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Jarrett with Steisma right behind him
 
I wish him well...he's a kid who could use some time in Europe where he could crack a rotation and play. Doesn't surprise me now that Napier is on the roster
 
I'll say one thing about Pat Connaughton....he's a good passer...he had 4 assists in about 4 minutes and setup Vonleh and Layman to score...he rebounded..just seems to force his jumper a bit. I like his energy on the court...hustle guy like Delladova on defense
 
riverman said:
I'll say one thing about Pat Connaughton....he's a good passer...he had 4 assists in about 4 minutes and setup Vonleh and Layman to score...he rebounded..just seems to force his jumper a bit. I like his energy on the court...hustle guy like Delladova on defense
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Your generous Riverman. I think he should be cut as well. But what do I know
 
Tunchi said:
Your generous Riverman. I think he should be cut as well. But what do I know
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He's still overthinking the game...Stotts obviously likes him because he's usually the first 3rd stringer off the bench. He has skills and is a hustle player..just hasn't found his range under pressure yet
 
Chris Craig said:
Not surprising! Damn, that means we are keeping Patty C....oh well...welcome Grant Jarret to the Portland TrailBlazers
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Surprises me a lil bit. He reached for him last year as a FA. Kept him around for a year before letting him go. I really thought they were going to let him mature some to see if he would turn into an Alan Crabbe type.

riverman said:
I'll say one thing about Pat Connaughton....he's a good passer...he had 4 assists in about 4 minutes and setup Vonleh and Layman to score...he rebounded..just seems to force his jumper a bit. I like his energy on the court...hustle guy like Delladova on defense
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If he was hitting his outside shot consistently, the complaints on him would be minimal. I like a lot of things he brings as well. Im not ready to cut him loose. Unless it's a package deal to bring in someone that helps this team immediately.
 
Quarterman soon to follow. It's now between
1) Jerrett
2) Stiemsma
3) nobody (keep spot open)
for the last spot.
 
People also saw nothing in, and wanted to cut Crabbe a few years back. Not that I'm in love with Pat at all, but I see no reason why you'd dump him in favor of keeping someone like Montero.
 
Connaughton is so bad, but maybe he develops who knows. Don't see how one can improve on lateral movemement but we'll see.
 
Wizard Mentor said:
Quarterman soon to follow. It's now between
1) Jerrett
2) Stiemsma
3) nobody (keep spot open)
for the last spot.
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Stiemsma is 31...that's where I'd give Jerrett the edge..seems to me Olshey did mention he liked to keep a spot open if possible...that was back when he first came to Portland
 
Open spot wouldn't surprise me either. Plus that 15th guy could come from some other teams cut.
 
I have a question- If Pat were cut, or if he got sent to the D league (if that's even possible), would his contract still count against us towards the luxury tax?
 
Dougnsalem said:
I have a question- If Pat were cut, or if he got sent to the D league (if that's even possible), would his contract still count against us towards the luxury tax?
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Yes, if he is cut he would count because his contract is guaranteed.
 
dviss1 said:
Yup. But his salary is a drop in the bucket. Cut him Neil!

CUT HIM.
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It would be doing him a favor. He can go play baseball while he is still young and leave an NBA roster spot open for a guy with a real chance. Win win.
 
Honestly guys, Pat should probably stick with organized basketball. Making adjustments at A level baseball for college players is difficult enough. For someone who's 23 to go on to be anything more than a situational reliever.... it's almost impossible. If he was a position player it would be a different story. But you can't just take off time from the instructional process that can take up to 5 years or longer. If you don't believe me.... just follow Tim Tebow who's currently making a joke of the game in the Arizona Fall League. Pat has an athletic future it's just not in the NBA or MLB.
 
ripcityboy said:
Honestly guys, Pat should probably stick with organized basketball. Making adjustments at A level baseball for college players is difficult enough. For someone who's 23 to go on to be anything more than a situational reliever.... it's almost impossible. If he was a position player it would be a different story. But you can't just take off time from the instructional process that can take up to 5 years or longer. If you don't believe me.... just follow Tim Tebow who's currently making a joke of the game in the Arizona Fall League. Pat has an athletic future it's just not in the NBA or MLB.
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It's like riding a bike. He'll be fine.
 
How does Pat compare to Crabbe after his 1st season?
 
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