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June 02, 2009
Portland has eyes for Curry
Don't be surprised if the Portland Trail Blazers trade into the lottery, looking to acquire Davidson's Stephen Curry.
The way I hear it, the Blazers (currently picking 24th) are nosing around to trade up and have Curry in their sights. Enough teams are willing to deal down that this is a real possibility. And it would be great for Curry in this regard:
A long-time NBA scout told me months ago that the ideal situation for Curry is to play point guard on a team with a shooting guard who can also handle the ball. That would allow Curry to spot up some, and maximize the impact of his shooting.
The Blazers have just such a player in Brandon Roy. Strikes me as a great match of a player and a system.
Posted by Observer Sports on June 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM | Permalink
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The Blazers already have Bayless and Blake. The Blazers front office must not believe Bayless is good enough to be the back up PG.
Posted by: Token | Jun 2, 2009 11:44:52 AM
Funny you mention Bayless, Token. I was just thinking that if Curry was available at 12 (maybe not realistic) that trading the 12 pick for one of Portland's young guards and their first round pick wouldn't be such a bad deal.
On second thought Fernandez may be a more ideal choice over Bayless here.
Posted by: Bobby | Jun 2, 2009 12:14:56 PM
Yeah, Rick, it's clear that Roy would be about the perfect backcourt companion for Curry.
Somebody mentioned Bayless. I think the kid has potential, but he needs the ball in his hands just like Roy does. He just needs a chance with the right team.
Posted by: DeLaQuest | Jun 2, 2009 1:06:40 PM
Cats pick probably isn't high enough to guarantee that he'll still be on the board, but someone would do this, right?
What's the price, do you think? Swap picks this year and take back a future lottery-protected #1?
Posted by: Brooks | Jun 2, 2009 1:10:53 PM
What are the odds that the Bobcats end up with Henderson?
Posted by: LeeL | Jun 2, 2009 1:35:18 PM
What are the odds the Bobcats end up with Henderson?
Posted by: TurdFerguson | Jun 2, 2009 1:36:55 PM
Bayless is a far better player than rudy... Bayless would be a nice fit off the bench.. when he played the Bobcats this year he came in a scored a lot quick.. not affraid to bomb them up in a second unit that's perfect.. I see him similiar to a JR Smith..bottom line we need to make moves...
Posted by: Rocco | Jun 2, 2009 2:37:01 PM
If the Bobcats draft Gerald Henderson...I will be a HAPPY HAPPY man
Posted by: Greg S | Jun 2, 2009 2:52:27 PM
I'm leaning towards TWill at this point. But trading down would be great.
Posted by: Bro D. | Jun 2, 2009 3:14:29 PM
Both Curry to the Blazers and Henderson in Charlotte would be great fits...Blazers could probably work something right above the Knicks for Curry...
Posted by: Rick | Jun 2, 2009 3:15:33 PM
Curry is going to get bitch slaped every time he tries to go to the hoop,He is going to find the going very rough,So that leaves him no choice but to shoot from the arc,and one sided players dont last very long in the NBA.
Posted by: CHUCK PLISKIN | Jun 2, 2009 3:34:57 PM
Chuck how long did Stephen Curry's Dad last in the NBA I see to forget. Seems like he was about the same size with the same Jump shot?
Posted by: Rick | Jun 2, 2009 3:47:30 PM
Rudy shot the ball much better than Bayless last season and he's got size to play the 2 or the 3. That's why I like him better.
Posted by: Bobby | Jun 2, 2009 4:38:50 PM
I'm not sure why Curry is rated so high. Sure, he averaged almost 29 PPG this season, but againt who? Guilford, Winthrop, Florida Atlantic, Charleston, Samford, The Citadel, Elon, Furman, Wofford and UNC-Greensboro. Sure, Davidson played Butler, Purdue, Duke and Oklahoma, but they lost all of those games. They even lost to College Of Charleston and The Citadel. How is Curry going to do at the next level when the competition for him in college was virtually nonexistent? I know, they made the Elite Eight a year ago, but...
