Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE GAME# 2 - BLAZERS VS HAWKS - JULY 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, 2:30 PM PDT, ESPN2

No way on Telfair. He was a stiff. Let's give Simons a little more benefit of the doubt before we curse him like that.

 

Simons has zero assists in 2 summer league games.....

so maybe he's our CJ replacement...

 

Sorry meant as a response to other post .

 

Guys, guys, guys.....

It WAS a joke.

 

He hasn't display a facilitating touch yet. But he sure can shoot the rock.

 

10-4. Not a good name to mention in here.

 

He hasn't really had the ball much and hasn't been attacking the rim a whole lot either.

 

Another solid performance from Baldwin and Layman.

I admit I have been a Layman critic, but maybe like Crabbe and Connaughton before him, he will earn a spot in the rotation during his 3rd season. Seems to be a pattern with our second round picks. Given the lack of depth at SF, there is definitely an opportunity there for the taking. Glad to see his shot falling. Other than that first game against GSW, this has been the first evidence that he has extended his shooting range out to the NBA 3-point line. He also seems much more aware and locked in on the defensive end. Good for him!

Man, if Baldwin had a reliable 3-point shot, he could be a starting PG in the NBA. He does everything else so well. I'm not comparing their style of play or skill sets, but 10 years ago, he could have had an Andre Miller type of career - a solid starting PG in spite of the lack of a reliable 3-point shot. As is, he's definitely making a case to be our back up PG and take all of Napier's minutes. Plus, he's only 22, so there is hope the 3-pointer will become more consistent. He's in a great position, learning the game from watching and talking to Lillard. What a perfect role model for him, both on and off the court. I'm glad he's availing himself of Lillard's tutelage.

BNM

 

His assist will come with more he get use to playing with his team mates.

 

I am that genius, thank you.
I grudgingly admit that he can play PG in Summer League...

 

I know but I thought it was funny.

 

He ended up +33....

 

That was probably another dig, but that actually makes him look even better since most guys in summer league are just out to get theirs. Same with the g league.

 

You have Not Seen the Game or? He was awful

 

And btw +/- is a shitty stat

 

Good point. Most guards in summer league look for their own shot and their own shot only (Jerryd Bayless says, "hi".)

Baldwin only scored 7 points today, but is there any doubt he was the most important player om the floor today? He totally controlled the game, set up his teammates and humiliated Trae Young to the point of quitting with his defense.

BNM

 

So? There's 4 other players on the court contributing to that number.

 

Layman - if he can only start to shoot like he has so far on a consistent basis. It all looks good but now the shot is starting to fall. Maybe....finally?
Baldwin - this game may be more impressive than when he went off in Game 1. Almost a triple double with 10 assists and only 1 turnover. Very good! And defensively....did it look like he got in Trae's head a little?
Collins - looks a little better and is rejecting shots at a ridiculous rate. 5 blocks in 20 minutes!
Simons - some more flashes but still looks a bit afraid to go in among the tall timbers. Could use to get an assist sooner than later.
Trent - off day but I like his confidence.
Swanigan - love the hustle but outside of eating up rebounds, I don't see NBA level skill on offense or defense. Such heart but just so slow.

 

The announcers were raving about Baldwin and said essentially what you just said.

 

Well, other than the part about humiliating Trae Young into quitting. They were a little more diplomatic than that!

BNM