Since Maris isn't here, I'll say it. Bayless doesn't look like a point guard...he is an exciting scorer and I love watching him dunk...but he sure as heck wasn't a badass till Paul left the game. He looked like a rookie playing against cp3.
its been said so many times before...too bad we cant combine our pgs blake can shoot but sucks on defense and doesnt slash but seems to calm team in tough spots bayless slashes but cant shoot with avg defense...also has the most energy sergio is the best passer but cant do anything else ADD THE 3 TOGETHER AND YOU HAVE A STUD
I think we're better off without Blake playing- it gives us the chance to develop both bayless and sergio. I think Bayless will likely be the keeper, though. I see him developing into Devin Harris.
if bayless could develop his jump shot and three.....we wont need a trade for a pg. kid is a great finisher, can slash and has a winning attitude. also seems like a guy who doesnt take sh!t. Its a big IF though. The other thing is he will need to become more of a pure pg as fas as getting the ball to his teamates. Lots of work but at leats you see potential. Sergio is as good as hes gonna get IMO.
The problem with Steve is he needed the ball all the time and that doesn't allow your teammates to get into the game.
Bayless is nothing like Steve Francis. It doesn't seem to matter what Bayless does or how much improvement he makes with the little PT he has gotten some people will never be happy. Bayless is going to be a star PG in this league on the Blazers or another team if we make the mistake and trade him.
Well that certainly hasn't been the case lately, with like 16 assists in the past 3 games or so? He seems to know when to take it to the rim or when to just make the safe pass and defer... While he isn't going to be the pass first PG like Kidd or something, he is the new type of prototypical PG like Devin Harris, Tony Parker and even somewhat Deron Williams and Monta Ellis (as a combo guard). He is a nice fit w/ Roy, and can really take pressure off of him like last night.
I know we haven't seen it very often this season, but Bayless is actually a much better shooter than we have seen from the perimiter. I know he can knock down those shots. I think right now, he is just hurrying it a little bit, because a lot of rookies have to make the adjustment to speed up their release in the NBA, and that can throw you off for a bit. In case you haven't looked at his college stats, here they are: http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/arizona/jerryd-bayless You will note, he shot 40% from the 3 point line. That is really one of the only holes offensivly in his game.
I agree. I have watched almost all his college games and Bayless is a great outside shooter. I think he must be rushing his shot now. I know it is hard to believe from watching him shoot now but I do think he will eventually be one of our best outside shooters.
I see a lot of people on this board who are just going by what they have seen in his short career, and not his resume. Go look at his stats at Arizona from the 3 point line, and then tell me you don't think he will come around. So many folks don't realize the difference in level of play and speed rookies have to adjust to. Most rookies their first year have to change their release their first year so they can get their 3 point shot off, and that throws them off a bit for a while.
I think people that don't think Bayless can be a PG need to watch the game again. Specifically watch his decisions on penetration and watch his quick ball movement when at the top of the key. I loved it toward the end when he was passing back and forth between Rudy on one side and Brandon on the other. Back and forth very fast (not looking for his own shot) and ending up with a wide open three. He did drive the ball a lot, but almost every time it was exactly the right decision for a PG. Given the guy is 20 and has only played meaningful minutes in a handfull of games, I think his improvement has been very rapid. It was only a month or so ago when he had tunnel vision and looked only to score. Now he is showing much more balance. And his shot it not a concern. It's not that bad now (especially mid-range) and he will dial in the rest soon.
With his passion for the game and winning, and his 4.0 grades he is an ideal player for leading a team. His athleticism is so good that he can become a Tony Parker type of player. g
First off, Bayless is a badass. He's tough as nails. He's still a rookie, which means he's going to be inconsistent this year and next. I just hope that these same people that are drooling over Jerryd now, aren't going to dog him when he has his struggles over the next couple of seasons. Portland's ready to make noise in the Playoffs this year. Jerryd can be relied on in spurts or given certain match ups, but I'm still of the opinion that Blake and Sergio (or any upgrade we trade for) will carry this team. Experience is so important at this juncture of the season.
When Bayless scores or does something good on the floor he always smirks at the crowd. I love it. It's like "ha, fuck you"
Does anybody else think "Vinnie Johnson" when they see Jerryd on the court? That game five winning shot in the 1990 finals still haunts my dreams.
They flashed a stat on the screen of the game last night, pointing out that since Blake went out and Bayless was thus guaranteed minutes every night his shooting percentage is 46% from the floor. Not sure what the breakdown between jumpers and layups is, but at least his percentage is moving up with increased minutes.
He's so badass, I just saw him knock an old lady down in the lobby! Gangsta' style!...................Bitch was in his way!
At the Hive recap: Travis Outlaw got have shot blindfolded tonight and still finished with his 16 points. We were spared his wrath in the first half when he picked up 3 fouls, but he came out guns a blazin' in the second half and just torched us. Despite a strong game, Jerryd Bayless got annoyingly cocky tonight. When Paul was in, he spent his time flying through the lane attempting to draw blocking fouls, though he usually ended up with a charge since he wasn't even looking to shoot on half of his drives. He eventually finished with 19 points, but as he was taunting the Hornets, I just kept thinking, how can a guy like Bayless get so cocky for outrunning Antonio Daniels down the court? How impressed can you be with yourself when you are out-performing a guy 13 years your elder who's dog-tired from playing way more minutes than usual? Bayless' final point total on the hapless Daniels? 13. Way to go kid, you're a star. see what im talking about...this was written this morning after my post
