Woj: Batum trade to CHA for Vonleh and Henderson

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    Yeah that team is lopsided for forwards and centers, eight on the roster last year.
     
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    My intent with comparing Vonleh's O and D Ratings versus the team as a whole is to get a sense of whether he's above or below average for the system they ran. He's an above average defender in the system, and an average player offensively. Apply that to a more active system like ours and you could really see him blossom over the next three years.
     
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    Behind Big Al, Zeller, Marvin Williams, Biyomba, and Maxiel.
     
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    This might be over-selling it but that sounds like Jermaine O'Neal Syndrome.
     
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    Sounds like missing training camp and being 19 on a team with a coach who likes vets syndrome.
     
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    And Mike Dunleavy didn't?
     
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    I don't remember... I was like 5-7 lol
     
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    Ahh! Youngblood!
     
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    The reason Charlotte played those experienced guys over Vonleh, age 19, 1 year of college: At .402 with 33 wins, they were a respectable team trying to win.
     
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    FTFY
     
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    Well, I guess the French will hate us now along with the Spaniards. If we dump Freeland, we can piss off the English too.

    Seriously, I don't know what to make of this deal. I liked Nic, but he definitely was lacking in drive. Hopefully, this is a first step that gets us a better roster than last year. I seriously don't know if I'm up for another rebuild.
     
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    loads of Caitlyns breh.
     
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    Agreed, Nic sucked a load.
     
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    I'm a fan of Batum's game and he's been among my favorite Blazers players since his rookie season; nevertheless he didn't quite develop as I'd hoped. Kawhi Leonard is what I hoped Batum would become, but he's fallen well short of that. I'm still sad to see him go, but Vonleh is an intriguing prospect to add. He wasn't good this past season, but he held his own at an extremely young age which is always a good sign for a player's possible ceiling. He has the potential to be a rim protector and great rebounder on the defensive end and a shooter out to three-point range on the offensive end.
     
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    :lol:

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    Watching that rookie video he looked like he had a lot of skillsets and a good instinct for rebounding. More polished than TRob and now he's had a year to get acclimated. Big upside to him for such a young guy.
     
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    Think it's fair, but not sure of the direction...its an exciting time to care!
     
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    Guys, we are that much closer to winning the Summer League Championship!!!

    But seriously, it sucks to see Batum go. When his game was on, he was a joy to watch on both offense and defense. This move is a step back for our team talent-wise (short-term), but sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward. Looking long-term, this may be a great trade for us. It offers the Blazers more flexibility to make other moves. I can't wait to see what Olshey has up his sleeve next. It's nice to know that he isn't afraid to shake things up.

    Assuming we keep Vonleh, I'm excited to see how he fits with our team. He has potential, and that is always exciting. I am eagerly anticipating summer league now.
     
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    I herby give a favorable summary judgment to this summary judgment. Says it all.
     
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