cause right now your not worth as much as the rookie that sits on the bench behind you.

At the same time, a person wants to get what they feel like they’re worth and deserve.

In a nutshell why players expect huge payouts compared to us working stiffs. I really can’t blame them, just a product of their environment.

1. Blazers can get nothing else
2. If Blazers sign him for extremely cheap
3. If the Blazers sign him as the backup point guard
4. re-signing Felton is the only way Wallace stays
5. If Felton gets his act together and starts playing like a starter

That being said I think that the Blazers would be wise to look in a different direction for a point guard if possible.

Here are some names to look at in the off season for some point guard help:

Deron Williams. He is an all-star and will command a max deal. All signs point to him opting out and then re-signing with New Jersey so he can get more money.

Steve Nash. He may be old, but he is still one of the best of the best offensive point guards in the league. He makes everyone around him better on offense, but makes everyone else work harder on Defense

Chauncy Billups. He is also an old Point Guard, but he still is a very effective outside shooter and passer. While he does not attack the basket as much as he used to he could be an effective point guard with the right players around him.

Jameer Nelson. He has a player option next year and there is no indication of what Nelson will do. He is not an ideal starting Point Guard and his numbers continue to decline every year substantially.

D.J. Augustin is having a career year in Charlotte and will most likely refuse the qualifying offer made by Charlotte. He is a good passer and pretty quick. He can shoot from range well, but is a liability on defense due to his size. One positive is that he is only 24 and still has room for improvement, and has yet to play with a team as talented as Portland.

Other names to consider, but not necessarily as starting Point Guard material

Mo Williams
Aaron Brooks
Goran Dragic
Jason Terry (combo guard)
George Hill (combo guard)
Kirk Hinrich (combo guard)

… I felt like he was making more of an effort to tailor his game to Aldridge. I think he’s making things hard for the team’s star player by throwing crappy waist high passes in traffic. Aldridge has to work extra hard to collect the ball.

For contrast, see Aldridge’s comments re: playing with Miller: “He makes the game easier for the big man. I think that was my easiest year offensively because he was so smart and so good with the ball. If teams tried to double team me, he would tell me where to go. If teams tried to front me, he’d throw it to the rim.”

Did Felton watch any of that tape?!

man, don’t pay attention to haters and the haters will love you once your game improves to the NY level. I definately see this coming. The guy just needs some time, this season is crazy and Raymond is on a new team. Crawford plays crap as well. Did these guys forget how to play? Don’t they have sufficient talent? No, they just need some time in this crazy season with no real preparations beforehand.