Rupert and Camara

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  1. blazerfan11

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    Looking good in their sophomore seasons.


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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    IMHO Toumani plays the best ball of any blazer when you factor in both ends of the floor.
     
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    I’m happy we have multiple young players to watch grow and develop
     
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    There was two whispers this summer about Camara, one that he added a lot of muscle, the other was that he was shooting much better. Seems like both whispers were correct.
     
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    Camara is the one player on the current roster that I'm completely confident is a long-term starter, no matter what direction the roster construction goes. Versatile defender, reliable spot-up shooter, and a growing arsenal of moves. Championship teams usually have a player like that in the starting lineup, thriving on a low volume of shots.
     
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    Rupert is 4 years younger than Camara.

    I think there is a good chance Rupert gets to the same level as Mikal Bridges.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    You're setting yourself up for disappointment. Just let the guy develop.
     
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    These stats are nice. But let it breathe.
     
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    OK What? Did someone want to prevent him from developing?
     
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    Weird.

    Nicolas Batum was 20 years old and started 76 games on a team that had 54 victories.

    I figure if a guy is ready let him play.

    How many games will the current Blazers win?
     
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    Unless Shaedon is ready for a Neo transformation giving them an actual lead weapon on offense to feature, not many.

    The vets will need substantial roles if they're to be traded while some the young guys will just have to continue to develop off the court and in scrap minutes. I'm enjoying the little improvements as the big picture still has the team a ways off.

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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    Camara's too old for our contending window. Must trade him.
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    It’s possible the players to make POR a contender are not even born yet
     
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