What's up with Ed Davis?

[Rastapopoulos]

Why the DNP-CD's? And if it's because he was playing like shit, WHY was he playing like shit? Thoughts?

 

[illmatic99]

He still looks outta shape in my mind. Came in to camp overweight and he's been slow and plodding. He was an elite O-rebounder last year, now he doesn't have the lift to jump for boards.

 

[e_blazer]

My theory is that the brass have decided that Davis won't be a part of the team next year so they're giving his minutes to Leonard in the hopes that he may be able to show something to justify his contract before the end of the year. Just a theory. Your mileage may vary.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

My theory is that the brass have decided that Davis won't be a part of the team next year so they're giving his minutes to Leonard in the hopes that he may be able to show something to justify his contract before the end of the year. Just a theory. Your mileage may vary.

I would go the other way on that. We know what we have in Ed Davis and he is on a great contract. We may trade him if we like the deal of course but more likely I think we are benching him to showcase Leonard (that may not be a great idea since he looks worse the more he plays but doesn't stop them from trying) so in the hopes that we can trade him during the draft.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

My guess is that it's a combination of factors:
1. He wasn't playing well anyway (still a mystery).
2. He is what he is - so playing him more won't develop him.
3. We're tanking, so there's no point in just playing him to help us win (and people don't come to the game to see him, so unlike Lillard or CJ, nobody's going to complain if he's DNP)
4. It's been decided that he doesn't work alongside Nurkic.

But considering Dame called him his favorite teammate not so long ago, I guess I don't get it. We're certainly rebound-challenged and isn't that his forte?

 

[Scalma]

My guess is that it's a combination of factors:
1. He wasn't playing well anyway (still a mystery).
2. He is what he is - so playing him more won't develop him.
3. We're tanking, so there's no point in just playing him to help us win (and people don't come to the game to see him, so unlike Lillard or CJ, nobody's going to complain if he's DNP)
4. It's been decided that he doesn't work alongside Nurkic.

But considering Dame called him his favorite teammate not so long ago, I guess I don't get it. We're certainly rebound-challenged and isn't that his forte?

#3.

Plus we really need Meyers to rebuild some of his value, either for our own team (don't laugh, when Meyers plays well he makes a difference) or for someone else in a trade.

 

[e_blazer]

My guess is that it's a combination of factors:
1. He wasn't playing well anyway (still a mystery).
2. He is what he is - so playing him more won't develop him.
3. We're tanking, so there's no point in just playing him to help us win (and people don't come to the game to see him, so unlike Lillard or CJ, nobody's going to complain if he's DNP)
4. It's been decided that he doesn't work alongside Nurkic.

But considering Dame called him his favorite teammate not so long ago, I guess I don't get it. We're certainly rebound-challenged and isn't that his forte?

 

[e_blazer]

Isn't that "Dame's favorite teammate" thingie usually the kiss of death for guys on the Blazers' roster?

 

[e_blazer]

I would go the other way on that. We know what we have in Ed Davis and he is on a great contract. We may trade him if we like the deal of course but more likely I think we are benching him to showcase Leonard (that may not be a great idea since he looks worse the more he plays but doesn't stop them from trying) so in the hopes that we can trade him during the draft.

My theory is based on the prospect of Olshey having his year-end meeting and having to explain giving Leonard his new contract. Your theory could be right as well. Most likely it's just a case of a coach on a team that's losing trying to mix things up to see if he can find a combination that works.

 

[THE HCP]

In Ed's defense he busts his ass. Always one of the first guys showing up putting in his work. Hope they figure it out, quality guy right there.

 

[Trackjack]

There giving ML the opportunity to make his case that he can back up Nurk and he has these remaining games to prove that or they will try to trade him in deal around draft or off season. For Davis I think he won't be here next he will be traded in the off season.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

The most convincing theory I heard was that the 20 pounds of muscle he put on in the offseason ended up affecting his quickness, which is what his game was based off of in the first place.

