http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=11035 Hey, an NBA player acting professionally and taking things in stride.
It's the old Catch-22 that all sports writers and these unnamed sources continue to talk about... If you've got strong depth at a position, there's no way every player is happy about it. But if someone gets hurt, and you don't have that extra player? Your team is screwed. I bet between Aldridge, Frye, Diogu, Oden, and Przybilla, someone is going to get hurt - hopefully not seriously, and hopefully not for long. At the very least, a player will get worn down, and Nate may want to rest him for a couple of games. In any case, Diogu would be smart to sit tight and anticipate getting playing time at some point later this season. Alternatively, I think Nate might want to push Diogu into being a bully off the bench. If the Blazers are being beaten up physically, Diogu should inserted to bang inside. That's where he became the top scorer in the Pac-10 at ASU. Diogu has a role with this team. It's up to Nate, or circumstances, to find it.
I actually like Diogu in the backup power forward role and I think with a little more consistent playing time those missed layups we've seen from him will go away. He's undersized but he fights for boards and gets to the foul line.
Yeah I like him a lot more then Frye right now. Frye is a great guy, nice person. But just not a good enough basketball player. He had so much potential in college. Hell of a shot blocker AND 3 point shooter. Now he can barely make an 18 foot 2.
I agree. And he has unexpected athleticism. He's undersized, but plays up in size with his effort, mindset and athleticism.
I like what Ike said - sounds like he's a pro's pro. It's a good thing that a reserve averaging 1/1 isn't "demanding" a trade - that probably wouldn't go over so well.
...if LMA is "lightning", then GuGu is "thunder"!!! It is a perfect contrast...Frye is just a softer version of LMA and more of the same [I really want to see what LaFrentz, Outlaw, and Frye could net the Blazers before the deadline and/or any combo of those 3]!!!
