that might explain some of it. Looking at his shot clock numbers as part of his shooting marks: http://www.82games.com/2324/23POR2.HTM gauging by eFG%, his shooting gets progressively worse as the shot clock counts down. And his assisted FG rate climbs dramatically suggesting that he does get a lot of kick-outs
you must have deleted it...? I've said before I enjoy the way you and Wyachi enter discussions sideways and at odd angles, then cut holes in the floor and escape thru them in the dark.
I'd wonder how much attention GM's pay to recent games...probably a little mainly to track health? But if recent games did matter, than Brogdon's value has to be high because those are great numbers. Portland also went 4-4 in those games (anti-tank)
So if you REALLY understand the game and how rookies and younger players adapt and make that transition……. Last night means JUST as much as his 3 point 6 turnover game just a week ago or whatever he had, or tomorrow nights 5 points, 1 assist, 5 turnover game……. Ups and Downs…..part of the learning process. Give this kid time…..he WILL be fine.
I think the 6MOTY carries a lot of weight because it's an excellent signal of his versatility and efficiency. I also think teams know about his professionalism.
NBA ninjas - Trained in the arts of loitering in the shadows, until the commanding officers lower their guard. I would never say Scoot's a bust. My opinion is Henderson would do better with a coaching staff that knew how to exploit his untapped potential. --run this complex stuff like Dame & Ant-- has delivered mixed results. Putting Scoot at the 3-4 defensively because he's a physical powerhouse, creates gigantic gaps around the rim for easy opponent baskets. Scoot should be the #1. There should be no doubt in anyone's mind that Scoot "could" play off-ball combo anything. Look what happened in garbage time 4th quarter last night. Scoot with 3 wings and a Center was the most electrifying outburst we've seen from him. He didn't have to defer, or try and run the oobily doobily triple weave Billups triangle. He just grabbed the ball and played Scoot basketball. Did anyone notice when Philly did try to trap him?? Scoot busted through the wall and blistered Mo Bamba with powerful drives to the rack. Henderson is a weapon that's been locked in the cabinet for too long. Having Scoot adjusting to Billups offense hasn't worked. Why not develop an offense that Henderson can run more efficiently?
The Blazers are committed to developing Scoot based on his own progression, not throwing him to the dogs and letting him run wild. I'm fine with the way he's being used and coached.
This entire season is going through a big pile of Lego pieces to see what we have. I don’t think anyone will have any expectations put on them until after this summer’s draft.
Scoot has definitely looked better over the last ten games: I mean, not AWESOME, but a fuckton better than he DID look. Drawing fouls is a particular strength. Pretty tragic that Jerami is so obviously our best player.
I find this encouraging, because I see Jalen Green as a lot like Scoot: super-hyped in the G-league, then super-inefficient in the NBA.
Consistency Consistency Consistency Flashes of dominance and then followed up with a dud. Even though he scored zero points in the second half he showed flashes of being unstoppable tonight. There was a very specific play in particular: he muscled Giannis in mid-air and finished the shot. He did that as a 19 year old rook
