2023 TRAIL BLAZERS TRAINING CAMP THREAD

Shae is light years ahead of where he was last year, now he is directing other guys on defense whereas last year he didn't even know which opponents could shoot or not. Simons is much more self confident and vocal this year. Doesn't think Scoot will have any trouble at all with his shot.

 

He was a little too certain in his answers here, for me. First day for Ayton and Williams with the Blazers, I wish he would be a little more open to experiment. He didn't really get his answer out but seems as if he is not considering Grant at the 3 which seems kind of odd since he had him guarding guards last year.

 

Are we getting Jerry West?

 

Deandre Ayton says:

"Scoot is super-competitive, especially on the defensive end."

 

Scoot says the G-League prepared him well for the next level.

On Ayton "He's sprinting up the floor every single time."

 

I don't think starting Williams is a good idea. We need a backup center. However, there is no reason they can't both end games together when the situation calls for it.

 

about what Chauncey wants:

"My understanding has been pretty clear. From the jump. All the coaching staff told me what I'm great at. Is getting everybody involved. That's something I love to do, so there's no problem me going out there and getting downhill and trying to share the ball and getting my shots when it's my time. I have no problem with defending the ball. That's what a dog does. He does whatever everybody else need him to do. At a high level though. So that's what I do and that's what I prepare myself for the whole season."

 

You play Williams with Ayton when the other team has a relative non-shooter at the three or four. That let's Rob roam and fuck shit up defensively.

 

I’m gonna be annoyed if Scoot doesn’t start.

I wonder if they’re gonna start with Simons/Shaedon.

 

There are no rules on this. If you disagree, I'd appreciate a link. If not, you are dodging. Why should I answer your questions if you wont answer mine?

According to Oxford dictionary, correct means... free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. Whats the issue is with referencing actual height instead of some mysterious/vague formula specific to pro hoops only?

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I will want Chauncey fired if Scoot doesn't start.

The hardest working guy on the team who'll push it to a new level. The guy who wants to run and share the ball.

Isn't that what Chauncey Ball is supposed to be all about? How many times did Simons dribble down the court like Josh Hart and score? Zero?

The one player I trust the most to play Chauncey Ball is Scoot. If Scoot doesn't start, Chauncey is full of shit.

 

You do realize we have not seen him play in an NBA game yet? 21 minutes in the summer league does not count. I would not bet against him but can't we at least wait to see how they all look in pre-season before we fire Chauncy?

 

Great Billups interview. Is it me or does he seem more relaxed and confident? I would imagine having the trades finalized was a welcome sight for him.

 

Yeah bc there’s no pressure to win this season lol

 

at SG or SF?

 

That was my question as well. My guess is if he does start then it is at SF.

 

Sure, give Simons his chance. It's not about Simons being adequate or good. That's where I worry about Chauncey.

 

I said essentially the same thing and was called ultra-negative

 

I don't want Steve Blake running our offense.

 

I'd hope he's excited about the upcoming season, I am. Lots for him to be thankful for and many good challenges up ahead on the horizon. His fate with the organization likely now hinges on bonding with and positively "developing" the young 2. If they're who we think (hope) they are, Chauncey's future looks bright.

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