Trade Yes or No?

[hoopsjock]

Because most his troubles shooting come off the dribble. His catch and shoot percentage from outside last year was 36%. Compare that with Turner who usually fluctuates between 25-30%.

And I wouldn’t put too much stock into his last season in Portland. He had injuries which affected his shot and his percentages didn’t line up with his previous years with Stotts/the Blazers

36% off catch and shoot is only "good" when compared to someone like Turner. When Turner comes off the books in 2 seasons we would still owe Batum over $27 million. If the contracts were similar I'd take Batum every time over Turner but they aren't even that close. Over the next 3 years Batum is owed $76.7 million which is more than Turner's 4 year contract and we all know how bad that is.

Don't give me that injury excuse either. Batum always had nagging injuries including the same wrist in previous seasons. It's just who he is.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Batum didn't want to respect Lillard's authoritah!

 

[Scalma]

36% off catch and shoot is only "good" when compared to someone like Turner. When Turner comes off the books in 2 seasons we would still owe Batum over $27 million. If the contracts were similar I'd take Batum every time over Turner but they aren't even that close. Over the next 3 years Batum is owed $76.7 million which is more than Turner's 4 year contract and we all know how bad that is.

Don't give me that injury excuse either. Batum always had nagging injuries including the same wrist in previous seasons. It's just who he is.

37%
40%
35%
39%
37%
36%

Batums three point percentages before his last season in Portland. So no, that’s not who he is (was)

And the contract doesn’t bother me because Portland will never be a player in free agency.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I vote HELL YES!

In a heartbeat.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I loved Nic, but the inconsistency really got on my nerves. It was maddening.

So that means he was SOMETIMES good. Contrast with Turner. Also, if you hate inconsistency then you must DETEST Harkless.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Batum didn't want to respect Lillard's authoritah!

https://clutchpoints.com/blazers-ne...ith-lamarcus-aldridge-nicolas-batum-the-most/