BLAZERS BENCH NEEDS TO GROW UP

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  1. tester551

    tester551 Well-Known Member

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    Dame is a average/good passer.

    However, his assist totals would go up if he was more precise with his passes. Too frequently his outlet passes are to the shins/knees causing the shooter additional movement in the shot.

    It's one thing that could take Dame to the next level.
     
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    I like the idea a lot, and I think knowing Stotts and how he uses the first half of the year, to look at different combo's, he will eventually try this out. Terry is a very methodical manger and seems to struggle with doing something on the fly.
     
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    Man I hope so, but putting Aminu on the second unit? I’m not sure Stotts has even considered it. Guy gets talked about by Stotts/Neil like he’s Dennis Rodman.
     
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    Great thoughts.
     
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    Thats where he's always belonged imo, also, he's more of a small forward.
     
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    Didn’t his most efficient year come off the bench with Dallas?
     
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    Thats when I noticed him and I wouldn't have a problem starting him at three if we had a legit 4 or if Collins took the step.
     
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    I don’t know why Stotts seems so against Aminu at SF. Like, what exactly does Harkless do that makes him capable but not Aminu?
     
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    I'm old, 6'3, and slow; have been for quite a while. No matter how many times I wake the F up, I'm never young, 6'7, and fast

    this bench is very likely at the 'what-you-see-is-what-you-get-and-it's-not-much' stage.
     
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    Ability to dribble into the paint without turning the ball over 90% of the time?
     
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    Melo is probably going to be officially available tomorrow, at least that’s what Bobby Marks suggested.

    Y’all ready?
     
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    He’s still a better ballhandler than Harkless. He averages the least amount of turnovers on the roster/36. Not like it matters though, neither is asked to dribble unless it’s a broken play.
     
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    I'd like to think that the last part of that is due to a realistic view of their abilities by the coaching staff, not an inherent part of the way Stotts would like to see his offense run, but I really don't know. I'd love to see a SF with the ability to drive to the basket playing with Dame.
     
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    I don’t think Stotts has the personnel to run the team he wants. Like why did we even sign Aminu and Turner to begin with? Stotts wants shooters! I miss the team we had before Aldridge left.
     
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    Think I may have to bump "the bench needs a nickname" thread.....

    Nah.
     
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    Breaking News: Blazers Bench are game time decision for tonight’s game.
     
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    HAHAHA how quickly we forgot about that thread! Or me at least....
     
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    And you dont think the coach is at fault for not holding them accountable enough or putting them in a position where they have to create something out of nothing in a stagnant offense?

    Whatever angle you look at it, Stotts has to be somewhat responsible.
     
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    I posted my suggestion in the game thread the other night: “The Stool”
     
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    First team all-NBA but I guess you have to criticize him about something or you'll stop breathing.
     
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