Hey, the forward-looking aspect of this is half the fun. Obviously, this question is predicated on the roster remaining as-is for the next few weeks at least. C'mon--play along!!
I'll be a contrarian and go with Brogdon/Ant. I could see Chauncey wanting to have an experienced lineup from the beginning, and then move Scoot and/or Sharpe into starting roles as the season progresses.
Do you guys really think we wouldn't start Scoot? Having Brogdon in front of him would be such a dumb idea in the grand scheme of things. Not only would it be a missed developmental opportunity in a year when we don't really care about winning, but it would indicate a team without a direction. @maxiep @PtldPlatypus I think Scoot/Ant is a foregone conclusion; didn't even realize there was going to be a debate.
Yeah I guess if Brogdon is still here on opening night it could be more of a possibility than my original comment.... Just hard for me to wrap my head around Brogdon playing for us.
I suspect they're not going to play Brogdon that much. I don't buy that they actually think he's part of the future. Maybe if they think they're trading Simons. But I think they will play Brogdon enough to show he's healthy and then try to hold onto him until December or January when a lot of guys become available.
I'd assume Brogdon starting would just be a 10-20 game thing until he's traded in December or Scoot "earns" the starting spot. Yeah would be odd - been so expecting a Scoot-Ant starting duo.
if Portland was going to start their best guards, at the time, it would be Brogdon/Ant. But the Blazers didn't draft Scoot, then trade Dame, to start with Scoot on the bench Brogdon came off the bench all last season so he may be OK with it. But he'll probably be the best guard Portland has in October so maybe it might cause some friction. Problem is that if Brogdon doesn't get consistent minutes of around 25/game it won't ease the worries other teams might have about his health
Eh, I think most teams know we're not keeping him. I think they understand that he's not part of our plans.
Thinking of this more... in media day a few hours ago Cronin mentioned how Scoot has been in Portland since the draft practicing everyday at the practice facility. Interacting with management and they're very pleased to have him out working all the time. Seems unlikely they shove him to the bench for a few games just to give a temporary audition of Brogden. Especially since Brogden is the reigning 6th man of the year - can just say he we're leaving him in his successful role.
Yeah if Brogdon is playing over 20mpg and looks like his normal self I don't think there will be additional health/medical concerns.
You could be right. I was just thinking about the pairings and how they all offer something different, and I figured it would be a question worth asking. Perhaps it's as foregone a conclusion as you presume...but maybe not?
I do. I think Brogdon is a pro, and there's value to learning how to play from him. I think if Brogdon stayed on the team (and I think he's gone before the trade deadline), Scoot would eventually replace him, but I think Malcolm starts. I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time.
We don't give one damn about winning. This season is about development and figuring out what we have. I want Scoot being spoonfed 30+ mpg from Day 1. The opportunity cost in wasting a developmental year to have Brogdon take his spot because of seniority is not something I would even entertain. If that is even a remote possibility, Cronin needs to dump Brogdon for a late second tomorrow.
No it’s not FAMS. Thats why we so many GOD DAMN useless threads on this forum lately! To answer your question……Ant will be a starter and the teams leading scorer and leader. I believe Scoot gets the start next to him to be honest. I think he and Shae will play pretty much the same amount of minutes though.
