THOMAS ROBINSON A BLAZER

[Mediocre Man]

I have a good feeling Robinson's going to be the Chauncey Billups of big men.

The thing with Robinson is that he has a skill that translates to the NBA, and that is rebounding. He seems to have the motor and the willingness, so hypothetically, if he is a Blazer for the next 15 years and averages 10+ rebounds per 36 minutes played, how could fans not be elated?

 

[Draco]

Aldridge will average 18 minutes?

No, if Robinson is playing 30 minutes with Aldridge then Aldridge has to be playing at least 30 minutes.... My point was Robinson is a very good rebounder even playing next to a stud like Asik so if he were to somehow get in the starting lineup and play significant time with the poor rebounding Aldridge he would have some huge 20 rebound games.

No I don't expect them to play that much but it is an intriguing option available. One of the main problems we've had with Aldridge at center is our team not rebounding worth crap but you put a great rebounder next to him and that lineup could work well against all but the very few teams with a physically imposing center.

 

[Mediocre Man]

No, if Robinson is playing 30 minutes with Aldridge then Aldridge has to be playing at least 30 minutes.... My point was Robinson is a very good rebounder even playing next to a stud like Asik so if he were to somehow get in the starting lineup and play a significant time with poor rebounding Aldridge he would have a some huge 20 rebound games.

No I don't expect them to play that much but it is an intriguing option available. One of the main problems we've had with Aldridge at center is our team not rebound worth crap but you put a great rebounder next to him and that lineup could work well against all but the very few teams with a physically imposing center.

Why does Aldridge have to play less than 30?

96 minutes between the 4-5

 

[Draco]

Why does Aldridge have to play less than 30?

96 minutes between the 4-5

Jesus Kareases I never said Aldridge needs to play less than 30 just that "IF HE PLAYED 30 OF HIS MINUTES WITH TROB..." He can still play more minutes WITHOUT TROB and get however freaking many minutes he needs. Holy heck.

 

[Rhal]

That's just your supposition. In fact, he disproved the starter part. He chose Faried's team, knowing it's not certain at all that he'll start.

He said in a few interviews he would love to stay here but he was having to play out of position and would like a chance to start. He has a similar game to farried (hustle man) and there is a chance he could beat him out for the starter slot. There was no chance in hell he could ever beat out LMA for the starter spot here.

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[Natebishop3]

Jesus Kareases I never said Aldridge needs to play less than 30 just that "IF HE PLAYED 30 OF HIS MINUTES WITH TROB..." He can still play more minutes WITHOUT TROB and get however freaking many minutes he needs. Holy heck.

Yo man... why you gotta say Aldridge needs to play less than 30?

 

[JDC]

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/robinson-why-sl-will-be-different-year

Impressive interview from TRob.

 

[PapaG]

That's just your supposition. In fact, he disproved the starter part. He chose Faried's team, knowing it's not certain at all that he'll start.

Wrong. He'll be able to start if he beats out Faried, who is a very limited player outside of rebounding. He had no chance of starting over LMA in Portland. You can debate the merits of LMA vs. Hickson, but the reality is that LMA was going to start no matter what in that case.

“If we part ways, it would be no hard feelings, and if we decided to stick together, it would be a great thing also,’’ Hickson said. “But at the end of the day, it’s always business. I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t miss my teammates and the organization, because they took a chance on me by picking me up off waivers. I can’t thank them enough for that. But I think I have paid my dues with all the hard work I have put in all season.’’

Hickson said having a chance to start will be at or near the top of his offseason priority list.

“That’s just me being a competitor,’’ Hickson said. “I think everyone in this league wants to start, so of course I want to start, of course I want to play a lot of minutes to help my team as much as possible. That’s definitely one of the factors going into free agency - whether I start or not. Other than that, I’m just looking to win ball games and have fun doing it.’’

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i..._on_the_wall_jj_hickson_and_the_trail_bl.html

 

[Draco]

Hickson might have resigned here for 3/15mil but I don't think we ever offered him any type of deal.

 

[PapaG]

Hickson might have resigned here for 3/15mil but I don't think we ever offered him any type of deal.