 

[riverman]

My theory is Ed is our backup and we aren't showcasing him to sell high ....problem is we are showcasing Meyers and he hasn't built his value....Ed is who he is and he's affordable

 

[jlprk]

A thread offering theories! My kind of thread. Mine is that they don't like his name. "Ed Davis" is too working class. "Meyers Leonard" sounds like an effete snob, and attracts rich season ticket holders.

 

[jlprk]

Olshey is looking closely at Vanderbilt grad student Elfington Pinkerton III.

 

[speeds]

The most convincing theory I heard was that the 20 pounds of muscle he put on in the offseason ended up affecting his quickness, which is what his game was based off of in the first place.

If everybody who put on "twenty pounds of muscle" in the off-season actually did the NBA would look like the WWE.

Ed Davis has all the tools but lacks the desire.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Ed Davis has all the tools but lacks the desire.

In Ed's defense he busts his ass. Always one of the first guys showing up putting in his work. Hope they figure it out, quality guy right there.

One of these things is not like the other.

 

[H.C.]

Only reason to be playing Nards over Davis as the backup 5 is if you're going against Boogie or you're intentionally trying to lose games.

 

[speeds]

One of these things is not like the other.

I'm several years removed from seeing him in person. I will accept that HCP says he works hard. I don't know if that translates into ambition.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

In his last five games that he has actually played, he is shooting over .600 and bringing in almost 12 rebounds per 36.

 

[jlprk]

I have seen this phenomenon dozens of times, for example in McMillan's last year here. A new player arrives on the team, having been coached by several past coaches in his career. He stands out because he doesn't quite fit the current coach's style. Months or a full season later, the player is now conforming to exactly what the coach wants, and has lost the skills he learned under other coaching systems. He is a worse player now.

I used to watch John Wooden ruin every high school superstar guard he got, with his only job for guards being passing to big men.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

legalization of pot

 

[riverman]

If everybody who put on "twenty pounds of muscle" in the off-season actually did the NBA would look like the WWE.

Ed Davis has all the tools but lacks the desire.

I think Ed is a paycheck player playing to his paygrade and probably a great locker room guy..beats Joel Freeland or Jared Jeffries coming off the bench at least...the rotations have not stopped searching for an identity...Stotts has played a ton of bench players looking for a spark and this season nothing is working...I think Ed is in wait and see and watch it unfold mode. He's been around the NBA block a bit.

 

[KingSpeed]

Stotts was playing Ed and Meyers in alternating games until one proved himself. Meyers has played better so he won the spot. For now.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Why the DNP-CD's? And if it's because he was playing like shit, WHY was he playing like shit? Thoughts?

Killing his trade value. He doesn't want to leave Portland!

 

[PDXFonz]

My guess is that it's a combination of factors:
1. He wasn't playing well anyway (still a mystery).
2. He is what he is - so playing him more won't develop him.
3. We're tanking, so there's no point in just playing him to help us win (and people don't come to the game to see him, so unlike Lillard or CJ, nobody's going to complain if he's DNP)
4. It's been decided that he doesn't work alongside Nurkic.

But considering Dame called him his favorite teammate not so long ago, I guess I don't get it. We're certainly rebound-challenged and isn't that his forte?

Question asked question answered.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Well I guess that explains it:
https://t.co/zSqaJ6Ijhr

Davis to Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Portland center to miss the remainder of the season
Posted: Mar 01, 2017

Portland center Ed Davis will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder to repair an injured labrum, it was announced today by Neil Olshey, Trail Blazers president of basketball operations.

The procedure is scheduled to be performed next Tuesday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.

A specific prognosis will be determined for Davis following the procedure, but he is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2016-2017 season.

Davis originally injured the shoulder during the 2015-16 season and has progressively worsened.

Davis is averaging 4.3 points (52.8% FG), 5.3 rebounds and 17.2 minutes in 46 games (12 starts) this season.

 

[jlprk]

Hey, been gone a few hours reading other things...what's up with Ed Davis?

 

[barfo]

The procedure is scheduled to be performed next Tuesday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache

That name is very familiar - is he the guy who fixed Greg Oden's knees?

barfo

 

[jlprk]

Elattrache..El Atrocious...Ela Traction......El Attackee...