I’m definitely with y’all on ant probably not being the long term guard but I think he is criminally underrated as a whole by the league. Dude was getting guarded like dame getting doubled constantly for the first time in his career. While that was happening he put up solid efficiency on some pretty tough shots. With a year of that under his belt it’s going to be interesting to see how he responds to that and if sharpe and scoot can take some pressure off of him so ant can play a little more off ball
@vitaliygarbaruk57004 күн бұрын
Ant, Sharpe, Deni, Grant, Ayton would be your starters
@rosecityusa61204 күн бұрын
It definitely wasn't automatic BC of Neil Olshey! Olshey refused to put the appropriate talent needed around Dame & Aldridge to "win at least 1" championship.
@vladimirpejcinoski52484 күн бұрын
Roster potential was legit.. they would definitely be contenders, maybe being that close would have triggered some good trade move.. if Portland drafter Bam over Collins, championship would have been very very possible..
@kirkroyse47054 күн бұрын
Dame is delusional
@rosecityusa61204 күн бұрын
Facts 🫡
@Trevor_Schindler4 күн бұрын
I love dame but I have to agree with the above statement.
@gregmock68084 күн бұрын
Lamarcus had a heart murmur, enlarged heart which can lead to passing out in a game....he dealt with it as a Spur and the Nets ...had a small issue in Portland. Pop made him play the 5 and rebound and he wasn't the go to scorer as a Spur. We definitely should have traded him...that's on Paul and Olshey Batum paces himself and takes games off from time to time
@metal--babble3468 күн бұрын
Portland traded 4 picks & Malcolm to land Avdija. It's considered an A+ trade by many reports. If that's the case, why are team sponsored reporters screaming at Blazer fans to lower expectations, and prepare for the 4th straight year of terrible basketball ??
@Blazerwatch8 күн бұрын
Just started the video and the guy is saying he didnt watch many Blazer games last year... You host a podcast on this team but don't even watch the team? Why would anyone value listening to a completely uninformed opinion. That's wild.
@metal--babble3468 күн бұрын
just watch highlights. The Blazers shoot 99% FG in post game highlights. Every Blazer looks like the best basketball player in NBA history. These guys never miss a shot \o/
@rjejames288 күн бұрын
Please dont call grant a PF he is allergic to rebounding. He is a stretch 4 that cant pass or rebound.
@CaseTwelve9 күн бұрын
Disgusting how no blazer fans gaf he's a modern day nazi. Like if hitler youth played basketball and put up 14 and 9 with defense, youd be salivating. They used precision strike missles to kill a woman and her 4 day old twins because she posted about snipers taking out kids on her fb. He's a nazi. What is wrong with you people?
@vladimirpejcinoski524810 күн бұрын
Anf was warming the bench for years, now is his time to shine. he will definitely start over Scoot, however they will both play around 30min. scoot cannot start hes not ready yet and he gets in foul trouble too often
@johnzcarrell551211 күн бұрын
Team USA needed those older guys to get the gold. Experience paid off.
@Dietylc11 күн бұрын
Our best starting lineup is Ant - Thybulle - Deni - Grant - Ayton. Grant plays like a shooting guard on offense so we don’t need a traditional SG or 4th primary ball handler. With Scoot & Sharpe off the bench, we have the most talented bench in the league.
@vladimirpejcinoski524810 күн бұрын
Anf Sharpe Avdija Grant Ayton. Scoot Thybulle Camara Walker Clingan. Rupert overtakes Thybulle minutes after allstar weekend. Hope Thybulle, Murray, Grant get traded asap (Rob Williams if there is a good return Feb deadline).
@Dietylc11 күн бұрын
Leaving root is perfect timing. We have a contender right now. Why is every media member telling everyone to expect us to tank and crying because we haven’t traded our vets. But refuse to acknowledge that we have a legitimate team right now.
@rjejames288 күн бұрын
Dude you aren't acknowledging a rebuild ? Even the GM has said we are aiming for more talent AKA Cooper flag.
