Which is going to end up the better deal?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by THE HCP, Jan 30, 2010.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 1 of 2
  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    71,257
    Likes Received:
    59,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    N.E.P.
    Us acquiring Rudy from PHX or Nic from Houston?

    Both players are obviously going to be a huge part of our success in the future, but was one deal better then the other?
     
    THE HCP, Jan 30, 2010
    #1
  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    29,150
    Likes Received:
    9,829
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Phone Psychic
    Location:
    The Deep State, US and A.
    Batum.

    He was our best defender since last season as a 20 y/o rook. I like his potential on both ends over Rudy.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jan 30, 2010
    #2
  3. alex42083

    alex42083 Thanks Brandon

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2008
    Messages:
    7,789
    Likes Received:
    47
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    Writing about sports
    Location:
    Canby, Wilsonville, Portland
    Nicolas for sure. The guy is showing signs of busting out.
     
    alex42083, Jan 30, 2010
    #3
  4. Luther

    Luther Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    696
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    18
    I like Rudy but Batum is much younger and has much much more potential.
     
    Luther, Jan 30, 2010
    #4
  5. oldmangrouch

    oldmangrouch persona non grata

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    12,403
    Likes Received:
    6,325
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Batum. In 2 years, no one will even be asking this question.
     
    oldmangrouch, Jan 30, 2010
    #5
  6. C_note

    C_note Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    650
    Likes Received:
    124
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Rudy = Brent Barry i think...

    Batum could be something more
     
    C_note, Jan 30, 2010
    #6
  7. MIXUM

    MIXUM Suspended

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,983
    Likes Received:
    44
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Occupation:
    radio/mixmaster/club jock/syndication programmer
    Location:
    lurking in the shadows
    no brent barry made his shots. rudy misses more then he makes.
     
    MIXUM, Jan 30, 2010
    #7
  8. C_note

    C_note Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    650
    Likes Received:
    124
    Trophy Points:
    43
    really, i think youd be hard pressed to find 2 more similar players...
     
    C_note, Jan 30, 2010
    #8
  9. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2008
    Messages:
    30,704
    Likes Received:
    6,198
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Nic and it's not even close.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jan 30, 2010
    #9
  10. VanillaGorilla

    VanillaGorilla Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    12,073
    Likes Received:
    4,750
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Batum. No question.
     
    VanillaGorilla, Jan 30, 2010
    #10
  11. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    14,320
    Likes Received:
    5,781
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NW
    Batum, without a doubt. Batum is going to be a stud. Rudy will always be a solid role player.
     
    BoBoBREWSKI, Jan 30, 2010
    #11
  12. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,748
    Likes Received:
    2,420
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Batum. I also think Rudy is not going to be a part of the future unless he finds the weight room. Hopefully he is acting, but seems to be broken on every single foul.
     
    Charcoal Filtered, Jan 30, 2010
    #12
  13. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    26,226
    Likes Received:
    14,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    User Interface Designer
    Location:
    Hello darkness, my old friend
    No question to me that, barring injuries, Batum will be the more valuable player.
     
    Minstrel, Jan 30, 2010
    #13
  14. Sean.ivity

    Sean.ivity Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2006
    Messages:
    603
    Likes Received:
    351
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Occupation:
    Photographer / Videographer
    Location:
    Portland
    Yea I think when you consider age and the overall impact one could potentially have on a game I would have to go with Batum.
     
    Sean.ivity, Jan 30, 2010
    #14
  15. the ob

    the ob the original blake

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2009
    Messages:
    288
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    nic. I have no doubt. I think nic is more valuable right now.
     
    the ob, Jan 30, 2010
    #15
  16. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,007
    Likes Received:
    5,012
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    retired Yankee
    Location:
    Beautiful Central Oregon
    Both deals were better than many others.

    Be happy.
     
    MARIS61, Jan 30, 2010
    #16
  17. BlazerBenner

    BlazerBenner Let them play, Nate.

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2009
    Messages:
    315
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    texas
    Only because of "NBA rules", they are considered trades, but both players were drafted by the other teams for the Blazers.

    So, they were really just draft picks.

    Batum was the better draft pick.

    Had it actually been the picks of the other two teams they would have taken different players.
     
    BlazerBenner, Jan 30, 2010
    #17
  18. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    93,981
    Likes Received:
    57,113
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Considering I don't think Rudy will be on this team after this season or the next, I think Batum is the clear choice.
     
    Natebishop3, Jan 30, 2010
    #18
  19. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,193
    Likes Received:
    22,390
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    Stealing Miller for only 7 million.
     
    KingSpeed, Jan 30, 2010
    #19
  20. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,303
    Likes Received:
    5,884
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Merchant Banker
    Location:
    Denver, CO & Lake Oswego, OR
    :check:
     
    maxiep, Jan 30, 2010
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page