So NOW do you understand what I'm talking about??? We are a better team this year.

We will have to agree to disagree. When did Wes ever have 2 30pt gamers back to back?
I cant believe people actually think pre injury Wes was a better player than CJ. CJ has sooo many more skills...

Again, have to agree to disagree. I think Aminu brings just about everything Nic did. Nic may have had a higher ceiling, but never was gonna reach it here. AMinu is a wash in my eyes.

 

Not even close. Aminu is god awful. Before last night I thought he was average, but the more I watch him the more it becomes clear that he's an idiot with below-average skills.

 

Absolutely agree. Not just the cringing when he drives head down into 4 defenders.

But the shitty defense. With his long arms and physical ability, he should be so much better. At least his contract is moveable.

 

Last night was some of the worst defense I've seen from a Blazer since watching LMA stand by and watch guards make layups. In the first quarter Aminu was forcing Dame to switch onto Pierce! Throughout the game he continually lost his man, and when trying to recover would fly by his man leaving him even more wide open than he originally was. Aminu is dumb, and there's no fixing that. Not even his long arms are enough to overcome the emptiness in his head. Just goes to show that wingspan isn't everything.

 

I have to admit, I fell asleep last night around half time. Didnt catch all that much of the game.

 

I've been watching him [Aminu] and Vonleh a lot more closely lately, to better validate my opinion or to see if I can see what the other side is seeing. It's only strengthened my opinion that Aminu is crap. I've not had a strong opinion about Vonleh - I don't think he's good at much (aside from defensive positioning), but unlike Aminu I'm not willing to say he won't become good someday. Watching him closely hasn't changed that. Though I was encouraged that he dunked twice last night without getting his shot blocked (the first was a beautiful set-up by Dame).

 

Did you see Aminu attempt to bring the ball up the court last night? He's a 3 and D guy, but the 3 and D is only slightly above average. Nic could bring the ball up and run pick n rolls which Aminu can't. I still think Nic is a better, more versatile defender. He's a better shooter too.

 

Although somewhat similiar in thier style of play, Aminu is not better than Nic. Nic can run the point better, but I think Aminu actually has better dribbling handles.

Nic may end up being the better player when all said and done... probably will be, but what we got from Nic wasnt his best, so I suppose I am comparing the Nic we got vs Aminu. To me its pretty much a wash. Nothing really stands out as a big loss or gain.

 

he doesnt have better handles... Hes always out of control... Hell id still rather have Nic from last year.

 

I think out of control, because he is tryign to do too much. Driving into too much traffic, but even when he does, watch his dribbling. I think he does a good job. Its the decision to drive in the first place that kills him. You can have good handles but have your body be out of control. I guess I think he handles the ball better than his own body.

 

If by better handles, you mean we play in the National Butterfingers Association, then Aminu would be the best.

I hate seeing him dribble.... it was like the early years of Wes lol.

 

The only thing Aminu has over Nicolas Batum is aggression. Blind, stupid, mistake prone aggression. I prefer Batum.

 

Except Rubes had some skills and was actually a good defender.

 

You cant get the nickname Kobestopper without having some seriously good D.

 

Early November there were many on here who said Aminu was better than Nic. Simply amazing the diarrhea that flows from some of your fingertips.

 

Hey now... opinions can change. How is your 23 win mark doing? Think you will meet it? If not, your full of diarrhea too no?

 

Having good handles means being able to move well while dribbling, not just being able to do some fancy crossover..