Wilson Chandler (1 Viewer)

[Scalma]

So evidently zach Lowe suggested on a BS podcast that the blazers would be a good trade partner for Chandler if Denver made him available. What would it take? Is it financially possible to acquire chandler and still keep matthews, lopez and LA? If so, I'd give up our 1 next year plus mccollum and maybe an expiring like dwright. He is the missing piece

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Why?

 

[PDXFonz]

Zach Lowe must read the forums. It's the only logical explanation.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Is it financially possible to acquire chandler and still keep matthews, lopez and LA?

Yes, but it'll cost us Dame... why oh why didn't you specify?! Now Olshey's traded Lillard and it's ALL YOUR FAULT!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

So evidently zach Lowe suggested on a BS podcast that the blazers would be a good trade partner for Chandler if Denver made him available. What would it take? Is it financially possible to acquire chandler and still keep matthews, lopez and LA? If so, I'd give up our 1 next year plus mccollum and maybe an expiring like dwright. He is the missing piece

It would likely cost our pick and a filler (likely Claver+Wright)

 

[Scalma]

Why?

Gives you a legit scorer off the bench. Can score in multiple ways. Solid defensively. Can guard multiple positions. Would allow the team to rest Matthews and Batum more. If Lillard or LA are having an off night, Chandler would make a better go to option than either Wes or Nic.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Is he like an amazing defender or something? What am I missing? Hes basically a worse rebounding Jumaine Jones.

Seriously, trade a 1st and cj? I'm sorry but What. The. Fuck.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Nah, I don't think I'd give up Cj, a first and wright for him.

 

[Scalma]

Is he like an amazing defender or something? What am I missing? Hes basically a worse rebounding Jumaine Jones.

Seriously, trade a 1st and cj? I'm sorry but What. The. Fuck.

He's a solid and versatile defender. Who the fuck is CJ? Dude sucks. Trade him while you can. That 1st round pick is meaningless to the blazers. They're built to win now.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

This is the type of shit you worry about around the deadline. For shits sake, there will be guys getting bought out, guys being dealt for future 2nds, guys waived after trades...cj and a #1 are probably the two best chips we have.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

He's a solid and versatile defender. Who the fuck is CJ? Dude sucks. Trade him while you can. That 1st round pick is meaningless to the blazers. They're built to win now.

Because they are built to win now doesn't mean they should make stupid trades. Just my opinion.

 

[Scalma]

Because they are built to win now doesn't mean they should make stupid trades. Just my opinion.

How is it stupid? You think the blazers current squad is enough to win a ring?

 

[Scalma]

Look at the spurs bench. They have multiple scoring threats. Ginobili, Mills, Belinelli. Portland right now has Kaman.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Look at the spurs bench. They have multiple scoring threats. Ginobili, Mills, Belinelli. Portland right now has Kaman.

Let's wait until the Spurs get to 25 wins before we crown their asses again.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

The spurs pick up castoffs that fit the system. There was a time nobody wanted mills or even belinelli. I'm not interested in giving up assets for a career journeyman in chandler. Jr smith was just dealt for peanuts. Shop around for a wing scorer. You could probably get one for trob and McCollum without giving up a pick by the deadline.

 

[Scalma]

The spurs pick up castoffs that fit the system. There was a time nobody wanted mills or even belinelli. I'm not interested in giving up assets for a career journeyman in chandler. Jr smith was just dealt for peanuts. Shop around for a wing scorer. You could probably get one for trob and McCollum without giving up a pick by the deadline.

Hey if we can get one without giving up the pick I'm all for it. Point is this team still needs help.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I think they have as good a shot as anybody else right now.

Look, I'm all about upgrades. Deal cj and a #1? Sure! Just not for a league average (or below) guy, like I said, there will be guys like that available for next to nothing. You don't deal real assets for jumaine Jones unless you need to dump a contract or something.

 

[Scalma]

And good for the spurs finding players that fit their system and produce. Thus far that hasn't happened for Portland's bench. I do wish Crabbe got more time though.

 

[Scalma]

I think they have as good a shot as anybody else right now.

Look, I'm all about upgrades. Deal cj and a #1? Sure! Just not for a league average (or below) guy, like I said, there will be guys like that available for next to nothing. You don't deal real assets for jumaine Jones unless you need to dump a contract or something.

Well if theres someone better out there that's worth that package, go for it. IMO chandler is a perfect fit though. If it doesn't cost as much as I think, even better.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

And good for the spurs finding players that fit their system and produce. Thus far that hasn't happened for Portland's bench. I do wish Crabbe got more time though.

Honestly, Crabbe is basically Wilson Chandler if given minutes, IMO. So we already have him.

Problem solved!

 

[Scalma]

Honestly, Crabbe is basically Wilson Chandler if given minutes, IMO. So we already have him.

Problem solved!

But he's not. Chandler can create for himself. Crabbe can't do that. He didn't even do that in college.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

The difference is negligible. Chandlers been assisted on 95% of his 3 point shots this season and has the lowest free throw rate of his career.

He's shooting less than two free throws a game in 31+ minutes

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Honestly, Crabbe is basically Wilson Chandler if given minutes, IMO. So we already have him.

Problem solved!

Chandler is more of a scorer, Crabbe is just pure 3 and D, Udoka style. The only problem with Chandler is injuries and not anything to write home about in the playoffs in his career so far. Idk if I'd want to give up a 1st for him.

The more I think about it the less I think we go for the 'sexy' name, I think the team is looking at guys like Evan Turner, Mbah a Moute or Jared Dudley.

 

[BrianFromWA]

yeah, I don't quite get the "Wilson Chandler-as-Vinnie Johnson" thing. Useful piece? Sure. One season in his entire career where he was even average in PER? Yep. Over half his shots are 3s, and he shoots ~35%, so that's useful, but he doesn't "create" much and CJ and Crabbe shoot way better. Defensive Rtgs are average-or-slightly-below and he's a zero (or slight negative, depending on injuries) on DWS.

Again, if the price was Robinson, ok. But do we really not trust CJ and Crabbe, two young guys who've been in the system for going-on-two years, to progress the way young players do? I mean, if this year is our only window, go ahead and htink about it. But with LMA re-signing for a 5yr max and Dame about to get paid, you have to keep that cheap talent around.

 

[GoBlazersGo]

Right team, wrong guy... give me Afflalo!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Wilson chandler is not a sexy name. He sounds like an alternate captain on the rowing team at cal polytechnical

 

[Natebishop3]

Right team, wrong guy... give me Afflalo!

Or give you death?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Wilson Chandler was 2-7 last night in 41 minutes. I do think Crabbe could do that. Hell I bet Claver could do that in 41 minutes. It is really hard for players to come off the bench and be consistent without consistent minutes. Could Chandler if his minutes were reduced? or would he produce the same results as Wright?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

There was a time when dwright put up good stats on a shitty team

 

[BlazerCaravan]

There was a time when dwright put up good stats on a shitty team

it's like a page from my kid's "opposites" book.

"Curious George put up good stats on a bad team.... Now he puts up bad stats on a good team!"