Hey man loving your channel so far. I've been a lifetime Blazer fan and it's nice to see someone who actually understands the value of Portlands roster along with realistic expectations. I'm rooting for you
Toumani was really the best part of the Ayton trade, he is younger, better defensively already then anyone else except Thybulle at the wing, as a rookie being given the hardest defensive assignments and doing as well as he did is amazing. If he develops a consistent 3 then he will likely be one of the best 3&D wings in the league. If Scoot improves and shae becomes more aggressive and consistent from range and Clingan develops well and improves his ability to fight for rebounds and positioning, defends at a high level, and continues to pass well I see no reason this team isn’t a top 8 seed in the next 3-4 years. If the team does poorly and is able to draft Flagg and he is everything expected then the timeframe is the same I imagine but they gain a future star or incredibly high level role player who fits with the team, if only Portland could be so lucky though. Sucks because Scoot and Shae have Star potential and we all know it but they are young and still have to show it and prove it and as a fan it’s not happening fast enough, I say this because we have to have patience and it’s hard because we and I want to see it now. Have faith Blazer fans, the losses are wins in the long run because they are learning, despite coaching and ownership problems they are learning as players, the team will get back to winning and being exciting and maybe/hopefully these young guys are a winning group
Agreed, though Bari isn't to me as solid as Toumani overall. Toumani is already better than Bari. Bari looks like he'll be mostly stuck as a tenacious rebounder and a total energizer on and off the bench for us. Which is great to have, every team needs a guy like that. He's also decent defensively both in the post and the perimeter, because he gives a lot of effort, even if he's not the best at preventing blow-bys, closing out, or bodying up when in the post since he lacks strength and size. It's his effort that matters there.
They got lucky getting Toumani, reports said Phoenix did not wanna let him go. Funny enough they could've used a guy like him last season lol. Cronin also got lucky they got Tou cause like you said, sorta makes up for losing Hart for essentially Kris Murray lol
Toumani is my favorite player on this team right now. Love him and how he plays. Chauncey and Toumani's teammates completely ignored him most of the time on offense, which is a mistake. There was so many times last season, especially in the latter half, where whenever we needed a huge clutch boost on offense to get back in a game, he'd catch fire and be one of if not the only guy hitting his shots, they'd suddenly act like he wasn't even on the floor at all when he was open for spot ups. They really need to trust in him far more this season offensively. He also saved our ass in a handful of games last year, too, giving us single-handedly at least 5 of the wins we did manage to get. He carries because he is unrelenting. Defense, offense and everything in-between no matter what you know he's going to give his all. THAT is how you play basketball, something that doesn't really exist anymore in the NBA.
If Camara and Walker can make moderate development progress while coming off the bench the we will have the contender I think we have. Scoot - Sharpe - Camara - Walker - DC can be the best bench in the league.
@@Dietylc I agree. I think he's a fun bench player but don't see him ever becoming good enough to start. Will be interesting to see if the Blazers value him, and what they offer him after his rookie deal ends
the Front Office push to get Murray & Rupert minutes makes no sense. Toumani is better then both those players combined. Oh wait.. the Blazers are trying to lose. Sneaking in bad players is important
I don't mind them playing in garbage time minutes, or even some minutes at the end of games to get reps, but prioritizing them over Toumani is criminal
@@GeneralProspecter Yes, but we also never had anything to do with Grayson here in Portland directly, so it's a bit irrelevant to the video. But I'm with you on Grayson Allen, as he's a rock solid player, especially as a 3&D guy. Super impactful for contenders, and it was further proven how important he is to contenders' success in the playoffs last playoffs, when he went out. I called it too at the time that the Suns we're dead and done once he was out and gone. It's obvious to those who pay close attention how impactful he is.
@@TheCriminalViolin it’s not irrelevant, I’m just saying I wish we found a way to keep him in the deal, fantasy land. I’m aware of how things work and it’s in the past, I mean we got guys out here acting like we would have ended up with lillard if we drafted Durant. Relax
I'm a huge Toumani fan. He had a solid rookie season, and can be a real defensive menace. If he can develop his shot some, he'd be a great piece.
100% Agree
Hey man loving your channel so far. I've been a lifetime Blazer fan and it's nice to see someone who actually understands the value of Portlands roster along with realistic expectations. I'm rooting for you
Dude thank you so much, that means a ton! Thankful you're here! Blessings,
I bought his Jersey last season, I can see him becoming our defensive cornerstone in the future
I'm excited for Toumani's 2nd year. When he works on his ball handling & playmaking he will be really good.
