minutes.
 
BigGameDamian said:
Bump! Nurkic didn't play when the game was on the line in the 4th... again! I know most will say it was just because Ed was having a good game although it's not like Nurkic was having a shit game. If Nurkic is truly one of you big core guys he needs to be playing in big time minutes.
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A 9 game win streak is not the time to bitch and complain.
 
BigGameDamian said:
Bump! Nurkic didn't play when the game was on the line in the 4th... again! I know most will say it was just because Ed was having a good game although it's not like Nurkic was having a shit game. If Nurkic is truly one of you big core guys he needs to be playing in big time minutes.
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23 year olds who get double doubles in 20 minutes get resigned.
 
BigGameDamian said:
Bump! Nurkic didn't play when the game was on the line in the 4th... again! I know most will say it was just because Ed was having a good game although it's not like Nurkic was having a shit game. If Nurkic is truly one of you big core guys he needs to be playing in big time minutes.
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Troll troll troll your boat, gently down the stream.
 
BigGameDamian said:
I'm not bitching and complaining, just stating a fact.
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You said he needs to play big time minutes. That shit does not matter. We're a team. We do what it takes to win. Sometimes, Nurk finishes the game, sometimes he doesn't. Nurk is our third best player. Ed is our best player off the bench. Sometimes, he finishes games. Sometimes, Nurk does.
 
chzbrgr said:
Kid looks good my only worry is he is 6’9” and only 195. Meaning needs to gain like 25-30lbs of muscle if he wants to compete at a high level and that doesn’t just happen overnight. I mean aminu is not the biggest guy in the world and even he’s 220. So this kid would have to be a 3-5 year project at least. Idk if that is really what we need even though he’s at a position of need and looks talented enough.
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I agree that he would be a long term project both in physical traits and for NBA mentality. His competition is not on par with the NBA. Zach has done well and his entry with Ed off the bench has paid dividends. Nurk has been consistent overall and this team needs one more consistent scoring/rebounding SF who could muster energy similar to the great Jerome Kersey.
 
Like i said in the game thread: Ed isout hustling him, every Time Ed is on the court he brings energy and is fighting for the ball, Nurkic doesn't do that cause he is a euro flopper. I like Ed 1000 Time more than Nurkic, Nurkic better step up his Game, because Ed right now is better than him
 
Labinot41 said:
Like i said in the game thread: Ed isout hustling him, every Time Ed is on the court he brings energy and is fighting for the ball, Nurkic doesn't do that cause he is a euro flopper. I like Ed 1000 Time more than Nurkic, Nurkic better step up his Game, because Ed right now is better than him
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This shouldn't turn into an Ed vs. Nurk debate. They both played well against GSW and we need them both. They are both very important to this team's success.

BNM
 
Boob-No-More said:
This shouldn't turn into an Ed vs. Nurk debate. They both played well against GSW and we need them both. They are both very important to this team's success.

BNM
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Agree. And in this very game, Nurk forced a jump ball through determination and will 2 times. Ed and Nurk both worked their ass off in this win.
 
Labinot41 said:
Like i said in the game thread: Ed isout hustling him, every Time Ed is on the court he brings energy and is fighting for the ball, Nurkic doesn't do that cause he is a euro flopper. I like Ed 1000 Time more than Nurkic, Nurkic better step up his Game, because Ed right now is better than him
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I'm sorry man, but you're crazy. Ed brings energy in the second-unit, but he's not better player than Nurk, not even close.

Nurk had 11 reb in 20 minutes, Davis had 15 reb in 26 minutes. And we know who is better on offensive end. Davis is great guy coming off the bench, that's it. Love the guy, but Nurk is future.
 
Boob-No-More said:
This shouldn't turn into an Ed vs. Nurk debate. They both played well against GSW and we need them both. They are both very important to this team's success.

BNM
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yes it should and I will make it sure it does! Im officially on a crusade against Terry Stotts and Ed Davis!

ITS ON!
 
