Trail Blazers' Armon Johnson holds own against John Wall, furthering case to earn roster spot

Good write up on today's scrimmage vs. Washington and John Wall by Joe Freeman.

Update: Note the video posted by Douglast in the comments for some more insight on the scrimmage. Good stuff.

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Sign that boy today !!!

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by Garden of ODEN on Jul 14, 2010 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Nice. I like this kid. I hope he makes the roster.

I am firmly on team Armon. He looks to have more upside than previously thought.

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by dario argento on Jul 14, 2010 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

now some video

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/07/video_trail_blazers_armon_john.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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by douglast on Jul 14, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

Getting burned by Wall.

But that’s not surprising.

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Jul 14, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

But also,

Wall seems to fall a step or more behind other point guards on defense, from the tiny bit of footage I’ve seen, including this.

by Kaboomm on Jul 15, 2010 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions

To my knowledge, Wall wasn't exactly a defensive standout in his sole year at Kentucky...

He was drafted to get points. Lots of points. So if he puts up a ton of points, and Washington succeeds, there won’t be a ton of critics. Once Washington struggles, well, expect tons of pressure to be put on John Wall by ESPN and the sports media at large.

Then again, they might just forgive him because John Wall is a saint who can do no wrong (yeah right, that spot is reserved solely for Tim Tebow).

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jul 15, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Man this guy is getting so much love

He went from being resented like Dante Cunningham during the draft to already being our favorite draft pick this year.

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Jul 14, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

I always thought Armon was under-rated in the draft.. better point prospect than Bledsoe or Bradley

Sadly I haven’t seen much of Williams yet, but I am not that high on Babbitt like others. But that is mostly because I feel you should be able to shoot and play D to be in the NBA – not one or the other. Very little love to guys who get burned on D, all they will be good for is garbage time.

by Sir.Ludo on Jul 15, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions

if you didn't have guys that could do one much more effectively than the other

you would only have about a 1/3-rd the players available….

by blacknoiseNW on Jul 16, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm greedy....I want CP3/TP AND Armon Johnson AND Patty Mills!!!! I want them ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I am holding my breath until I pass out!!!!!!

THUNK!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jul 14, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

Hey, hey guys....

I think he might actually be passed out…..

by HailOden! on Jul 14, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Kahn?

is that you?

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by 4ist on Jul 15, 2010 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

rec

I didn’t quite laugh out loud, but I did the “exhale through your nose like you’re a bear” thing.

Ryan Gomes: forever a Blazer in our hearts.

by musicdaniel on Jul 15, 2010 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Bears laugh through their noses?

Learn something new from BE every day….

by moflow on Jul 15, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Do the boogers shoot out?

Just curious …

#52

by CatMan2 on Jul 15, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought it was Paul Allen

the billionaire who collects PGs

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Jul 15, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's not forget about the guard we drafted and signed...Elliot Williams

I feel for the guy having to sit out of summer league and watching his fellow draftees excel. How do you all think he will fit into the Blazer’s plans?

by mlsinpdx on Jul 14, 2010 11:24 PM PDT reply actions

3rd string SG.

That’s all, for now.

You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.

by austinpwnz on Jul 14, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions

fickle...

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by faith on Jul 14, 2010 11:49 PM PDT reply actions

if the blazers..

get there dream pg depending on who they trade, i dont see them having armon as the backup even if its cp3. meaning they would keep either bayless or miler. i want to see what E Williams can do also.

by rippedcity on Jul 15, 2010 12:55 AM PDT reply actions

E Will is not a PG.

He maybe the size of one but he’s a SG.

I don’t know how people don’t know this. It’s not about size and measurements. It’s about skill set.

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Jul 15, 2010 1:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I know nothing about him

why do you think he´s not a PG?
ball handling?
passing ability?
pg defense?

by Falcao on Jul 15, 2010 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions

lefthand dominant, extemely athletic, weighs less than 200 pounds

go to the draft express website and you can read all about Williams, Johnson and Babbitt from the scouts who watched the videos from their college games

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by two4larue on Jul 15, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

by NBAstard on Jul 15, 2010 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

In an interview, Johnson said he modeled his game after Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook.

I’m a big fan of both of those PG’s and would love it if Johnson turns out like either.

Mills, on the other hand, mentioned in an interview recently that he models his game after Tony Parker. Also, not a bad player to model your game after.

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by ericking on Jul 15, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions