Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE GAME# 3 - BLAZERS VS SPURS - JULY 14, 2015 - TUESDAY, 12 PM PST (NOON), CSNNW & NBATV

[ripcityboy]

Montero will still make the roster IMO and just redshirt. Maybe even see some dleague time but I'm not sure because the blazers don't have an exclusive partnership anymore. Remember he's coming from juco and didn't even play last season. Blazers can and will be patient with him.

Blazers don't have to have an agreement just to send him to D league do they?

 

[Darkwebs]

Blazers acquire @moe_harkless from Orlando for 2020 second-round pick (protected between 31 and 55) http://Rip.City/bmzu

Lol at the protection on the pick. Basically, Orlando is giving Harkless to us for free

 

[Scalma]

Blazers don't have to have an agreement just to send him to D league do they?

I don't think so but the system they run down there might not be the same as Portland's, so they might just decide to develop him in practices instead.

 

[BBert]

Moe Harkless is going to Portland for a physical and expected to join the Blazers in Vegas for balance of Summer League.

But I thought I read he was unmotivated?

That's good news.

 

[TBpup]

The more I see of Frazier, the more I'm convinced he is NOT a backup PG for anything other than blowouts. In 3 games he has yet to hit a shot outside of 5' and while he does a good job of setting people up in SL, that just doesn't translate to the Pros where they will just play off him and play him for the pass.

Crabbe looks a little more confident with his shot but in 3 games he has fouled out of one game which is tough to do because you get 10 fouls and then had 7 TO's in Game 3. I was hoping for better from him as a 3 year player.

Vonleh is the one shining light. 20 points on 10 shots with 9 rebounds, an assist and a '3'.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Lol at the protection on the pick. Basically, Orlando is giving Harkless to us for free

Except that we're going to be a top-5 team in 2020, so we'll have to pay up.

Definition of the term "small price to pay".

 

[jlprk]

Moe Harkless is going to Portland for a physical and expected to join the Blazers in Vegas for balance of Summer League.

I knew that if I got on his ass, he'd come around. You can all thank me for his career turnaround.

 

[B-Roy]

The more I see of Frazier, the more I'm convinced he is NOT a backup PG for anything other than blowouts. In 3 games he has yet to hit a shot outside of 5' and while he does a good job of setting people up in SL, that just doesn't translate to the Pros where they will just play off him and play him for the pass.

He hit a few awkward jumpshots in the last game, but yeah his shot needs work.

I think CJ is slotted to be the backup PG. Everything Neil and Terry have said pretty much confirms that CJ will be playing some point this year. Frazier is a 3rd stringer who might get more burn depending on whether CJ flames out at the point or not. Rondo made a career being a starter at the point without a jumpshot. I'm sure Frazier will eventually be suitable for 12 minutes a night.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I knew that if I got on his ass, he'd come around. You can all thank me for his career turnaround.

There's a KS joke in here somewhere, but I've decided not to touch it.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

The more I see of Frazier, the more I'm convinced he is NOT a backup PG for anything other than blowouts. In 3 games he has yet to hit a shot outside of 5' and while he does a good job of setting people up in SL, that just doesn't translate to the Pros where they will just play off him and play him for the pass.

Crabbe looks a little more confident with his shot but in 3 games he has fouled out of one game which is tough to do because you get 10 fouls and then had 7 TO's in Game 3. I was hoping for better from him as a 3 year player.

Vonleh is the one shining light. 20 points on 10 shots with 9 rebounds, an assist and a '3'.

What's your take on Mudiay? The press is fauning over him and he's shooting WAY worse than Frazier. Frazier has consistently had a high assist total. The only other person to do this is Mudiay, and Frazier has a higher APG.

Crabbe looks very good, but I agree that the 10 foul game and the 7 TO in another is a concern.

Vonleh is aggressive, I hope he keeps it up.

 

[Spud147]

Did LMA ever dive on the floor twice in one game; even when he was a rookie?

No and how's that going to work for the Spurs' game plan? You have to hit the floor to flop.

 

[Natebishop3]

No and how's that going to work for the Spurs' game plan? You have to hit the floor to flop.

He can take lessons from Anderson. That guy has it down.


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[Wizard Mentor]

Really happy with the SL team even though they're 1-2!
Why? The four guys I care about Crabbe, PatC, Frazier, Vonleh have had a positive +/- in all 3 games (except Vonleh who had a positive +/- in both of the games he played in). That includes the games when we turned the ball over like mad, and the one in which we fouled like mad. Bottom line, it didn't matter the circumstance, our guys outplayed the other team's best players consistently. The bench players OTOH, well yikes....

 

[jlprk]

There's a KS joke in here somewhere, but I've decided not to touch it.

But now I'm asking questions!

http://www.sportstwo.com/posts/3679640/

 

[jlprk]

Connaughton doesn't have enough arc on his jumper, which is the main reason he misses short most of the time. Gotta get it over the rim

He's a baseball pitcher with flabby arms. He needs to get those arms more flexible like rubber bands, unless they're already permanently damaged.

 

[Blazer4ever]

Who's the head coach of the SL team? I really like how the team is playing and the coaching decisions.

 

[smokeybandit]

The more I see of Frazier, the more I'm convinced he is NOT a backup PG for anything other than blowouts. In 3 games he has yet to hit a shot outside of 5' and while he does a good job of setting people up in SL, that just doesn't translate to the Pros where they will just play off him and play him for the pass.
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Frazier isn't a guy you want to have to rely on for his offense. But you can rely on him to make offense. And he's good at that. And he does have a shot over 5' as he hit about an 18' pull up jumper last game.

Frazier needs to be on a team with at least 2 legit scorers, if not 3. He comes in, spells Lillard, can run the offense effectively, but he's there to get others the ball, not score it himself.

 

[Darkwebs]

Who's the head coach of the SL team? I really like how the team is playing and the coaching decisions.

Nate Tibbetts and Dale Osbourne are the co-head coaches, I believe

 

[Sinobas]

I'd like to see Pat C in the pre-season against NBA competition before crowning him as a rotational player. He's looked very underwhelming so far. Vonleh has been the most impressive. I still think Portland should go after Sergio.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I'd like to see Pat C in the pre-season against NBA competition before crowning him as a rotational player. He's looked very underwhelming so far. Vonleh has been the most impressive. I still think Portland should go after Sergio.

Vonleh is the only guy on our SL roster that has top-tier starter potential. He may never be an All-Star (I won't say he will not be one, though), but I could see him being a very valuable starter on a quality team.

I'm not hating on the others...... I could see a few of the guys being solid rotation guys (Pat, Frazier, Crabbe), but from what I'm seeing, Vonleh is the one with the highest ceiling, and by far.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Montero will still make the roster IMO and just redshirt. Maybe even see some dleague time but I'm not sure because the blazers don't have an exclusive partnership anymore. Remember he's coming from juco and didn't even play last season. Blazers can and will be patient with him.

ell, if they can retain his rights some

Blazers don't have to have an agreement just to send him to D league do they?

I'm gonna be surprised if he is taking up a place on the roster. If there is some way they could keep control of him and have him play D-league or in Europe, i am sure they would do that. But then again, maybe they think they actually have more flexibility for trades if he is on the roster.

 

[MARIS61]

I knew that if I got on his ass, he'd come around. You can all thank me for his career turnaround.

Thanks! You probably just saved our season.