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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    True. Evans' skill-set is probably better suited for the 3 than the 2, actually.

    What do you think--if we (hypothetically) could sign Mayo for a decent figure (say, 8M/year), and then trade Batum for a signed/traded Evans, would you do it?
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    The problem for me is that it seems like Evans duplicates some of what Dame does. I actually want a gunner. I think we need someone who isn't afraid of scoring. Mayo would fit that bill. I want someone that can go off. JR Smith is another guy that I suggested a couple weeks ago. I want someone that scares other teams. Right now I don't think Batum scares anyone.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Interesting. How so? I see Evans as a slasher. Someone who attacks the rim. He dominates the ball in Sacramento, but that's because there's nobody else there. I picture him and Dame working very well together offensively, essentially being a more aggressive, less perimeter-oriented version of Batum.

    Agreed completely--hence the suggestion of getting both. Mayo as a sixth-man bench gunner, Evans to start at SF, with Matthews playing alongside either one at times.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    I think my perception of Evans is that he's a ball handler who likes to slash. I don't think that would work well with Dame because he has been slashing more and I want the ball in his hands. If we're going to replace Matthews in the starting lineup, it has to be someone who can shoot. Matthews' ability to shoot helps Dame a lot. He's someone that can spot up in the corner waiting for a pass. Evans isn't really a shooter. Mayo is a ball handler too, but he's a much better shooter from deep.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    I wasn't looking at replacing Matthews--I was looking at replacing Batum. Right now, Batum is the secondary ball-handler in the starting lineup, and he's somewhat deficient in that regard (in terms of dribbling, ball security)--as evidenced by his increased TOV% this year. Evans could fill Batum's role as a secondary playmaker, and be better at it, as well as more dangerous (scaring people, as you put it). As for spacing, it should be noted that Evans is deadly from the corners (49% on 3s from 20-24 feet). I don't think it would be an issue.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    So what do you do with Batum?
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Re-read post 41

    There would be no way for us to get both Evans and Mayo while keeping Batum. My original question referenced replacing Batum with Evans.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Nope, No joke. Lets hope Paul decides to go crazy with his money again like he did in 2000 I guess.:crystalball:
     
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    If batum keeps playing like he has the past 10 games; there's no chance
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    HELL NO!!! You'd need to have a big three of Aldridge, Lillard and another guy that's better than both of them.

    And I'm not sure if this team is gonna get there. We might not have a draft pick and even if we do they probably won't do us any good. I could see us going after another Restricted Free Agent and while we're waiting for the other team to match Hickson signs elsewhere and then the match happens and we don't end up signing anybody. So we're even worse next season. There could theoretically be a lot of free agents in 2014, but unless the Miami big three break up and one of them comes here I don't see us improving enough to make the playoffs. Then LaMarcus is a free agent and I'm not saying he'll leave, but if I were in his shoes I sure would.
     
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    I think you will be surprised with how good Lillard will be next season. I actually think he will be a superstar in 2 years.

    I think we have the core. We just need that defensive anchor and defensive coach.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Hmm if the topic is finding a "Big Three" why are Evans and Mayo even in the discussion? No way Evans would be a consideration. Not saying they are not decent players, but can either take over a game? That third guy needs to be able to.
    I am sure their stats are fine, but that tells me nothing.
     
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    I think many are trying to go the clippers olshey team that had a surplus of players; then used those assets to get a disgruntled superstar that demands a trade.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    The Blazers need a big 3 before this question can be answered
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    If Paul is willing I say the Blazers need to try to sign Nikola Pekovic and OJ Mayo or Tyreke Evans. Get a decent draft pick. I think if the Blazers want to go deep in the playoffs they need a deep team and Paul needs to be willing to shell out money. Lillards shoulders are wide and he can put the team on his back but you still need players around you and the Blazers need to be deep and strong. Much like the 2000 and 2001 team.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Or Kevin Martin.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Well they seem to be pretty high on Lillard, Aldridge and Batum and thats the big three I'm talking about.
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    Well then you know my answer.

    This team needs another player that has a big impact and is consistent. The Blazers only have 2 of those guys right now. From there they have nice role player types in Wesley, Nic and Hickson.
     
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    We need another Dikembe Mutombo!

    [video=youtube;BUyqp3kSYIs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUyqp3kSYIs[/video]
     
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    Re: Are the Blazers big three good enough to wheel this team to a championship in the

    If you don't think Aldridge, Batum and Lillard is our big three as of right now they sure are getting paid like a big three. Not so much Lillard now but you know he will be.
     
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