OT - Kleiza to Europe. Nuggets weaker?

Experience matters, too. The fact that Webster hasn't materially improved over three seasons makes it fairly unlikely that 23 will be a magic age for him.

But if he does suddenly break out, I'll be thrilled.

 

Most were in their first or second years, but most also got three/four years of college ball to develop their games more and be more NBA ready.

 

strawman. No one has claimed PER being the end all be all, though it is a commonly referred to synopsis measure of offensive effectiveness. Unfortunately for Blazer fans, offense is Martell's strong suit.

As opposed to Martell's limitations of having the last 4 years being able to focus all his time and energy into being the best he can be. He's only had access to professional trainers, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and of course coaches attending to every whim Paul Allen's wallet can afford helping him whenever/where ever. Those darned college boys get all the breaks.

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Yep, very unfortunate Webster is already a scrub before reaching the age of 23. Let's give up on him and cut him because his PER is 11.

You can't accelerate age and maturity and that transition from HS to the pros. Easier for some, harder for others no matter how many resources you've got. And Martell's had his known mental issues.

I'm not saying Martell is going to be a star, but I'm willing to give him another healthy year to prove himself at a young age to show if he can stick. If he doesn't, then I'd have no problems letting him go. It's still a little too early IMO.

 

strawman 2... you seem to have a talent. No one has suggested cutting him. Pointing out that he's not currently better then others who actually have produced and pointing to the facts that he's not been improving doesn't mean he's worthless.

good for you! I'm willing to let him compete with his teammates and have the chips fall where they may... isn't that what most everyone (including management) is for? Of course I have no say in the matter. What Blazer fan is going to be pissed if his game takes quantum leaps forward? Regardless of whether he's the starter, 6th man, part time, or deep bench option, if he's a Blazer I want him motivated and ready to do his best. The roster is 15 deep.

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Of course, giving him a chance to compete is all I ask. I also like how you enjoy talking down to people when it's just a simple discussion.

 

why should anyone respect a poster who is assigning ridiculous views to others that they haven't come anywhere close to expressing?

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