@user-dj2yj2db5q19 күн бұрын
Yall are wrong about Deni he deffo can play the 4 he locked giannis up multiple times
@uriheiman215319 күн бұрын
Deni fan here. Deni has been great in switching both on O and D - has played 1 to 5 with different levels of success but still better than any other player on the Wizards. He plays well close to the rim and has good post up game ,had good success against players like Yannis and others. He also is a very good rebounder ,so no issue there
@user-dj2yj2db5q19 күн бұрын
Deni isn’t skinny and he is extremely fast for his size if he plays the four he has a major advantage against the other fours
@marcs398520 күн бұрын
First of all, there is no such thing as "Power Forward" in the NBA anymore. There are only 3 positions: guards, wings, center. There are bigger wings who rebound better, but all wings must be able to shoot and handle the ball a little bit. Deni and Grant are the starting wings. Camara and Walker will be reserves.
@kenny__m20 күн бұрын
To me I would rather have Anfernee Simons than Jerami Grant on the start of the season
@hodayapeer922020 күн бұрын
Deni plays half of his minutes last year at the 4 and he was pretty good at it
@rosecityusa612020 күн бұрын
Big FACTS 💯‼️ Deni had the best year of his career last season while playing both SF & PF in Washington.
@vladimirpejcinoski524820 күн бұрын
"Reports" of trading Anf are fake, big teams that want him want to push some narrative. Portland are not in a rush to move Grant whos 31yo and whos not in this rebuilt timeline. they definitely dont need to move Anf NOW, he just turned 25 (only 1.5 years older than Avdija who we just traded for) Scoot is not certified as well. they have Bird rights on him, so even they dont negotiate extension,they can easily match any offer. But imo they is room for anf scoot sharpe all 3 to play 30+ min each (anf plays pg and sg, sharpe sg and sf). find a team that wants to trade probably their best player thats just turned 25. Grant Thybulle Timelord can be traded before training camp. Ayton maybe to a desperate team in feb. Anf lets see after 2025 draft (monitor scoot development, what pick we got and player we draft)
@kirkroyse470520 күн бұрын
I gotta totally disagree Germany and Canada can push USA team.. team USA is soft.. I also like the Utah jazz trade
@anwari6229Ай бұрын
Drafting Clingan made no sense. The Blazers already have 2 better centers with more upside. Both centers have also anchored teams that have been to the NBA finals. Blazers should have drafted Cody Williams.
@chirocket4791Ай бұрын
Deep at center, but the team overall is not very good.
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
10:36 10:39 me either. Jeremy Grant @ the 4 is horrible, mainly BC he's a terrible rebounder that runs from contact.
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
I've seen DC play in those 2 championships @ UCON. I was sold the minute it was a rumor in the pre-draft process that Portland wanted him.. I'm friggin' stoked‼️🤟🏽💯
@guyben1657Ай бұрын
You recorded the episode only after he first half, but it was pleasure to see how he closed the game with that bounce pass, then a clutch block, then forcing the inbound turnover that get the win. Hope he’ll keep taking 3’s! That’s really important that he’ll keep defences honest.
@kirkroyse4705Ай бұрын
One more tank year 🎉❤ clingan is the starting center next season.. my takeaway from summer league is cut Kris Murray asap play Rupert…
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
Great show tonight fellas! Keep up the good work.🫡 Been a fan from day 1. U guys bring a fresh perspective that I enjoy. As for our beloved Blazers are concerned, I'm hoping Cling Kong will work on keeping good positioning for rebounds after going for a blocked shot. He missed a few boards that could've & should've been his. His passing is deft. Defense is outstanding already but needs sharpening. I believe our future at Center is good. No matter what, I think Scoot should've played in this Summer League. Podzenski, Cam Whitmore Jamie Jaquez to name a few all showed up to play Summer League.. where's Scoot?🧐🔎 Go#TrailBlazers🤍🖤❤️
@kirkroyse4705Ай бұрын
Scoot is the starting point guard next season you don’t want him out here with this mess of a summer league team… we should both agree? Kris Murray not and nba player
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
@@kirkroyse4705 Kirk.. booo👎🏽. Most of the X your takes are questionable. Even if Scoot only played 1 or 2 games then that would suffice. Him completely out of Summer League after a horrible 1st half of his rookie year. You're tripping‼️
@kirkroyse4705Ай бұрын
@@rosecityusa6120 summer league really helped Jared bayless lol my other favorite summer league star was quintel woods
@terrywilber4564Ай бұрын
This channel is embarrassing. Grow up!
@dropcamp1954Ай бұрын
Like the enthusiasm in this pod. Keep it up!
@dropcamp1954Ай бұрын
Nurk was 7' and he could hardly dunk. Dunking isn't just about being able to get the ball over the rim. Have to have some aggression to it!
