Barton signs a 3-year deal with Portland!

Agree with DLJ and NB3. I see a lot of potential as a glue guy. Gets into passing lanes.

 

While everyone here liked the pick at draft time, I wasn't high on will. Now, people are knocking him and I am coming around thinking he can be a solid player in the league.

First, he has better athleticism then I thought he would have, especially on defense.

Second, he is skinny as hell, but his body looks like its not done maturing, so my guess is he will put on some weight, and even thou skinny, he does not seem too weak.

Third, he seemed to play well with others and had a team game.


I would be surprised if he ever becomes a top flight player, but not at all surprised if he becomes a good bench player or even an average starter if all the stars align.

 

I think he'll be better when surrounded by better talent a la Batum. He was terrible that first SL.

 

He has a very augman-like quality about him. I hope he can play that type of role on our team.

 

I don't get this signing. Why would Portland want to sign him up for three years before he's even completed two summer league games, not to mention a single real NBA game? What if the guy absolutely sucks when the regular season starts? Then we're stuck with him for the next 3 years.

 

The third year is a team option. You are only stuck with him for 2 years at a cheap deal.

 

3rd year is a team option, and the contract is likely close to the minimum, if he absolutely sucks, his 3rd year isn't picked up, and the 2nd year near the minimum hardly hurts.