Hedo Signing = Bayless Starting PG?

Quick question for discussion. With the signing of Hedo, we now have 2 legitimate ball handlers that can be on the floor at all times (roy and hedo). Does this open up the starting PG position now to Bayless? With Roy and Hedo, Bayless won't need to necessarily play as much of a traditional role and could be more of a scorer/playmaker. Is this KP's plan or will we be seeing another option, like Captain Kirk, in the next few days?

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I love Bayless...

But this answer all depends on an improvement in his outside shooting

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Jul 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

By mid-season, I'm pretty confident Bayless will have learned help defense/our system...

to be a better defender than blake, and if he can shoot like draft experts said he could, look out

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Jul 3, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, this is very true. I think that whoever is the PG needs to have a sweet outside touch. However, Bayless did shoot 40% from outside the arc at Arizona, so I know he can be that answer. I think he just needs consistent minutes to improve his confidence.

by ericking on Jul 3, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions

Blake will probably still be starting for us next year.

Don’t see a team out there willing to give us a decent PG. I would think Batum for Defense would start before Bayless, unless Bayless shows he can play great defense, and knock down 3’s.

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by Garden of ODEN on Jul 3, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

It unlocks the door.

It’s still on Bayless to open it and walk through.

Deep stuff right there.

Bayless has got a pretty jumper, last year it was off. Lets hope he can find it again. With consistent minutes you should see him improve in this department.

by Bskey on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM PDT reply actions

I would rather see bayless on the bench because Blake would help spread the floor and create space for B-Roy and Mr Turk to do their thing.

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by AllHailRoy on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

But Bayless draws attention

Bayless can drive to it, and I’m hoping the real development will be on his dish move. Right now everyone knows he’s going to the hole. If he gets his dish in order, I think that frees up the three shooters plus Oden down low, as he draws attention. Blake can spread you out, but Bayless can break you apart—and I think in the end that’s the better way for the Blazers.

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by torridjoe on Jul 3, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that frees up the three shooters

Currently the Blazers have 2 “three shooters” Blake and Rudy

Roy and Hedo can shoot 3s, too, but I’m talking about the pure shooters from distance

So if they take Blake out of the starting lineup and put in Bayless, there would be no main 3 point threat on the floor, then the defenders can “sag in” and restrict penetration, plus their rotatios will be shorter to double-team Greg/LMA. Bayless’ penetration will not be effective in this scenario

So, Blake and Roy are a good “fit” for the starting lineup, with Jerryd and Rudy coming off the bench for a change of pace, while still keeping a 3-point specialist on the court at all times

Then, at the end of the games if the Blazers need more offense, they can play Rudy and Brandon together in the backcourt. Sure, this will cut into Bayless’ minutes, but if he can improve his shooting and playmaking when he gets the opportunity (summer league, workouts against team USA, fall camp) Jerryd will force the issue and carve out even more minutes for himself in the rotation

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by two4larue on Jul 3, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Rudy/Webster on the floor with Bayless to shoot 3s

by danielfarrell on Jul 3, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

The third perimeter starter (in addition to Roy and Turkoglu, who fill the playmaker roles) will need to be able to defend the other team’s best perimeter player (1, 2 or 3), finish at the rim on backdoor cuts and lobs, and hit open 3s. The PG label won’t fit him.

Bayless will be able to guard 1s, but is too small to guard 2s and 3s and as of yet is not a proficient 3 pt. shooter.

I’m a huge Rudy fan. From an offensive standpoint, Rudy is the best option, but comes up short on the defensive end if you want him to be the defensive stopper. Rudy is the perfect guy to back up Roy and Turkoglu in the playmaker roles.

Ultimately, the third starter comes down to Batum vs. Webster. Batum has the edge on the defensive side (except against certain players like LeBron James and Joe Johnson) Webster has the edge as a shooter. May the best man win. The other will be a great backup.

by Turnout on Jul 3, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions