Game Thread Game #49 - BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - JANUARY 28, 2022 - FRIDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

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Do you want the Blazers to trade for Christian Wood?

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  2. No

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  3. Not if we have to trade Simons

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  4. Not if we have to trade Little

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  5. Not if we have to trade Simons or Little

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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Ant is like a mix between Dame and CJ. Hes a better shooter than Dame and more explosive than CJ, with more potential at the rim. I think he’s gonna end up better defensively as well. He operates screens better and has more physical tools. Just needs to keep getting stronger and more experienced.
     
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    this was a bit eye opening.

    nice handle

     
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    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    Looking at Ant through an Ant lens, not a Trail Blazer lens; Ant is ready for his own team now. Not coming of the bench as a microwave scorer, not playing second fiddle to Dame. Run. His. Own. Team. Now!

    If CJ is traded, and Dame is willing to take a back seat, and hand the keys to Ant; then Ant should stay, otherwise he’s better off leaving.

    The Trail Blazers have a very tough, very good decision to make.
     
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    I don't think you trade him, nor do you make him the sixth man. Dame and he are the starting backcourt next year. Norm and CJ are traded. Yes, I read they are going to keep CJ. I don't believe they will.
     
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    yup, this is where i am. Ant at 2, Dame at 1. Defenders/Shooters at 3/4/5
     
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    It’s not really about size. It’s about defensive ability. Starting Simons next to Dame just depends on how you rate his defense. I like him more than CJ and Powell on that end, but not sure I’m at the point where I’m making him a starter just yet. Not really against it either.
     
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    Im sure their vaxxed
     
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    Why? Build around ant. Dame isn’t 26 anymore
     
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    Totally agree. People say that you can’t have Dame/Ant because Dame/CJ doesn’t work. I think Ant is more complimentary to Dame than CJ is. Ant is a great catch-and-shooter. He’s a more willing playmaker. He’s not a ball stopper like CJ. His defense is still a weakness but has shown improvement. If this was a static situation where this is his ceiling, then trading him would be considered. But this is not his ceiling.

    He’s only 22 years old. His emergence is like getting a top 3 lottery pick. You don’t trade top 3 lottery picks.
     
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    Defensive holes at the 1 and the 2 just doesn't work especially when both guys are best with the ball in there hands on O. Have the last 7 seasons taught us nothing?
     
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    people devoid of common sense these days.
     
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    Dame at the 1.

    Ant needs to prove himself beyond a month.

    It's really simple.
     
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    Dame at the 1, ant at the 2.

    It's that simple.
     
    Strenuus, Jan 28, 2022
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    I agree with this. Ant right now looks like he can run an offense. A Dame/Ant pair you get the student learning from the master and someone to hand the keys off to in the future. There is potential to always have a legit top point guard for the next decade.
     
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    Trade this man.
     
    OneSport3, Jan 28, 2022
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    I'm not hung up on the size in the backcourt. We have four small guards right now. You're going to trade two of them -- so you'll be down to two -- and ideally get better at 3-5 and maybe your guard depth.
     
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    If we can get a haul for him that fits better with Dame, which I think we definitely can... we should trade him and trade him now.
     
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    I'm not hung up on back court size either. I'm hung up on the fact that both Dame and Ant are not solid defenders and we've seen what a mess that is and that both of them function at their highest level with the ball in their hands facilitating the offense.
     
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    Ant hasn't looked like a defensive hole to me. The other thing is you have a more efficient scoring backcourt with Dame and Ant than Dame and CJ or Dame and Norman. That makes a difference. 1. You can trade off a little defense because you are getting even more on the offensive end. 2. Better offensive possessions lead to more buckets which lead to a set defense on the other end of the floor.
     
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