Was the Batum for Vonleh/Henderson trade the best deal in the NBA this summer?

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  1. riverman

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    Unless Nico finds himself again...yes
     
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    Really looks like you're arguing just to argue.

    The initial statement is that he is the guy who best exemplifies Batum's "so much talent, if he can just put it all together" reputation. I tend to disagree, simply because I believe he will tap into that talent and actually perform to the level most believe he can.

    But I can certainly understand where Strenuus is coming from. Looking at our roster, I see Harkless as most likely to end up as that guy, especially considering what has been written about him so far. I think he will tease and tantalize us with his talent, but never quite become the starting-caliber SF we need.
     
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    Which would make him just as polarizing. That's my point. I'm looking at the trajectory, not the starting point.
     
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    I see where you're coming from with that. I don't see Harkless as that guy more than Vonleh, but I can see where you're coming from.


    Oh wait, we're supposed to argue.

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    I'm stoked about this kid at his age..he's on a great contract, and he's going to be a beast on the court. It's just great to see the young guys in games for a change instead of 5 guys playing huge minutes
     
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    Oh lord, don't jinx it.

    Stotts has got a dartboard in the back and he's got the names of everyone but Dame on there, and 4 darts... whoever the darts land on will play 37+ minutes a game. :MARIS61:
     
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    No, YOU DON'T GET IT! You think that some people are going to hate Vonleh, bout that won't happen because he is going to be TEH BESTEST PF IN THE LEAGUE! **Personal attack deleted by moderator**
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 6, 2015
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    hahahahahahahahahahahaha. The end got me so good.
     
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    Not really. Batum was not at all what you describe. Months upon months before the draft Batum was talked about as a top 10 pick, even top 5. He had a health warning regarding his heart that allowed him to drop so low. It had nothing to do with talent or a perception of his potential that he dropped.
     
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    Honestly though... Vonleh is a rebounding machine. He's got great instincts and his hands are epically large. I think he's gonna become a fan favorite.
     
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    Naw, it's totally gonna be Meyers Leonard.
     
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    If you want to know the trade was good for the blazers
     
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    Vonleh/Meyers skillsets mesh so well together.
     
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    Let's revisit this when/if Henderson actually puts on a uniform.
     
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    What?
     
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    He forgot the comma.

    Does that help?
     
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    FIFY
     
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