The Official Blazers vs Hawks Game Thread 7/17/13......

[Natebishop3]

Why would that enrage me? I want them both to play well. I just want Leonard to stop playing like a pussy. I had no real beef with Barton. He's third string at best.

Now I really wish we had gone after Bargs so I could hear you call him a pussy every night

 

[mgb]

I'm going to say something now that will enrage everybody:





Both Meyers and Will Barton played pretty well.

Nooooooo! How can you even suggest that?

 

[maxiep]

I'm happy we won, but is there a worse way we could have won this game? A three pointer by our center and an out-of-control shot by Barton?

And tonight, I became a Dennis Shroeder fan.

 

[magnifier661]

Now I really wish we had gone after Bargs so I could hear you call him a pussy every night

Omg I would be pissed

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm happy we won, but is there a worse way we could have won this game? A three pointer by our center and an out-of-control shot by Barton?

And tonight, I became a Dennis Shroeder fan.

The guy looked good..... but his stats weren't very good at all.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Isiah was a complete idiot, but where he really lost me was on this line: "Leonard has a really good feel for the game".

And he said twice that Meyers is good around the basket and is working on his perimeter game now.

 

[PapaG]

I'm happy we won, but is there a worse way we could have won this game? A three pointer by our center and an out-of-control shot by Barton?

And tonight, I became a Dennis Shroeder fan.

Two bench players made big plays at the end of a "playoff" game. Shroeder looked out of control and undersized, IMO. I thought McCollum outplayed him, overall.

 

[Boob-No-More]

TRob as a backup PF >> Hickson as a starting C

that is the relevant comparison for next year. There's no shame in that for Hickson.

This x100! Beat me to it. I was going to say the exact same thing. Hickson would be a GREAT back-up big, but his flaws are exposed too much when you're forced to start him. Plus, Robinson is younger, cheaper, rebounds just as well and is already a better defender. I've always been a big fan of hard working, tough back-up power forwards. Looks like we found one who is young, eager to improve and hungry to prove he belongs In this league. Fuck Isiah ( worst GM EVER!), TRob was a great pick up. Way to go Olshey!

BNM

 

[ABM]

What's worse than a player who plays badly all of the time?
A player that plays badly 2/3 of the time.

Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Ray Ray Ray, Goodbye!

 

[Pinwheel1]

So by winning they get to play their 5th game in 6 nights?

That will certainly effect those who have played big minutes. Especially jump shooters.

 

[WillG]

Really disappointed in McCollum, he played very 'Lazy'.
Most of the time he'd just wait for his guy to go under the screen then jack up a shot.

Expect more from a guy of his intellect.

 

[STOMP]

I'm all for Meyers working on his 3 pt shot & Robinson jacking from the top of the key... this is summer league where game results don't matter. Players should turn off their conscience and do the things they're working on without regard to the results. If either of those guys can grow to hit those shots with consistency, their value to the team & winning ball blows up

Isaiah. He said so many stupid things in this broadcast, usually backed up with that knowing low cackle as if he was letting you in on something. The one I'll highlight is late 4th Q he's critiquing Meyers. Can he be a defender? he asks. Well, he's got short arms so shot blocking & contesting shots won't be in his future, he answers his own question.

Meyers registered a 7'3 wingspan & 9'0 standing reach at the pre-draft measurements. I'm watching lanky ML run up the court as Thomas is oh-so knowingly waxing about his lack of length thinking... wha? Dude is obviously not Hakeem, but he's just as obviously not lacking in physical ability or traits. Did Isaiah think he was doing a radio broadcast?

STOMP

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm all for Meyers working on his 3 pt shot & Robinson jacking from the top of the key... this is summer league where game results don't matter. Players should turn off their conscience and do the things they're working on without regard to the results. If either of those guys can grow to hit those shots with consistency, their value to the team & winning ball blows up

Isaiah. He said so many stupid things in this broadcast, usually backed up with that knowing low cackle as if he was letting you in on something. The one I'll highlight is late 4th Q he's critiquing Meyers. Can he be a defender? he asks. Well, he's got short arms so shot blocking & contesting shots won't be in his future, he answers his own question.

Meyers registered a 7'3 wingspan & 9'0 standing reach at the pre-draft measurements. I'm watching lanky ML run up the court as Thomas is oh-so knowingly waxing about his lack of length thinking... wha? Dude is obviously not Hakeem, but he's just as obviously not lacking in physical ability or traits. Did Isaiah think he was doing a radio broadcast?

STOMP

Robinson really only took like maybe three or four jumpers anyway, which isn't that bad. They were leaving him open so he was trying to make them pay. I think he can develop that shot. I'd like to see him get out to maybe 12 to 15 feet consistently making a jumper.

 

[MickZagger]

Barton's looking nice in this game. Leonard has such great touch on that J

 

[Natebishop3]

Barton's looking nice in this game. Leonard has such great touch on that J

Barton looked like he calmed down a ton. I think he was just excited in game one and was trying too hard.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I feel like punching Meyers in the face

Sometimes i think that might be what he needs; maybe he would snap out of his trance! Maybe he would realize that this is a man's game.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

The lack of a point guard on this team is what's really hurting us.

Yes.

 

[Natebishop3]

Lillard really made Leonard look passable last summer. I can only imagine what Robinson would look like with a point guard who can make a decent entry pass.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Lillard really made Leonard look passable last summer. I can only imagine what Robinson would look like with a point guard who can make a decent entry pass.

Like Jeremy Lin?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Let me be the first to congratulate Meyers Leonar_ on outrebounding CJ McCollum last night. Job well done

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I'm afraid to say that I didn't enjoy the game until the 4th. Loved that we won, but the huge number of completely unforced TOs were really depressing. Hope this doesn't happen in the next game.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'm afraid to say that I didn't enjoy the game until the 4th. Loved that we won, but the huge number of completely unforced TOs were really depressing. Hope this doesn't happen in the next game.

I used to go to the summer league games. It was like pulling teeth watching the games because of all the turn overs. But I was living in Utah and what else do you do there in July.

This is nothing new.

 

[Boise Blazer]

For those who may not have got to see the highlights:

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[Draco]

Sometimes i think that might be what he needs; maybe he would snap out of his trance! Maybe he would realize that this is a man's game.

PG is definitely a concern, more so after watching these games. CJ has been great creating offense for himself but he doesn’t set up teammates like Damian did last year. Last year I had no doubt Damian would be a full time PG. Of course summer league isn’t everything but it does give you glimpses of what a player can do. Bayless was not good as a PG and CJ is somewhere between him and Damian.

I’m thinking when the season comes we might have to play CJ at SG for the bulk of his minutes. He is fine bringing the ball up the court so he could do that to help Damian when they are both in the game but play off the ball in the half court. I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up giving Watson nearly all the backup PG minutes. Maybe we see some small ball with Matthews at SF and CJ at SG.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Leonard with ZERO blocked shots in 35+ minutes against summer league talent. Bummer.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Leonard with ZERO blocked shots in 35+ minutes against summer league talent. Bummer.

Yes, but there were multiple times that he rotated over on a Schroeder drive to force a kick-out. A lay-up prevented is just as valuable as a blocked shot.