Comments on: One final word about Jerryd Bayless

By: Michael Bayless

Michael Bayless — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:42:14 +0000

JB is my Cuz. I love seeing him play ( only a few times since I live in boston) he is a Bayless he will be a great point guard… Just please give him time!!!

By: Hoopla

Hoopla — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:42:16 +0000

Dwight – Would you have been able to be this honest when you were actually writing for a local paper? Would there have been any risk of being shut-out by players or the team for this kind of inside criticism?

By: Hoopla

Hoopla — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:40:15 +0000

Ginobli is a great playmaker who sees the court very well. He does score a lot for the second unit, but he’s also the floor director for them.

I do think his upside is a lot like Monta Ellis. I don’t think that is what the Blazers need in a starter. We have quality bigs that need to be set-up. Those bigs also clog up the middle, so our PG needs to be able to draw and either dump or kick-out. If he goes to the hoop, there will be someone there.

By: Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:53:33 +0000

Yep, this is the truth. Bayless is basically blind while he’s on the way to the hoop. Painful to watch. And he can’t shoot a lick, either. In fact, if you watch him shoot foul shots, his form is terrible. His holds the ball off-center and down in his palm, then kind of flicks his shot, rather than lofting it like you’re supposed to.

This is what you get for being too “confident” (i.e., uncoachable), I suppose…

By: f5

f5 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:39:21 +0000

Panama — did Brooks and Bayless have similar minutes played? I was under the impression Brooks played a whole hell of a lot more than bayless. Bayless barley got minutes, and if you subtract the 20+ game he had, his average scoring would be much less I wold think.

By: Panama

Panama — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:34:35 +0000

I definently agree with you that the Blazers should continue to explore their options, especially at pg. I see young players like Batum and Bayless still a season or two away and realize there is a chance that one or both will be traded away…

If that helps the team I am all for it

By: limelight10e

limelight10e — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:26:48 +0000

All valid points. It is true that I don’t want to see Blake and JB battle it out. For I don’t really believe either one is a true starting PG. Within the context of the Blazers roster I’d have to say you are right it is best to let them battle it out. Tho I am quite certain Blake has little reason for concern. I just hope KP&Nate continue to explore options like the Hinrich deal to try and upgrade and solidify the PG position so every year is not just a hope&a prayer that one of the 3 is going to step up and be the man at the point.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:22:35 +0000

I like Bayless, but the comparisons to Monta Ellis seem very overblown to me. Monta has demonstrated an ability to put up some huge numbers – we just haven’t seen from Bayless yet. He can score, sure, and I think that he probably will turn into a decent 6th or 7th man, but I don’t see how anyone can say he projects as a truly elite scorer – at least not yet.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:17:36 +0000

Rondo is an incredible passer, and Parker isn’t bad either. They both have high basketball IQ’s. Bayless doesn’t compare to either one of them.

By: matt

matt — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:24:57 +0000

i kinda skimmed the comments so pardon if i missed it. but bayless is monta ellis. he needs to be sort of an instant offense 6th man ala ginobili for the spurs. he’s not the answer at pg but he is the answer for a nasty 2nd unit that comes on and doesn’t let up for the scoring. i think he’s solid, he’s tough and super athletic and is fearless going to the rim. i think he’s monta-like and i think that’s a good thing. now sign andre miller and crash the western conf finals.