Start Myers Leonard

[Pinwheel1]

Perhaps I am crazy, but the data indicates that his closest defender is about 5 feet from him on average when he shoots. Now that doesn't mean that teams are intentionally leaving him open and daring him to shoot, but it does suggest that his presence on the perimeter isn't impacting defensive spacing as much as one would expect based on his recent 3P%.

I believe you, but where exactly did you see that data? And does it measure only when he shoots, or also when he gets the ball and doesn't shoot it because he is covered? My point was that he spreads the floor ......even when he doesn't shoot. And my eyes tells me he passes out of it more than he shoots it because he is well covered.

 

[BonesJones]

Perhaps I am crazy, but the data indicates that his closest defender is about 5 feet from him on average when he shoots. Now that doesn't mean that teams are intentionally leaving him open and daring him to shoot, but it does suggest that his presence on the perimeter isn't impacting defensive spacing as much as one would expect based on his recent 3P%.

No it doesnt actually. Either we have a very good 3 point shooter shooting wide open 3s or we have their big man covering him on the perimeter, leaving the lane wide open. That's pretty impactful.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

1) You could be right about Harkless. I sure would like to see it.
2) You are crazy There is no way anyone has left him open intentionally. Once in a while the other team's screws up on the assignment, or is late to get to him but that happens when bigs cover bigs outside. ( Or if they switch) But compared to last year teams are definitely covering him outside.

He has definitely been left open intentionally quite a bit. I've seen players see him catch the ball at the three point line and then run away from him to guard another player. It's a pretty stupid thing for them to do, since shooting wide open shots is literally the only thing Meyers is any good at, but I've for sure seen it happen.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

It's Leonard's fault that he's so limited, Stotts has to play a 7-2 guy far from the basket, so he gets no FTAs. If you want to stir things up, run the same search using this season's stats for McCollum instead of Leonard, taking out the 6-10 height parameter.

http://bkref.com/tiny/wpkZf

You are right, McCollum is historically bad at getting FTAs. That search has no height constraint.

(After the next game, that search may have a different result since his season stats will change. But probably not. He's way out there in territory all by himself.)

http://bkref.com/tiny/T4PUB

I expanded the search a bit; the results are interesting.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I didn't say he should - I said he should get two. Surely Dame and CJ could each take one less shot per game to get Noah two post-up attempts. I hardly think that's unreasonable - especially since we're more than halfway through the season. There has been very little offensive development. Mostly the offense relies on making 3-pointers - that's not a sound offensive philosophy.

Last couple games he has taken the first shot....

 

[blue9]

Perhaps I am crazy, but the data indicates that his closest defender is about 5 feet from him on average when he shoots. Now that doesn't mean that teams are intentionally leaving him open and daring him to shoot, but it does suggest that his presence on the perimeter isn't impacting defensive spacing as much as one would expect based on his recent 3P%.

Actually, I believe what that data says is that Meyers ONLY shoots when he's open. The eye test confirms it. Defenses close out on him pretty quick - they'll sag off, but once he receives the ball the defense is generally quite quick to get a hand in his face. On the rare occasion where they don't close out quick enough Meyers will shoot.

 

[swish3]

My Atlanta game analysis suggests that if Meyers had started, shot an additional 5 (in the game) swish3s, and had an additional 10 min in the game, the Blazers might have won the game. Out of 11 swish3 attempts, his average predicts at least 4 successes, and that would have been enough to get the Blazers to 104. Meyers was playing effective defense and getting rebounds. What the Blazers should not count on is players who are low percentage swish3 shooters (Vonleh, Frazier, or Harkless) taking them.

Aiming to score perhaps 12 swish3s per game using the highest percentage shooters and working the ball to get the open looks from favorite spots might have allowed the win over Atlanta. The Blazers do better with a total offense of >100. Let's see if the strategy allowing 32 or more swish3 attempts (maybe 5-6 of them made by Meyers) as open shots in the LA and following games can lead to 6 home game wins coming up.

 

[riverman]

I can't help but think that you, swish3 are Borat!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

When MyLo is dealt he's going to 'wake up' and play like this consistently:



You know it's going to happen :-/

 

[Strenuus]

My Atlanta game analysis suggests that if Meyers had started, shot an additional 5 (in the game) swish3s, and had an additional 10 min in the game, the Blazers might have won the game. Out of 11 swish3 attempts, his average predicts at least 4 successes, and that would have been enough to get the Blazers to 104. Meyers was playing effective defense and getting rebounds. What the Blazers should not count on is players who are low percentage swish3 shooters (Vonleh, Frazier, or Harkless) taking them.

Aiming to score perhaps 12 swish3s per game using the highest percentage shooters and working the ball to get the open looks from favorite spots might have allowed the win over Atlanta. The Blazers do better with a total offense of >100. Let's see if the strategy allowing 32 or more swish3 attempts (maybe 5-6 of them made by Meyers) as open shots in the LA and following games can lead to 6 home game wins coming up.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bump.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Chandler yanked down 27 rebounds tonight. What are the chances Phoenix would like to divest themselves of his huge contract for a young 7-foot prospect with a decent 3-point shot...?

