cdubbz wrote:JasonStern wrote:DeBlazerRiddem wrote:Unless both Brogdon and Simons are traded this summer it's looking like Scoot is our backup PG next year. I am a big fan of players earning their role and not being given minutes just because of their draft number so until he starts consistently looking like a starting caliber player he shouldn't be starting.
I agree but don't think that's the rationale behind a Brogdon/Simons starting lineup. Attendance is down because the team is absolute trash. Dame at least drew ticket sales. So, now revenue is down. A mediocre Portland team fills seats. So, let's rush the rebuild. Being bad for several years is a huge cost hit.
I hope they don't rush the rebuild just to be mediocre.
Blazers have a few good things on their side:
- Draft picks in every draft going forward.
- Tradeable assets in almost every player INCLUDING Scoot.
- A volatile Western Conference.
I think Cronin & staff needs to decide fast the identity of the team & how they want to do the rebuild.
I think people forget how many games this year we were showing up in the first quarter. Lots of losses, a few crappy blow outs. Lots and lots of minutes to our 3rd string and guys that will probably be out of the league sooner than later.
I see the identity already, this was such an obvious tanking year to me, I guess I just accept it and see through that where I literally don’t even care what our record was.
We’re in very very good shape imo. Think we draft two guys this year in the lottery who both can play from day one, and get a full offseason for multiple guys who will benefit including at the top for me Scoot, Shae and Kamara.
Ayton despite his funky ego looks willing to be the hustle guy. Doesn’t seem like the team cancer many jump to.
I’ll admit I did not see us tanking this hard this year but I’m so happy we did. Showed us what we have, gave the guys who needed confidence a chance to develop it.
I’m chillin. Excited for the draft and will research top brews to pickup a 6 pack for in June. Ready for Scoot to change everyone’s minds next season. Maybe someone convinces Shae to be dominant and all stars align.