What should be done with CJ Elleby?

[Rastapopoulos]

Since my thread on Anfernee clearly caused him to vault to stardom (when so many of the board had written him off), I thought it was worth a shot to see if we could do the same for CJ Mk. II.

Clearly the coaching staff see something in him - he was getting minutes even before we started tanking in earnest. His main failing is that he just can't shoot at all. But he also can't make layups. So is he good at anything? Well... rebounding. He actually averages over 9 rbs/48, just a tiny bit less than Nas or Watford. And he can dribble better than our other wings, even though he doesn't usually dribble anywhere useful.

But I've written off players of ours before and had them suddenly blossom. Trent Jr and Anfernee, for example, but also Pat Connaughton, who is perhaps a fairer comparison, as somebody with glaring flaws in his game who nonetheless made himself a useful rotation player on a good team.

 

[Mediocre Man]

He is a hustling trash player

 

[HoopsFanAZ]

He should've been traded to the Pelicans.

 

[THE HCP]

Practice body.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Sold for parts?

 

[TBpup]

Key to the 'tank'.

 

[wizenheimer]

Elleby hustles and gives max effort, but he can't shoot from three, and I don't think the Blazers can afford to have more than one or two wings who can't shoot from three. Winslow sure can't, and both Johnson and Louzada are questionable perimeter shooters

 

[RR7]

Is he an UFA this year? He was one of the few 2nd rounders we didn't go 3 years on, so am assuming so?
I like him. And still feel I'm probably the only one. I have super low expectations. If his shot ever came around, he'd be a great scrappy role player to have. As is, as like a 12th man, we could do a lot worse. I think things will slow down a little for him n3xt year as well, in his 3rd year. And while he'll still look like he's out of control, I think he'll be able to reign it in a bit and play within himself . Hopeful we keep him, but won't lose sleep if we dont.

 

[blazerkor]

Is he an UFA this year? He was one of the few 2nd rounders we didn't go 3 years on, so am assuming so?
I like him. And still feel I'm probably the only one. I have super low expectations. If his shot ever came around, he'd be a great scrappy role player to have. As is, as like a 12th man, we could do a lot worse. I think things will slow down a little for him n3xt year as well, in his 3rd year. And while he'll still look like he's out of control, I think he'll be able to reign it in a bit and play within himself . Hopeful we keep him, but won't lose sleep if we dont.

He's restricted if we give him the QA ~2M.

 

[twobullz]

2 way contract or off to the g league.

 

[e_blazer]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trade him to the Lakers for Lebron.

 

[B-Roy]

Punt into the sun

 

[beast blazer]

Kill

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Energy guy that would be great to have at the end of the bench and in practice. Certain he would wave a towel with the best of them. Thinking a haircut might improve his jumpshot?

 

[blazerfan11]

He needs to have his current shooting style erased from memory and pay for a good shooting coach.
We've seen players throw the ball in the direction of the basket (like Justise Winslow) but Elleby is on a whole different level. He'll be 8 feet from the hoop and throw the ball straight up into the air.

 

[Blazinaway]

let him go, not good enough, if we can't find a better player then we suck

 

[Rastapopoulos]

All of the negative comments in this thread are reminding me of this classic:

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Renounce

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

What are the requirements for signing two way players? If it's possible with Elleby, I would be happy with that.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I say let him go. I just don't see him ever being a serviceable NBA player. Not even a decent role player. I'd rather use that roster spot on someone with potential.

 

[THE HCP]

I say let him go. I just don't see him ever being a serviceable NBA player. Not even a decent role player. I'd rather use that roster spot on someone with potential.

Why are you ALWAYS so negative FAMS! Are you even a fan of this team?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Why are you ALWAYS so negative FAMS! Are you even a fan of this team?

I'm a fan of your wife!

 

[THE HCP]

I'm a fan of your wife!

#BAM

 

[Haakzilla]

Good luck overseas CJ!

 

[Ripcity4life77]

CJ is an OK player on a team NOT going anywhere cause he brings energy and such BUT if this team is really trying to reload NOT rebuild for another playoff run then I am not sure CJ fits in.

 

[James lamphear]

I don't see him on the team next year.

 

[Pinwheel1]

It all comes down to shooting. So far he hasn't shown any improvement. I am ok with a 2-way contract if he has a successful summer. But I can't see it.

 

[Chris Craig]

 

[BBert]

CJ and Blevins are a waste of two roster spots.