Exactly. That’s why I hate Zach Collins because of where he was drafted. If he was the 27th or whatever pick sure he’s good for his value. But trading two picks in the 1st round to move up to get him top 10? Helllll nooooo... You do that type of shit for Bam Aydebao or Donovan Mitchell. One of Neils biggest fuck ups drafting Collins
I guess we differ there. I’m of the opinion that CJ would likely be a star if he were given his own team to run. Ultimately, the only opinions that matter are those of Olshey and the GM he might make a deal with.
But that's really the crux of the issue. CJ is not running at 100% because he needs to be in Dame's role. So we're getting a reduced CJ because he isn't playing at full strength. With that said, CJ does what Dame does, only not as well.
Agreed. If Olshey decides to trade him at some point, he needs to find a GM that thinks CJ can step into a starting PG spot and become a star level player running his own team...and is willing to trade other good player(s) to Portland based on that valuation.
Zach is not a bust by long ways. Do consider him a bust because he doesn't score a lot of points there really a reason one he basically came off the bench and 2 when started he was the 5th option. Until Zach gets opportunity to shots 12-15 shots a game he will never average high in scoring. Yes loose the ball do to he brings the ball down a lot but guess what you else loose ball a lot Nurk. You know else make some silly turnovers Dame an CJ but want getting out everyone turns the ball over. But want Zach does well his defense and he accepted his role and little things that's not on no stat sheet so some of you need get over yourself about Collins not have these huge stats like other players that came out of that drafted. Remember they are in in different situation on there teams and would they eye popping stats if they was in Zach situation probably not because everyone of them would be coming off the bench someone. If mitchell or Bam they would behind Dame or CJ or Nurk so they to places where they could excel and got big opportunity on there teams.
I looked it up out of curiosity. Giles had the biggest hands at the ‘17 combine. Just for comparisons sake, his hands are the same size as Steven Adams’.
We wouldnt get far enough under the cap to open up more than the MLE. It has a fact that CJ makes us a better team. Cmon now...
Are you familiar with aesop's fables? There is a story in one of the books I will never forget. A St. Bernard has caught a nice juicy steak and he is trotting home with it in his mouth. He comes to a creek with a bridge and crosses over. When he gets to the middle he stops and looks down at the creek. What he sees is a reflection of himself holding the steak. But the steak in the reflection is bigger than the one in his mouth. So the dog lets go of what he has to bend down and bite/take the larger one in the reflection...thus losing both. Now. Lets say we trade CJ... then GTJ lets himself hit the market like he has said and signs elsewhere. Now depending on the return of CJ, we may have some pcs still or not. Point being, the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
When we close out on the shooters, we need to get there, actualy put a hand in their face, trying to block the shot. The problem is, our backcourt is so bad at keeping their man in front of them, so he gets to the paint and the entire defense collapses leaving shooters wide open.
Serious question. Is Stotts ok, health wise? Just watched his interview after last nights game. My impression was he has lost weight, and did not look well. Plus he kept swaying back and forth, like he was fighting hard to hold himself upright and not fall over.
