The Official Blazers Media Day Thread

[PtldPlatypus]

I actually really appreciated Meyers' media day appearance. Seemed very business-like. Focused. No nonsense. "I want to earn the coaching staff's trust by displaying consistency, being aggressive, and doing what I can to help the team win." That's all I want from him too.

 

[Propagandist]

I actually really appreciated Meyers' media day appearance. Seemed very business-like. Focused. No nonsense. "I want to earn the coaching staff's trust by displaying consistency, being aggressive, and doing what I can to help the team win." That's all I want from him too.

Do I like getting kicked in the genitals 6 times?

 

[hoopsjock]

I just want Meyers to play well enough for ONE team to think he's good and want him in a trade. Is that too much to ask?

 

[Boob-No-More]

Do I like getting kicked in the genitals 6 times?

You'll never know until you try it. The real question is, after getting kicked in the genitals six times are you willing to try a seventh time in the hope that it will finally stop hurting?

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

I just want Meyers to play well enough for ONE team to think he's good and want him in a trade. Is that too much to ask?

Not at all, not as long as Vlade Divac is a GM.

BNM

 

[barfo]

I just want Meyers to play well enough for ONE team to think he's good and want him in a trade. Is that too much to ask?

No, and I think he will achieve that this season, but the problem is that high school teams can't make trades.

barfo

 

[hoopsjock]

No, and I think he will achieve that this season, but the problem is that high school teams can't make trades.

barfo

The sad part is I could totally see Meyers dominating a bunch of high school kids and really being proud of himself about it.

 

[hoopsjock]

WTF Harkless? He's still not cleared for 5 on 5? This could be bad, his injury shouldn't have lasted this long.

 

[Scalma]

I stopped reading at Stauskas and ballhandler

Stauskas can handle it. Just wait and see.

 

[ripcityboy]

Not true at all. His per was essentially 16 and 10 last year. Way better. the year before he was injured and the two year before that he was sitting around 14 and 9-10. Last year he played well for the minutes he played. Some just don't want to see it or admit it. And then there are those that will say "But for 10 million".... Well try to get yourself another 7 footer for much less. Bash him all you want but at least be truthful.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leoname01.html

No. You're right. I will be truthful. I want him to do well too. So we can trade his ass.

 

[Driew]

WTF Harkless? He's still not cleared for 5 on 5? This could be bad, his injury shouldn't have lasted this long.

They're not rushing him back. I think the coaches plan on ET and Trent to fill in for more to start the season. We've got a nice home friendly start to the year.

Edit: forgot about Jake! Et and Jake will fill in for moe most likely.

 

[ripcityboy]

They're not rushing him back. I think the coaches plan on ET and Trent to fill in for more to start the season. We've got a nice home friendly start to the year.

Edit: forgot about Jake! Et and Jake will fill in for moe most likely.

Layman? Fuck....

 

[hoopsjock]

They're not rushing him back. I think the coaches plan on ET and Trent to fill in for more to start the season. We've got a nice home friendly start to the year.

Edit: forgot about Jake! Et and Jake will fill in for moe most likely.

There is a huge difference between not rushing someone back and not being recovered from an injury 5 months later when it should have been healed within a few weeks.

 

[Driew]

There is a huge difference between not rushing someone back and not being recovered from an injury 5 months later when it should have been healed within a few weeks.

I mean maybe he reaggravated it over the summer during training sessions or playing wiffle ball with his family. Shit happens. They don't seem too concerned about it.

 

[Driew]

Layman? Fuck....

I hope he gets minutes early in the year to build his confidence up. He showed some improvement during summer league. He stopped with those off balance shots so that was a plus.

 

[ripcityboy]

I hope he gets minutes early in the year to build his confidence up. He showed some improvement during summer league. He stopped with those off balance shots so that was a plus.

I hope he actually learns to complete his shots outside of practice. Neil and overvaluing his draft picks. (Rolls eyes)

 

[Scalma]

Wait, Harkless isn’t ready to go? Glad Neil loaded up on small forwards this offseason..

 

[Chris Craig]

If you have to say it's not a purse, well...

 

[Chris Craig]

I just want Meyers to play well enough for ONE team to think he's good and want him in a trade. Is that too much to ask?

Probably...yes

 

[Chris Craig]

WTF Harkless? He's still not cleared for 5 on 5? This could be bad, his injury shouldn't have lasted this long.

That's not a good sign

 

[tester551]

I hope he gets minutes early in the year to build his confidence up. He showed some improvement during summer league. He stopped with those off balance shots so that was a plus.

Yes, he showed improvement... but it still wasn't enough to show that he's a rotational NBA player.

 

[Driew]

Yes, he showed improvement... but it still wasn't enough to show that he's a rotational NBA player.

Is preseason a better indicator?

 

[Boob-No-More]

That's not a good sign

Look at it this way, Harkless is a known quantity (he's known to be moody, mercurial and inconsistent). Terry likes to experiment with the rotations early in the season. This is a chance for Gary Trent Jr. to get some minutes so we can see if he's:

a) able to play SF, or is strictly a SG
b) if he's ready to earn rotation minutes

I view Trent Jr. as a potential Allen Crabbe replacement/upgrade. He can shoot the catch and shoot 3 like Crabbe, but he's MUCH more aggressive offensively, gets to the line and isn't afraid to take a big shot. The season Crabbe broke into the regular rotation he played more minutes at SF than at SG. We ran a lot of small ball lineups with Dame, C.J. and Crabbe all on the floor a the same time. Like Crabbe, playing next to Dame and C.J. should result in plenty of open looks for Trent Jr. I look forward to seeing how he does.

If he does well, it will show Moe he's in a battle for minutes and the SF role isn't just his by default.

BNM

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Asked who looks to have made a leap from last year, Dame talked up Meyers, of all people. Said he...playing well--challenging at the rim, making shots, and simply doing his job.

I believe that is a misquote - supposed to say "Challenged by the Rim".

 

[barfo]

I believe that is a misquote - supposed to say "Challenged by the Rim".

That could be the title of his autobiography.

barfo

 

[Scalma]

Layman is going to be starting opening night and Meyers will be the backup center life is just great.

 

[The Professional Fan]

 

[BonesJones]

Layman is going to be starting opening night and Meyers will be the backup center life is just great.

Lol.

 

[jlprk]

Look at it this way, Harkless is a known quantity (he's known to be moody, mercurial and inconsistent). Terry likes to experiment with the rotations early in the season. This is a chance for Gary Trent Jr. to get some minutes so we can see if he's:

a) able to play SF, or is strictly a SG
b) if he's ready to earn rotation minutes

I view Trent Jr. as a potential Allen Crabbe replacement/upgrade. He can shoot the catch and shoot 3 like Crabbe, but he's MUCH more aggressive offensively, gets to the line and isn't afraid to take a big shot. The season Crabbe broke into the regular rotation he played more minutes at SF than at SG. We ran a lot of small ball lineups with Dame, C.J. and Crabbe all on the floor a the same time. Like Crabbe, playing next to Dame and C.J. should result in plenty of open looks for Trent Jr. I look forward to seeing how he does. If he does well, it will show Moe he's in a battle for minutes and the SF role isn't just his by default.

I don't know why, but I posted my response here.

http://www.sportstwo.com/posts/4539552/

 

[Boob-No-More]

I don't know why, but I posted my response here.

http://www.sportstwo.com/posts/4539552/

So you admit it. You come from the future and have traveled back in time to destroy me!

BNM