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He seems like a prototypical Pop player. Dont trust him outside SA
 
First: Why in the world would Patty (or anyone) choose the Blazers over the Spurs?

Second: He's not what we need. We need defense.

So: No.
 
Look at Gary Neal, he got a good contract because of SA and where is he now? Didnt he got traded the first year outside of SA?
 
Both New York guards, Deron Williams and Ray Felton, are up for trade according to today's articles. Just go for them + Greg Monroe and you can't lose.
 
Maybe we should look at this guy:

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An MVP and a beard to compete with James Harden.
 
RE Sergio: I don't know how serious people are about him. I'd be surprised if he were interested. I loved El Mago's knack for getting people the ball in rhythm for a good shot. He was fun to watch. And it's a plus that he's apparently become a good mid-range shooter.

But how is his defense?
 
BBert said:
RE Sergio: I don't know how serious people are about him. I'd be surprised if he were interested. I loved El Mago's knack for getting people the ball in rhythm for a good shot. He was fun to watch. And it's a plus that he's apparently become a good mid-range shooter.

But how is his defense?
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It sure would be fun to watch him feed Robinson on the break though. I think we'd have to have a very solid 2 next to him, perhaps along with claver at three. I think the hard thing about Sergio is that he wouldn't be able to play with Damian much, unless the other team was going very small, and that doesn't leave very many minutes.

I do think a lineup of Sergio/Matthews/Claver/Robinson/Aldridge would be extremely fun to watch for 15 mpg. They could push tempo a ton, Robinson can run for offensive boards while Aldridge tries to get the defensive ones.

If we could bring in a floor spacing big like Frye to pair with Lopez as a b/u to Aldridge a lineup like:

Lillard/Barton/Batum/Frye/Lopez would be fun to watch for another 15 minutes. Basically Lillard can drive and kick to Frye or pick n pop, while Batum plays a 2 man game with Lopez on the other side of the floor. Barton and Lopez hit the offensive boards while Frye gets back.

Then you'd give the starters 20 minutes of burn together. All the starters end up w/33 a game (approx) and you're bench guys all average 15. It would be balanced.


However, I would much rather get a bigger upgrade in free agency. Really hoping for Pau, Greivis Vasquez, or Avery Bradley.
 
If you get Sergio, you need to play Barton with him, just for the halfcourt alley oops alone.
 
A backup point guard should definitely be our top priority this off season. With the approx 5 mil MLE and the approx 2.5 mil BAE, we should be able to get a couple solid backups.

Here’s a list of the unrestricted free agent point guards that were backups last year:

Jannero Pargo, PG (103 DRtg, 0.4 DWS, 4.7 ppg, 1.8 apg, 0.9 tpg, 0.5 spg, 44.1 fg%, 40.0 3p%) 10 yrs
* Patty Mills, PG (104 DRtg, 2.1 DWS, 10.2 ppg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 tpg, 46.4 fg%, 42.5 3p%) 5 yrs
Derek Fisher, PG (106 DRtg, 1.7 DWS, 5.2 ppg, 1.4 apg, 0.6 tpg, 39.1 fg%, 38.4 3p%) 18 yrs
Toney Douglas, PG (107 DRtg, 0.7 DWS, 4.0 ppg, 1.3 apg, 0.7 tpg, 38.4 fg%, 30.4 3p%) 5 yrs
* Steve Blake, PG (109 DRtg, 1.1 DWS, 9.5 ppg, 7.6 apg, 2.6 tpg, 1.3 spg, 37.8 fg%, 39.7 3p%) 11 yrs
* Aaron Brooks, PG (110 DRtg, 0.9 DWS, 9.0 ppg, 3.2 apg, 1.6 tpg, 40.1 fg%, 38.7 3p%) 6 yrs
* Ramon Sessions, PG (111 DRtg, 1.2 DWS, 12.3 ppg, 4.1 apg, 1.8 tpg, 42.9 fg%, 28.2 3p%) 7 yrs
Devin Harris, PG (111 DRtg, 0.4 DWS, 7.9 ppg, 4.5 apg, 1.5 tpg, 37.8 fg%, 30.7 3p%) 10 yrs
Beno Udrih, PG (111 DRtg, 0.3 DWS, 4.9 ppg, 2.8 apg, 1.1 tpg, 43.8 fg%, 45.2 3p%) 10 yrs
Jordan Farmar, PG (112 DRtg, 0.4 DWS, 10.1 ppg, 4.9 apg, 2.3 tpg, 0.9 spg, 41.5 fg%, 43.8 3p%) 7 yrs
Luke Ridnour, PG (112 DRtg, 0.4 DWS, 4.0 ppg, 2.2 apg, 0.8 tpg, 38.9 fg%, 30.0 3p%) 11 yrs
Rodney Stuckey, SG (113 DRtg, 0.4 DWS, 13.9 ppg, 2.1 apg, 1.7 tpg, 43.6 fg%, 27.3 3p%) 6 yrs
(starter) Shaun Livingston, PG (108 DRtg, 1.8 DWS, 8.3 ppg, 3.2 apg, 1.4 tpg, 48.3 FG%, 16.7 3p%) 9 yrs

