I agree that Blake's low risk/low reward style of play is probably not conducive to him being the answer at starter, but as far as a backup goes, he reminds me of Joel (and not just because he's a white dude with shaved head) in that he's probably the ideal backup type player for his position, but when placed into a starting role he's just not dynamic enough or doesn't possess a balanced enough game to hang with the opposition. My feeling is that it's really going to boil down to KP picking between Blake or Sergio this off-season, and Bayless pushing for the starter's spot by at least sometime next January regardless of which guy is retained.
I think Blake should take another month to rest up, while Sergio and Bayless get some time. Roy should play under 30 a game so he can heal.
I seriously hope you are joking. What's the point of doing this if it is going to cost us games? I could conceivably see your line of thinking if we wanted these guys at 100% for the playoffs, but if sitting them costs you the playoff berth, what's the point? -Pop
At the same time, what makes you think sitting Blake hurts the team at all? They were 3 and 2 in their last 5. They were 3 and 2 in their previous 5 before that with Blake. What were they in the previous 5? 3 and 2. Before that? 2 and 3.
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought we were talking about what he played for the Blazers. You know, when he averaged nearly double digit assists? I bet he played center for his middle school team.
