Zombie C.J. is horrible

Cj is averaging 12.7 points the last 10 games

 

This thread makes me wonder if Crabbe can take that next step too next year

 

CJ is ballin right now. Confidence is soaring and he's picked up so many subtle things to the game that are all coming into place at the perfect time. He needs to embrace this bench scorer role now and Terry needs to start giving him leeway on mistakes. Now is the time to increase that leash a bit more.

Haven't been this excited about a Blazer youngin improving since Dame.

 

When we drafted him, and after that first Summer League, I envisioned him becoming a Vinnie Johnson type scorer off the bench that could light it up in a hurry. I think that's the perfect role for him. He doesn't really have the size to be a starting SG, or the play making/court vision to be a starting PG, but the guy can get his points. He's got a great handle and a good shooting touch. Every contending team needs a guy like that. Nice to see him growing into this role.

BNM

 

It was Jason Terry for me, but similar vision of CJ being a 6th man scoring machine. It's such a luxury to have that. All of those nights when our starters come out sluggish and we're down double digits have been magnified the last few years because our bench scoring has been so poor. If we got down by 10-15, it could quickly escalate to 20/25 when the subs checked in. We've had some amazing comeback wins and even more rallies that fall just short, but it would be nice not to dig those holes. Last night appeared to be one of those games. Down 10, with offense sputtering in the first CJ came in and his instant offense helped get us back in the game. It looks like the game is finally slowing down for him a bit & he's playing really well. Think it's time to change the title of this thread.

 

He gives his all on D as well. Color me as impressed with CJ.

 

Against Klay or Harden he is too small to be a good starting SG. But against the rest of the league he would be fine. The other western team starters at SG are Courtney Lee, JJ Reddick, Danny Green, Monta Ellis, Andre Robertson, Eric Gordon, Eric Bledsoe, Randy Foye, Wayne Elllington, Kevin Martin, Ben McLemore, and Rodney Hood. I don't worry about them taking McCollum into the post. His faster foot speed might even make him a superior defensiveness option compared to a bigger more physical SG. CJ has a long wingspan; he is a far superior defensive option to Lillard even though they are similar height.

But I do agree CJ probably fits best as a 6th man at either guard spots with us for the next year or so. Long term he definitely has the potential to be a starting SG. Him and Damian together would add a whole different dimension to our offensive attack.

 

CJ has developed into a solid rotation player. Really stepped up when Wes went down. Quick hands, good rebounder, nice stutter step and a wicked teardrop floater that Dame would like to have. I had my doubts earlier but he's changed my view going into the playoffs.

 

The emergence of CJ will only help Portland in there attempts to retain LA. CJ gives this team another weapon and LA another reason to believe that their might be enough on this roster to get it done here. Nice timing by him.

 

He's also good at steals. I love CJ.

 

I'm glad the kat has given you something to be optimistic and positive about!

 

Haha if there's something to be positive about I will def say it

 

McCollum is too short for the big league. What a shrimp.

 

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No..Spud Webb for the win!

 

CJ continues to kill it and make certain people look foolish.

 

CJ's a stud. He can score in a plethora of ways and most importantly, he plays under control with the ball in his hands. I think the next step for him is to continue to improve scoring without the ball, like Ray Allen, Rip Hamilton, and JJ Redick. If we can get him going off of screens, that will open up the entire floor.

 

He's playing a lot like Eric Gordon used to.

 

He's horrible. Did he even have a fg in the 4th?

Kidding.

 

Very good comparison