34 points and 5 assists for Booker. Love this kid. Chriss was really impressive, too. He is much more NBA-ready than Bender, obviously. I opposed drafting him, but he's the one who is more likely to be a rotation player for us this year. I also liked those 8 big boards for TJ Warren.
Could it be that we actually have an enjoyable young team??
O_Gardino wrote:Thanks for posting the Booker highlights, Carey.
For reals, you guys. Watch Len in that highlight reel. Just pay attention to where he is on each play. He sets good screens. He follows Booker on the fast break, ready to grab the rebound if Booker misses. When Book drives, Len stays far enough from the basket to take a defender with him, but close enough to compete for a rebound.
Len is not a star, but he makes the team better. And he still has a lot of learning to do. I like the guy more than I did on draft night, and I hope we keep him and let him develop into that solid role player that he can be.
You are right, he is solid on backstage stuff. Hopefully, we are set for the future with Bender, Chriss and Len at the 4/5.
It's ironic that this game was in Portland because watching these highlights (a big guard in pick n roll sets able to get in the paint or rise up mid range) the player who crossed my mind was Brandon Roy who was one of my fave players to watch . Didn't get to watch the game so not sure how Book is looking on D which will be key as teams are gonna definitely go at him to try tire him or get him in foul trouble once he is such a threat on O but glad to see the post work from the offseason is already evident
Didn't get to watch the game, loved the Booker highlights though, I am so glad he's on our team. How did Chriss look? Boxscore looks good, were his shots at the rim or midrange? Or a little of both? I've got high hopes for him.
It's ironic that this game was in Portland because watching these highlights (a big guard in pick n roll sets able to get in the paint or rise up mid range) the player who crossed my mind was Brandon Roy who was one of my fave players to watch . Didn't get to watch the game so not sure how Book is looking on D which will be key as teams are gonna definitely go at him to try tire him or get him in foul trouble once he is such a threat on O but glad to see the post work from the offseason is already evident
Brandon Roy was my favorite 2 guard of this generation. I loved the way he would find a wrinkle and get open for a midrange shot.
It's ironic that this game was in Portland because watching these highlights (a big guard in pick n roll sets able to get in the paint or rise up mid range) the player who crossed my mind was Brandon Roy who was one of my fave players to watch . Didn't get to watch the game so not sure how Book is looking on D which will be key as teams are gonna definitely go at him to try tire him or get him in foul trouble once he is such a threat on O but glad to see the post work from the offseason is already evident
Roy had more power that Booker. There is something about the way Booker moves that is unique. His feet leave and hit the floor soft, like a cat. Other players go up and land hard. Booker is just so smooth and effortless.
. Didn't get to watch the game so not sure how Book is looking on D which will be key as teams are gonna definitely go at him to try tire him or get him in foul trouble once he is such a threat on O but glad to see the post work from the offseason is already evident 
