Game Thread GAME# 20: PACERS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 3, 2015 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Dec 2, 2015.

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Whom would you rather have on the Blazers?

Poll closed Dec 9, 2015.
  1. Last year's Batum

    40.6%
  2. This year's Aminu

    59.4%
  1. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Wouldn't be able to handle all the sagging off shooters.

    Like yesterday, why would you give CJ Miles space to shoot? Are you really afraid of CJ Miles blowing past you? He probably has a better chance of butchering the layup.
     
  2. handiman

    handiman Well-Known Member

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    At some point this year, we do need to figure out if Meyers is a starter or a fantastic bench player. He struggled in the starting lineup this year and has looked great off the bench after the shoulder injury. It could be coincidence and/or early season, expanded role jitters, but it needs to be explored before committing big dollars to him over the summer.
     
  3. blue9

    blue9 Well-Known Member

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    Totally agree. But, as many of us have pointed out, he was played out of position when he was starting. That combined with early-season jitters made him look awful. But now that he seems to be getting over his slump I think we've gotta play him at C with Davis at PF and see what happens. I think we could have two starting-caliber Cs in Plumlee and Meyers, and only one rotation-worthy PF in Davis.
     
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  4. Blazers Roy

    Blazers Roy Well-Known Member

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    Meyers getting more minutes =\= more wins.

    Player development is more than just players shooting better,doing more post moves or handling the ball better, it's also about building strong character under pressure and learning how to play the right way.

    And saying we're not winning because we're not trying is a very lame excuse.
     
  5. BlayZa

    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    a bit late, but the game is up

    Vonleh needs to gtfo of the starting lineup.
     
  6. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Shhhh he's doing his job. He's getting us closer to Ben Simmons.
     
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  7. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    You ever been in a tank? You wouldn't believe how long of arms you need to drive some of the newer ones.
     
  8. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Nope. Improving weekly.
     

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