Exclusive All Things Scoot

Paolo was 19 and started every game (72) he played and got 34 minutes per game.
That's what should be happening with Scoot.
Simons is not a good point guard. Scoot is.
Simons battle for my minutes has to be with Sharpe, not Scoot.

 

Scoot is easily a better ball handler and facilitator.

 

While I agree, I think the starting lineup will be Scoot/Ant/Sharpe/Grant/?

 

That’s fine. I’d like the see that as the season goes on.

 

Scoot = legit point guard

Simons = legit combo guard.

 

proving Portland has learned nothing...NOTHING...about playing players out of their natural positions

 

Scoot SNUBBED by:

Michael Jordan

Dame Lillard

Make them pay , Scoot!!
As if he needed that gargantuan chip on his shoulder. But now he has it.

 

PERFECT opportunity for Ant to elevate his trade value.

 

Who cares this season? They’re trying to lose.

 

So you’re saying you’re fine not maximizing Ant’s value to trade?

I’d say maximizing Ant’s value is more important than making sure Scoot starts asap. It’s not like 50 games coming off the bench to start his career is going to affect his development, especially when Scoot will also be playing 30mpg already.

 

I've finally figured out why I so high on Scoot. Simply put, he is a student of the game. He eats, sleeps, breathes basketball. He understands the business side of the game, the taking care of your body part, the need to watch film, and you can see it in his game.

 

Dude, he isn't a student... he's an addict. The guy is in love with basketball.

 

It's the same opportunity for Scoot to elevate his trade value. Everyone can elevate their trade value because fuck everyone, everyone is a trade asset. Perpetual roster turnover just because!!!

 

So is Ant. I'm not creaming over it.

 

I think Ant is going to play great. I think he’s going to average similar numbers to last year’s games without Dame.

I think Ant averages 25/3/6 on ~.45/.40/.90 next year. He’s going to have a market if he averages close to that 11 game stretch but over a bigger sample size. Now we’re looking at any team who doesn’t have a legit AS-level PG. Toronto would be a team desperate for him. BOS, BRK, LAC, LAL, ORL, WAS, SAS are all teams that could also be interested in Ant if he produces at an AS level out the gate imo.

 

What are you basing that on?

 

I can't wait for the switch that leaves Dame guarding Scoot.

(I equally dread however the barrage of 3s Dame is going to put on us.)

 

Hmm, maybe we should trade for Simmons. Dame has a tough time when Ben guards him.

 

Thybulle ain't bad either...

 

Can't imagine why. If it comes to it in the second half, so be it, but you start the season building mindset and culture. I can assure you that the players and coach have no intention of tanking this year.