Blazers’ G leaguers

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    I really don't see the Westbrook comparisons. He reminds me oddly of Slo-Mo because of his humungous arms. Also he doesn't strike me as that fast or athletic but has long strides.
     
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    Stupid Olshey, picking Baldwin over Kuzma AND Jordan Bell...
     
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    When a player is sent down for a few days, the G-League coach is often told to "feature" him, i.e. place him into leadership plays he hasn't earned. The regulars put up with their fake star, knowing it's temporary.
     
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    The Westbrook comparison is pretty easy to see imo. Baldwin is nowhere near Westbrook athletically (who is) but their games are identical. Downhill attack minded offense with a pull up midrange. Inconsistent outside shot. Good on ball defenders. Can make an impact in multiple ways. Confident swagger.

    Slo mo comp? Not athletic? Don’t see either one. Slo mo is a half court player. Baldwin is the opposite.
     
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    I don’t know what this has to do with Swanigan.

    Besides, the g league is full of selfish players, and I’m not sure you can call anyone a “regular.” No one is trying to stick in the g league.
     
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    What the hell? You can't disagree with what I said, so you try to pick it apart semantically? Weird.
     
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    What does it have to do with Swanigan??? Or do you just randomly talk about whatever you want
     
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    How can I avoid typing a thousand words to explain the elementary. How about: You said X about Swanigan, and I explained X. That made my explanation about Swanigan.
     
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    So you’re suggesting they were trying to feature Swanigan? Because they weren’t.
     
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    One thing I notice Baldwin doing a lot is creating a situation which forces or draws more than one defender to him thereby creating a passing lane or opportunity for a teammate. He is either doing it on purpose or it is just a natural feel for which he is immediately prepared to make the appropriate pass. Sometimes he will go right at a teammates defender just so there is a hedge or reaction that creates an opening for his teammate.

    CJ....take note.
     
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    Baldwin’s game just ended. His line: 18pts (2-9 shooting), 4 rebounds, 2 assists. 14-14 at the line.

    It was a really weird game. He got in foul trouble in the first half. On top of that, he was playing SG while some ballhog got a chance at PG the whole game. Baldwin was never really in a rhythm but he got to the line at will. He should’ve had even more attempts but the officiating was awful, and Baldwin was visibly frustrated.

    Really just a throwaway game.
     
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    Swanigan plays tonight at 5PST.
     
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    G league pass alert lol. Swanigan is putting on a show. It's halftime and he has 18 points. Hasn't missed a shot. Game is on Facebook live. Canton charge. I'll post a review after the game but this is the best I've seen him and I've also seen some encouraging adjustments he's made.
     
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    Swanigans final line: 28 points (9-13 shooting) 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block.

    So canton was playing the bucks dleague squad, the same squad Biggie looked underwhelming against a couple days ago. Tonight, he was all over the place in the first half and late in the fourth quarter. The adjustment I saw was a lack of hesitation. No pump fakes. Just going up strong. That tailed a bit in the second half but he finished strong and was a big reason why they almost won the game.

    The bad? 7 turnovers, and Cliff Alexander, who went undrafted, looked just as good, if not better. If I’m Olshey and watching these games, I’m taking note of Alexander. He looks like he’s lost some weight. He’s also added a three point shot (37% on the season) and makes his free throws. A junkyard player with a jumper, what’s not to like? He’s also much more athletic than Biggie. He should be in the league. I want him back!
     
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    Compared to other bigs, his passing is the most advanced skill he has. Very nice vision.
     
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