The curious case of Gerald Henderson

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Where are we going to fit him into this lineup? I like his skillset and his vet presence but is he worth keeping this season? I'm sure he could bring back something decent around the All-Star break when some team really needs a solid wing for their rotation (think us last season).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

By the time the trade deadline approaches San Antonio will be begging to trade us LMA for him.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

He only cracks the rotation if one of Crabbe or Harkless falters. Don't think you get more than a late 2nd rounder for him though.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

By the time the trade deadline approaches San Antonio will be begging to trade us LMA for him.

Maybe we could get a third team involved to take that bum off their hands.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think he's a guy that could get his own shot, and right now we need that. I think Crabbe rides the pine.

 

[Chris Craig]

By the time the trade deadline approaches San Antonio will be begging to trade us LMA for him.

Pass

 

[B-Roy]

He only cracks the rotation if one of Crabbe or Harkless falters. Don't think you get more than a late 2nd rounder for him though.

Sums it up pretty good. There's no reason for the Blazers to go out of their way to accommodate a veteran on the last year of his deal.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

He only cracks the rotation if one of Crabbe or Harkless falters. Don't think you get more than 2nd rounder for him though.

I don't think we could get a pick. But a decent player? Maybe. If we could swap him for someone like Avery Bradley, we should do it.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I don't think we could get a pick. But a decent player? Maybe. If we could swap him for someone like Avery Bradley, we should do it.

Not getting Avery for Hendo alone...

 

[Pinwheel1]

Right now I would bring him off the bench and keep CJ in the starting lineup. We will need Hendo for depth.
Harkless is the one who should worry, because I can see Crabbe coming in at the 3.

 

[BlazerWookee]

No way both Crabbe AND Harkless both stay in the rotation ahead of him. One or the other will falter.

 

[Chris Craig]

Sypnosis: A decent shooting guard ages backwards, slowly disappearing down the bench, until he becomes CJ McCollum high school size, changes his name to little urkle, and becomes a rapper...

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Not getting Avery for Hendo alone...

I think we could, Bradley is kind of the "expensive" odd man out in Boston. He is making 7+ the next three seasons and is on a team with Thomas and Smart, and young prospects like Rozier, Hunter and Young.

 

[Scalma]

Henderson will be our 6th man. Were going to need his post/slash/midrange game. He can also hit the corner three.

 

[Chris Craig]

Well CJ definitely will remain the starter, but I wonder if Stotts will want to risk the chemistry....either he replaces Crabbe in the rotation, or rides the pine. I cant see him replacing Harkless.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I don't want him taking Mo and Crabbe's minutes in all honesty, those guys need floor time and confidence.

 

[Natebishop3]

I don't want him taking Mo and Crabbe's minutes in all honesty, those guys need floor time and confidence.

I don't think it would be Harkless. I think it would be Crabbe.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I don't think it would be Harkless. I think it would be Crabbe.

I rather roll the dice with Crabbe than trot Hendo out there. That's nothing against Hendo either, just looking towards the future.

 

[KingSpeed]

By the time the trade deadline approaches San Antonio will be begging to trade us LMA for him.

I wouldn't trade Harkless for LMA. No joke!

 

[Sinobas]

I think he's in the same boat as Chris Kaman, and will only play if needed due to injury of foul trouble. Or if Crabbe/Harkless suck it up over an extended period.

 

[Scalma]

I think he's in the same boat as Chris Kaman, and will only play if needed due to injury of foul trouble. Or if Crabbe/Harkless suck it up over an extended period.

Lol no. Henderson is nothing like Kaman. If he's healthy he will be in the rotation. You can write that down.

 

[illmatic99]

Let him play and build value, then trade his ass for a pick. I'd rather Crabbe and Hark play

 

[Scalma]

I think people will change their minds about Henderson because I'm not sure how many have actually seen him play. He is a solid solid player.

 

[Trackjack]

Yes it Henderson last year on his contract guess what so is Harkless and Crabbe. Why I see it who ever sit between harkless or Crabbe they properly won't be with blazers next year

 

[PCmor7]

I like Henderson, and I think he can contribute. I thought he'd have been ideal as the starting 2 and then given way to CJ about 5 minutes in to kind of kick up the perimeter offense, playing McCollum with Lillard.

I think that ship has sailed. CJ has taken the starting 2 spot and looks great. Harkless looked good tonight and Crabbe is a known commodity ... I think Henderson has to wait until one of them goes into a slump for a couple of games, then he'll get his chance of the bench. But he might be the odd man out. Harkless looks like a real sleeper who can do a lot of things and if his shot keeps falling, his game is going to keep getting better and better.

 

[Rhal]

Hendo will be a good vet off the bench. I think he will take almost all the backup 2 minutes, Hendo doesn't have the greatest shot but man he is still one hell of an athlete and is custom built to run up and down the floors while being a competent defender.

 

[Scalma]

Crabbe is a known commodity ... I think Henderson has to wait until one of them goes into a slump for a couple of games, then he'll get his chance of the bench.

Crabbe is a known commodity? Since when? Crabbe is going to have to play better than he did tonight if he wants minutes over a proven player like Henderson. I really like Crabbe, but come on.

 

[Draco]

Teams get more injured, not healthier, as the season goes on. Unfortunately he won't be the only injured player we have. He'll get his chance.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Its unfortunate that the 2 players that would/will be impacted by his return are the 2 players (Crabbe and Harkless) on our team that have had to deal with confidence issues and lack of playing time even though potential is there. I would hate to see their progress take a step back because of this. With that said if Hendo plays withing the system he will nothing but helpful

 

[Bob Dobalina]

Crabbe is a known commodity? Since when? Crabbe is going to have to play better than he did tonight if he wants minutes over a proven player like Henderson. I really like Crabbe, but come on.

This. I also agree that folks are forgetting or don't know how good Henderson really is.