If I'm a stupid motherfucker for thinking that this would make us better. I think I can live with that. 29.1 PPG 10.5 TRB 3.3 AST 1.2 STL 1.4 BLK .455 FG% .383 3P% - On 4.7 attempts per game .558 TS%
People should have to pass some sort of basic literacy test, before they can join this forum. Thank you, for clarifying that you were looking at me though. I couldn't tell. Also, I'm still waiting.
There's multiple problems I'd have with trading CJ for Cousins. In no particular order 1.) Cousins contract is expiring in a year. If we traded CJ for him and he left, we'd be absolutely screwed. 2.) Is Cousins insane stats translate into a winner? For as good of stats as he puts up, why can't he lead his team to wins? Ever year he does less with more. 3.) Is he as good as he looks while playing on a winner? Kevin Love was considered at the level Cousins is now while playing for the lowly Timberwolves. He went to the Cavs, a winning franchise, and he was barely an all star. Is Cousins just a stat guy on a bad team as well? 4.) We still have no 3rd option. I know Harkless has been outstanding this year, but on a championship winning team he's the 4th or 5th option, not the 3rd. 5.) Locker room problems. You all know that story. I don't think Cousins would make us nessecarily worse, I just don't think he improves us enough to justify that trade, and to take on the risks associated with it.
For us. Does it make sense for SAC? Is a package including any/all of Mo, Aminu, Leonard, Crabbe, etc. plus picks that's enough for them to pull the trigger? BNM
Related to this, people tend to just look at his raw PPG/RPG numbers and proclaim him THE BEST! But for a PF/C he has a rather poor FG%. That's something that always bugged me about LMA, and one of several reasons (which you pretty much outlined) why I wouldn't trade CJ for DMC. I do want DMC, but CJ is a much more valuable commodity and therefore we either shouldn't trade him for DMC, or if we do we need to get more in return (draft picks). He also doesn't have a particularly good DRtg.
I credit his poor play to his coach. He just sat in the corner all game. But he still rebounded well. Now he's using him more and he back to 21 and 10. But for the number 3 option, I'm happy with Turner/Moe. Because our 1st and 2nd options could go off for 60 and I wouldn't be surprised. If both of them have an off night, we'd probably lose, but I think any team will probably lose if their two best players have an off night. Maybe the spurs.
What I see in the stats is a subtle difference that indicates he's being used differently than last year. He's taking less long range 2pt shots this year. 5% less. And 5% more 3pt shots. That will affect his fg%. Taking more 3pt shots isn't going to get you a higher % from there. His shooting from 16' and beyond is .487, which is a sign he is a good shooter.
I think Cousins is better than CJ at scoring, rebounding, defending, and passing. But he also adds variety to our offense. And I would be surprised if CJ scored 60.
8 pages on this never going to happen pipe dream? Of course Portland would trade CJ for Cousins, but of course no way in hell does Sac trade their best player in a decade plus to another Western Conference team especially for a good but not great tweener guard. STOMP
From a basketball standpoint, you're absolutely right. But head cases on ending contracts get moved sometimes for reasons not related to what pure basketball reasons would dictate. Not saying I want him in exchange for CJ or that I think such a move is likely. But Blazers fans who are familiar with Rasheed's history know it isn't always about how good of a basketball player someone is.
Yes. Probably Not. IMHO, Biebs/Koufos Aminu or Vonleh/WCS Mo McLemore Lawson/Collison is a young and intriguing lineup, especially since they also have their recent 1st rounders, and additional new draft picks. They need to rid themselves of Gay, Casspi (feud), Afflalo for additional stuffs. The reason why this should be so appealing is because the team is not only bad, but they're old. They'd get young in a hurry, with a chance to develop a base for the future. Going the Phoenix route is the way to go, and this accomplishes that.