Nor should they have. Lopez at the same contract was much more of a need, and I'll take Wright/Robinson/Watson over Hickson at a similar price.

 

[magnifier661]

The Blazers got the cap space from losing his contract and not extending the cap hold by offering a Q.O. ($5.1 mil, wasn't it?). The Kings literally got nothing for Hickson last summer.

I thought the cap hold was around 8 mil?

 

[PapaG]

I thought the cap hold was around 8 mil?

You're right! $7.98m. What a mistake that would have been, and it would have tied up cap space anyhow once another team made an offer. Renouncing him was the best move possible.

 

[mook]

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/robinson-why-sl-will-be-different-year

Impressive interview from TRob.

That's pretty badass. You can just feel in his body language and his voice the frustration of the season he had. I'm excited to see what he can do with a focus on the things (rebounding, defense) that our team desperately needs.

 

[jlprk]

Wrong. He'll be able to start if he beats out Faried, who is a very limited player outside of rebounding. He had no chance of starting over LMA in Portland. You can debate the merits of LMA vs. Hickson, but the reality is that LMA was going to start no matter what in that case.

No, I'm right. Hickson chose a 57-win team where he has only a 50-50 chance of starting, instead of a worse team with more need of a PF. Your diversion to a separate nonissue, whether Hickson would have beaten out Aldridge to start here, is irrelevant to the issue, which is whether Hickson required a team where he would be a sure starter.

 

[jlprk]

Getting confused often as you age?

 

[dviss1]

No, I'm right. Hickson chose a 57-win team where he has only a 50-50 chance of starting, instead of a worse team with more need of a PF. Your diversion to a separate nonissue, whether Hickson would have beaten out Aldridge to start here, is irrelevant to the issue, which is whether Hickson required a team where he would be a sure starter.

One could look at it that way. Or you could look at the completely obvious:

We aren't trading Aldridge (right now) and we didn't want to tie up so much cap space
for someone who is going to come off the bench for less than 20 mins a game. JJ went to Denver for the money.

I say all that to say:

Portland chose not to sign Hickson.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Hickson did what he could, now he will do what he should, play 20 mpg

 

[jlprk]

One could look at it that way. Or you could look at the completely obvious:

We aren't trading Aldridge (right now) and we didn't want to tie up so much cap space
for someone who is going to come off the bench for less than 20 mins a game. JJ went to Denver for the money.

I say all that to say: Portland chose not to sign Hickson.

The issue wasn't whether we should have kept Hickson. A couple of people keep posting that we had to trade him anyway, because he would have been a problem if he were not a starter, so I pointed out that he sure didn't choose a team where it's clear that he'll start.

So Papa said I'm wrong because Aldridge would have continued starting here (huh?), you say that we couldn't afford Hickson (whatthe?), everyone reads his own agenda into it. I'm saying that Hickson is a team player, not the selfish ogre that a few portray. He will sacrifice to be on a winning team like Denver.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Honestly for both Robinson, and Leonard for that matter, I'd love to see a couple of opposing players land on their asses tonight.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Honestly for both Robinson, and Leonard for that matter, I'd love to see a couple of opposing players land on their asses tonight.

prost

 

[OregonHuskerMan]

I really feel like someone got on T-Robs ass at some point and asked what the fuck he was doing on the perimeter. He kept saying he needs to do what he knows he can do...which is the post right now. I like.

 

[maxiep]

I think the best thing the Blazers can do for themselves and for Robinson, is to offer him stability. Let him know he has a long leash and one of the luxuries of not competing for a ring is that we can take our time and develop him. Tell him there's no pressure of being a #5 pick, just be the best player he can be. Work with Aldridge on his mid-range game and attack the boards.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think the best thing the Blazers can do for themselves and for Robinson, is to offer him stability. Let him know he has a long leash and one of the luxuries of not competing for a ring is that we can take our time and develop him. Tell him there's no pressure of being a #5 pick, just be the best player he can be. Work with Aldridge on his mid-range game and attack the boards.

Exactly. This guy could be some very good insurance to have in case Aldridge decides to force his way out or leave in two years. We need to bring him along right, let him develop, and don't jerk him around.

 

[THE HCP]

20 minutes a game this season.......7.5pts/6 rebs