Like I said, I don’t think that Ingram is the perfect solution. I’d rather find a bigger, better rebounding, PF and move Grant to SF. The overall point is, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Cronin looks to build a competitive roster this summer instead of playing the lottery game.
Ok good point, maybe the Blazers could give up some draft picks to go from 21 wins to 26 wins and finish 13th in the West.
New Orleans is going to expect a decent return for Ingram, So probably Ant, #7, maybe the 2029 Boston pick, Thybulle for salary matching, probably something else as well (a 3rd pick?). Then Ingram probably has a Josh Hart moment after 3 weeks of the season and starts to push for his exit. Sure we could win more games next season with Ingram or a vet, but why would we try to do that instead of using the picks to possibly find a long term starter?
A. As I said, I don’t think Ingram is the right fit. He and Grant are too similar. B. I never said I would include this year’s picks. Something down the road, maybe. I’d definitely be expecting a solid starter in the deal. C. Contention would definitely depend on Scoot and Sharpe becoming All-Star level players. Are you betting against them? D. I like the young guys we have and expect several to become solid role players. I expect the Blazers to find some talent with this year’s picks. E. Most likely, the Blazers will still be a lottery team next year, so there will be talent to be had then.
I'd certainly bet against them becoming allstar players. In another thread where we ranked Blazers rookies/youth historically I had Dame/Roy at a 10 - LMA at a 9 and Scoot/Sharpe at 5/6. Now Scoot/Sharpe are by far the two most valuable players on our roster, but thats because our roster sucks ass - not them being likely all-star level players. Yes I'd love for them to become allstars but I would bet against it and I certainly wouldn't bet future Blazer picks to acquire vets to win now with that allstar expectation gamble.
Does he play with no passion or does he just not show any emotion when he plays? There is a huge difference and I am not sure what the correct answer is. I never like questioning a player's heart because it is really hard to tell what is inside. I do agree with those who said he always looks stoned. That does not mean he is though.
kings fans are throwing around trade packages too; oddly enough I feel like grant would be a better fit in sacramento than BI—and might cost a tick less.
don't forget to find a Billups buddy Cronin can buy out. Plenty of dead cap space alongside Eric Bledsoe.
Every time I watch a Pelicans game I'll focus on him for several minutes several times a game and watch him only. And like I said, he gives very little effort/hustle a lot. For example not even attempting to get a rebound that he very well could of gotten.
