Xericx

He struggles at times because he's not playing the game like he should be playing it. The Bassy way. He's trying to be a prototypical pointguard that controls the tempo the game slowly.....He should be more agressive...flashier...take bigger risks. He looks very "mouse-ish".

He's very in control of himself...but when he's trying to limit his offense to something conservative, I think it hurts his game. Look at Steve Nash....when he plays like he's out of control....that's when he's most effective. Odd, but true.

MAS RipCity

He should play more of his game, he really isn't a nate mcmillion type pg. Bassy is more Isaish Thomas.

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wastro

The biggest thing Bassy needs to do is learn what to do when he drives to the rack. He can beat anyone in the NBA off the dribble, it's just about what do when he gets to the rim - kick it out or actually finish the lay-up.

Sambonius

Either Telfair needs to go back to being a starter or keep showcasing Blake for a trade. Telfair > Blake.

ThatBlazerGuy

I think he needs to be given more chances to fail. This team is built to run, and Bassy is built to run a running team. I think that Nate should allow more offensive freedom. Their are a number of high scoring, fast paced teams in this league that can run and play great D.

wastro

Nate's system isn't entirely predicated on walking the ball up the floor and wasting the clock. He likes to score early (which you notice when Blake pushes the ball up court in about 3-4 seconds) or set a play, move the ball and score late.

I think there's the option to run the floor, but Theo doesn't get back in transition. Neither does Zach. Most of the small forwards do. Still, I like the idea of more offensive freedom, but I'm not sure the Blazers are good enough to know what to do with that freedom.

CanJohno

Completely agree, Sam'! Co-Signed!!!



Trade the pick for Pierce! (I'm going to be harping on this until after the draft... OK, not really, but I really do think Pierce would be *THE* **** in Portland) Make it happen, Nash!

trifecta

I think this is exactly right. I feel like Telfair is playing right now more concerned about making a mistake and getting yanked than with confidence in what he can do best. I'd rather see him given the latitude to do his thing and learn what works and what doesn't work in this league. Maybe not for 38 minutes a game or anything but make sure he knows that he can make poor passes or miss shots without having to worry about losing minutes.

I think a point guard - especially someone like Bassy - needs to play his normal game and learn from experience what he can get away with. I know from experience (granted not NBA experience) that there's a huge difference in success when making plays based on what I do and my team is doing compared to worrying about what the other team is doing and what the coach is doing. I guess it comes down to having the confidence to play aggressively and playing tentitively and worrying more about making mistakes.

Kmurph

Yeah Nate and Telfair need to reach some type of middle ground in terms of what "type" of PG he will be...

The guy has a ton of talent, but I do think he is playing NOT to make a mistake and soemtimes when you do that it has a more negative effect...I think that is ahppening to Telfair to some extent...

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Fork

I think he needs to be the type of point guard who can finish a lay up. To me, that seems to be his biggest issue. He's been better the last couple games, but there for a while, it seemed like he was missing every layin attempt he took.

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deanwoof

Telfair so far is just reminding me of TJ Ford. If you've noticed TJ Ford this year, he's been pretty much out of control. Doing whatever he wants which is leading to a lot of turnovers. They're both quick, small, drive to the hoop well, and can find the open man.

Nate needs to let Telfair off the leash and let him freestyle out there!

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It's_GO_Time

I agree. Especially when Telfair watches Blake who took his starting job. Blake isn't flashy or particualrly fast, but (until lately) he wasn't making a lot of mistakes. Telfair is probably thinking he has to play like that to get his starting role back. It would be a mistake to try and copy Blake's game, Telfair has to let it go and play his game and hope his game helps the Blazers play better. Because bottom line with Nate, if you make the team better, than you get minutes.