Notice This is the worst Blazer team I have seen in my lifetime.

[Blazers Roy]

The only reason he is still here is because of Dame. Dame wants him as coach so he is coach.

It baffles me to be honest. It's not like Dame has zero basketball IQ. How can he not see it?

 

[Blazers Roy]

The guy is getting Championship caliber coach favoritism by the front office and it makes no sense.

I'm pretty sure he saved Neil's life at some point.



Or he knows about an affair he's having.

 

[James lamphear]

Maybe you need down year to force changes.

 

[James lamphear]

It baffles me to be honest. It's not like Dame has zero basketball IQ. How can he not see it?

Because Stotts don't Dame or CJ feet to the fire when there screwing out there because both of them does screw up probably more then people think but it's gets ingore because all the points they score. I don't mean you get in there face type of coaching but you got ring them in sometimes if there doing something that don't like. Because some shots Dame shoots are bad shots or sometime s his defense is not really good or CJ dancing with the ball trying to get a shot off that's actually drives me crazy when I see that.

 

[Blazers Roy]

Imagine Rondo on the Blazers lol
He would call out EVERY Stotts mistake possible. The players would listen to him, but Stotts would cry in the bathroom after each game.

 

[Hoopguru]

One thing I noticed with number 4...the offensive scheme for our starting lineup is RoCO and DJJ are not getting enough touches.

Dame gets doubled he either throws to Nurkic or CJ. If he throws to CJ, CJ usually takes the shot. If Dame throws it to Nurkic, Nurkic, either throws it back to Dame, who throws it back to CJ after getting doubled again, or Nurkic throws back to CJ. Either way CJ gets the ball, and CJ shoots it. We need to get RoCo and DJJ involved more if we are staying with that lineup.

ding ding ding ding we have a winner! This is right on exactly and its been my biggest concern by not involving the new wings more.

 

[Natebishop3]

Because Stotts don't Dame or CJ feet to the fire when there screwing out there because both of them does screw up probably more then people think but it's gets ingore because all the points they score. I don't mean you get in there face type of coaching but you got ring them in sometimes if there doing something that don't like. Because some shots Dame shoots are bad shots or sometime s his defense is not really good or CJ dancing with the ball trying to get a shot off that's actually drives me crazy when I see that.

This right here. Terry lets Dame and CJ do whatever the fuck they want.

 

[RonBrewer]

This line went from Blazers -2 to Utah -2 in no time.
Lots of new faces on this team, give it a few games at least.

 

[blazerkor]

Problem with Stotts he doesn't like change. He is set who he start and players comes off the bench and when he calls timeouts. He will allows some players get away with a lot shit and others players he will take there minutes from them or due what did to Nurk in preseason. He try different type defense in preseason that wasn't working so he will back the same drop defense he always use. Now CJ he just not team players because only time he will pass when he can't get the shot off. Defensely he make a good play once in a blue moon but Stotts won't ring him in and can put Melo in that same catorogry. Stotts has to change up his lineups where he has to good defender on each unit plus that 2nd unit can't have CJ at point due he doesn't get anyone involved except maybe he will pass to Melo and you know where that's leads. But it's the coach job put players in position where they can be successful. Some people talking about Hood play and not playing like he use to but Stotts could rotate him with the 1st unit 5 minutes at time in the 1st quarter and third. That way you can bring Giles in with the 2nd unit and move Melo over to SF because Stotts don't enough on his ass to bench him when he not performing out there. Maybe start Melo and put Jones with the 2nd unit because a coaches job to have good offense and defense balance on each unit. This is my opinion about this team.

Problem with Stotts, Dame and Olshey is they don't like big changes. It's a real problem but I put it on Olshey first and foremost.

 

[Tince]

Problem with Stotts, Dame and Olshey is they don't like big changes. It's a real problem but I put it on Olshey first and foremost.

I'm glad Dame doesn't like big changes because if he did, he'd be in another uniform right now.

 

[oldfisherman]

Bottom line of why I am disappointed in the Blazers to date, and frustrated with the future prospects.

Lots of interviews by the coach and players indicate they understand the problems that need to be fixed. And they promise quick results. But nothing changes.

They talk the talk, but do not walk the walk on the court.

 

[James lamphear]

Problem with Stotts, Dame and Olshey is they don't like big changes. It's a real problem but I put it on Olshey first and foremost.

Of course olshey is in there that have hard time with changes especially the guys he draft.

 

[BonesJones]

Firing the coach is probably one of the easiest things you can do in the NBA in terms of making a change.
It has no cap implications, you don't have to worry about rules or restrictions and other coaches are available all the time.

