Bayless

i think you misread his post. he says if bayless can't become a true pg but(though he uses "and" here) remains a scoring threat who can play defense.

 

He has a long way to go.

A lonnnnnnng way to go.

 

Bayless shot .365 from the field .259 from behind the arch, far worse than even Sergio. Before we talk about him fitting alongside Roy as a starting PG he needs to become an acceptable backup. Based on his play last year he doesn't deserve to be on an NBA roster.

Maybe he will become a legit shooting threat from deep, he is still very young. But that is a long way off.

 

how many games did he play that werent garbage games? might as well put him in the same boat as outlaws first apperance of the playoffs cant decide on just a couple of games

 

I agree.

Based on his play this year I would expect him to be shopped for trade this summer.

 

Of course those players struggles in one season won't define their entire careers, but it is the beginning of forming a prediction of where they'll end up.

Could Bayless have drastic improvements in the future? Sure, he could, but there's no indication he will from his play this last year.

Whereas Lamarcus played well in the playoffs and Rudy had a great first season, you can form a preliminary prediction of where they will end up.

 

How about Character, Work Ethic, Grit, and Determination? That's plenty of indication for me that he'll hone his skills this off season.

Man, some of you Blazers fans are just straight up non-believers and short-term thinkers. Gets Real Old.

 

Really a summary of my OP.

I realize that his jump shot isnt on par at the moment, but that wasnt the case coming out of college (if I remember correctly). He was a good shooter, just has lost his touch due to lack of play time.

Also, I dont see this hindering Oden or LAs impact. If Bayless can take some load off Roy, they can spread the ball around more and Roy doenst always have to have it in his hands. Defenses wont get bunched up because you have 2 legit perimeter shooter/slashers to stay out on. (again assuming Bayless gets his shot back). If the PF is always looking to slide out and help stop Roy AND Bayless, this leaves either Oden or LA with either 1-on-1 or alone. Also improves the drive and dump oportunities.

I dont want to sound like I am a HUGE Bayless fanatic or anything.....this may never work and Bayless may never be able to play anyting but an undersized SG....all just speculation.

 

Comparisons with Bayless's first season. Includes another guy that Nate was high on - to the point where he predicted he would win us 3 or 4 games.