Game Thread Sunday, July 7th, 7 PM PDT: Blazers vs. Rockets on NBATV

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  1. blazerfan11

    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

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    Here is a fun one about summer league “flops”.

     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Exactly what I was thinking during the game. He looked more like a PG than Simons.

    During yesterday's game I told a friend that the next time Trent passes the ball will be the first.

    Today, once he decided to, he made a number of nice passes. It seemed like he sees the floor and the flow better than Anfernee, and that he's just a more mature player. Which is understandable.

    Simons is still a kid. Patience, Grasshoppers.

    :cheers:
     
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    Isn't Simons only like 5 months younger than Trent?
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Something like that. I'm pretty sure Trent has more playing experience against higher level competition. Also raised and drilled by an NBA vet. To my eye, Trent looks more mature, both physically and how he understands the NBA game.

    :cheers:
     
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    Trent's dad seems more mature too.

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    Are you confusing Hoard with Little? It's sometimes hard to tell them apart and one is 6 and the other is 9. Hoard looks clunky to me but I'm not seeing not nimble with Little.
     
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    C'mon man, you should've known that.

    No chance he makes the roster.
     
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    Stanley Johnson?
     
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    ???
     
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    Sure totally understand giving Simons a chance and that these things take time. But Blazers are in win now mode and there is no time to give him right now. They need a solid PG that can make a difference right now.
     
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    Of course it doesn't play. It rubs the lotion on it's skin
     
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    I would hope he's better.
     
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    Not gonna lie, it's entirely possible.
     
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    https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/7/...summer-league-nba-gary-trent-jr-31-point-game

    We didn’t get to see Mike Daum in the first game. Did he make an impression on you against the Rockets?

    Miles: I was disappointed that South Dakota State star Mike Daum didn’t play in game one. Daum averaged 25.3 points per game his senior year while shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc. Daum came into the game on Sunday and provided some nice leadership. He was the most vocal of Portland’s defenders. The lineup of Daum, Simons, Trent, Little, and Jaylen Hoard helped the Blazers win the second quarter 27-17 and push the halftime lead to 16.

    Tara: In the second quarter, Daum came in and started barking orders on defense. Along with a Jackrabbits-centric cheering section, Daum became the loudest presence in the arena. This woke the defense up and pulled them all together for the second and third quarters. This was the best that they have looked through two games.

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    Both mention his leadership and defensive IQ. (rare for SL). Hope he gets more run.
     
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    Full game highlights.

     
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    I remember watching Curry in SL and it was obvious he was a star.
     
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    Yes, Simons is not a PG. And I would rather we had an actual backup PG. But we've been playing with people like CJ and Evan Turner as our backup PGs for years, so I guess our FO doesn't believe in them. But right now I'd say Simons is a very poor man's Lou Will. I honestly can't see Stotts giving him a big role in at least the first half of next season, so we're going to need some reliable journeyman. If even Trent (who is barely a SG, let alone a PG) is bringing the ball up the court over Simons, then Anfernee is ridiculously raw.
    Likewise Little. In fact, I don't see any member of this SL team being in the rotation for at least the first part of next season. Maybe if they were on the Rockets then Simons' and Trent's one-dimensional scoring skills could be used, but I think Stotts wants more versatility.
    PLEASE run some plays for Daum. Apparently he really talks on D, which is a nice change.

    A bit worried by some of Simons' body language. He really pouted when Little screwed up his nice bounce pass. Not a floor leader in any respect.
     
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    Yeah I’m quickly going sour on Simons.
     
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    I remember that play and I think he was pissed at himself because he had the same reaction when he fucked up another play.
    Nothing wrong with that
     
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