BrianFromWA said:
Tell you what...here's all the centers on rookie contracts (or just off of them) in the league right now. Tell me which one or two you'd rather have/pay for the next 4 years entering their prime than Nurk (non Top-5 pick category)...
Bender, Porltl, Sabonis, Papagiannis, Maker, Zizic, Labissiere, Cauley-Stein, Kaminsky, Myles Turner, Hernangomez, Capela, Len, Noel, Olynyk, Nogiuera, Plumlee, DIeng

Aside from top 5 picks (Davis, Embiid, KAT, Porzingis, Boogie), which we famously haven't had since LMA/Oden, we've struck on one of the best centers of the generation. And we can keep him if we want.

And even if we did let him go (let's even go so far as to assume we get a 1st-round pick somewhere between 6 and 26 for him), the chances that we find a consistent, two-way, legit-7' center entering his prime as productive as Nurkic already is in the draft is very slim.

I'm ok with paying him. I'm ok with paying him a bit of a premium.
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We got him!

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I don't know, watching the game last night, I get the feeling that they are really looking to see if Zach might be ready next year.

He sure is making leaps and bounds improvements in the little time he's been here/been on the court. Yes, he seems two years away, but is he, especially if it means having to sign Nurk to 4 years, $50 million or something? That puts Zach four years out, unless he really is just a stretch 4. But he also fits the bill for a modern NBA stretch 5.
 
Collins is NOT A CENTER. I love his upside, but he's a PF. Ed Davis is a PF, and a fantastic backup for Nurk. But Nurkic must be re-signed to continue this teams ascent to the apex of the NBA. He's young, still developing, and has HUGE potential going forward. You will not find an equal or better talent in free agency, so it's no time to low ball him, or be cheap. Now it's fair to write in some guarantees to protect both sides in his new contract. But in no way, can the Blazers allow Nurk to walk away. That would be an epic mistake.
 
My daughter, who is becoming a huge Blazers fan, said something that really made sense. "I just want THIS TEAM, as it is now, to stay together, and grow". I loved it. Even I am seeing the chemistry, and love growing with these players. They care for one another. It's a brotherhood. In this era of Superteams, and let's get good immediately, it's a breath of fresh air to be patient, and see a young team ascend. My daughter is making her decision tonight between Oregon and Oregon State universities. I am a super proud dad, and this Blazer team has brought us even closer together. I'm hoping to make the move back to Oregon from Colorado next year. Oregon is calling me home. And the ability to watch this team with her is something I will be forever grateful for. Go Blazers!!
 
tykendo said:
My daughter, who is becoming a huge Blazers fan, said something that really made sense. "I just want THIS TEAM, as it is now, to stay together, and grow". I loved it. Even I am seeing the chemistry, and love growing with these players. They care for one another. It's a brotherhood. In this era of Superteams, and let's get good immediately, it's a breath of fresh air to be patient, and see a young team ascend. My daughter is making her decision tonight between Oregon and Oregon State universities. I am a super proud dad, and this Blazer team has brought us even closer together. I'm hoping to make the move back to Oregon from Colorado next year. Oregon is calling me home. And the ability to watch this team with her is something I will be forever grateful for. Go Blazers!!
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We'll save you a seat at the next Forum Bash.

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Nurk/Zach/Ed/probably Aminu/Caleb, is going to be a great front court rotation next season.

I also hope the Blazers can sign that PapaG cat, and trade Meyers to greener pastures. You can never have too many backup bigs.

And BTW: Zach is a PF. I've been saying that all season, and it's more evident now than it was in November.
 
tykendo said:
My daughter, who is becoming a huge Blazers fan, said something that really made sense. "I just want THIS TEAM, as it is now, to stay together, and grow". I loved it. Even I am seeing the chemistry, and love growing with these players. They care for one another. It's a brotherhood. In this era of Superteams, and let's get good immediately, it's a breath of fresh air to be patient, and see a young team ascend. My daughter is making her decision tonight between Oregon and Oregon State universities. I am a super proud dad, and this Blazer team has brought us even closer together. I'm hoping to make the move back to Oregon from Colorado next year. Oregon is calling me home. And the ability to watch this team with her is something I will be forever grateful for. Go Blazers!!
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Rip City!!! Does she play basketball? Or just deciding on school.
 
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