Exclusive Vote; Who would you sign this summer, Parsons or DeRozen?

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If the Blazers have the chance of signing either player whom would you prefer?
 
Parsons is bigger, a better shooter, a better defender.
Derozan is quicker, a better shot-creator, and draws a lot more fouls/free throws.

I see Derozan as a primary scorer, effective with the ball in his hands; whereas Parsons is more of a supporting player who can contribute in other ways. Basically, I think Parsons' skill set fits better with what we need to supplement Dame/CJ.
 
It's refreshing that you guys don't seem to get hung up on money in these discussions.

Raptors fans are biting their nails about giving DeRozan $25MM/year.
 
Between the two: Parsons. Better fit without disrupting the chemistry we have.
 
Hobbesarable said:
Totally agree with that, buddy. Sign Batum and simply slide Aminu to the 4.
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Aminu coming off the bench at both positions is ideal. However I kind of would like my wing to attack the basket, and Batum rarely would. Aminu likes to but doesn't do it very well.

So if we keep Henderson I would prefer we add Parsons. We lose Hendo...then I would not mind getting DeRosan. But honestly I would be surprised if Parson's gave us any consideration. Here is the list of team we would have to beat out"

"The list of teams interested in Parsons will be long, with sources expecting theMiami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and Magic to be among Parsons' suitors. If Durant leaves Oklahoma City, add the Thunder to the list, with a potential reunion with Parsons' coach at Florida, Billy Donovan."
 
yuyuza1 said:
Neither. ugh. If those are the choices available, save the money for 2017. No need to blow our space on mediocrity and bad fits now.
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I mean...... how much money is going to actually be left after Dame's new contract kicks in and we re-sign Crabbe/Meyers/Harkless and possibly Hendo? I don't think we can push to next offseason.
 
Really don't get the fascination with bringing in a wing player who would take away from Dame and CJ creating up top. For better geometry and versatility on offense (and defense), I'd go after a big man. A skilled player who can be effective with low usage. Someone like Paul Millsap who can operate from multiple spaces on the floor, or Horford who can do that AND protect the rim. I'd be all over Dwight if we can get him for a 3yr deal. Maybe 4, with a team option on the 3rd year. Think it was Zach Lowe who floated the idea of waiting to go after Ibaka in 2017.

Going back and forth on Whiteside. He is exactly what we need on the bball court, but he's got some maturity issues.
 
yuyuza1 said:
Really don't get the fascination with bringing in a wing player who would take away from Dame and CJ creating up top. For better geometry and versatility on offense (and defense), I'd go after a big man. A skilled player who can be effective with low usage. Someone like Paul Millsap who can operate from multiple spaces on the floor, or Horford who can do that AND protect the rim. I'd be all over Dwight if we can get him for a 3yr deal. Maybe 4, with a team option on the 3rd year. Think it was Zach Lowe who floated the idea of waiting to go after Ibaka in 2017.

Going back and forth on Whiteside. He is exactly what we need on the bball court, but he's got some maturity issues.
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Parsons isn't really a guy who has to have the ball in his hands though. I just think we need another scorer in the starting lineup. Someone who can consistently get you 15-18 ppg. Parsons is definitely that guy.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Parsons isn't really a guy who has to have the ball in his hands though. I just think we need another scorer in the starting lineup. Someone who can consistently get you 15-18 ppg. Parsons is definitely that guy.
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He's not but Derozan sure is. My problems with Parsons have to do with his injury history, that he's floated around a 15-16 PER over his career (aka "mediocre"), and that he does nothing to add variability for our floor geometry. He does his work starting from the perimeter much like Dame and CJ. If we want to maximize our capspace, we need to use that $ to get something that isn't already our biggest strength.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Parsons isn't really a guy who has to have the ball in his hands though. I just think we need another scorer in the starting lineup. Someone who can consistently get you 15-18 ppg. Parsons is definitely that guy.
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I don't want someone that HAS to have the ball to be effective, but I also want someone who has the ABILITY. We are severely lacking in having a 3rd ball handler.
 
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