The Post Up Game?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Shapecity, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    I watched the game last night and couldn't figure out why Portland doesn't post their guards up more especially against a team like Phoenix. Andre Miller was backing Nash down early on and Roy was getting high percentage looks in the paint late in the game. Roy is pretty tenacious down low and has that quick second jump if he misses.

    Roy is hands down the best back to the basket player on the team. He can score with either hand, has a nice up and under move, can make his FTs if fouled, and gets to his spots whenever he wants in single coverage. He also reads double teams well enough to pass out of them and find the open man.

    Edit: Roy finished 5 for 7 from the top of the key and in last night.
     
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  2. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Aldridge should be posting up much more often and using his length and high release to keep from getting his shot blocked.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Our offense isn't really designed for a post player.
     
  4. Kaydow

    Kaydow Well-Known Member

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    I think you could have just stopped right there.
     
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    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    Don't forget that Wade-esque fallaway j.
     
  6. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    I think that is how Miller can help the most. Miller's best offense is the post up game. he draws fouls, finds open players and has some good moves down low.

    I want to see Nate use Miller more in the post . . . I think being a threat in the post is a great role for him on this team.
     
  7. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    He's not strong enough to consistently get close shots.

    If you notice, they do post him up a lot, but he can't back his man in so he has to shoot the fadeaways.
     
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    Kaydow Well-Known Member

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    Thank You. I'm so tired of hearing LA needs to quite flailing around the perimeter and get down in the blocks - he TRIES! Even when he does get down low, he's not real wide so teams can front him pretty easily and there just isn't a passing lane.
     

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