Nic was camped in the corner under NATE. When Stotts came in he gave Nic more playmaking freedom than he's ever had in his life. Horrible, horrible comparison.
Aminu is up to 36% for the season (not just recently). More is always better, but 36% is fine by me for a forward. I don't have time for the research, but Aminu was well below that so I'm guessing he is close to 40% over the last bunch of games. Harkless is 36% over his last four games, but had a very poor March. I believe with more experience there is no reason he can't be 35%+ consistently. He has a quick, easy release.
I have this bad feeling about the summer. I think Neil is gonna let Hark and Henderson go and re-sign Meyers for a big contract. I can just feel it coming
That would be really unfortunate - but very possible. I still think Hendo leaves for a team that offers him at least a shot at starting. I'm more hopeful about Hark.
1) Hendo has been in the league for 6 years (not counting this one) and been in exact 4 playoff games. 2) The Blazers will probably get better every year, and be in the playoffs every year for many years. so, Hendo will error on the side of staying, UNLESS 3) A team pays him WAY more than the blazers are willing to, or 4) A playoff team offers him a starting spot. In my mind, the question is, 5) Will his potential future salary interfere with NOs offseason spending plans? Answer: I have no idea what NOs offseason spending plans are.
Hendo can go wherever he wants as he is a UFA, Hark we control to the extent he is RFA and we can match any offer he receives, same with Crabbe and Mayers. I think NO won't try to keep Hendo if he gets a crazy offer like 15 mil per, and I would agree with that. Hark I for sure think we keep, Crabbe ye if he's reasonable, I want Meyers gone unless we get him at 5-6 mil per and that won't happen.
Honestly, if we are going to throw a big contract at somebody.... make it Hark! He has a great upside and a unique skillset! Gerald would be replaceable but personally hard for me because of my sick fan boy love. Meyers.... well if he wants more than he's worth... byeeeeee!
Neal probably doesn't either to an extent as he would love to offer a guy like Horford or a few other the max but what are the odds they'd take it?
The other thing to remember about Aminu is that his corner 3 is (last time I checked, around the all-star break) A LOT better than from elsewhere.
He sure looks more confident releasing it. But does that arc remind you of anyone (and please don't say Clyde)? World B. Free?
