Stromile Swift To Audition For Blazers

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Tince, Sep 5, 2009.

Moderators: 7

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  7. Strenuus
  1. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2008
    Messages:
    15,259
    Likes Received:
    14,715
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Link

    I think he'd be a better addition than Howard.
     
    Tince, Sep 5, 2009
    #1
  2. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    44,406
    Likes Received:
    32,708
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vagabond
    Location:
    Water Valley, Alberta Ca
    as long as he doesn't do that lame bird hand gesture.
     
    julius, Sep 5, 2009
    #2
  3. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2008
    Messages:
    15,259
    Likes Received:
    14,715
    Trophy Points:
    113
    He only does it when he's done something good, so I would hope to see it a lot.
     
    Tince, Sep 5, 2009
    #3
  4. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    2,224
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Occupation:
    Computer Geek
    Location:
    503
    He is Outlaw without a shot and better D. I don't think he is big enough to play backup 4 for us. I almost would rather see Howard.

    I would rather see Pendergraph than both. I wonder what the story is with him.
     
    BenDavis503, Sep 5, 2009
    #4
  5. Haakzilla

    Haakzilla Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    9,402
    Likes Received:
    7,387
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    SEOWebDesignLLC.com
    Location:
    Central Oregon
    :confused:
     
    Haakzilla, Sep 5, 2009
    #5
  6. VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    12,073
    Likes Received:
    4,750
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Big enough weight-wise? Swift is 6'10" 220 and Howard is 6'9" 253 but in my opinion Swift is just better all around.
     
    VanillaGorilla, Sep 6, 2009
    #6
  7. Ed O

    Ed O Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    10,684
    Likes Received:
    2,779
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Swift is athletic and has some experience... but he appears to be dumber than a box of rocks.

    Of course, expectations for him were sky-high since he came out of LSU as an underclassmen. As a roleplayer off the bench, I could see him becoming pretty valuable. I'd prefer him to Howard or Pendergraph (especially since we could just bury Pendergraph on the depth chart and let him earn minutes in a year or two...).

    Ed O.
     
    Ed O, Sep 6, 2009
    #7
  8. BlazersBlood

    BlazersBlood It's flowing within me.

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    1,832
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Meh. I guess he could be better than the rooks, but Swift doesn't really get me excited.
     
    BlazersBlood, Sep 6, 2009
    #8
  9. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    2,224
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Occupation:
    Computer Geek
    Location:
    503
    Um, yeah. 6'10'' 220 is pretty skinny. Travis is 6'9'' 207. Both FAR too skinny for PF. 6'9'' 253 sounds great for a PF.

    I agree that Swift is better all around then Howard, but Howard would benefit the team more then Swift. Neither are going to play, so we need whoever would be a better mentor and practice player. Howard is that, by far.
     
    BenDavis503, Sep 6, 2009
    #9
  10. TradeNurkicNow

    TradeNurkicNow piss

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    5,196
    Likes Received:
    676
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    hell
    Location:
    shit
    yahoo lists him as 6'9, 225
     
    TradeNurkicNow, Sep 6, 2009
    #10
  11. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    69,945
    Likes Received:
    57,931
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    N.E.P.
    How ironic! I was saying, please don't draft Tyrus Thomas! He's just another version of Swift!
     
    THE HCP, Sep 6, 2009
    #11
  12. TradeNurkicNow

    TradeNurkicNow piss

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    5,196
    Likes Received:
    676
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    hell
    Location:
    shit
    I think I'd rather have Howard, simply based on his Bball IQ and passing. However, he's really kinda old. So, the hustle we need might not be there. But it would be good to have another old veteran hanging around.
     
    TradeNurkicNow, Sep 6, 2009
    #12
  13. oldmangrouch

    oldmangrouch persona non grata

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    12,402
    Likes Received:
    6,323
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Physically, Swift may have more left in the tank than Howard. Mentally, he has way too much Darius in him for my taste.
     
    oldmangrouch, Sep 6, 2009
    #13
  14. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    69,945
    Likes Received:
    57,931
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    N.E.P.
    He's not too old to play 10-15 minutes a night.
     
    THE HCP, Sep 6, 2009
    #14
  15. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    2,224
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Occupation:
    Computer Geek
    Location:
    503
    I will trust what NBA.com list players at before I trust Yahoo.

    And why do you guys think either one of these players are going to get any PT if they come here?

    lol
     
    BenDavis503, Sep 6, 2009
    #15
  16. Enzo Aix

    Enzo Aix Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    59
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    It is a long season and players get hurt or need reast. Ether could play 10 to 15 for a week or so.
     
    Enzo Aix, Sep 6, 2009
    #16
  17. STOMP

    STOMP mere fan

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    11,198
    Likes Received:
    3,790
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Marin
    If you want to be accurate, I'd suggest trusting neither site. NBA.com uses whatever height and weight the player wants to be listed at. The predraft measurements are the only accurate measurement database we have access to. Unfortunately some guys (like Stro) skip the camp. Juwan showed up at his though and measured in at 6'8.5 barefoot and 253 lbs. To my eyes they're about the same height.
    we agree here. Barring injuries, I doubt either guy would average 5 MPG. Which of the two players would be less likely to make a stink about rarely playing and stay focused for the times they're needed might be the better question.

    STOMP
     
    STOMP, Sep 6, 2009
    #17
  18. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    62,902
    Likes Received:
    22,113
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    I graduated from Michigan with Juwan in 95 (he still graduated with us even though he spent his senior year in the NBA) and so I am biasedly in favor of Juwan. Veteran big guy. Former All Star. Might have some words of advice for Oden. Sign him!
     
    KingSpeed, Sep 6, 2009
    #18

Share This Page