No one have been watching Stotts' teams this past decade saying "LOOK AT THIS.... THIS GUY IS A FUCKING GENIUS!"
lol

Actually, many people call him an offensive genius.

 

[riverman]

Problem with Stotts he doesn't like change. He is set who he start and players comes off the bench and when he calls timeouts. He will allows some players get away with a lot shit and others players he will take there minutes from them or due what did to Nurk in preseason. He try different type defense in preseason that wasn't working so he will back the same drop defense he always use. Now CJ he just not team players because only time he will pass when he can't get the shot off. Defensely he make a good play once in a blue moon but Stotts won't ring him in and can put Melo in that same catorogry. Stotts has to change up his lineups where he has to good defender on each unit plus that 2nd unit can't have CJ at point due he doesn't get anyone involved except maybe he will pass to Melo and you know where that's leads. But it's the coach job put players in position where they can be successful. Some people talking about Hood play and not playing like he use to but Stotts could rotate him with the 1st unit 5 minutes at time in the 1st quarter and third. That way you can bring Giles in with the 2nd unit and move Melo over to SF because Stotts don't enough on his ass to bench him when he not performing out there. Maybe start Melo and put Jones with the 2nd unit because a coaches job to have good offense and defense balance on each unit. This is my opinion about this team.

Stotts had 19 starting lineups last season....I'd say he has no problem with changes...he also came up through the CBA which has a different roster every game....he's not a rigid coach at all...Nate McMillan was a rigid coach who wouldn't play his bench...see Jermaine O'Neal

 

[Natebishop3]

Stotts had 19 starting lineups last season....I'd say he has no problem with changes...he also came up through the CBA which has a different roster every game....he's not a rigid coach at all...Nate McMillan was a rigid coach who wouldn't play his bench...see Jermaine O'Neal

I mean.... we had 19 lineup changes because half the fucking team was injured last year. He had no choice lol

 

[blazerkor]

I'm glad Dame doesn't like big changes because if he did, he'd be in another uniform right now.

You are so right, I love loyalty in players but loyalty in coaches equals favoritism and eventually stagnation of development, while loyalty in GMs is about as bad a thing as can happen with a GM. GMs need to do what's best for the team. It's one thing if a GM won't trade a player because of money reasons, like because Dame is the heart of this team's marketing, that is added to his on court value but that's not loyalty that's business and that is what a GM needs to be... all business. If Olshey could get a signed Giannis or AD for Dame as much as I wouldn't like it at first, it would be Olshey's job to pull the trigger on that trade. Olshey thinks CJ is "untouchable", that is insane. So it starts with Olshey where it's completely unacceptable, then it goes to Stotts where it's potentially problematic and then it ends with Dame where it's really good as long as Dame's loyalty isn't effecting Stotts' and most importantly Olshey's jobs being done well.

 

[Strenuus]

I mean.... we had 19 lineup changes because half the fucking team was injured last year. He had no choice lol

Literally exactly what I was going to post.

If stotts doesn't have to change, he won't.

Theres a reason we say "according to stotts notecard" and why we refer to it sooooo much.

 

[Tince]

Literally exactly what I was going to post.

If stotts doesn't have to change, he won't.

Theres a reason we say "according to stotts notecard" and why we refer to it sooooo much.

Is the implication here that the teams that change more often are the most successful? Or is it that we change far less than other teams? If so, how is that comparison being determined?

 

[Strenuus]

Is the implication here that the teams that change more often are the most successful? Or is it that we change far less than other teams? If so, how is that comparison being determined?

That wasn't the point. Stotts is rigid and its a detriment to this team.

 

[THE HCP]

Nate McMillan was a rigid coach who wouldn't play his bench...see Jermaine O'Neal

You know I love you like a senile old uncle that we keep locked in the basement........BUT........... I don't think Jermaine was on the Blazers during Coach Nate's tenure.

 

[AldoTrapani]

The guy is getting Championship caliber coach favoritism by the front office and it makes no sense.

10 years here’s and no finals appearance. Not even a single conference finals win. 10 years!! Tell me a coach that’s ever had that long of leash without any of those?? Fuck Stotts

 

[AldoTrapani]

The only reason he is still here is because of Dame. Dame wants him as coach so he is coach.

Oh god if it was up to Dame, Tim Frazier would still be here. Stop

 

[sheed30]

LOL

So you're disputing all of the things I mentioned in my post?

I used to cover the team professionally. So if I put this in a thousand word format it would be any different? Anyone with half a brain can see the major flaws with this team. We have lost by 20+ points for four games in a row, but the defense looks exactly like it did last season. Maybe worse because the bench lineup of Melo/Kanter/Hood is a train wreck on both ends of the floor.

