I agree for the most part. I think they'll look seriously at using it next summer, or possibly at the trade deadline if they thought it could make them a contender, but they won't use it just to use it.
Good to see you around, Story. I was in Portland last weekend and happened to walk by the Buffalo Wild Wings where we had the draft party with Scarlett and OdomLOL (RIP). Wondered what you'd been up to.
He couldn't get off the bench in the playoffs. He averaged 4 pts a game and couldn't even be relied upon for his defense. And his injury history is worrisome. He's done, and the Cavs are replacing him with a decrepit DWade. Doesn't that tell you something?
Remember how well he played the last 6 weeks of the season for us after we acquired him? The next great Blazer big man! Thats the reason I'm a little less hyped about Nurk fever. I understand they are totally different types of players with different skill sets, but I need to see that play carry over. Him getting injured didn't help with my opinion either. Hope him taking off that weight helps with that.
This is Shumpert last year. Highlights are always deceiving but you can't tell me that he's done with that athleticism still present. He's been underutilized imo.
And apparently erectile dysfunction. Dame has been praising Avery Bradley as the best perimeter defender in the league for the last couple years. He would be the perfect third guard to compliment Dame and C.J. He would give us a lock down perimeter defender that can also knock down the 3 (.390 3FG% last season). He also fits our timeline better than other 3 and D guys like Courtney Lee and Jared Dudley. And while I don't think Dame will ever demand a trade, I think it's important that he is happy here and feels like he has the support of the organization. I don't think he blames the organization for not getting PG13 or Melo, but it still has to be disappointing to see both go to a division rival. I think getting a player like Bradley, that Dame likes and respects, would help Dame (and everyone else) get over the sting of that disappointment. BNM
HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS ARE VEEEEEEEEEEERY DECEIVING. You guys hook me up with an iced tea from Starbucks and good song and give me 15 minutes, I could make Jake Layman look like Larry Bird!
I remember he missed a flight for a road trip because he claimed he couldn't get out of his driveway because of snow. HA!
The thing that makes Shumpert low risk is if he doesn't work out he's still a moveable asset because he'd just be an expiring contract after this season. I don't really see too much of a downside.
