Assuming Golden State is back in the mix next year, he'd be an extremely natural fit with them as a potential buy-out target. A wing who can defend multiple positions, pass well and shoot the three passably.
No, the same Otto Porter that has only played in 60+ games in the last 1 1/2 seasons. Like I said, the numbers are every similar and Batum is clearly a better passer and averages many more assists. I just find it funny how some of you dogged on Batum while he was here and then tout another player with very similar numbers but not as good of a play maker.
Trying to think if that would make me mad. It depends if they also get the #1 pick in the draft, I guess...
He probably made most of those in garbage time. I distinctly remember him bricking a lot of shots and his 32% from 3 and 40% from 2 in his last season probably tainted my overall impression of him. IDK, Maybe he was better at the beginning of his tenure in Portland, but in the end he was dumped for a reason.
The reason was he was coming up for a new contract and the Blazers weren't willing to pay what his agent was seeking.
Didn't you read what I've said? Hell no lol. I preferred the hark/aminu combo despite it's shortcomings.
After he turned 30 he seemed to go in rapid decline. He's not alone, though. There are 192 guys in total over 6'8 in the league. There are only 20 NBA players over 6'8 and 31 years old. Only 10 who are over 32. Batum is 32 next year. There's a great filtering around that age, and Batum's contract is the only reason he hasn't already been filtered, I suspect. He might get a vet minimum 1 year deal, but I wouldn't want Portland to offer it.
If Batum was really sorry he could opt out of his contract this summer. LMAO, like he'd even consider doing that. Edit: Nor should he.
I think you can sorrowfully accept your millions. A better thing to do would be to give loads to charity. Jordan has more than enough.
