I said he was 3-11 in his 3 starts. But yes, he is 4-12 on the year. Small sample size, but 33% is nothing to get excited about. Dorrell Wright shot 34%, and most rightfully accused him of not living up to his sharpshooting role.
veteran, 2 year guy... who's gonna get a longer leash to improve and more benefit of the doubt in terms of possible production long term?
The thing about stats, especially shooting stats, is that they don't acoount for altered shots or hot potato shot clock violation shots or qtr ending half court heaves. Shooters get stuck with prayers sometimes because they are shooters they also tend to ignore missed layups or shots that draw fouls getting the guy to the line and helping put defenders in foul trouble
That was pretty optimistic. So if you're prognostications follows sute to your prognostications last year that would mean the Blazers Prob make it to the WCF this year and lose to someone like the Clippers or Spurs.
I got the wins right but lost the round. If we played Clippers in the second round, we would have made it to the WCF!
Agh was on the phone and must have clicked the same game twice. Regardless, Crabbe brings defense, fluid ball movement and doesn't suck. Something the other back up 3s fail to do.
I don't think he sucks either. He could be a decent backup....just think some people are getting too excited about him, like he came in and set the court on fire like Jeremy Lin. But whatever floats your boat...don't mean to rain on anyone's parade.
I think Crabbe is the next Micheal Jordan but without all of that greatest player ever stuff to get in his way.
I don't think he will ever be "starter material". I'm just happy we got a decent back-up 3 in the works. I mean we could just have D wright come in... LOL
Dunno what defines "starter material", but I'd like to point out that Sefalosha never put up a PER higher than 12.8, and he's started over 70% of the games he's played in his career. Filling a role, making good decisions, and playing excellent defense is enough to be "starter material" (IMO). Crabbe is certainly capable of that.
Years ago, it was very usual for players to take a few years off the bench to earn consistent playing time. Age was also a factor. We now expect every player from 19-22 years old to play like MJ. Sad. Crabbe is showing good progress. And signs that he can actually play this game at this level. Give him the opportunity to make some mistakes and learn from them.
