An observation on Portland's back up point guard situation

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Our last solid backup PG?

    ..Greg Anthony?

    Our second unit makes me cringe lately.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Mar 20, 2009
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    At the beginning of the year we were talking about how much depth we had. Realistically, we have 7 guys I have decent trust in:

    Roy
    LMA
    Joel
    Batum
    Blake
    Oden
    Outlaw (not highest IQ but dang it, he's a player)

    Rudy, in general, doesn't seem to do much other than shoot 3's, and as others have pointed out, he's not doing that very well lately. After that, gee, I hope Webster comes back before the end of the season as I have more trust in him that I do Rudy or the rest of the unnamed bench.

    :sigh:

    Gramps...
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Rudy has been just as shit since he has come back.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I don't want Bibby on this team, nor do I want 5 guards playing again next year.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    What part of Sergio's game equals 'passable defense' and 'able to hit the open shot?' I'm not even a Sergio hater, but I think it's becoming increasingly clear that he is not the long term answer as a starter.

    I should be clear, 'passable' on defense should probably be upgraded to 'decent' or god forbid even 'good' it doesn't mean they need to be a lockdown guy, as the rules make it very, very difficult for point guards to play physical out on the perimeter, but it sure would be nice to have a guy with the physical makeup to fight through a pick and enough quickness to cut off dribble penetration, but enough game to be a dependable set up man and midrange shooter. That aint Sergio.
     
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    I agree.

    Anyway, Harris, Paul, Williams, Parker, Billups, Rose, Westbrook, Ellis, Sessions, Stuckey are my dream PGs. Noone else, really, unless we are using them as more of a stop gap and a mentor.
     
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    I'd also include Rajon Rondo.
     
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  8. LittleAlex

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    and Derrick Rose.
     
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    Rondo is overrated. He is being made to look good because he plays with a great team. He won't be nearly as effective in Portland.
     
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    Dang... you must have A LOT of dreams, man! :devilwink: Then, again, I can't blame ya... after all, with the PG "rotations" we've had over the years, who could!? :rofl:
     
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  11. MrJayremmie

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    Thats true, good job.


    He is already in there.


    Yeah, man. I would love to obtain one of those PGs and just end this PG situation once and for all. Not that many (if any) realistic options from that list though.
     
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