 

[Nikolokolus]

How many "swish3's" did he make tonight. I sure do love it when he makes a swish3 ...











































Swish3

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Swish3 has to be MyLo's mother or close relative.

 

[Scalma]

When MyLo is dealt he's going to 'wake up' and play like this consistently:



You know it's going to happen :-/

Ugh. He could be such a good player. Imagine if he had a killer instinct.

 

[jlprk]

Leonard showed his inside game. Half of the passes setting him up came from Steve Blake or Afflalo, so maybe their not being here now hurts him. And at 1:45 Leonard puts one in over Plumlee.

 

[swish3]

Thanks for the clip, jlprk! These are some great swish3s, cuts, and dunks for Meyers. The passes from Steve and Afflalo did help a lot.

My question is, where are the set up passes to Meyers this year? Wouldn't it be great if there were some similar plays set up this year with CJ, Dame, Allen, and Ed feeding Meyers as the inside and outside offensive weapon that he can be?

 

[theprunetang]

Not many swish3's last night. He had a couple clank0's and at least one backiron0. I saw that he had a dunk2 though. My favorite play was the catchpass with the swish3fakepump to the dribbletwice to the brickmidrange2.

 

[chzbrgr]

My Atlanta game analysis suggests that if Meyers had started, shot an additional 5 (in the game) swish3s, and had an additional 10 min in the game, the Blazers might have won the game. Out of 11 swish3 attempts, his average predicts at least 4 successes, and that would have been enough to get the Blazers to 104. Meyers was playing anemic defense and tipping rebounds out of bounds for another atlanta possesion. What the Blazers should not count on is players who are low percentage swish3 shooters (Vonleh, Frazier, or Harkless) taking them.

Aiming to score perhaps 12 swish3s per game using the highest percentage shooters and working the ball to get the open looks from favorite spots might have allowed the win over Atlanta. The Blazers do better with a total offense of >100. Let's see if the strategy allowing 32 or more swish3 attempts (maybe 5-6 of them made by Meyers) as open shots in the LA and following games can lead to 6 home game wins coming up.

FIFY

 

[BBert]

Not many swish3's last night. He had a couple clank0's and at least one backiron0. I saw that he had a dunk2 though. My favorite play was the catchpass with the swish3fakepump to the dribbletwice to the brickmidrange2.

Great analysis. LOL

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Thanks for the clip, Fez! These are some great swish3s, cuts, and dunks for Meyers. The passes from Steve and Afflalo did help a lot.

My question is, where are the set up passes to Meyers this year? Wouldn't it be great if there were some similar plays set up this year with CJ, Dame, Allen, and Ed feeding Meyers as the inside and outside offensive weapon that he can be?

Ftfy

 

[swish3]

With the win over the Kings, there are more reasons to consider starting Meyers--with instructions to do more shooting. Meyers seems to have the touch, the varied offense, skilled assist, and rebound success that contributes to Blazer scoring of >110 points. Meyers looked strong in the game highlights.

Holding DeMarcus Cousins to 4 of 21 shooting with major input from Meyers is an accomplishment that deserves notice, and considered with strong performance against Gasol and other leading scorers does justify giving him the chance during this home series. This is progress.

 

[Natebishop3]

With the win over the Kings, there are more reasons to consider starting Meyers--with instructions to do more shooting. Meyers seems to have the touch, the varied offense, skilled assist, and rebound success that contributes to Blazer scoring of >110 points. Meyers looked strong in the game highlights.

Holding DeMarcus Cousins to 4 of 21 shooting with major input from Meyers is an accomplishment that deserves notice, and considered with strong performance against Gasol and other leading scorers does justify giving him the chance during this home series. This is progress.

This is either Meyers.... or his new wife.

 

[blue9]

One thing just keeps becoming more and more clear - Meyers is a C, not a PF.

 

[BBert]

This is either Meyers.... or his new wife.

Nah. It's a persona. It's entertaining.

 

[theprunetang]

One thing just keeps becoming more and more clear - Meyers is a C, not a PF.

Very true. He plays his best games against big guys who take it to the post. I think there is enough evidence to back that up. I will admit that he played one of his best overall games last night.

 

[Natebishop3]

Nah. It's a persona. It's entertaining.

His last post didn't mention swish3s once.... not once! Some persona.....

 

[BBert]

His last post didn't mention swish3s once.... not once! Some persona.....

That is disappointing.

 

[Natebishop3]

However, Cousins wasn't quick to congratulate Leonard on his defensive game.

"I'm not giving him that much credit," Cousins said. "He's not even a defender."

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...rd_im_not_giving_h.html#incart_river_home_pop

 

[PtldPlatypus]

His last post didn't mention swish3s once.... not once! Some persona.....

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