Wade Baldwin signs two-way contract with Blazers

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  1. KingSpeed

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    I was liking him until they listed basically everything as his weaknesses.
     
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    Has some good size and speed but doesn't seem to use it well.... yet. As the G league becomes more and more important, I can see us investing more and more in two way players.
     
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    I like this:

    Baldwin's excellent physical profile, which has him standing 6'3” in height, with a ridiculous 6'10” wingspan and a well-built frame, creates quite a bit of intrigue around him as a prospect, especially on the defensive end, where his size and lateral mobility give him the potential to defend two positions down the line, versatility that decision makers are always craving. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Wade-Baldwin-82826/ ©DraftExpress
     
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    You're pitching softballs, now? So many possible replies :)

    OK, I can see now that no one else actually answered you. It a contract where the amount of the player's salary that counts against the cap is pro-rated based on the time he is actually with the team. The rest of the time the player is assigned to the G League.
     
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    Skip Bayless will be happy with this.
     
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    Looks kinda buff for a PG. Great size. So is Napier gone?
     
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    Sounds very Marcus Smart-esque. Wonder why Memphis didn't like him.
     
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    What is a "two-way contract"?
     
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    Napier's not getting sent straight to the "G-League"...
     
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    well, we may not have to match Shabazz's 3/30 contract this summer....
     
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    I am VERY happy with this signing - upside is huge. Mid-1st rounder for nothing just because he got caught in the Memphis roster squeeze - I think I read that they really didn't want to get rid of him.
     
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    Really like this signing, and agree he has Marcus Smart Defensive potential.

    Excellent physicality (exactly what we need behind CJ & Dame).
    If our coaches can extract somewhat decent shooting from the likes of Aminu and Turner - then there's a good chance they can make a player out of Baldwin. Not to mention the young fella gets to learn the tricks of the trade from CJ & Dame.
     
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    Anyone you try and model your game after?

    Baldwin: "Russell Westbrook, but I try and have a better IQ than he does."

    This man is already a goat in my book.
     
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    Or trade him before it gets to that, ala Plumlee.
     
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    Shabazz + Noah + Ed/Chief = ??
     
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    So he has a 8'4 standing reach.. I think he could easily play SG. Would be a tad undersized but seems strong. I think his skillset fits a secondary ball-handler/off-ball guard more than a PG.

    I think that is the idea here.
     
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    Olshey taking the attention off Melos debut with the signing of Baldwin, always two steps ahead that guy.
     
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    Whoa! He has shoes that allow him to hover!

    But seriously, what am I looking at?
     
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    These 2 way contracts are becoming popular I see. First Blazer one I remember was HCP's replay guy/concession stand deal. Pretty cool
     
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    Napier is like what the fuck
     
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