So, I was supposed to ascertain that from "Portland doesn't win titles"? If you want to keep putting parameters on it, go ahead. But it would have been a lot easier to do it in the first post.
Also, too many white guys means Portland won't win a title, or something like that. I'll need to keep a list of this guy's caveats.
While I kinda sorta get his point that the 77 team won in a really odd era for the NBA, the rest of his assertions are just old flaccid dicks trying to get hard.
Someone who plays defense We have a thread like this already, named FA pick ups or whatever. Why y'all gotta waste my flava? Damn!
Here's my thought FWIW. I don't have a specific name in mind, but I think the Blazers need a true 6th man. A player who can play two or more positions, is unquestionably first guy off the bench, and can shoot. Right now although the bench is improved (it could hardly get worse!) over 2012-2013, there isn't anyone who really scares an opponent. Look at contending teams, including past Blazers teams, you see a Ginobili, Sheed, Danny Ainge, Vinny Johnson, etc. Opponents knew that when the starters got a rest did not mean they could coast. I have no quarrel with starting five (obviously if by some miracle the Blazers could land James I won't argue), there are a few decent bench components but not real 6th man.
I wonder if A. That player is out there B. If he is attainable for what we have C. On our team already
This team needs some aggression, we need a Tony Allen like defender, we need someone on offense with swagger of Will Barton but will an actual well rounded game or Will Barton to learn how to shoot. We need a big with a mean streak someone like a Reggie Evans or Bird Man, a guy who can give you 15-20 minutes some hard nose defense, rebounds and to put someone on their ass for coming down the lane.
1977 Blazers would sweep Miami and San Antonio if they met today. NBA player quality level has drastically declined since those Golden Days. Few players even understand the team concept of basketball and many are simply unteachable. Actually, the NBA has already become Sterling's ideal. A league of nostly under-educated black guys willing to perform on a stage for rich white plantation owners.
There are other options. Charmin is a great guy and he would fit Stotts' offensive system nicely. Yet, defense is where we need help (even on the bench) as you suggest.
lol@Charmin. I think the team needs to think defense and toughness all the while on keeping an eye on the precious chemistry.
Shawn Marion would be a good option. That's if he's willing to sign for the MLE and willing to come off the bench at the 3/4 spots.
I have mentioned him before as well. He would be a great choice. Vet, championship experience, knows Stotts offense, good defender. Perfect
Yeah, and that's one reason we might be able to get him with the MLE. Do you know of other possible options?
Even at his age he is better than anyone else who plays his position coming coming off the bench. I'm not hot on his jump shot. It's a screech your fingernails on the blackboard moment for me every time he shoots it. But he can defend and he is a team guy. That's all that matters. Not a bad idea, Hobbesarable.
