Forget the shooting percentage, CJ made a statement in game 3. He made huge play after huge play all night. Denver has been trapping Dame all series and he deferred to CJ who took over the game. Denver is doing what New Orleans did last year, but the difference is CJ is playing at top ten level. I really hope this playoff run is the catalyst that gets him on the All-Star team next year. The guy is just a joy to watch. He's quickly catching up to Dame as my favorite Blazer.
CJ has always stepped his game up in the playoffs. Guy shot the lights out against the Pelicans last year. I think that has to do with extra time preparation. He constantly says he prides himself on his prep. Also think it has to do with as you said, extra attention on Lillard. I don't know if he'll ever make an all-star team though. But between playoff CJ and playoff Aminu. Portland has some nice players who step their games up after 82 are in the books.
CJ hasnt been particularly good this series. Had a couple great stretches, but overall hes taking a lot of shots and making an adequate amount.
I love CJ and his competitiveness. And the last play to Rodney was amazing. But if you look the replay, CJ took the shot, missed it and got his own rebound over 3 guys. As CJ was taking the shot, Rodney was in the corner raising his hand calling for the ball. Because f CJ Tunnel vision, he never saw Rodney. 60+ minutes, 40 shots, 4 assist ... CJ needs to find the right balance.
The mindset of CJ. He saw Rodney in the corner on the drive. Elected to shoot anyway. That is what he says. I still have mad love for him though. He deserves to be an all star.
Actually he has been very solid and instrumental in the success of the team in the playoffs. Other than his field goal percentage being down a bit the rest of his game has shown nice gains. He is averaging more points, more assists and more rebounds than he did during the regular season as this series he is averaging 6 rpg and 4,3 apg as well as 1.3 spg. He has also taken care of the ball as he only had 1 turnover in 60 minutes of game time last night and averaging only 2 T/O per game.
I think if we get a top 3 seed for the third straight year next year and CJ keeps this up, he’ll actually make the All Star team as people are starting to take notice of us, it isnt just the Lillard show.
To me, this was CJ's finest hour as a player. Never has he played a more important role in a game of this importance. To me, no matter what, i'm "ALL IN" on CJ as a Blazer. I have always liked CJ and he's fun to watch, but wrong or right, thought we could use him in a potential deal. NO MORE! CJ, Blazer for life,IMO.
He is adding more to his repertoire every year. In the game today it's a must to have gun slingers like CJ on your team.
Nope, moved to Eugene in January. Went to my 1st ever game at Moda April 7th. I was in Heaven. Plan to transfer to Portland next year. My heart is in the Rose City. Blazers Forever!
The Lillard /CJ backcourt is actually pretty darn good. People used to say, we can't have both and be a good team. We have finally shown, we can ... hopefully. Damned, I just wish CJ would pass the rock more !!!
Exactly! Both he and Dame continue to hone their games. They aren't resting on their laurels. They continue to develop, and are still young enough to continue to do so. So is this team as a whole.
His passing is getting better, and I know it will get even better, because he has the work ethic to insure that happens.
Man totally agree and at the right times all series he has been HUGE. Doesn’t shock me tho a lot of ppl don’t show Cj love here
I believe Dame has grown a lot as a leader this year. The low number of turnovers is really a sign of maturity by our ball handlers in general. Dame used to force things and try to make things happen on his own. He is happy to defer and let others have their minutes of fame.
I don't really get the heat that CJ takes in the game threads sometimes... I get why people don't like him, he's a shoot first 2g, that at time's gets tunnel vision but the Blazers really do need his ability to create stuff he's by far there best player at going east and west to create space. Also what is interesting is I saw a lot of people last night complaining about CJ while saying how awesome Murray is. Their stats last night. CJ 41 points 41% 39 over all 39 shots, 4 steals, 4 assists, and 1!!!! turn over. Murray 33 points 43% fg over all, 32 shots, 5 assists, 1 stl, and 4 turnovers. They're pretty comparable so if you like what Murray did you should probably like what CJ did... Sure most teams would rather guys don't take that many shots but also it was 4 overtimes in which they played all of them. Most teams would be pretty ok if they could get those numbers from the 2nd best players.
CJ is the definition of a “volume shooter.” The shit that drives me nuts is when he brings the ball down the floor and then goes 1 on 5 and never passes the ball. The guy really hasn’t evolved much beyond a chucker in six years.
