my money is on Shae. He is going to get alot more minutes overall and i think he will break out as a borderline star this year, borderline all star next year. I know this. If he doesn't, Blazers are not in as good of shape as we thought with the young core. I do think Scoot will be the next best thing for him with Dame gone. Its already fairly clear Scoot also has quality leadership skills and is all about his teammates and helping them. Also. When i saw Shae and Scoot standing next to each other on tv, they looked almost the same height. Is Scoot really 6’2 and Shae 6’5? Or are they both closer to 6’3-6’4?
Throw Rookie of the Year in here as well. Wemby the odds on favorite, but Chet could give him a run, and you would think Scoot will put up some numbers as well.
Whats Scoots odds? I think he is gonna get the minutes and SA will bring Wemby on gradually. Wemby could go on to have a more dominant career but scoot is ready now and i think is the favorite for roty
I think Scoot’s and Shae’s odds are dependent on what happens with Ant. I’d also throw Ant into the conversation as a dark horse for most improved now that he’s not going to be playing in Dame’s shadow.
I've completely given up on the guy. But, I like your enthusiasm and optimism. I would love for you to be correct.
he averaged 21 & 4 last season. In order to be in the MIP running he'd have to average 32 & 9...and play some defense
Someone (whom I won't name) in this forum once said "Aside from hardcapping ourselves, what does Markannen do for us? Poor defensive player that will just become a spot up shooter." Scoot will rejuvenate Nas' career
I put a couple bucks on Shae to win MIP, he has great odds. Scoot ROY odds weren't very good (he's a favorite or close) so I didn't bet that. Scoot ppg over under was 15.5 I think and I bet the over. I expect big years from both plus more from Ant. Dame took a lot of shots. Also expect Grant, Nurk to possibly be dealt, or sit the 2nd half for tanking, again freeing up shots.
Yeah Ant scored too much last year to have a good chance. I guess if the scored 25-30 but led the Blazers to the playoffs as the #1 option or something he could have a chance. Not very plausible.
No, Nas already suffered through enough injuries for a lifetime, the remainder of his playing career will be injury-free. It's the law of averages.
If Holmgren stays healthy he's quite likely to win, but Scoot is a close second simply because Pop won't risk Wemby getting big minutes.
Greg Oden is an aberration. Heavy weight with one leg longer than the other, not a good combo Nas' injuries: 3/17/23 Illness 11/30/22 Hip 11/18/22 Calf 1/26/22 Shoulder 1/24/22 Knee 1/22/22 Knee 1/19/22 Knee 12/21/21 Illness 12/1/21 Ankle 5/11/21 Back 3/27/21 Thumb 3/23/21 Health Protocols 2/2/21 Knee 12/22/20 Health Protocols 12/22/20 Health and Safety Protocols 8/13/20 Dehydration 7/23/20 Concussion 2/5/20 Ankle 12/20/19 Back 12/12/19 Back
