I don't think Derozen has a chance because of his poor 3pt shooting, but you're right, he's on as a SG, too.
nope, Damian Lillard, Nico Batum and Victor Claver are competing in these games...Blazers are represented in 3 countries in the FIBA games.
I think that Derozan is almost certainly a lock to get cut. Meanwhile these guys are locks to be included: Durant Anthony Davis Stephen Curry James Harden Derrick Rose Paul George Probables: Irving Thompson (shooter AND defender, both at a premium) Token White Dude (probably Parsons or Korver, the former because: tall, the latter because: lights out shooter) Not sure who the other bigs will be. Cousins has huge talent, but is too much of a wild card. Drummond can't hit his FTs, which might be a no-no. I actually think Millsap has a good chance, just because he's versatile, and I think Shishefski likes that.
No way Drummond makes it unless there is an injury. His FT shooting is 20% below Howards and thats a big deal in fifa.
Dame said he didn't make a shot yesterday. Was having trouble getting used to the new ball or something. But his mind is in the right place-- he's thinking about D and being an outlet to KD and the bigger scorers. Still having trouble seeing him make this.
This is such a valuable experience for Dame, even if he doesn't make the team. It will really show him the things he needs to work on. In a way too, practicing and scrimmaging with the best point guards in the league is like jamming with other good musicians. He is bound to pick up a few things and get better.
Can you imagine him stewing all the rest of the summer after he got cut? [Cue shots of Lillard beating up cuts of meat hanging in a meat locker and running up and down hillsides with an angry expression on his face.]
I'd rather have Lillard play back-up SG than Beal, if that's the case. They're the same size, and Lillard can handle the ball, a la Harden, to take pressure off of the PG.
That's hilarious. Rose - hasn't played in two seasons Irving - not better than Dame (imo) Curry - the only player on that list that is actually better than Lillard (but not by much in my opinion.)
Not that I want that, but if that were to happen it would definitely put a chip on Lillard's shoulder going into next season.
It also makes me respect Parsons. He's a cocky SOB, but the type of guy you want on your team. I think Batum is a better all-around player, but imagine how good Nico could be if he had Parsons' attitude. Related to Game 6, it was on in a condensed 1 hour version yesterday on NBATV, and I recorded it. I forgot how good Batum was in the last minute of the game. Had a big rebound, and then hit a ridiculous baseline jumper off of his own dribble to tie the game prior to RoLo tapping the ball right to Parsons accidentally while going out of bounds. RoLo did have a huge tap-in off a Matthews miss late too, though.
