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Can anyone with insider access tell me where Wes ranks on the list?
4. Wes Matthews, Trail Blazers
Take an athletic and skilled guy, snub him in the draft, then turn him loose. It doesn't matter that Matthews is already making more money than any other player in his draft class, he still plays as though he's just trying to make someone's summer league roster.
Matthews is on a tear in December, racking up more than 19 points per game and 2.4 steals per game with at least one steal in every game this month. And how does 47 percent from 3 and 89 percent from the line sound? Great, if you're a Blazers fan, especially because he doesn't rely on his shooting to make an impact.
Quote from: DJO's Pump Fake on December 16, 2010, 10:08:32 AM
4. Wes Matthews, Trail Blazers
Take an athletic and skilled guy, snub him in the draft, then turn him loose. It doesn't matter that Matthews is already making more money than any other player in his draft class, he still plays as though he's just trying to make someone's summer league roster.
Matthews is on a tear in December, racking up more than 19 points per game and 2.4 steals per game with at least one steal in every game this month. And how does 47 percent from 3 and 89 percent from the line sound? Great, if you're a Blazers fan, especially because he doesn't rely on his shooting to make an impact.
Amazing. From undrafted to the #4 player in his class in barely more than a season. I'm thrilled for him. Wish Portland were a better team. Watched most of last night's game and he played really well. Gets out and just flies on the break. No fear in him at all. I hope Portland can get some better players around him or trade him in future years.
Apparently Brandon Roy is disgruntled there and has been underperforming of late. Maybe Roy gets traded opening the door even further for Wes?