Western Conference scout on Andre Miller's future with the Portland Trail Blazers:

Interesting take

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Umm..

I’d have to disagree with Aldridge being best at the 5. I was under them impression that Aldridge hated playing the center full time? Either way, it’s moot .

by resurrect_ha28 on Dec 4, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stein obviously hasn't studied Oden's efficiency numbers.

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by Seijeff on Dec 4, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OFFENSIVE efficiency.

by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 5, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sure that the other teams really want Oden to get the ball. They must enjoy getting dunked on. Teams like to see Andre shoot a three. Or Blake lead a fast break. But I don’t think any coach is saying, “Let Greg get under the hoop and catch the ball”.

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by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 4, 2009 9:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yes. Super weak. How many minutes has LMA spent at the 5 this season?

by LaoTzu on Dec 5, 2009 2:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Asinine

Putting Lamarcus at the 5 is far from our best line up. Oden’s played great this year; the flow issues aren’t his fault, they’re just not utilizing him properly.

by Wotan on Dec 4, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i think that's from the memphis scout

the only one they have left.
his name is chris wallace and he’s dumb.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Dec 4, 2009 10:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

he must scout for the Suns.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 4, 2009 11:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

non sequitur

what does Andre Miller not working have to do with Oden creating spacing problems? Andre Miller hasn’t worked out because he was treated like a scrub.

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by Dodoh on Dec 4, 2009 11:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow, that's retarded

That’s some pretty terrible analysis there. That “scout” has no idea what the hell he is talking about. I’ve heard better takes from drunks at a sports bar. Neither stats, nor observation, confirm his analysis. Especially since statistically, we don;t do all that well with LMA @ the 5.

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by HurraKane212 on Dec 4, 2009 11:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

The article is fired.

Good bye

Land Rondo.

"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden

by loyal_blazer on Dec 5, 2009 12:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Minnesota's scout apparently

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by hobobob on Dec 5, 2009 6:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like a scout in the modern NBA

Currently in the NBA the trend is to have your big guys out around the 3 point line shooting jumpers, and that is why this scout likes LMA at the 5 more than an Oden or Joel. The Blazers have the ability to play like teams played in the 80’s and 90’s, with a big man in the middle who takes almost all of the attention of the opponent to stop. That frees up so much on the outside that your shooters are getting open shots off of kick out passes. Greg has already shown the ability to be a great passer out of the posts, from hitting cutters to kickouts when he is doubled.

This scout is obviously not on the path to being a coach.

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by usmcr3049 on Dec 5, 2009 10:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Epic fail

None of the problems Blazers are having are because of Greg. He’s been the one bright spot this year. I think this scout has something personal against G.O. because this is just ridiculous. “Oden jams up the floor”? Yeah, so did Shaq, Kareem, Wilt, and all the other great bigs with multiple championship rings. Is some team really PAYING this scout money? FAIL.

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

good post but

I dont know what Aldridge playing 4 or 5 has to do with Millers future?

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by cavejunctionblazer on Dec 5, 2009 3:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Actually

I think the blazers have looked good with LA at the 5 this year. Very very smooth with a lot of movement that way. Greg still needs to be integrated into the offense though with our big lineup.

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs