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OSUBlazerfan said:
Without the defense?
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I really don't think they are similar players, but one thing you have to keep in mind is that Mathews was a 4 year college player and came into the league at 23 where as Trent was a one and done who came into the league as a 20 year old and is still 2 years younger than when Mathews came into the league. Mathews started out being a decent defender (so has Trent) and has worked hard to become a very good defender now. Give Trent the proper time and he may surpass what Mathews is.
 
CupWizier said:
I really don't think they are similar players, but one thing you have to keep in mind is that Mathews was a 4 year college player and came into the league at 23 where as Trent was a one and done who came into the league as a 20 year old and is still 2 years younger than when Mathews came into the league. Mathews started out being a decent defender (so has Trent) and has worked hard to become a very good defender now. Give Trent the proper time and he may surpass what Mathews is.
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We always try to fit different people in different roles. Wes, was one of a kind. You don't just become a hard worker, part of your DNA.
 
OSUBlazerfan said:
We always try to fit different people in different roles. Wes, was one of a kind. You don't just become a hard worker, part of your DNA.
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yes, and from all accounts, Trent has that work ethic as well. He also has a very high pedigree much like Mathews as both of their dads made a nice career out of the NBA as role players.
 
CupWizier said:
yes, and from all accounts, Trent has that work ethic as well. He also has a very high pedigree much like Mathews as both of their dads made a nice career out of the NBA as role players.
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I remember Chauncey Billips commenting that he thought GTjr. would be a steal in the 2nd round. He mentioned his bb IQ was high and had a well balanced game. But emphasized his heart and drive to get better.
 
He just turned 21. I so badly wish he could grow like 3 more inches. Would be perfect as our SFoTF.
 
OSUBlazerfan said:
We always try to fit different people in different roles. Wes, was one of a kind. You don't just become a hard worker, part of your DNA.
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The former Duke Blue Devil explained that his ability to play with so much confidence right now was due to the time he put in over the summer.

"I stayed in Portland, didn't go anywhere else. Just in the gym every day, sometimes twice. It's just a testament to the hard work. I'm nowhere near where I want to be as a player and I'm going to continue to work."
https://sports.yahoo.com/gary-trent-jr-arrived-earned-065413544.html
 
Could we consider Trent another gift from Vlade?
 
I've said it before, but I think more like Patty Mills?
 
Trent is for real. Only 21 and he is already a good 3 and D player. Has more to his game he can build on too. And he's tough as fuck. I love this guy.

Exactly the type of role player you need in this league
 
Everyone in the league will now know just be physical with Mitchell and will shut down. Trent when guarding Mitchell he basically shut his ass down. But we will be seeing these clowns on April 2. Guess what Nurk and Zach should be back then.
 
Portland trapped Mitchell the same way teams trap Dame. He sucked.
 
Trent has been so good on 3-pointers that he has now made more 3’s for the season (63) than any Portland player other than Lillard (210) and McCollum (133). He has more 3-point makes than Carmelo Anthony (55) and Simons (57) despite having played 723 minutes, far fewer than Anthony’s 1,238 minutes and Simons’ 1,173.

In fact, Trent has already made more 3-pointers than three of last season’s rotation players made all season – Jake Layman (59), Meyers Leonard (50) and Maurice Harkless (33).

And more importantly, the former second-round pick has become a key cog in the Blazers’ attempt to salvage a tough, injury plagued season with a late run to the playoffs.

“You just love to see it,” Lillard said of Trent. “I told him the other day, I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud or happier for another player, or a younger player, since I’ve been in the league, for what he’s been doing.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/miketo...r-taking-his-opportunity-and-running-with-it/
 
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