Backup PG?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Rastapopoulos, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,635
    Likes Received:
    25,878
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Are we really planning on having McCollum be our ONLY backup PG? Nolan Smith had more experience playing PG. Our STARTING PG was more productive (and comfortable) playing off the ball last year.

    I was really hoping we'd sign Shaun Livingston, but:

    [​IMG]
    Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine 1 minute ago
    Hearing Nets closing in on locking up Shaun Livingston for that backup PG spot

    Maybe there's a Patrick Beverley out there?
     
  2. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I'd really like to go after hinrich. He seems a little expensive though. There's also Gibbs
     
  3. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    13,949
    Likes Received:
    7,020
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
  4. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    That's not a bad idea, but I don't know how well he can distribute.
     
  5. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,635
    Likes Received:
    25,878
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Telfair's going to NY. Besides: who wants to be reminded we passed on Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
     
  6. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    13,949
    Likes Received:
    7,020
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
    Has he signed with ny?
     
  7. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,037
    Likes Received:
    15,455
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Telfair has gotten better. Inconsistent because of his minutes, but I have seen games where he looked pretty decent.

    Now that the Warriors let JJ go, we need to compete with them for a back up PG as well.

    I still think Beno is an option
     
  8. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Could we trade freeland for party mills?
     
  9. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Brooks is available too, but I don't like his ball hogging and lack of d
     
  10. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    32,777
    Likes Received:
    13,026
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Why? Because he's a nice guy?
     
  11. tlongII

    tlongII Legendary Poster

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    17,172
    Likes Received:
    11,832
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Systems Analyst
    Location:
    Beaverton, Oregon

    You HAVE to be joking, right?
     
  12. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    No because he's actually fine with being third string and capable of running an offense. The trade would give us another 3 mil to offer another player.
     
  13. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    32,777
    Likes Received:
    13,026
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gilbert Arenas?
     
  14. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,037
    Likes Received:
    15,455
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Until I actually see CJ play PG I really think we need a 2nd string PG not a 3rd string. CJ needs to come off the bench as a SG. He will also be our emergency back up 3rd PG when an injury occurs.

    I guess we will know more in 2 weeks, but as far as I can tell none of us has ever seen him play PG. Or am I off base on this?
     
  15. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Christ man... You just need to stop pulling old stars out of a hat man
     
  16. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Until that time, I think patty can play a back up role. I think cj will come in soon though
     
  17. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    29,128
    Likes Received:
    9,811
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Phone Psychic
    Location:
    The Deep State, US and A.
    Am I the only one who believes that CJ will eventually be our starting SG?

    As far as backup PG's go I'd look at Bo McCalebb or Milos Teodosic.
     
  18. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    93,391
    Likes Received:
    56,280
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Awfully short..... but I guess Wade isn't very tall either.
     
  19. PapaG

    PapaG Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    32,870
    Likes Received:
    291
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Tualatin, OR
    There are plenty of vets available at PG with the remaining cap space who will take it.
     
  20. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    93,391
    Likes Received:
    56,280
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Why don't we at least wait until after the summer league? I want to see what CJ can do before we worry about a backup point guard. It's very possible that CJ could log minutes at both spots. He's definitely smart enough to run the point.
     

Share This Page