Get your head out your ass, just because you "used to cover a team professionally" doesn't mean you know better than the next. Look at John Canazno LOL.

What I am disputing is this season is 1 game old bro, you said 4 straight blown outs since when does the damn preseason matter. You sure don't act like someone that has covered a professionally before when guys want to even compare last year without Nurk and a bunch of injuries and then said the WCF was a fluke, cringe.

So once again I will ask this question and to you specifically since you know best and have covered a team professionally, what are the chances the Blazers win games even playing great D when Dame goes 4-12 and scores 9 points? Put some blame on the players for how they showed up game 1 smh

 

[royo]

Next game will be Dame going for 60 and we will be close to win. But what's the point? We were very bad in assists for some time, this season will be very bad in reb too. ISO + no D. Dame +40=win. It would be 1game issue if we see changes = ball movement. "They are not use to such ball movement yet, give them time." That woul be fair. But Dame saying he wasn't expecting other team gonna trap him is a joke and constant ISO plays are even bigger joke.

 

[James lamphear]

Stotts had 19 starting lineups last season....I'd say he has no problem with changes...he also came up through the CBA which has a different roster every game....he's not a rigid coach at all...Nate McMillan was a rigid coach who wouldn't play his bench...see Jermaine O'Neal

Last year he know choice about the changes due to injuries. But with healthy roster he don't make big changes. He hasn't changed his offense or defense for years. He change his defense last year when he played Houston due to Harden but his base defense is the drop defense with his center. That's defense is find but you have stay home on the corners the problem is we suck everyone in and try get back to the 3 point line and that doesn't work.

 

[Blazers Roy]

Actually, many people call him an offensive genius.

I noticed it's usually people who watch his team play 3-4 times a year like other teams' commentators, national media "analysts" etc.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I hope he considered it, not everyone is.

yes they are..

why is it so wrong to say he looks lost and unconfident? Of course its due to his injury.
Does that make it any less true he looks lost and unconfident?

Symantics man....

 

[kjironman1]

wow...a meltdown thread and I didn't participate. Losing my touch

did anybody mention how when Utah had built their big lead they went into the "playoff Dame" defense? Were running two players at him most of the last 30 minutes of the game. Thankfully, this year, the Blazers finally have an answer: Melo and CJ go full ball-hog while Jones stands in the corner

and the worries about Portland's small-ball rebounding issue can be put to rest. Utah barely squeaked out a tiny 19 rebound advantage

there....now I've participated.

We actually have a thread for this. Guess I'm gonna have to warm this baby up.

 

[Natebishop3]

Get your head out your ass, just because you "used to cover a team professionally" doesn't mean you know better than the next. Look at John Canazno LOL.

What I am disputing is this season is 1 game old bro, you said 4 straight blown outs since when does the damn preseason matter. You sure don't act like someone that has covered a professionally before when guys want to even compare last year without Nurk and a bunch of injuries and then said the WCF was a fluke, cringe.

So once again I will ask this question and to you specifically since you know best and have covered a team professionally, what are the chances the Blazers win games even playing great D when Dame goes 4-12 and scores 9 points? Put some blame on the players for how they showed up game 1 smh

Because the old "guy on a couch" argument is played out. Get new material. We have eyes. We can see the problems with the team. It doesn't take a genius to understand why we're losing so badly.

Preseason games count when the first game of the season is a fucking copy pasta of the last three games, preseason or not. They played out EXACTLY THE SAME. So if you want to discount them simply because they don't count on our record, good for you.

Lastly, this team has more than enough talent to weather Dame playing badly. That wasn't the case in the past, but our coaching system is so shitty that we're minimizing the talents of the rest of the players on the team. Your understanding of the game.... cringe.

 

[blazerkor]

Get your head out your ass, just because you "used to cover a team professionally" doesn't mean you know better than the next. Look at John Canazno LOL.

What I am disputing is this season is 1 game old bro, you said 4 straight blown outs since when does the damn preseason matter. You sure don't act like someone that has covered a professionally before when guys want to even compare last year without Nurk and a bunch of injuries and then said the WCF was a fluke, cringe.

So once again I will ask this question and to you specifically since you know best and have covered a team professionally, what are the chances the Blazers win games even playing great D when Dame goes 4-12 and scores 9 points? Put some blame on the players for how they showed up game 1 smh

I think @Natebishop3 made some valid points and then has admitted that he was blowing off some steam and emotional about a performance that had us all livid.