You could've said the exact same thing about Elliot Williams up until a few weeks ago... It's all about perspective, so here's mine: Bledsoe is a big, long, athletic PG who really hasn't had a show to run since HS, however everywhere he's gone since, he's shown flashes of stellar play when given the opportunity. Augustin would be fine, but he likely is what he is at this point. A king's ransom from Minny would be great but unrealistic, and we simply aren't going to get much better than that... We're not going over the top with Crawford as is... Does Augustin put us over the top? Does anything short of Wes Johnson and Minny's completely unprotected #1 put us over the top? Doubtful, on both accounts. Bledsoe might, or might not be a PGOFT, but at this point, taking a chance on him being just that seems like a better idea than going the "safe" route w/ Austin or a less-than-stellar deal w/ Minny...
What on earth are you talking about?!? He's 22 years old and has never been able to show his talents as a lead guard. He's the exact opposite of "you're getting what you see". That statement needs to be reserved for guys like Steve Blake.
Of which he has come back fine from.... New Orleans wanted him in the deal for Paul and the Clips wouldn't include him.... I actually am surprised POR is (if they are) targeting him, b\c I rate this current mgmt\scouting as completely inept...and this type of trade would prove the opposite...
No agreement at all on this subject. Denny should be hoping we get either one of these guys. The arguments will be epic!
Fine. There are a lot of guys in the league with potential and who can show "flashes" given the opportunity. However, you have to kind of dominate at some time if you want to be a starting PG in this league. Hell, Babbit dominated at the D-league. I just don't see him being anything other than a backup Point Guard at best. And I've seen him live 2-3 times since I do watch Clipper games (one game he did play ok).
so he plays with his injuries? show me anything that indicates he would even start on a lottery team? his draft express profile? shit, I can throw a dart at any bench player in the league and say the same thing.
Don't necessarily disagree with you. Without question, he's far from a SURE THING. My point is just that the offers that are out there don't appear to include ANY sure things, and moreover, include pieces along the lines of your "you get what you see" players... Bledsoe has a lot of the necessary ingredients to be a kid that develops into something... Might as well take a shot on that than the other crap we're being offered (again, barring Minny giving us Johnson and a 1st)
And on cue....He proves my point..... 25 games started last year.... http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bledser01.html Of course, if you had ever seen the kid play......
