Seems authentic to me. Why go to all the trouble to manufacture spin? Teams don't care what his website says.
Putting his goals and work out schedule on the internet for all to see. You're right. That is impressive. Like a teenager putting his summer plans up on the refrigerator for all to see. While I wouldn't call myself a fan of Leonard, I have to admit the guy seems to be getting his life in order. Way to go kid!
I think that if the Blazers don't include him in a trade first they will absolutely pick up his option when the time comes. Why wouldn't they?
Still can't see them trading him. 1. His potential 2. They would have to admit they made a mistake in drafting him.
Didn't know he worked with DeAndre. That's a good comp actually. Had all the potential but really sucked his first few years.
Seems like the FO is really selli it to the young guys that this is their chance to prove themselves if they want to be on the team next year. I'm sure Meyers Barton and Trob are anything but guaranteed next season, and were told that team believes in their ability to get where they need to be. Bravo to Meyers for is, hopefully he can surprise us next year.
They picked up his option for the coming season last fall. They have until Oct. 31st to pick up his option for next season. Unless he's included in a trade, I'd put the odds of them doing that at about 99.999%. I mean, he might get hit by a falling asteroid or something, so you have to leave some margin.
On the positive: You can't teach freakish athleticism On the negative: You can't teach feel for the game Which one wins out I guess? Meyers can learn defense, he can learn to rebound, he can learn offense, he can't learn to be a more intuitive player when on the court. A lot of times he just looks lost. His timing is terrible at this point. I watch him miss time his jumps on rebounds, buy on pump fakes that allow him to be beaten around the basket, find himself out of position in help defense. He just seems to lack the natural ability to feel the game. I hope he makes it though. His fluidity for a man his size, and ability to shoot the ball are huge plusses!
Didn't Meyers play PG in high school? I seem to recall reading that. If that's true, he should have a "feel for the game" - but he obviously lacks a feel for how to play C. Going from PG to C is a huge change. But if he ever gets it, those PG skills will make him better than your average stiff.
I think this notion is just silly. The only way to become more intuitive, get a "feel" for the game, and gain a higher BBIQ is to PLAY. Meyers don't get to play bro.
People do not come out of the womb knowing how to play big man defense in the NBA, as if it's some innate genetic code that you either instinctively know what to do in every permutation of every situation or you don't. You learn 'feel for the game' by playing the game, pure and simple. Some take longer than others, but you gotta play to get better.
And the Blazers sign Kaman.... This should be a loud and clear message to Meyers that the Blazers are looking for players who battle in the paint and rebound. An occasional outside shot is great but he needs to focus on playing in the paint, not hoovering beyond the 3pt line.
Kim Hughes mentored Kaman and made him an allstar so at least Meyers has someone on the bench who can show him what Hughes is trying to teach him. After this season Meyers will be better prepared to be a backup big. TRob is going to benefit from playing with Kaman as well. Freeland is going to have a tough road to get minutes. I kind of expect him to be part of a trade along with Claver and Wright. Personally I'd keep Victor and play him more at the 3 behind Nico
Freeland improved more than Meyers did last off season, he could easily improve more than Meyers does this off season.
