It's like people don't understand how big of a part the mental aspect plays. On one side you see the Warriors came out and won at home, they were in it. Ont he other end we've seen some bad play out of certain players, and some good play out of others. While I'm sure the team wanted to win tonight, ultimately they know in 3 days their record will be 0-0 and all they will have to show from the preseason is learning experience. I don't see this Blazers team as a team that is in need of a morale victory. They've been working to get ready for this season for a month longer than most teams, so if anyone in the league is ready to get Preseason out of the way and the Regular season started, it's probably these Blazers.
Crabbe can shoot. Turner's shooting form is the worst in the league. WTF?? That's what San Diego and preseason is for. Hahahahahaha!
We are in a 3-way tie for 10th-best team in the NBA. We are 7th in the West. Is this really good enough? Should Olshey keep his job? http://www.espn.com/nba/standings Minnesota, of all people, is tied for 2nd in the West. Embarrassing.
He had an off day yesterday but to write a player off after average preseason, in which he also had very good games, would be silly.
Doesn't sound like you've a "clue" at all. You've only seen 1 game... a pre-season game; what you've witnessed is an organized practice vs. guys other than our own. Clam the fuck down, you & ks; give the guy a chance he'll be fine.
Just to be clear, I had to recognize/"like" your brilliance on this 1; greatness can't go unrecoginized! ps I am an Evan supporter but... your post was too awesome not to like Mr. River!
Is there really much difference between a SF and a SG in our offensive system? They are both wing positions. On defense there is often a difference depending on who you have to cover, but I think you will agree that ET can cover SG's. too So I guess I don't see what the big deal is. They are basically the same position. My guess is you prefer him in the game with two other ball handlers, thus he is the "SF" in that scenario. But wouldn't that force him into the corner? I can see how that would be better for Crabbe as he is more of a 3 and D guy, but if you do that to ET, you are making things worse. The best scenario for using him is having him surrounded by 2 shooters. (i.e Dame/Cj and Crabbe) We need his defense, rebounding and ball handling with that group. Regardless of whether or not you call him a SG or SF.
