Re: ESPN: Blazers will win 60 games During the regular season, Dallas played at least as well agianst the Blazers as the Rockets did. As poorly as the team played (at least in games 1 and 6), we weren't going to beat anybody with a pulse.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) It would be nice, but I don't expect Miller to get the minutes to average 10 assists, unless the idea is to make Brandon Roy primarily an off-the-ball player.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) Dre isn't Sergio... he IS capable of scoring. I don't see any reason why he and Roy can't play together for long stretches of time.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) That was the problem - he was *too* good for a team committed to a "tank-for-Lebron" plan. In that respect, Darius was a perfect pick-up. When he and Big Z got into a fist-fight in practice, the Cavs' front office probably had a collective orgasm. They lowered their talent level and introduced team dissension in one fell swoop!
Re: offseason buzz (espn) Based on his ASST/36 numbers in Philly, when he averaged 7.0, 6.7, and 6.5 ASST/36, Miller would have to play roughly 52 minutes a game to average 10 assists. I also see his minutes being more limited than they were in Philly in order to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Having a capable back-up in Blake will be a luxury this season. Miller won't have to average 10 assists to have a great season. Besides, IMO, he was brought in more for the postseason, so that's when his evaluation will begin.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) We also have more weapons than Philly, though. He can choose from Roy, Aldridge, Rudy, Batum, Oden, and Outlaw, depending on who is on the floor. I would be ecstatic if he averaged 10 apg, but I could really see him putting up 8-9 apg.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) I hope Miller puts up 12 apg. I'm just pointing out some factors that may hinder his ability to do so, and to consider these factors when assessing Miller assist totals as the season progresses.
Re: offseason buzz (espn) I'm not saying he WILL put up 10 per game, I'm just saying it would be fan-fucking-tastic if he did. I think he's the first point guard we've had in years who is actually capable of doing it.
I honestly do not care how many points, assists, rebounds or blocks he gets as long as the team wins. If the team wins with him being the equipment guy and loses with him putting 20/20/20/20 - I would rather have him be the equipment guy. I have to say that while I like his traits, on paper, specifically providing another guy that can attack the rim from the dribble, I am just waiting to see how this thing works.
Women say Barfo is a model lover.... Thats "model" as in a less-than-life-size replica of the real thing.
