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Old 03-24-2008, 01:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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During the offseason, what is the ONE most important thing you would like to see each player work on. You may list multiple areas that need improvement, but highlight which is most important. Also, some players may be traded, but we don't know who, so list for everyone.

LaMarcus Aldridge - defensive rebounding

Steve Blake - mid range shooting

Channing Frye - defending low block.

Jarrett Jack - ball handling

James Jones - keep working on 3pt shooting, this is where his worth lies. see if he can be a perennial 50% 3pt shooter

Raef LaFrentz - I have no idea, just keep working on having an expiring contract.

Josh McRoberts - team defense

Darius Miles - cheeseburger eating

Greg Oden - getting healthy

Travis Outlaw - passing. This is a hard one since there are several things that I would like to see him work on that would really help his game. Along with passing, I think he should work on slashing, creating own shot, rebounding and man D.

Joel Przybilla - Just work on being healthy, aside from that, maybe a shot from 5 feet in.

Sergio Rodriguez - Shooting shooting shooting. Get that in order and he stands to become a good PG, fail, and he will be out of the league soon.

Brandon Roy - 3pt shooting. I think if he could get his 3pt shooing up from 34% to around 42%, he would become so much harder to defend. And I think he has that in him.

Von Wafer - team D. I really have not seen enough of him, but his O seems to be pretty good.

Martell Webster - I think this is the hardest one to choose One thing to improve on. But I think I will choose ball handling. This would help him drive and slash, it would give Roy someone to toss to when pressured, and it might even let him play SG behind Roy or on another team, where he would have a lot of other advantages. I could list 20 areas for him to improve, but ball handling I think would have the most positive effect.
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Old 03-24-2008, 01:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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LaMarcus Aldridge - Playing low post.

Steve Blake - Shooting in general.

Channing Frye - Defensive rebounding.

Jarrett Jack - Leaving

James Jones - 3PFG shooting

Raef LaFrentz - Sitting

Josh McRoberts - Attitude

Darius Miles - Retiring

Greg Oden - Healthy

Travis Outlaw - Learning to play team basketball.

Joel Przybilla - Ball handling

Sergio Rodriguez - Shooting

Brandon Roy - Get better at driving to the basket and finishing

Von Wafer - 3 points shot, if he stays.

Martell Webster - Hitting open shots....
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During the offseason, what is the ONE most important thing you would like to see each player work on. You may list multiple areas that need improvement, but highlight which is most important. Also, some players may be traded, but we don't know who, so list for everyone.

LaMarcus Aldridge - defensive rebounding

Steve Blake - mid range shooting

Channing Frye - defending low block.

Jarrett Jack - ball handling

James Jones - keep working on 3pt shooting, this is where his worth lies. see if he can be a perennial 50% 3pt shooter

Raef LaFrentz - I have no idea, just keep working on having an expiring contract.

Josh McRoberts - team defense

Darius Miles - cheeseburger eating

Greg Oden - getting healthy

Travis Outlaw - passing. This is a hard one since there are several things that I would like to see him work on that would really help his game. Along with passing, I think he should work on slashing, creating own shot, rebounding and man D.

Joel Przybilla - Just work on being healthy, aside from that, maybe a shot from 5 feet in.

Sergio Rodriguez - Shooting shooting shooting. Get that in order and he stands to become a good PG, fail, and he will be out of the league soon.

Brandon Roy - 3pt shooting. I think if he could get his 3pt shooing up from 34% to around 42%, he would become so much harder to defend. And I think he has that in him.

Von Wafer - team D. I really have not seen enough of him, but his O seems to be pretty good.

Martell Webster - I think this is the hardest one to choose One thing to improve on. But I think I will choose ball handling. This would help him drive and slash, it would give Roy someone to toss to when pressured, and it might even let him play SG behind Roy or on another team, where he would have a lot of other advantages. I could list 20 areas for him to improve, but ball handling I think would have the most positive effect.


LaMarcus Aldridge: Taking people off the dribble. I'd love for him to utilize his athleticism a bit more and pump fake some defenders, then drive to the hoop.

Steve Blake: Driving to the hoop. He has a nice shooting game, but he lacks a bit in his ability to drive and finish.

Channing Frye: Low post offense and defense

Jarrett Jack: I'd like him to work on finding a new house in his new NBA city.

James Jones: Maybe ball handling? He is really a pretty complete player IMO

Josh McBob: developing a nasty streak. If he's going to stay, he needs to get nasty

Darius Miles: Get completely out of shape so there is no way in hell he will play in the next two years

Greg Oden: From what I saw in college and summer league, I'd like to see GO learn what shots to block, and what to let go. That and one or two go to post moves on offense.

Travis Outlaw: Moving his feet on defense. Travis has got to learn how to guard SF's.

Joel Przybilla: Any offense.

Sergio Rodriguez: Shooting and on the ball defense. His defense isn't nearly as bad as some claim it is, but he could be better at on the ball defense. His shooting stroke needs to be tinkered with as well. He needs to put a little bit of loft in his shot. The only other thing might be to kiss Nate's *** more.

Brandon Roy: Work on his agressiveness. Brandon needs to take over more games. His 3 pt shooting could also use some work.

Von Wafer: Doesn't matter, won't be here

Martell Webster: Dribbling, defense, being more aggressive, foot speed

Raef Lefrentz: Nasty streak. I like Raef, and his game. His wheels are gone, but he is smart and knows how to play. I tink the only way he plays any mionutes next season is if there is BIG foul trouble or an injury. He nees to get mean inside I guess.

Nate McMillan: Sticking to the running game from the start of the season. Press, trap, play the passing lanes, and run at every opportunity.
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Steve Blake: Passing on the run during a fast break.

B-Roy: Free throw shooting. He has missed alot of important FT's lately.

LA: Face up game.

Frye: General Toughness.

Oden: One on one defense without fouling (I am assuming Oden will average nearly 5 fouls a game next year)

Joel: Catching the ball in traffic. Right now, he some of the worst hands in basketball.

Jack: Learning when to attack and when to give the ball up.

James Jones: Ball handling.

Martell: Contributing when the shot isn't falling.

McBob: His D-League stat line.

Von Wafer: Perimeter defense, if he ever wants to play one minute of basketball next year.

Reaf: Business skills, since his career as a pro basketball player is essentially over.

Outlaw: On the ball defense.

Sergio: Shooting

Rudy: English language skills.
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LaMarcus Aldridge - Staying out of foul trouble.

Steve Blake - Quickness.

Channing Frye - Interior defense.

Jarrett Jack - Out of bounds line awareness.

James Jones - Hitting the pullup 3 in addition to the spot up 3.

Raef LaFrentz - Hacking.

Josh McRoberts - Rebounding.

Darius Miles - His acting career.

Greg Oden - Outlet passing.

Travis Outlaw - Passing out of the play when his iso fails or he gets double teamed.

Joel Przybilla - Catching the ball on the move, for better pick and rolls.

Sergio Rodriguez - Arc on shot.

Brandon Roy - Endurance.

Von Wafer - Perimter defense.

Martell Webster - Perimeter defense.
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