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

    23 vote(s)
    47.9%

  2. 2nd Round

    17 vote(s)
    35.4%

  3. Conference Finals

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  4. Finals

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  5. Championship

    5 vote(s)
    10.4%
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  1. CupWizier

    CupWizier Well-Known Member

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    Not sure of his height, but he was tall and probably around 6'9". He played when I was there in 73 and 74 seasons I believe.
     
    CupWizier, Mar 10, 2019
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    Was Steal coach then? or Avina?
     
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    It was Avina as I believe he was hired about the time I entered school. My AD/baseball coach told me a few good stories about Avina and I got to know him pretty good over the years.
     
    CupWizier, Mar 10, 2019
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    Just checked ESPN RPM... according to that, Booker's defense is atrocious for each of the past 3 years, even compared to CJ, making CJ the better player.

    For example, this year
    Booker
    ORPM +2.32 DRPM -3.24 RPM -0.92
    CJ
    ORPM +2.20 DRPM -1.39 RPM +0.81
     
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    Honestly i can't even really believe you guys are having a conversation and even involving looking up stats. Line em up on the wall and pick em. If i have two left and one is Booker and the other CJ I take CJ 10 times out of 10.

    There is no question in my mind which player is better.
     
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    Depends on the situation. CJ is 5 years older and has already peaked while some observers think Booker is going to get a lot better over the next few seasons. For a win-now team, CJ makes sense (if you are willing to swallow his contract for a one dimensional player). For a rebuilding team, Booker would make more sense.

    I'm not that enthusiastic about either of them - but that's just me. :dunno:
     
    oldmangrouch, Mar 10, 2019
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