Summer League 2018: who you excited about the most?

[Scalma]

This is one of our most intriguing summer league rosters imo. Even the “scrubs” interest me.

But here’s my top 3

1. Simons
The most intrigue just because I don’t think anyone has seen him in an actual game. Wouldn’t be surprised if he struggled, and I’m not expecting much. Some flashes would be fun though.

2. Baldwin
I want to see how he does running the team and if he’s worked on shooting off the dribble.

3. Trent Jr.
interested in seeing how he does with the ball in his hands. Good time to experiment. I think he’ll make people forget that he’s 19.

I would’ve added Collins but I don’t think his performance is going to change my opinion of him either way. He’s going to be good.

I also want to see what kind of shape Swanigan is in. His weight gain last year was unacceptable dude!

 

[calvin natt]

Collins then Trent

 

[BBert]

Baldwin, Simons

 

[THE HCP]

I'm excited for all the random well thought out threads people will create.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/official-2018-blazers-summer-league-thread.331901/

 

[Scalma]

I'm excited for all the random well thought out threads people will create.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/official-2018-blazers-summer-league-thread.331901/

I don’t give a shit. Not on first page. Doesn’t matter.

 

[James lamphear]

The 5 guys on the roster this coming season.

Trent ball handle and the mid game
Simon just see how he plays due I haven't seen him.
Layman to see if he more consistent on his shot.
Baldwin to see if his shot more consistent and how he runs the offensive.
Collins to make me feel he might be to good to play summer league. But just see if his shot got more consistent.
Swanigan also his shot and how he is moving on the perimeter on defense.

 

[THE HCP]

I don’t give a shit. Not on first page. Doesn’t matter.

Grow up kid. It was, half way down. Don't be lazy like the others. Lighten up.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Casper Ware. Because he's our only true PG.

 

[Scalma]

Casper Ware. Because he's our only true PG.

The guy that’s averaged less than 3apg abroad is our only true PG? Your narrative is tired.

 

[Gronk Brady]

Papagiannis! He will surprise people... can really shoot for his size (7’2”), and only 21 years old. Hope he makes the team.

 

[Blazer4ever]

The guy that’s averaged less than 3apg abroad is our only true PG? Your narrative is tired.

We don't have a PG. Sign a PG, what's wrong with you?

 

[Blazer4ever]

Casper Ware. Because he's our only true PG.

OK. Go Casper

 

[BonesJones]

We don't have a PG. Sign a PG, what's wrong with you?

What the hell are you even saying...?

 

[Blazer4ever]

What the hell are you even saying...?

That the team is falling apart

 

[BonesJones]

That the team is falling apart

The Summer League team....?

Lmao.

 

[BonesJones]

Papagiannis! He will surprise people... can really shoot for his size (7’2”), and only 21 years old. Hope he makes the team.

Who hacked your account?

 

[BonesJones]

Simons and Collins.

And to a lesser extent, Trent.

 

[Blazer4ever]

The Summer League team....?

Lmao.

Summer League has become our more competitive team, then yeah

 

[BonesJones]

Summer League has become our more competitive team, then yeah

Serious question: Are you drunk?

 

[Blazer4ever]

Serious question: Are you drunk?

Not at all

 

[BBert]

Not at all

The correct answer is always 'yes'

 

[Blazer4ever]

The players I'm most excited about: Simons and Caleb

 

[jlprk]

Just noticed that K.J. McDaniels' PER was 21.4 last season in the D-League (31 games, good sample size). #32 pick 4 years ago, 6-6, but Olshey got 4 SGs, so he will get no time, and later be picked up by another team.

He's interesting. And HCP is right about merging this with the main thread.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Papagiannis! He will surprise people... can really shoot for his size (7’2”), and only 21 years old. Hope he makes the team.

I would not go as far as to say I am excited to watch him, but I am very anxious to see if he can help this team. Maybe they saw something last year to make them think he can earn back up center minutes? That would explain a few things.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Baldwin and Trent

 

[BonesJones]

Just noticed that K.J. McDaniels' PER was 21.4 last season in the D-League (31 games, good sample size). #32 pick 4 years ago, 6-6, but Olshey got 4 SGs, so he will get no time, and later be picked up by another team.

He's interesting. And HCP is right about merging this with the main thread.

Lmao.

There's multiple players that did well in the G-
League last year that aren't good enough to make the NBA. Elite athleticism is always an advantage at that level (remember Elliot Williams?). You need more than that to be an NBA player.

McDaniel has a career 1 to 1.7 ast-tov ratio. That's horrible for a guard. He can't shoot (career 29% 3pt shooter, career 51TS%) yet hes a black hole (Career 1.6 assists per 36 minutes). It's reflected in his -3.6 OBPM for his career.

There's a reason he's not in the league.

 

[jlprk]

Lmao.

There's multiple players that did well in the G-
League last year that aren't good enough to make the NBA. Elite athleticism is always an advantage at that level (remember Elliot Williams?). You need more than that to be an NBA player.

McDaniel has a career 1 to 1.7 ast-tov ratio. That's horrible for a guard. He can't shoot (career 29% 3pt shooter, career 51TS%) yet hes a black hole (Career 1.6 assists per 36 minutes). It's reflected in his -3.6 OBPM for his career.

There's a reason he's not in the league.

Before posting that, I read about McDaniels for an hour, and guess who I passed by. Elliot Williams. Somehow he kept playing a few more years, but stopped about 3 years ago. Caught up to date on him. Anyway, there's no comparison because McDaniels hasn't gone through major surgeries.

McDaniels is supposed to be high on athleticism, as in leaping around the basket, and putting it in. If someone throws him a pass near the basket, he'll turn it into an assist. He's not good from the 3. He's listed at 6-6, 205, but the 205 was the same at the end of high school, so I bet he's heavier now. Sounds like a natural forward just barely too short. As you know, I'm looking for such SFs unnoticed by other teams. Too bad about the 3-point shooting. How is his dribbling?

 

[jlprk]

The last thing I'd get excited about would be any of the 4 new guards. Combined, they won't help as much as one SF who can shoot and dribble, no matter how tiny. We need roster balance to offset guards, not more roster imbalance. Olshey values (and thus overpays) the wrong players.

 

[BonesJones]

The last thing I'd get excited about would be any of the 4 new guards. Combined, they won't help as much as one SF who can shoot and dribble, no matter how tiny. We need roster balance to offset guards, not more roster imbalance. Olshey values (and thus overpays) the wrong players.

Trent is a SF that can shoot and dribble.

 

[BonesJones]

Before posting that, I read about McDaniels for an hour, and guess who I passed by. Elliot Williams. Somehow he kept playing a few more years, but stopped about 3 years ago. Caught up to date on him. Anyway, there's no comparison because McDaniels hasn't gone through major surgeries.

McDaniels is supposed to be high on athleticism, as in leaping around the basket, and putting it in. If someone throws him a pass near the basket, he'll turn it into an assist. He's not good from the 3. He's listed at 6-6, 205, but the 205 was the same at the end of high school, so I bet he's heavier now. Sounds like a natural forward just barely too short. As you know, I'm looking for such SFs unnoticed by other teams. Too bad about the 3-point shooting. How is his dribbling?

I don't think it's good considering his TOV rate.

You would rather have someone like that instead of Trent?