Will the Blazers struggle more on offense or defense next year?

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As soon as that bozo called called LMA a "border line All-Star" I was done taking it seriously. I still skimmed it though, 'cause ya know there ain't much else b-ball related info to read this time of year.
 
Strenuus said:
Aminu, McCollum, Fraizer, Connaughton, Plumlee, Davis, Crabbe, Leonard, Hendrson, Harkless, Vonleh, Kaman, Miller, Pressey.

I'm fairly certain those are names.
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Practically household. :roll eyes:
 
tlongII said:
This team is bad. Really bad. It's Lillard and a collection of "no names" in the tough Western Conference. I'm going to guess that our defense will be worse than our offense simply because of a lack of respect from the refs.
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$100 bucks! Easy money!
 
As I agree we won't be world beaters this season, I think we will surprise a lot of people. I think we may have a growing curve in the beginning of the season but will hit our stride about 20-30 games in. We should finish middle of the pack with around 30-40 wins. The following season will be our break out year
 
magnifier661 said:
As I agree we won't be world beaters this season, I think we will surprise a lot of people. I think we may have a growing curve in the beginning of the season but will hit our stride about 20-30 games in. We should finish middle of the pack with around 30-40 wins. The following season will be our break out year
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agreed but 42 wins this year! I need a free game for the last one of the season!
 
magnifier661 said:
As I agree we won't be world beaters this season, I think we will surprise a lot of people. I think we may have a growing curve in the beginning of the season but will hit our stride about 20-30 games in. We should finish middle of the pack with around 30-40 wins. The following season will be our break out year
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Dude, I'm so excited for the 2017-2018 season. That one could be magical if it all falls into place.
 
I think struggle is the wrong word. I think they'll have fun and bring a lot of energy on both ends of the court. CJ, Meyers and Crabbe now have a green light to score..before they really didn't so that changes the dynamic and the guys we brought in should be better defensive players than we're used to.
 
Pritchard called in to say,

I can't wait for the Golden Future!
 
We will have troubles on offense AND count on Refs AND opponents to disrespect us/think that we're an easy win BUT... OUR guys know all this; consider/remember, what a player w/ a chip on his shoulder can do, just think what an entire team w/ chipS on their shoulderS can accomplish? Teams will win against us BUT an opponent better show that they want to win otherwise... that win(s) is ours!:smiley-violence:
 
They will struggle on both but more on defense
 
This team really is going to have a problem defending at the guard spot, especially with CJ and Lillard on the floor together. However, I think they are solid on defense with Henderson and Aminu on the wings, and Davis and Plumlee can be plus defenders. Plus, this should be a good rebounding team and deep at the 4 and 5, so there are fouls to waste, guys can make an effort on defense.

On offense, I just don't know where the points come from, especially if it takes Vonleh a while to develop.
 
PCmor7 said:
This team really is going to have a problem defending at the guard spot, especially with CJ and Lillard on the floor together. However, I think they are solid on defense with Henderson and Aminu on the wings, and Davis and Plumlee can be plus defenders. Plus, this should be a good rebounding team and deep at the 4 and 5, so there are fouls to waste, guys can make an effort on defense.

On offense, I just don't know where the points come from, especially if it takes Vonleh a while to develop.
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Why do people continue to think CJ is a bad defender?
 
Defense, but honestly I don't care. I just want Dame to be out of that 3-point what-used-to-be-ice-in-veins shooting slump he was after he donned his new shoes.
 
It's a matter of coaching. You can win a lot of games with athletic players who are willing to work hard at defense. Look at the Bucks, who don't have anyone as good as Lillard.

If Stotts doesn't get the guys playing defense hard, then I can see the games turning into something like the all-star games. Lots of shooting and offense, but no defense at all.

Opposing teams may not play defense 100% of the time if they can jump out to a lead and coast.
 
Vonleh will develop faster than expected but to reach his full potential will take appox. as long as ppl think; I've np w/ this, it's gonna be fun/exciting to see Vonleh & crew grow individually & grow together!:bwpopcorn:
 
BonesJones said:
Why do people continue to think CJ is a bad defender?
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Maybe I am being prejudiced, but he is small for his position and he doesn't have a lot of experience and I don't think of him as super athletic. Those three things usually hold someone back defensively, even if they have all the heart in the world.

If he was more experienced, I might believe he could find ways to overcome his drawbacks.

Maybe I'm wrong about him. I'd love to be.
 
BonesJones said:
Why do people continue to think CJ is a bad defender?
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He works hard on defense and has shown improvement but even he admits he's out of position too often. Room for improvement but I like his work ethic. CJ has a high hoops IQ and is extremely coachable
 
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