DRtg = pts allowed per 100 possessions <lower is better>,
DWS = wins attributed to defense <higher is better>

Jannero Pargo has the best DRtg, but a mediocre DWS. Not a big scorer, but shoots at a good %. Meh.

Patty Mills has a very impressive DRtg & DWS. This is most likely due to the SA system. But none the less, impressive. Very good offensive number, with an a/t ratio greater than 2. Very good for a backup point guard.

Derek Fisher has amazing numbers considering 18 years in the league. Not interested. Too much Laker history.

Toney Douglas is a solid defender, but not much punch on the offensive end and less than a 2.0 a/t ratio. Meh.

Steve Blake has solid defense numbers, solid offensive numbers, and a good a/t ratio. A safe bet for a backup point guard.

Aaron Brooks has decent defense numbers, good offense numbers, and a good a/t ratio. Another safe bet for a backup point guard.

Ramone Sessions has decent defense numbers, okay offense number (not a deep threat), and a good a/t ratio. Good backup point guard numbers.

I think the defensive impact drops off quick after this point, with limited offense to make up for it.

I listed Shaun Livingston in this list, although he was a starter last year. Good defensive numbers, and very good a/t ratio, with a good short range offensive skill set. I think someone is going to offer him a multi-year deal at starter money that we probably won’t want to risk. I'd love to pick him up using the MLE.

I’m leaning towards Patty Mills, Steve Blake, Aaron Brooks, or Ramon Sessions as all solid choices to go after as backup point guards. If we’re looking for an offensive spark plug to replace Mo, then Patty is a good choice. If we’re looking for a good solid floor leader that can distribute the ball, then Steve Blake is the choice. Aaron Brooks and Ramon Sessions are somewhere in the middle.
 
I'm a big fan of Beno Udrih. He can and has given decent minutes off the bench for playoff teams. He is some one we could get for cheap that would allow extra cap room to get some one big like luol Deng.

If we ever want McCollum to develop we need some one like Udrih who can be successful in limited minutes.
 
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I really like Warren Gillis from Coastal Carolina. He's just a junior though and I don't think he declares for this draft.
 
Udrich and Brooks are nice options. I'd be happy with either, I think.
 
Blazer4ever said:
I really like Warren Gillis from Coastal Carolina. He's just a junior though and I don't think he declares for this draft.
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You keep mentioning him. What is it about this kid that you like? Just watched his highlights and the only thing that stood out was that he's all left hand, not very quick, average handles, average leaping ability, and he always jumps off both feet when finishing at the rim (guards can't do that in the league). Granted, it was only a 4 min highlight, but what do you like about this guy?
 
Kaydow said:
You keep mentioning him. What is it about this kid that you like? Just watched his highlights and the only thing that stood out was that he's all left hand, not very quick, average handles, average leaping ability, and he always jumps off both feet when finishing at the rim (guards can't do that in the league). Granted, it was only a 4 min highlight, but what do you like about this guy?
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He's very smart, doesn't force anything, always makes the right pass, a team player with team understanding on both offense and defense. Often makes a pass that results in another pass that leads to an easy basket. Big for a PG. Rebounds well. I think he can be a Ron Harper type player.
 
Patty Mills is my choice here, Aaron Brooks is a headcase, locker room cancer. No thanks! There's a reason he can't stick anywhere. Kirk Heinrich can't throw a basketball in a swimming pool. Beno would be my second choice here but we might look at the D league and see if there's a backup there as well. That's what the Spurs seem to do, find D league talent
 
BBert said:
RE Sergio: I don't know how serious people are about him. I'd be surprised if he were interested. I loved El Mago's knack for getting people the ball in rhythm for a good shot. He was fun to watch. And it's a plus that he's apparently become a good mid-range shooter.

But how is his defense?
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He plays a zone defense. It wasn't his offensive skills that ended his days as an NBA player.
 
Aaron Brooks is dribble dribble dribble dribble chuck, technical foul, pout on the bench.
 
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