Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at 9:08 am  |  22 responses

Roy Thinks Rookie Nicolas Batum Should Start

“Honestly, I think (Batum) might be able to start at the three,” Roy said. “Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s going to be tough, but I think if you look at the matchups early – I think you can get away with Batum on (the Lakers’) Vladimir Radmanovic, and the Spurs have Bruce (Bowen) – so I think (McMillan) might be able to get away with it.”

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  • WhaHuh Posted: Oct.18 at 9:11 am
    that was an insult to vlad and bowen

  • mat smith Posted: Oct.18 at 9:35 am
    Brandon should back his teamates up, even if he didnt truly mean it, its a confidance boost for the Batum kid.

  • Fredd Posted: Oct.18 at 10:32 am
    and a blow out for Outlaw …

  • Jukai Posted: Oct.18 at 10:53 am
    It’s the whole “bring Odom off the bench” theory. Bautman can ball well enough that bringing Fernandez off the bench gives the team that explosive, deep scoring off the bench.
    Of course, poor Outlaw…

  • Paniscus Posted: Oct.18 at 12:06 pm
    Fred, read the whole article. Roy’s not disrespecting Outlaw in the least.

  • MeloMan13 Posted: Oct.18 at 12:23 pm
    disrespectin bowen and vlad tho

  • RV Posted: Oct.18 at 12:27 pm
    who’s Bautman?

  • what Posted: Oct.18 at 2:39 pm
    Bautman must be the Blazers rookie forward who interferes with foul balls at Cubs games.

  • Z Posted: Oct.18 at 3:11 pm
    Fishy. I like the rationale and everything but this seems like some diplomatic statements not to hurt anyone’s feelings.
    I’ve never seen the rookie play but they say his D is already above-average. What if he’s just a better fit than the other swingmen? Outlaw and Webster should be worried. There might not be any competition for the 3 once everybody is healthy.

  • niQ Posted: Oct.18 at 4:32 pm
    definitely a blow to outlaw.

  • TADOne Posted: Oct.18 at 6:37 pm
    I think Outlaw must have parked in McMillian’s parking spot at the practice facility one too many times.

  • k-lang Posted: Oct.18 at 6:44 pm
    Bartman was the fan that interfered with the foul ball at the Cubs.

  • Fredd Posted: Oct.18 at 7:22 pm
    Paniscus I don’t say that Roy doesn’t respect Outlaw, it must be hard to hear that from a friend, that ” You are a better fit in the second unit ” …cos’ I think all player has the ambition to be a starter someday …

  • LA Huey Posted: Oct.18 at 7:56 pm
    From what I’ve been hearing, Outlaw has ambitions of being an Alpha someday and that probably isn’t going to happen with Roy and Oden’s Blazers.

  • Hursty Posted: Oct.18 at 8:01 pm
    I was somewhat upset that the Rockets didn’t hold onto Batum, but then they got Greene and traded for Artest, so it turned out ok in the end. Same with the Battier for Rudy Gay trade. Tough for Outlaw though, so… that makes him trade bait? But, as trade bait he’s no good cos the Blazers dont ‘need’ anyone to hold down a position.

  • Jaylen Rose Posted: Oct.19 at 1:05 am
    Starters:
    c-Greg Oden
    pf-LeMarcus Aldridge
    sf-Rudy Fernandez
    sg-Brandon Roy
    pg-Jerryd Bayless Bench (in this order):
    1. Channing Frye
    2. Sergio Rodriguez
    3. Nicholas Batum
    4. Martell Webster
    5. Joel Przybilla
    6. Travis Outlaw
    7. Ike Diogo
    8. Raef LaFrentz
    9. Luke Jackson
    10. Shavlik Randolph

  • Jackie Moon Posted: Oct.19 at 3:58 am
    I’d rather have Batman start at the three.

  • 007 Posted: Oct.19 at 4:38 am
    blazers line-up luks very good on paper..
    can rival d lakers..

  • Cjay Posted: Oct.19 at 8:01 am
    One more time when i read you all, i realize you know nothing about europe and his players ! Please u say don’t compare nicolas Batum with bowen, Radma or Outlaw ! LOL ! Batum is 19 and ever better than these players !! In 2 weeks, you’ll all shut up !

  • kevin Posted: Oct.19 at 1:19 pm
    Batum is really good period! he was the best scorer for the blazers during their latest preseason game! McMillan has praised his defense and his unselfishness on the court! Of course its a huge blow for outlaw…but the guy is so talented he’ll find a way to contribute or if he is traded he’ll explode! And hearing all the haters who never saw him play just depress me!

  • Brandon Posted: Oct.19 at 2:43 pm
    Anybody think they can beat me in NBA 2k9 with the blazers have got to be out their MINDS See me XBOX live, bhain3s

  • Evin Posted: Nov.2 at 12:45 am
    After Batum’s awesome second game against the Spurs, he should definitely be considered! http://theglobalhook.blogspot.com/2008/10/rudy-fernandez-and-nick-batum-make-nba.html

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