Wade Baldwin reminds me of....

[Scalma]

They are completely different types of players with different skill sets so hopefully it isn't an issue.

It is because it’s one or the other in the second unit imo. Either Baldwin plays point or CJ/Curry does.

 

[TBpup]

It is because it’s one or the other in the second unit imo. Either Baldwin plays point or CJ/Curry does.

Since we already know CJ doesn't play PG well and I don't believe Curry is any better, I hope it is Baldwin. Also, because Baldwin plays defense 3x as well as either of them.

 

[theprunetang]

I know Baldwin has looked impressive because @Rastapopoulos has sung his praises and he isn't even a Euro.

 

[riverman]

Baldwin reminds me a bit of Kevin Johnson....Simons has some Iverson in his game

 

[Mediocre Man]

Baldwin reminds me of Billups or Heinrich

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Trae Young averaged 22.5 points in 2 other games. Against Baldwin, he was held scoreless.

 

[BBert]

Wade Baldwin reminds me of James Harden..... because of this!

Harden was such a bitch there. Especially faking the injury.

 

[BBert]

I am an Olshey hater, but it's not an all facets hatred. He has a good eye for diamonds in the rough, which Baldwin looks to be...

Does he? Or is it his subordinates.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

It is because it’s one or the other in the second unit imo. Either Baldwin plays point or CJ/Curry does.

Haha, Neil keeps saying ET.
#flabbergasted

 

[lawai'a]

Baldwin reminds me of Billups or Heinrich

billups i think. hard nosed like heinrich but more athletic.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Watching the replay right now and he made a play that reminded me of Jason Kidd. Good size and strength for a PG and he is fast with the ball in his hands. He just exploded to the basket by shifting into a different gear. He plays slow and controlled and then accelerates.

Jason Kidd...final answer.

 

[Natebishop3]

Neil!

Make the right fucking call!

 

[Pinwheel1]

Neil!

Make the right fucking call!

I hate to jinx it but how many times has Neil gotten rid of a young player (on a cheap contract) that we liked? It is usually the other way a round. He keeps players that most of you don't want. I just can't see him not keeping Wade. I think he let Napier go because of Baldwin.

 

[PCmor7]

I know people don't want to get their hopes up and are setting a lower bar for Wade, but really, let's be honest, he's the next Oscar Robertson.

 

[TBpup]

I know people don't want to get their hopes up and are setting a lower bar for Wade, but really, let's be honest, he's the next Oscar Robertson.

Not a combination of Gary Payton and Dwayne Wade?

 

[PCmor7]

Not a combination of Gary Payton and Dwayne Wade?

That combination lacks Baldwin's passing skills. It's close in most other aspects.

 

[calvin natt]

We are wayyyy overreacting to some summer league games. I appreciate the optimism but we don’t know if he’s even an NBA starter let alone the guys that are being mentioned

 

[PCmor7]

We are wayyyy overreacting to some summer league games. I appreciate the optimism but we don’t know if he’s even an NBA starter let alone the guys that are being mentioned

Calvin, I loved you as a player, but you obviously need to work on your evaluation skills. Or at least you need to temper your enthusiasm less.

 

[TBpup]

We are wayyyy overreacting to some summer league games. I appreciate the optimism but we don’t know if he’s even an NBA starter let alone the guys that are being mentioned

Didn't think green font was necessary. Apparently I was mistaken....

 

[Natebishop3]

He plays defense and seems to be able to run an offense. That's a huge upgrade over any backup we've had in years.

 

[Pinwheel1]

As usual, when we play the remind me of game , some posters get a little confused by the word "remind".
FYI it does not mean "will ever be as good as".

 

[calvin natt]

Yeah I get it. Remind not become.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

I still can't help but see Westbrook lite..but without forcing anything

 

[theprunetang]

I still can't help but see Westbrook lite..but without forcing anything

That's what I see as well. If you look up Wade Baldwin and Westbrook on Google, you will find those comparisons all over the place, from his high School days, his college days, and after being drafted. These thoughts come from various coaches, and various players. Even KAT said that he saw some Westbrook in him.

 

[Labinot41]

Guys i have a Bad feeling, Olshit said in the Interview during the Game that Evan turnover will be the primary ballhandler in the 2nd Unit, and they want to surround him with shooters, so i Don't know if he want's to Keep Baldwin because he needs the Ball in his hands to be effectiv. So thats a dilemma. He made it clear during the press Conference he want's shooters on the Team, and we have already 5-6 Guards. I'll be pissed if they let Baldwin walk and he ends up in Oklahoma or houston. #KeepBaldwin

 

[Sarni]

Guys i have a Bad feeling, Olshit said in the Interview during the Game that Evan turnover will be the primary ballhandler in the 2nd Unit, and they want to surround him with shooters, so i Don't know if he want's to Keep Baldwin because he needs the Ball in his hands to be effectiv. So thats a dilemma. He made it clear during the press Conference he want's shooters on the Team, and we have already 5-6 Guards. I'll be pissed if they let Baldwin walk and he ends up in Oklahoma or houston. #KeepBaldwin

I would hate it so much if we just renounced him. He's improved significantly since his Memphis days and is our best defensive guard, and the best option off the bench.

It would make a lot more sense to waive and stretch Meyers and have $4million on the books for 5 more year. We'd have almost $10million in dead money but at least we wouldn't let a good player go for nothing because of past mistakes.

 

[mook]

Guys i have a Bad feeling, Olshit said in the Interview during the Game that Evan turnover will be the primary ballhandler in the 2nd Unit, and they want to surround him with shooters, so i Don't know if he want's to Keep Baldwin because he needs the Ball in his hands to be effectiv. So thats a dilemma. He made it clear during the press Conference he want's shooters on the Team, and we have already 5-6 Guards. I'll be pissed if they let Baldwin walk and he ends up in Oklahoma or houston. #KeepBaldwin

Well, he's not going to tip his hand. He said the thing that's going to keep his current vets happy, which is what he should do.

You have to figure, though, that Olshey has seen Baldwin compete in practice going up against Dame and CJ. And you have to respect his ability to find diamonds in the rough in the past, particularly at guard positions. I don't trust Olshey on everything, but I don't expect to see him let Baldwin slip away.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

He plays defense and seems to be able to run an offense. That's a huge upgrade over any backup we've had in years.

Not just an upgrade over any backup we've had in years, its an upgrade from CJ as well.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Way Stott was talking it seems he doesn't know if they are even keeping him. All he said we will find out after summer league he didn't sound convinced to me if there even keeping him. Does he deserves to be here the answer is yes but another 6 guards on the roster might make him expendable.

Not expendable; he is the only guard who makes those around him better.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

It doesn't make any sense to do that at this point.

Portland signed him to a 2-yr minimum deal last year. After the '18-'19 season, Portland will have his "Early Bird" rights.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q25


So Portland will be able to pay him slightly more than the regular MLE.

To do anything different, Portland would have to cut Baldwin ***let him clear waivers*** and then re-sign him. At this point, the risk of him not clearing waivers is very high. I'm sure there would be at least 1 team out there that would claim Baldwin on his minimum contract - leaving Portland high & dry.

Thanks for clearing that up, although it doesn't make me happy.