Game Thread GAME# 66: SUNS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 9, 2019 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Mar 8, 2019.

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Realistically, how far do you think the Blazers will advance in the Playoffs?

Poll closed Mar 15, 2019.
  1. 1st Round

    47.9%
  2. 2nd Round

    35.4%
  3. Conference Finals

    4.2%
  4. Finals

    2.1%
  5. Championship

    10.4%
  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He goes up with the ball low and makes it easy for opponents to strip him. Gotta go balls high.
     
  2. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I'd take Booker over CJ
     
  3. TorturedBlazerFan

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    I know thats statistically the right call, and Im probably insane, but Im not sure I would.
     
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    I guess he doesn't factor in the injury issues Booker has. A player isn't very valuable sitting on the bench in street clothes as Booker has missed 15 games already this year and 28 games last season.
     
  5. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Also I think Booker has been the one and only for Phoenix, CJ’s been #2 and at times this year #3. Booker would be basically the same here in terms of role.
     
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  6. Chris Craig

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    I think Booker is better. He is a better shooter. He has a higher basketball IQ. He also knows how to pass the ball.
     
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  7. TorturedBlazerFan

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    CJ as the #1 has proven he can be an initiator and passer. I agree Booker is probably the better shooter but they both are good. I don't really agree that Booker has a better BBIQ. So some things we disagree on, but some we agree on too.
    Booker just doesn't impress me much, he can score I'll give him that, and he's done better this year at sharing the ball.
     
  8. wizenheimer

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    same role, but Booker averages 6.6 assists vs CJ at 2.8. But he also averages 4.0 turnovers. He's only 22 though...but he has already learned how to get to the FT line. Both are horrible at defense

    however, if Portland was going to trade CJ for a very expensive player with injury concerns, I'd rather it was somebody like Blake Griffin. I think a Dame-Griffin-Nurk trio would be a lot better than a Dame-Booker-Nurk trio
     
  9. CupWizier

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    I'd say McCollum is the better shooter as the numbers this year favor CJ. As for basketball iq, there is no way of measuring that so not sure how any of us can really judge their respective iq without being around them and watching them play all the time. McCollum is a pretty intelligent guy.
     
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    Actually, Booker has been their primary ball handler this year. His role is more similar to Lillards.
     
  11. CupWizier

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    Stats say McCollum to be the better shooter this year and for most years.
     
  12. Hoopguru

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    Booker cannot create a shot like CJ, imo.
     
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    CJ made a few stutter drives last night that were impressive.
     
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  14. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Booker and CJ don't play the same role right now. That's what I was trying to say. Booker is the clear cut #1 option. CJ is #2 or #3 (at times). I think if Booker was here he would be in a similar role of being the #2 or #3 option.
     
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    CJ is a smart dude. Anybody that listens to him can tell that. I want smart guys on my team and that’s one of the main reasons I’ve never advocated trading CJ. I have confidence in him and Dame and Nurk and I think they’ll figure out how to win in the playoffs.
     
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    Man Jake's shot sure has a high arch. I was comparing his to Dames & Cj's last night and wow. You don't usually see guys his height loft such high arching shots. Looks like a low percentage shot to me, but what do I know?
     
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    The arc is a good thing. When a ball comes in to the cylinder flat it has less chance and the target is smaller.
     
  18. Hoopguru

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    It does need an arch but man, his?
    Seems the target would be harder to hit with a mega arch!
     
  19. CupWizier

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    We had a guy at U of P by the name of Stretch Braxton that shot the ball pulled back behind his head and released it from basically on top of his head with a huge arc. Definitely not text book but it was accurate and effective. He also had twin daughters that went to Westview and were also elite basketball players.
     
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    Was he 6'9? That name Braxton sounds familiar.
     

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