Report: Blazers will have the worst starting 5 in the Western Conference

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  1. Draco

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    Yeah I've been thinking of doing a poll, start with all rostered players and see who should start. Dame gets picked first; then remove guys playing his position and start a new poll a few days later.
     
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    Totally disagree. Aminu could be best as an energy off the bench player sliding between multiple positions. As a Mavs site said he hates having teams score; on either their end or ours. We might prefer more shooting at the starting SF spot. I think I agree he's the most likely to start after Dame; but it's much more similar to CJ, Hendo, Meyers, Davis, Plumlee chance of starting. All are in the mix and all should have regular minutes regardless of who starts.
     
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    DO IT! Make it multiple choice of the best starting 5!
     
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    Yeah, then keep track of it to see who is closest at the end.
     
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    I think right now, Aminu is the starter, but I could easily see one or two guys challenging him. If anyone can defend close to his level, but can hit outside shots I think he can be beat out.
     
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    Don't need to change it--just put up the players (that aren't Dame) who might actually have a chance of starting (CJ, Hendo, Crabbe, Aminu, Harkless, Meyers, Vonleh, Plumlee, Davis... Connaughton?), let each respondent select 4, and we'll see the percentages. Piece of cake.
     
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    I think I'd rather do it one poll at a time. We have plenty of time. One huge multiselection poll might have 3 centers or a bunch of ties.
     
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    If Aminu can develop a three point shot or at least improve a mid range jumper he'd be a great starter. His defense is gang busters.
     
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    Just for comparison, here are the per-36 numbers for last season (pts, reb, blk) for the bigs (per 40 for Alexander because that's what reference gives)

    Alexander 16, 12, 3 (at Kansas)
    Aminu 11, 9, 2
    Davis 13, 12, 2
    Plumlee 15, 11, 1
    Vonleh 12, 12, 1
    Leonard 14, 15, 1

    I know this is gross extrapolation, but I was surprised the numbers were so even between players. It is going to be an interesting competition to see who comes out on top.

    I think most of us could get excited about double-doubles from the 4 and 5 positions. Not that it is realistic, but there is potential.
     
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    Seems better to do the poll by position, but not a big deal.
    Dame and Aminu are locks. I also can't imagine Plumlee not starting as well.
     
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    Best name for a basketball team ever...the Destroyers!
     
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    i am going to dream here. what if meyers add a post games including the hook shot. and what if he adds a handle very similar to curry. man Meyer Legend is #realMVP
     
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    Post game with hook shot? Reasonable.

    Handle similar to Curry. Ridiculous.
     
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    I think we're pretty lucky Beibs turned into the played he did. When he first came into the league he was friggin clueless.
     
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    I don't think it would matter that much. With Meyers shooting, dunks and rebounding he will be more than fine offensively. He might not be a #1 or 2 option on offense but he can be the floor spacing role player that allows teammates to create one of the best offenses in the league. A big man shooting three as he does is very valuable. He can get put backs and roll to the hoop. Force feeding him possessions in the post or with hook shots, even if he converts well, won't help much. There are other players who can be the primary options.

    Defense is the area that will determine if Meyers is just a role player or something more. If he can become a good defender then that's a game changer. Having a player benefit a team on both ends of the court is extremely rare. Damian and LaMarcus don't do that. Dirk didnt do that. Tony Allen and Tyson Chandler never did that. It could make his impact potentially even more valuable than Damian.

    It could be similar to Wes two way play at his peak helping this franchise so much but as a big man instead of a wing. There were encouraging signs; his low FG% defense at the rim, his post play against Marc Gasol. Meyers has a long way to go to achieve such but offensively he was already there.
     
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    I assumed he was talking about Eddy Curry..:emotions:
     
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    Honestly I think it's more reasonable for him to develop a face up game that extends out to the 3pt arc. Guys have to get all way out on him, and if he can drive and get guys on his hip then he'll be able to get off that automatic floater, or kick out (he's a good passer for a big man)
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Everything you post is a dream do no need for a disclaimer. Under your name you just put the message "Dreamer".
     
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    Hehe...in pick up ball, that's basically my game. Unlike Meyers, I have no outside shot to speak of, but when I do get the ball at the top of the key, I am relatively adept at driving hard past my defender and getting to the rim of finding an open teammate when doubled.

    If I can do it, surely he can too.
     
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    Hey--remember how we had the worst starting 5 in the conference, only surpassed league-wide by the horrendous Sixers? Well, now the rocket scientists at Bleacher Report (lol :blazerwookie:) have elevated us all the way up to 14th.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...s-starting-5-post-2016-trade-deadline/page/18

     
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