Blazers sign Ed Davis

TBpup · Post #1 » by **TBpup** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:05 pm

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#4 last year in terms of rebound percentage and another 6'10"+ player under 26. The Lakers thought they would steal our PF but we stole theirs...

Oneluckbox · Post #2 » by **Oneluckbox** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:11 pm

So excited!

:|

JasonStern · Post #3 » by **JasonStern** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:11 pm

well, that's a serviceable player on a reasonable deal.

blazerbrent · Post #4 » by **blazerbrent** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:11 pm

I love the deals that come out of nowhere, and when we steal from the Lakers!

USER0023942 · Post #5 » by **USER0023942** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:11 pm

Value.

TBpup · Post #6 » by **TBpup** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:13 pm

Apparently Davis was the #4 total percentage rebounder in the league last season.

Shem · Post #7 » by **Shem** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:13 pm

Another player can that can't hit foul shots. Teams are going to have fun hacking us... :rolleyes:

Agenda42 · Post #8 » by **Agenda42** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:13 pm

What an adequate signing this is. I look forward to several years of serviceable production at a fair price.

Wizenheimer · Post #9 » by **Wizenheimer** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:14 pm

as far as ex-laker PF's, I would have much preferred Jordan Hill, but I'd imagine he'll be more expensive and we know it's budget time

Waynearchetype · Post #10 » by **Waynearchetype** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:17 pm

Value wise, great price for Ed. If we're rebuilding though? I sure hope the plan is to display him and trade him this year, all these reasonable deals with mediocre talent are going to keep us from a good lottery pick.

TBpup · Post #11 » by **TBpup** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:17 pm

Agenda42 wrote:What an adequate signing this is. I look forward to several years of serviceable production at a fair price.

That is so....reasonable. Blazers acquiring lots of Bigs because Dame and CJ are going to jack up 20 shots a game each.

Post #12 » by **Billy** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:20 pm

It's hard to get mad at the signing other than it being a let-down from Monroe. Especially if LA leaves, it's a bit hard to get excited about it.

If LA stays, it does give Portland a very strong big man rotation. If they bring back Robin, or go out and get a guy like Kanter, they should have a lot of bulk up front.

Post #13 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:22 pm

I'm not the biggest fan of Monroe, so I wasn't let down by the setting other than any possible indication re: LMA. I would've rather gone after Jordan than Monroe (though I do appreciate his offensive post game).

I'm just not a big fan of guys who stay in the east because it's "an easier path to the playoffs." Those kinds of players would've never made it in the west.

DavidSterned · Post #14 » by **DavidSterned** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:22 pm

At face value this is a great deal. Fit-wise I'm not so sure.

We obviously still need ballhandling and playmaking. And then Plumlee/Davis seems like a pretty poor frontcourt combo if you're looking for flexibility and spacing since neither one of those guys can hit a shot outside 10 feet and neither is a great rim protector, although both are solid enough defensively and finishing around the rim.

Ripcity4life · Post #15 » by **Ripcity4life** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:23 pm

I will not say that Ed Davis is a better player then Monroe but for the Value aka the money tied up in a player i think i like Davis more then Monroe in terms of risk and reward.

Wizenheimer · Post #16 » by **Wizenheimer** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:24 pm

Billy wrote:It's hard to get mad at the signing other than it being a let-down from Monroe. Especially if LA leaves, it's a bit hard to get excited about it.

If LA stays, it does give Portland a very strong big man rotation. If they bring back Robin, or go out and get a guy like Kanter, they should have a lot of bulk up front.

they have 11 players, and 6 of the 11 can play PF and/or C. Aminu can play SF too. That makes a pretty heavy big man roster without the context of the final roster. I think Aldridge would be the only other big they'd add, but I'm counting him long gone

what they need is a shot creator and more wing depth

Masterfully · Post #17 » by **Masterfully** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:24 pm

Looks like NO is playing money ball

Wizenheimer · Post #18 » by **Wizenheimer** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:28 pm

Masterfully wrote:Looks like NO is playing money ball

yeah, the money ball is an 8-ball and he's wedged behind it

PDXKnight · Post #19 » by **PDXKnight** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:29 pm

Masterfully wrote:Looks like NO is playing money ball

It's possible. He certainly isn't having anything to do with Rolo and wes

Agenda42 · Post #20 » by **Agenda42** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 7:35 pm

The Sebastian Express wrote:I'm just not a big fan of guys who stay in the east because it's "an easier path to the playoffs." Those kinds of players would've never made it in the west.

I'm surprised more players don't think like this. I mean, if you can make ECFs or get bounced in the first round out west, seems like an easy choice.