Seeing as how Arron's gonna b the main option of the 2nd unit... should we call him "Afflalo the Leader?"
I was thinking the same thing. I can't imagine how frustrating it will be for wings to face our 3 headed defensive monster
Great trade. The two guys I wanted the Blazers to target were Jeff Green and Arron Afflalo. Happy that one of them is suiting up in a Blazers uniform this weekend. Best thing about this trade, outside of the obvious physical talents of Afflalo and Gee, is the intangibles. We traded prob the two lowest IQ guys on the roster, Will and TRob, and have replaced them with guys that not only have BBall IQ but, I think, will mesh off the court with the players. We lose two self-orientated players and gain both Afflalo and Gee, who seem like mature, tough competitors - and that is going to be healthy for the team environment going forward. Sad to see Vic go - hope he does well wherever he may land.
I think it's a great deal too! I've been wanting the Blazers to get Afflalo. This is easily the best bench we've had since 2000. I think Joel should be passing Kaman though for backup C. Batum also needs to have his minutes cut big time to make way for Afflalo.
He's got such a great contract to trade on draft day. I bet they get a good pickfor him or one of theirs and Chandler for a much better pick
On a positive note, Vic and Will will get to play in Denver. TRob is looking for a buyout so he must have a plan B.
Stealing my catch phrase ya lousy mongrel. & & <----- This is Homer and Peter dragging their butts across your post!
Denver as a team doesn't play much defense this year. Orlando defensive numbers are a better indicator as to the quality of defender Afflalo is.
Afflalo fit more of our needs. I'd rather have a guy who can play offense on the 2nd unit than D. Plus, Afflalo is an average to slightly above average defender.
This. Also Denver has gave up what. 70+ 3 other times in a half not counting the Blazer game? Something like that...
