Game Thread GAME# 24: WIZARDS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 5, 2017 - TUESDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBATV & NBCSNW

Right but playing in an nba game versus practice is a huuuuuge difference in development

 

David Fizdale

 

If we lose to THIS Wizards that would be soooo emberassing

 

So working with an NBA coaching staff and the best players in the world doesn't make a 19/20 year old rookie better? Huh.

 

Every game we lose is tragic and embarrassing according to posters like you!

 

At some point. At this point in Collins development, I don't think so.

 

The problem isn't the backcourt. We're starting Pat Connaughton and Noah Vonleh at the forward spots. Compare that to the worst teams in the league...

Yeah, it's very hard to draft perfectly so there will always be "could have, would have, should have".

 

I mean yeah but hypothetically it would of been a great situation. As opposed to taking Collins who won’t play for who knows how long because of the front court log jam. I always thought this team could work with the back court if we had better role players but I don’t even know where to begin on how to get them due to the shitty trade value of our mediocre players

 

another team coming for the b2b game after the loss... L it is!

 

Wow this forum has gotten really really negative. Crazy????
Used to be i knew i could come here and get hyped for a game. The losers outnumber the winners 2 to 1 now. What gives?

 

I'll admit, my homerism has shrunk. However, I still have yet to predict a loss in the prediction game.

 

Seriously bro... you are blaming our struggles on guys that play 15 min a game and are actually productive in those minutes... we aren’t going to have 5 all stars. The problem is clearly McLillard killing any flow to the offense with their hero ball

 

You sir are a true homer specialist. I cannot say this!

 

If Aminu isn't in the corner, he shouldn't be shooting a three.

And that goes triple for Turner.

 

Oh boy.... This might not go well at all but i'll give it a try.
I kind of think there are more than two sides to this argument. Not really all a "McLillard" problem or a "Rest of the guys" problem. Not even all a "Stotts" problem.
We have a team that is fairly young but has some playoff experience. They have a coach that has gone all the way to championship as an assistant so he has experience also. The record right now reflects a winning percentage and there have been some off nights. To be expected with every team. The guard combination doesn't seem to hurt them when they have a third player producing well. Doesn't really matter if it's Nurk or Aminu or Vonleh? This team needs to work from several areas. The only teams that don't are teams with a player of the highest caliber. AKA James, Durant, Curry etc. capable of taking a game over. Portland doesn't have that. They also don't have years with this rotation.
This team needs to gel and get more experience together. They will do this with time. Can changes be made? Of course. Will breaking up this McLillard fix the problems. Maybe some but it creates others. Will firing Stotts fix all the problems? Highly doubt that! Coaches coach the hand they are dealt. Now get Stotts another good card for his hand and this team is in business. It's pretty much what everyone has been saying since the end of last season. The Blazers are one solid piece from competing for a championship. Trust the process.

Just my take.

 

Look how much muscle Dame has put on since his rookie year.

 

Jermaine O’Neal on Line 1.......

 

Their expectations are unrealistic and they set themselves up for this from Day 1.