Why are Connaughtan and Layman even on the roster?

[tlongII]

They are horrible. They can't even play summer league.

 

[Cippy91]

Because Neil Olshey

 

[Mediocre Man]

Why is Zach Collins?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Pat C. is on the Tim Quarterman tier.

Fodder.

 

[Natebishop3]

Pat C. is on the Tim Quarterman tier.

Fodder.

To be fair, he has probably made more money as a bench scrub than he would as a minor league player.

 

[ripcityboy]

Layman is a rotational player at best. Pat sucks.

 

[Minstrel]

Who would you replace them with?

 

[Natebishop3]

Who would you replace them with?

Does it matter? They're never going to see the floor.

 

[Minstrel]

Does it matter? They're never going to see the floor.

So just cut them and carry two empty roster spots? I don't think that's going to happen.

My point is, they're there because the team has no one better. You could get minimum salaried scrubs like Jeff Green (players like him, not him specifically since Cleveland has already snapped him up) but I'd probably rather have Connaughton and Layman. Green is a known quantity borderline NBA player. The Con Man and the Layman are not-fully-known quantity borderline NBA players. Maybe one of them becomes a Kyle Korver or something. Doubtful, but unless you have better players to replace them with, there's no opportunity cost.

 

[Natebishop3]

So just cut them and carry two empty roster spots? I don't think that's going to happen.

My point is, they're there because the team has no one better. You could get minimum salaried scrubs like Jeff Green (players like him, not him specifically since Cleveland has already snapped him up) but I'd probably rather have Connaughton and Layman. Green is a known quantity borderline NBA player. The Con Man and the Layman are not-fully-known quantity borderline NBA players. Maybe one of them becomes a Kyle Korver or something. Doubtful, but unless you have better players to replace them with, there's no opportunity cost.

They're eating up salary cap. Why are you shitting on Sly's dream to volunteer to sit on the bench and be a Portland Trail Blazer?

 

[riverman]

Why is this summer league game post a thread?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Much too early to make a decision on Layman either way. Project Pat is non-guaranteed until a certain date. He will likely be let go.

 

[tlongII]

So just cut them and carry two empty roster spots? I don't think that's going to happen.

My point is, they're there because the team has no one better. You could get minimum salaried scrubs like Jeff Green (players like him, not him specifically since Cleveland has already snapped him up) but I'd probably rather have Connaughton and Layman. Green is a known quantity borderline NBA player. The Con Man and the Layman are not-fully-known quantity borderline NBA players. Maybe one of them becomes a Kyle Korver or something. Doubtful, but unless you have better players to replace them with, there's no opportunity cost.

No freaking way. I could find two guys in the park better than them.

 

[Binx]

Ugh. Layman still can't shoot. His shots are so off that it's embarrassing. I don't get it. His first NBA game he couldn't miss. Ever since then he can't hit the broad side of a barn.

 

[joeBlazers]

He is rushing. He needs a mental coach. Not 500 shots every day in the gym. Could meditation help? He should explore those options.

 

[ripcityboy]

Def release Pat and Layman need a some more game experience. Maybe try him in the G league for another spell again. He's looking better on D though.

 

[KingSpeed]

Pat C played a great all around game when he started those last couple games of the season. Against actual NBA players. In fact, he played well against San Antonio's starters.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Because they where drafted as Blazers and there developing youth. Not to mention Paul Allen loves the draft.

 

[Minstrel]

They're eating up salary cap.

They're making the minimum. If you cut them, you'd have cap holds (I think) for the minimum anyway. I know for at least the first 12 roster spots you have cap holds if they're empty. I'm just not completely sure about the 13-15th spots.

Why are you shitting on Sly's dream to volunteer to sit on the bench and be a Portland Trail Blazer?

Because fuck SlyPokerDog, that's why. He's the Lonzo Ball of this forum and you can take that any way you like.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Because they where drafted as Blazers and there developing youth. Not to mention Paul Allen loves the draft.

It wasn't funny the first time, it's not funny the 50th time you know
Pat wasn't event drafted a Blazers so stop saying bullshit

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Because fuck SlyPokerDog, that's why. He's the Lonzo Ball of this forum and you can take that any way you like.

I feel complimented and insulted at the same time. Props!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Why is this summer league game post a thread?

Because, like Biebs, "this sumer league game" couldn't post up anything taller......

 

[Natebishop3]

They're making the minimum. If you cut them, you'd have cap holds (I think) for the minimum anyway. I know for at least the first 12 roster spots you have cap holds if they're empty. I'm just not completely sure about the 13-15th spots.



Because fuck SlyPokerDog, that's why. He's the Lonzo Ball of this forum and you can take that any way you like.

You lie!

Connaughton is making $1,471,382 and Layman is making $1,312,611

 

[Trackjack]

Much too early to make a decision on Layman either way. Project Pat is non-guaranteed until a certain date. He will likely be let go.

25 of July

 

[Trackjack]

It wasn't funny the first time, it's not funny the 50th time you know
Pat wasn't event drafted a Blazers so stop saying bullshit

We bought draft pick to get Layman.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

They are horrible. They can't even play summer league.

Misspelling in the title.
Learn the Name, then Post

 

[Minstrel]

You lie!

Connaughton is making $1,471,382 and Layman is making $1,312,611

Do you know what the minimum salary for 2 years of experience is? $1,471,382

Relatedly, do you know what the minimum salary for 1 year of experience is? $1,312,611

I never lie, except when it would be amusing to me.

 

[Natebishop3]

Do you know what the minimum salary for 2 years of experience is? $1,471,382

Relatedly, do you know what the minimum salary for 1 year of experience is? $1,312,611

I never lie, except when it would be amusing to me.

Well they're clearly overpaid.

 

[Minstrel]

Well they're clearly overpaid.

Don't worry, I'm sure some immigrant will take their jobs eventually.

 

[Sinobas]

I still have some hope for Layman. He is pretty athletic. He was a good shooter in college...I don't know what the hell happened to him. You'd expect nba caliber talent, even 3rd stringers, to really kick butt in summer league.