Who should be our starting wings?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by PtldPlatypus, Oct 23, 2015.

?

Who should start at shooting guard and small forward?

Poll closed Oct 28, 2015.

  1. McCollum/Crabbe

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  2. McCollum/Harkless

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  3. McCollum/Aminu

    9 vote(s)
    25.7%

  4. Henderson/Crabbe

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Henderson/Harkless

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Henderson/Aminu

    16 vote(s)
    45.7%

  7. Crabbe/Harkless

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  8. Crabbe/Aminu

    5 vote(s)
    14.3%

  9. Harkless/Aminu

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%
Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 1 of 2
  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,328
    Likes Received:
    43,692
    Trophy Points:
    113
    In July, our presumptive starters at the wing were Henderson and Aminu. Henderson has not played at all in preseason, Aminu has played, what, two games? CJ has played major minutes. Harkless has surprised. Some have speculated that Crabbe could start at either spot. And some still think that the guys we've seen the least of are the best of the bunch.

    So, what say you--who should start at 2/3 for the Blazers?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 23, 2015
    #1
    PDXFonz likes this.
  2. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    72,978
    Likes Received:
    10,673
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Never lost a case
    Location:
    Boston Legal
    Henderson/Aminu assuming Henderson is fit to play.

    Otherwise it may not matter if it's CJ starting at SG or Crabbe. There's merit to both approaches. CJ gets you offense with the 2nd unit.
     
    Denny Crane, Oct 23, 2015
    #2
    blue9 likes this.
  3. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    14,266
    Likes Received:
    7,524
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
    Crabbe and aminu imo.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Oct 23, 2015
    #3
  4. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,713
    Likes Received:
    56,216
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    CJ has won that SG spot outright with his play this preseason. I liked the rotation pattern yesterday. CJ comes out ~ 6 min mark in the first quarter, and then returns for Dame 5 mins later to assume PG duties. Intrigued by Harkless, but am guessing Aminu wins the SF position due to his experience. Crabbe + Hark will get 20 mpg each still I think. Henderson will cut into both of those guys' PT when he gets back.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 23, 2015
    #4
  5. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    Harkless and Aminu. It wasn't a choice, but should be.
     
    Reep, Oct 23, 2015
    #5
  6. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,230
    Likes Received:
    15,718
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I need to see Hendo first, but right now CJ is playing very well and until he gets abused defensively they might as well go with he and Dame in the back court. Listening to the NBA TV interview with Neil during the Blazer 30 minute preview, it still looks like this is their future. So they might as well give it a real chance to work.

    I have not seen enough of Aminu either, but I am guessing he is the other starter. Dame, CJ, Aminu, Plumlee, and Meyers.
    With Henderson, Crabbe, Harkless, Vonleh and Davis coming off the bench.

    I can see the argument for either (or both) Hendo and/or Davis starting for CJ and Meyers
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 23, 2015
    #6
  7. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,328
    Likes Received:
    43,692
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There is only room for 8 options. Which one should I replace?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 23, 2015
    #7
  8. Draco

    Draco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    9,315
    Likes Received:
    3,004
    Trophy Points:
    113
    CJ is going to start; the team wants to see what he has. Ideally think I might have Harkless at SF and Aminu at PF. I've been really impressed with Mo. If we can only start one of Aminu/Harkless might go with Rouq although either is a fine choice and both could play similar minutes. "Politically" it's better to start the more veteran Rouq and bring young Mo off the bench until one plays significantly better with the starters.

    Hendo has to prove he's effective as a backup before he gets any consideration to start. Crabbe will be fine as a regular bench player for now.
     
    Draco, Oct 23, 2015
    #8
  9. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    McCollum/Crabbe.

    With Harkless and Aminu in the lineup I can't see both of them displaced.
     
    Reep, Oct 23, 2015
    #9
  10. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,328
    Likes Received:
    43,692
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Guess it's 10, not 8. There you go; Harkless/Aminu added.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 23, 2015
    #10
  11. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2009
    Messages:
    30,672
    Likes Received:
    8,852
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    retired, while you work!
    It's a question of who is the most stable. Harkless and Crabbe have major ups and downs during the game. They shoot you into the game, then they shoot you out. I'll go with experience. I haven't seen Henderson, so I pick Aminu with either Henderson or McCollum. Make it Henderson.
     
    jlprk, Oct 23, 2015
    #11
  12. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    94,103
    Likes Received:
    57,272
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Hendo hasn't played yet... and Aminu sat out a lot. Anyone know what the deal is with that?
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 23, 2015
    #12
  13. blue32

    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    8,613
    Likes Received:
    2,102
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I dont know enough about our new guys to even know what positions they are good at. I suck :(

    But I've seen evidence of CJ kicking ass this year, so CJ and someone. :D
     
    blue32, Oct 23, 2015
    #13
  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    94,103
    Likes Received:
    57,272
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    CJ is a chucker. He's perfect for the bench scorer role. Let him come in and give him the green light.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 23, 2015
    #14
    jlprk and blue9 like this.
  15. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    Hip and Ham String. Aminu is supposed to be ready soon, but with the ham string it can be recurring and problematic. Probably just precautionary.
     
    Reep, Oct 23, 2015
    #15
  16. Blazer4ever

    Blazer4ever Finding a Way BANNED

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2009
    Messages:
    2,920
    Likes Received:
    726
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Agricolture
    Location:
    Israel
    Henderson and Aminu but only because who's starting should mean nothing for this team
     
    Blazer4ever, Oct 23, 2015
    #16
  17. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    94,103
    Likes Received:
    57,272
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Well, if we were to go with the vets, it would be Hendo and Aminu, but I don't think Stotts will do that. I think he'll stick with CJ until Hendo is healthy and then see where we are.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 23, 2015
    #17
  18. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,620
    Likes Received:
    27,518
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I chose Hendo/Aminu. Works great for my rotation on 2K16.
     
    dviss1, Oct 23, 2015
    #18
  19. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    Agreed. I think Stotts wants to see CJ in both roles this year. At least he should.
     
    Reep, Oct 23, 2015
    #19
  20. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,230
    Likes Received:
    15,718
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I wonder who compliments Dame the most? That first quarter is hard to ignore. They passed well to each other, and it kept the clips from doubling Dame.
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 23, 2015
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page