Posted by: vann | Jun 2, 2009 5:04:26 PM
Re. Stephen Curry to Portland: I ain't stayin up past mid-night to see these west coast teams - period.
Posted by: Bill Brannon | Jun 2, 2009 5:14:15 PM
Nazr and Curry for them picking someone for us. (We cant trade our pick before it is picked due to the deal we made last year with Denver, cant trade an already traded pick).
OR Nazr and curry for fernandez.
Posted by: tattoo | Jun 2, 2009 5:47:53 PM
vann, you should check out Curry's scoring against that elite competition you are so quick to dismiss. @ Oklahoma (44), neutral site-NC State (44), neutral site-WVU (27), @ Duke (29), Butler (20), @ USC (32), @ St. Mary's (26), neutral-UNC (24), neutral site-Duke (20), @ NC State (29), @ UCLA (15), @ Mich (32), @ Mizzou (16), and neutral site-Maryland (30). 28 ppg against that kind of competition seems borderline existent, if not worth of a lottery pick. Oh and Davidson did slip into that NCAA run last year you mentioned... I think it went 40, 30, 33, 25 (Gonzaga, Georgetown, Wisconsin, Kansas). Ring a bell?
Posted by: mcat | Jun 2, 2009 5:52:05 PM
I have to represent my people here. Bayless may be available, Rudy most definitely is NOT. Portland loves Rudy and he isn't going anywhere. If he left there would be some boycotts. He has been a PR dream for Kevin Pritchard.
Posted by: RipCityRevival | Jun 2, 2009 5:58:41 PM
Hello vann, please get a clue. On the one hand, you write off Curry's scoring average of 29 ppg as being padded by games against weaker opponents. Yet hilariously, against the "quality" opponents you identified (Butler, Purdue, Duke, and Oklahoma) Curry averaged 27 points. The 27ppg average was despite recovering from an injury in the Butler game. But man, you're so right, Curry's performance really declines against those tough teams like Oklahoma!! Seriously, please get a clue.
Forty-four points against an Elite Eight team (featuring a POY) on their home court. Now, of course you can reply and say "But he only scores tons of points against the good teams because his teammates are all horrible." And then go watch the tapes, and you will see that those "good teams" often double and triple team Curry every single time he comes within 8 feet of the ball.
Posted by: The anti-vann | Jun 2, 2009 6:05:27 PM
Well guys, as an Oregonian and someone who follows the Blazers very close (as well as the rest of the NBA), I can tell you there is no way that Rudy Fernandez would be dealt for any rookie this year. I don't see Kevin Pritchard dealing him for anything less than an allstar PG. Bayless on the other hand, still holds a lot of potential, but his developement may not coincide with Pritchard's timeline for Portland's playoff aspirations. Don't read too much into these types of rumors, Mr. Pritchard is very good at using the media for smokescreens prior to the draft.
Posted by: sod | Jun 2, 2009 6:07:23 PM
And thanks also to mcat for posting the other Curry scoring numbers against "major" opponents.
Vann will probably resfurace any moment to point out that the Jimmy Patsos quadruple-team totally shut down that wannabe Curry!
Posted by: The anti-vann | Jun 2, 2009 6:09:10 PM
im also on the twill bandwagon, also i wouldnt mind demar derozan
Posted by: truthbtold4 | Jun 2, 2009 6:11:47 PM
If you score 40 and lose, that makes you a ...loser.
You people take the bait every time.
Posted by: vann | Jun 2, 2009 6:19:32 PM
Dear Anti-Vann,
Thanks for anticipating my reactions, making my posts for me and pointing out what I will probably do. All I have to do is sit here! Thanks, honey.
Posted by: vann | Jun 2, 2009 6:25:12 PM
Dear vann,
Which UNC subschool did you go to? Charlotte or Asheville? They have great basketball programs you know.
Posted by: The anti-vann | Jun 2, 2009 6:49:34 PM
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