Positive thoughts about Blazers' draft day actions

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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Let's have at least ONE thread that tries to put a positive spin on everything.

    Statistically, Felton and Miller were actually very similar last year. Felton had more points/assists per 36 than Miller did. Clearly, Felton's a MUCH better 3 point shooter. And, of course, he's 8 years younger.

    Who else did we lose--Rudy & Koponen? No big loss on either of them. I'm glad Rudy's gone. And honestly, we got more for him than we did for Sergio.

    And, we drafted a point guard who can actually be trusted to play as a backup. I expect Smith to contribute very early in the season.

    And ESPN's reporting that we keep Hamilton's rights. If that's true, then we got something we sorely need--a pure scorer.
     
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    LMA not traded for Kwame Brown!

    yet.

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    IF we get to keep Hamilton, then I think the day was salvaged. I'm not happy, but I like adding a young scorer.

    I also DO like having a PG that can spread the defense and is not in his 30's.

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    I'm postive that I'm not wild about Bert Kolde running the draft.
     
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    I am positive that most on this board think our turds could be polished into gold. What a bunch of freakin whiners.
     
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    Um... we don't. So I guess it isn't.
     
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    I like Felton in Portland. I think he's a solid PG.
     
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    Apparently the "chemistry" between our Owner and our GM has much improved. Is that positive enough?
     
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    I think seats at home games will be easier to get next year.
     
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    How about this: we're two NCAA championships richer?

    To be fair, I like Felton and I like Smith.





    (I just like Miller + Rudy + Koponen + Faried more.)
     
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    Not crazy about Felton but the team had to get younger at PG. Felton is just entering his prime so that's good.

    Nolan Smith could be a pretty decent pick. He's ready to play and he was impressive at Duke last year.

    I'd give the Blazers a B-
     
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    Miller's Assist% the past 4 years - 32

    Felton's Assist% in his 6 years - 32

    The Blazers got younger and more athletic at PG. Felton is going to be a lightning rod for criticism, though, because the Miller Camp is entrenched in Mediocre Town
     
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    At least, with Cho gone, we weren't just making change for change's sake...



    ...right?
     
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    Jordan Hamilton is a Trail Blazer.
     
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    Seems fair. I'd give Dallas and Denver both As.
     
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    How many playoff series has Felton won?

    Heck... how many playoff GAMES has Felton won?

    Mediocre has been all but unexplored territory for Felton's teams.

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    You could argue Miller had more talent around him and his assists MAY have been easier to come by... Felton grabs that stat with what, 4 of those years in Charlotte? I like the speed, defense and shooting that Felton brings.

    It was a nice upgrade, I think. BTW, how many times has Miller made it out of the first round?
     
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    Felton is much quicker on the break than Andre so that's good

    He can really push the tempo
     
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