I'd rather only play Vonleh in situations where he can succeed. I think it's important for both his development AND his trade value. Personally I want to pump up his trade value and cash in on it. But if that doesn't happen we still need to be responsible in his development. He's NOT an alpha - throwing him to the wolves is more likely to stunt his growth than it is to accelerate it.
I don't see Davis and Plumlee working well as a starting frontcourt. They pretty much play the same way and need to occupy the same space. I wouldn't be surprised to see Aminu shifted to the PF spot and use Harkless, Henderson & Crabbe at SF.
If Meyers never pans out then I'm going to call him Meyers Lemon. That said, I still think he will, and I hope he's able to recover quickly and successfully.
I hate to say it (Meyers seems like nice kid), but this injury will probably turn out good for the Blazers team. Meyers may as well have been sitting in the stands so far this season. I've never seen an NBA player that 'Watches' so much, or gives up half way through a play. He'll literally have an opponent right next to him, and he'll shy away and watch what their move is going to be - all the while giving up position. Or he'll attempt to make a play and realize he's not in the best position or a little late - so he just gives up - MID PLAY. Unbelievable! I was begging for him to be pulled off of the court against the Spurs. Can we give the playing time to a professional, who is focused on their job, and willing to tangle it up under the hoop. I think Leonard would be better suited pursuing a Croquet career. Much more dainty and civilized.
Leonard has improvement to make but I completely disagree about the Spurs game...he blew a couple of coverages but in the first half really gave Lamarcus a lot of trouble...actually defended him one on one as well as you could....it's help defense he forgets from time to time but he's grown leaps and bounds with his man to man defense. I think that him getting injured freed Lamarcus up to go off.
Couldn't agree more. Could still use his spacing off the bench but his D is absolutely Vladamir Radmonvichesque, or as the Zen Master called him, the Space Ranger. The kid is 40-50-90 material in Deandre Jordan's body but he just doesn't get it. Kaman could be an intriguing addition to the starting line-up even if he plays under 20 mins. Like his spinning array of post moves, his team D (not one on one) and his passing. Could give our first unit a little juice without sacrificing anything on the bench.
I've been watching Leonard, particularly, these pat few games. He's been terrible. He's constantly watching, and out-of-position. He's making rookie mistakes - and most certainly isn't performing like a guy that is playing for his next contract. I'm looking forward to seeing what Alexander can bring.
Kaman is over the hill. His best contribution is as a coach for the youngsters. Better not to waste court time with Chris. Let him teach - whilst the younger guys get the bulk of court time/experience.
