I know it's not over yet, but what can make you look back at this season (outside of a strong playoff run), and think "that was a good season"? Batum turning the corner and becoming a legit 2nd option? Oden coming back and being healthy all season and averaging decent #'s? Nate being fired? Consistent effort from Wesley/Rudy? other?
"and with the number one overall pick, the Portland Trailblazers select ... Harrison Barnes from North Carolina University."
True, but it's pretty telling just how they're losing games. Vs Chicago, they were never in it. Vs the Lakers, they were never in it. Vs OKC, they were ahead and then played like shit and lost. Tonight they've pretty much been crappy all throughout.
How about fans not jumping over the ledge prematurely! Geez... it's depressing to read these boards after a loss or injury..
That's true. I think trading for a #2 is much easier than finding a team to trade that #1 option type of guy. LMA is really a #3 guy and trying to make him a #1 has been a disaster.
Yes, but we know a whole lot less in November than we'll know in March. So it's a little early to be writing the post-mortems to this season and deciding on what moral victories we hope for. The main things I'm looking for, if team accomplishments aren't being considered, are: 1. Roy looking more like his explosive self 2. Oden returning before February, staying largely healthy the rest of the season and playing well 3. Batum playing starter minutes and improving on his performance from last year 4. Aldridge improving Those 4 things are, to me, the crucial issues in terms of long-term ceiling for the team.
