The 20,000 foot view...

[Stevenson]

From 20,000 feet can any nba player be viewed? Like a spec on a lense maybe.

"What is this, basketball for ants?"

 

[MrDraftGuy]

"Intriguing" yes. Good? Hm. Let's just say if the BPA in the 2025 draft is a point guard...

I'd say wait until halfway through the season. Second year point guards tend to demonstrate a level of consistency and production levels that will showcase if they're a perennial All-Star or not by that point. We can look at De'Aaron Fox or Darius Garland, both of whom did very well in their second years and who are both more realistic best case scenarios for Scoot, as examples. This is in contrast to the Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving, or John Wall types that were demonstrably "future All-Star material" from Day 1.

If Scoot doesn't demonstrate it, I agree here and it's time to look at Harper or Traore. Or Wagner, if he blossoms in his second year.

Right now, the only strong components of the young core are Sharpe and Deni. I anticipate Clingan to be here due to potential elite defense and rebounding but I also question his health due to his height.

Additionally, my concern is if Portland can find a legitimate secondary scorer? We've seen that, once you take away CJ or Aldridge from Dame, Portland isn't a playoff team no matter how many points Lillard scores. Ditto for Steph, now that Klay is old and beat up.

That's why, if Bailey or Cooper are gone, you don't say no to a PG this year

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

"What is this, basketball for ants?"

@ant id be offended if i were you!!!!!

 

[ant]

Haha, I appreciated the Zoolander twist

 

[THE HCP]

Clingan, Avidja, Shaeden, and Scoot are a very intriguing core.

Young, athletic, and huge upside. If I have to watch a complete rebuild, I am OK watching these guys. If they play as they can, it could become something fun and special.

OK, that is all. Carry on.

Our BEST player JUST turned 25 and you don’t have him on this list FAMS?