Summer League Game 2 - PDX vs NO

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Armon can actually play a tad of defense as well.

I'm not sure if Mills even knows how to get into a defensive stance. He sort of just bounces around, it's weird.
 
They look like they've put together a damn good SL team this year.
 
Yes, the great Babbitt!
 
Lol at Mills flopping. Gotta do something to cover up the bad D.
 
Patty Mills has some of the most impressive plays, and then some of the dumbest. Gahh
 
Damnit, I wanted to see if Babbitt has the hops to dunk.
 
It probably wasn't a great idea by Mills to use Sergio as a model on how to play NateBall.
 
Blowout. Lets have this team play in the regular season, they know how to put opponents away!
 
I would have liked to see how Mills and Armon stack up against Collison, but oh well.
 
This game didn't answer any of the PG questions; just confirmed what is already known.

Mills is better on offense, Johnson is better on defence.

It's going to come down to what Nate puts more emphasis on.

My money would be on Johnson at this stage.
 
DUB said:
This game didn't answer any of the PG questions; just confirmed what is already known.

Mills is better on offense, Johnson is better on defence.

It's going to come down to what Nate puts more emphasis on.

My money would be on Johnson at this stage.
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Mills might be a better pure scorer, but I'm not sure he's a better offensive player as far as being a PG is concerned, especially playing under Nate.

I think Armon is more of a Nate type guy personally.
 
lol at the kids walking behind the Patty interview with the Australian flag. :lol:

Boooo to security who moved in to stop them from doing it again. :tsktsk:

Yep. Kids with flags. High security risk. :crazy:
 
DUB said:
Mills is better on offense, Johnson is better on defence.

It's going to come down to what Nate puts more emphasis on..
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Well I agree with the second part. But there's more to offense than shooting. Personally I'm more comfortable so far with Johnson running the offense. he's clearly ahead in my book so far.

and we know what Nate emphasizes, the only question is how much his opinion matters when it comes to personnel decisions.
 
It might not matter who Nate likes if Paul is still enamored with Mills.
 
Armon looked good on both ends. Made a couple bad decisions and that has been knock on him but I'm sure Nate will help in that regard. Just very clever with the ball. Nothing is flashy, nothing is forced. Wish he had more range on jumper but he has pretty solid mechanics.

Babbitt is obviously much more comfortable when he's either in the post or iso'd at the elbow like he was used at Nevada but I think that skill set fits the current roster coming off the bench. He really needs to drop that set shot though if he wants become a proficient 3pt shooter in the NBA. He gets no legs in that shot and he's shown he can elevate on his jumper and he's shot a much better percentage when he has. His defense actually isn't half bad either considering how little he defended on the perimeter in college.
 
Coleman was also lighting patty up until they put armon onto coleman and he shut him down. Johnson reminds me of a better chancey billups when he came into the league. Armon shot looks better than bayless and he has a nice wing span. If armon can lean to shoot the three he would be perfect. Seems like he has no problem sliding over to the two. Patty seems too out of control for me even. We already know who nate wants its up to paul! Armon also has a nice nba body. Looks like the best pick so far. Babbit will take a minute to learn that three point shot. We are yet to hear much about williams?
 
Ben from Blazersedge.com in his media row report: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/7/13/1568713/summer-league-media-row-report

Patty Mills

Mills (18 points, 3 assists) continues to look better than he ever has as a Blazer and yet continues to look less and less like a Blazer. The things he did well tonight -- hit some tough shots, push the tempo, play aggressively -- aren't necessarily things that McMillan will be looking for from his second or third string point guard. The things he did poorly -- a few bad decisions, a few careless possessions -- are Nate McMillan's pet peeves. This is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for Nate McMillan and it's difficult to see him trusting Mills as a member of the rotation.

With that said, he's been a pleasure to watch and was the spark of the game. His range is indeed improving and he had some great body control finishes near the rim. He should stick in the NBA. This hasn't' been a particularly strong week for point guards and Mills is drawing a lot of great reviews from media and scouts hailing from outside Portland.

Armon Johnson

I dare say Armon Johnson (15 points, 5 assists, 3 steals) is stealing the show. It's too early to call him a lock at the third string point guard spot but I'm tempted to call that shot right here and right now.

The most surprising aspect to his game has been his strength on the ball. We heard and saw he had poise and we knew he was a physical defender, but I didn't know the depth of his ability going to the basket. His broad shoulders and quickness are a lethal combination: he fills space as fast as he creates it and it's almost always with a purpose. He's got a little "jump pass Jarrett Jack" to his game that needs to be worked out but his sense of spacing and ability to find the open man are more advanced than I anticipated. His shot selection tonight was excellent. He knows his limitations there and he's not forcing it. That's exactly what the coaching staff wants to see.

On defense he is a handful. He's tireless and committed. Johnson was a treat tonight. He left the gym with a huge grin. As did members of his coaching staff, who seemed tickled by his play.
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A pretty spot on analysis in my opinion.
 
Dub, I think Patty is too good to miss out on the NBA. Other teams are watching and I think one will bring him to camp and he'll make the team, this coming season. He's noticed, too good to miss. Fighting his 6-0 height on defense is his permanent problem. His temporary problem, easily solved, is learning to decrease the risky passes.

Babbitt sucked. Maybe he still felt pain? He missed yesterday's practice. He was more aggressive in Game 1.

Johnson is a McMillan clone except he's a better shooter. Anyone's a better shooter than McMillan was.

Pendergraph continues to survive only by getting fouls. Cunningham is smooth but didn't produce for all the time he was given, same as Game 1.

After his stupendous Game 1, Ibekwe was slowed by 3 early fouls. Maybe they told him to prove himself on defense.

As I said in the Game 1 thread, Reyshawn Terry is a sleeper, doing better than I expected. He has the good North Carolina coaching. Watch his subtlety next game. He's quietly producing.
 
Armon has awesome instincts on the defensive end. I've also been impressed with his court vision.
 
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