DusterBuster wrote:zzaj wrote:JasonStern wrote:...But the truth that Blazer fans seem reluctant to admit is that a Scoot/Sharpe back court is not ready for prime time. The best chance of being remotely competitive is to start Brogdon/Simons...
What do you mean by "prime time"?
IMO, both Scoot and Sharpe have shown enough talent/ability to get 35 minutes a game as starters. Are they going to be a below average starting backcourt? Probably, but that may change.
Aside from arousing a little bit of temporary fan interest, I see no future advantage to Brogdon/Simons being the "remotely competitive" option.
FWIW, I hope the Blazers trade Brogdon, Ant, and Grant in the offseason. I'd love for the team to trade Ayton too, but with his contract I don't see that as a possibility. And he showed enough toward the end of the season when he finally got a bed that I'm fine with the team rolling with him until his contract dwindles in years and is potentially more tradeable.
This is where I'm at too. Brog, Ant and Grant should all be moved. Get Ant to Orlando for a pick or two and get what you can for Brogdon. Grant would be a nice-to-move, but don't think it's a requirement. I personally don't get the DA hate from most, I think he can potentially be a part of the core moving forward assuming the Blazers don't somehow end up with Sarr this summer.
I also agree with JS, Scoot and Sharpe aren't ready for "prime time"... and that's part of the point. Being even remotely competitive next season is stupid with such a strong draft next summer. The Blazers should have another 20 win season next year and they should be doing nothing but investing in Scoot and Sharpe as the starting backcourt.
I and the team would likely agree with you. Think his personality has just turned some off.
But the guy on the court is worth keeping, so w/e. He seems to want to grow up and be a leader, tbd