@mattoman4334Ай бұрын
We are coming to Portland in a few months!! From Minnesota. Any recs would be welcomed! 🤙
@mattoman4334Ай бұрын
Maybe it would help if I did/asked this on a more recent video haha 🙃
@giovanni-ed7zqАй бұрын
i think after scoot's rookie year, he showed he was too good to be in summer league.
@larryloveday2845Ай бұрын
Vanderbuilt as the 2nd 1st for Grant ?
@metal--babble346Ай бұрын
Justin Minaya might be the worst player in the NBA. He played 34 games, shot 28% FG, averaged 1pt & 1reb. Cronin & Billups gave Minaya a new contract. This "sustainable build" is looking like a sustainable rebuild.
@jirikurto3859Ай бұрын
If it was Justin Timberlake you would've been doing cartwheels. I can tell you like JT. OG N'Sync. I understand.
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
@@jirikurto3859😆😂
@gregmock6808Ай бұрын
I don't think Moses is under contract anymore. I think we just let him walk after his deal was up
@Marinerbaseball4Ай бұрын
I agree with the take of bringing in winning players and establishing that type of culture. That is a very underrated aspect of roster building that I feel like will pay dividends later into this rebuild
@DirtyBlazersFanАй бұрын
Deni easily would have been the number 1 pick in this draft
@brettb3919Ай бұрын
If Shaedon starts the year coming off the bench, a decision maker slap fest is in order.
@guyben1657Ай бұрын
Avdija IMO has all the tools to become an All Star at 6’9” who can defend, shoot and pass, with his strong body frame. It’s a matter of keep improving him and utilizing him properly.
@CarloBarlo69Ай бұрын
I do have hope that at least one of: Camara, Murray, or Rupert will become a legit starting caliber player. Adding another wing in the draft would make it hard for any of those young three players to develop.
@gregmock6808Ай бұрын
Pretty harsh take on DA....I think he is one of our best players....he's not disgruntled from what everyone has said around the team. Casey Holdahl is pretty close to the situation and loves the guy.
@vladimirpejcinoski5248Ай бұрын
well i think hes more suited as a PF, and the way the league is moving with 7'4" C next to a 7'0" PF, might fit well next to Clingan if they work out. Ayton is probably the best mid range shooter among C. if he stretch a bit and get some decent 3point percentage they will be great fit imo. to become a contender need to be able to match small and tall lineups, be great defensively and able to outscore any team.
@gregmock6808Ай бұрын
Clingan is probably the best coached player we've drafted out of college. He's way ahead of the mental curve already. Deni was a steal...he was the ninth pick in his draft
@CarloBarlo69Ай бұрын
I’m high on Clingan, and I think he’s got a lot of great intangibles. But I do feel like his ceiling is lower than most people think. I wouldn’t be surprised if he never shoots. Maybe he never gets any quicker mobility wise. Regardless, for a #7 pick in a weak weak class, it’s still good value and he’s likely going to be a solid starter.
@kirkroyse4705Ай бұрын
We need 100% to trade either Grant or ant for our younger players for development.. clingan is fine year 1 to come off bench play 20 to 25 minutes… scoot sharpe Denni 100% need to start, ayton if doesn’t work with clingan can get traded next summer…
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree with you‼️💯%!
@kirkroyse4705Ай бұрын
@@rosecityusa6120 also can dump Chauncey after another slow pace season
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
@@kirkroyse4705 🫸🏾EASY EASY. Blame it on the coach culture is relentless with in U huh? Sheesh!
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
Welcome To Rip City USA Donovan "Cling Kong" Clingan! Your archetypes & pedigree is really needed around here. Lez Goooooo 🥀 #TrailBlazers🤍🖤♥️
@rosecityusa6120Ай бұрын
Welcome To Rip City USA Deni A. We will love U from day 1! 🇮🇱🇺🇲 Lez FN Gooo 🥀 #TrailBlazers🤍🖤♥️
@craigmedley-op8kdАй бұрын
could trade simons to denver. nuggets lost caldwell pope and need a sharpe shooter. Though I dont want anything they have
@LucianoCantabruelАй бұрын
Draft is over, Blazers got their big man, what about trade with Dallas nos, Blazers could get Kleber and may be even Josh Green, Mavs get Jerami Grant, how do you like it?
@AntonioD0Ай бұрын
We were one of the worst rim protection teams in the league, with ayton as the starter. Clingan at least solves some of that as well as he actually rolls!