Toumani was really the best part of the Ayton trade, he is younger, better defensively already then anyone else except Thybulle at the wing, as a rookie being given the hardest defensive assignments and doing as well as he did is amazing. If he develops a consistent 3 then he will likely be one of the best 3&D wings in the league. If Scoot improves and shae becomes more aggressive and consistent from range and Clingan develops well and improves his ability to fight for rebounds and positioning, defends at a high level, and continues to pass well I see no reason this team isn’t a top 8 seed in the next 3-4 years. If the team does poorly and is able to draft Flagg and he is everything expected then the timeframe is the same I imagine but they gain a future star or incredibly high level role player who fits with the team, if only Portland could be so lucky though. Sucks because Scoot and Shae have Star potential and we all know it but they are young and still have to show it and prove it and as a fan it’s not happening fast enough, I say this because we have to have patience and it’s hard because we and I want to see it now. Have faith Blazer fans, the losses are wins in the long run because they are learning, despite coaching and ownership problems they are learning as players, the team will get back to winning and being exciting and maybe/hopefully these young guys are a winning group
Tumani and Jabari Walker are both under rated .
I agree, Jabari is a great rebounder and a solid role player on most teams
Jabari Walker? Outside of rebounding please explain what he does on an elite level? I'm not being controversial I just disagree with all due respect.
Agreed, though Bari isn't to me as solid as Toumani overall. Toumani is already better than Bari. Bari looks like he'll be mostly stuck as a tenacious rebounder and a total energizer on and off the bench for us. Which is great to have, every team needs a guy like that. He's also decent defensively both in the post and the perimeter, because he gives a lot of effort, even if he's not the best at preventing blow-bys, closing out, or bodying up when in the post since he lacks strength and size. It's his effort that matters there.
@@TheCriminalViolin spot on .
Tumani shot the three respectable. I love his game a good replacement for Josh Hart which Blazers seemed to just gave away to the Knicks.
They got lucky getting Toumani, reports said Phoenix did not wanna let him go. Funny enough they could've used a guy like him last season lol.
Cronin also got lucky they got Tou cause like you said, sorta makes up for losing Hart for essentially Kris Murray lol
Man this video is so damn good this is how I’d want my videos to go
You're the man bro I appreciate you!
Toumani is my favorite player on this team right now. Love him and how he plays. Chauncey and Toumani's teammates completely ignored him most of the time on offense, which is a mistake. There was so many times last season, especially in the latter half, where whenever we needed a huge clutch boost on offense to get back in a game, he'd catch fire and be one of if not the only guy hitting his shots, they'd suddenly act like he wasn't even on the floor at all when he was open for spot ups. They really need to trust in him far more this season offensively. He also saved our ass in a handful of games last year, too, giving us single-handedly at least 5 of the wins we did manage to get. He carries because he is unrelenting. Defense, offense and everything in-between no matter what you know he's going to give his all. THAT is how you play basketball, something that doesn't really exist anymore in the NBA.
I have such high hopes for toumani, I bought so many of his low numbered rookie autos... spent hundreds on all types of rare toumani cards
If Camara and Walker can make moderate development progress while coming off the bench the we will have the contender I think we have. Scoot - Sharpe - Camara - Walker - DC can be the best bench in the league.
I definitely see Toumani being a huge piece going forward. Not as sure about Walker, but either way, both are great bench pieces to have
@@pnwdevv not too sold on Walker either but in a contract year I can see him trying to prove he belongs in the league.
@@Dietylc I agree. I think he's a fun bench player but don't see him ever becoming good enough to start. Will be interesting to see if the Blazers value him, and what they offer him after his rookie deal ends
@@pnwdevv I’m hoping we go after our pick that CHI has and try to get Jalen Smith. For the bench 4.
We could play Toumani, Klingon, walker, Thybulle and scoot for a mostly defense so offense lineup.
I'd probably swap out Scoot with Shaedon but ya that would be insane
the Front Office push to get Murray & Rupert minutes makes no sense. Toumani is better then both those players combined. Oh wait.. the Blazers are trying to lose. Sneaking in bad players is important
I don't mind them playing in garbage time minutes, or even some minutes at the end of games to get reps, but prioritizing them over Toumani is criminal
Love toumani
Good video dev
Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment! 🙏🏽
Wish we kept Grayson
We never had Grayson, he went from MIL to PHX
@@pnwdevv I know I’m saying we should have kept him in trade
@@GeneralProspecter Yes, but we also never had anything to do with Grayson here in Portland directly, so it's a bit irrelevant to the video. But I'm with you on Grayson Allen, as he's a rock solid player, especially as a 3&D guy. Super impactful for contenders, and it was further proven how important he is to contenders' success in the playoffs last playoffs, when he went out. I called it too at the time that the Suns we're dead and done once he was out and gone. It's obvious to those who pay close attention how impactful he is.
@@TheCriminalViolin it’s not irrelevant, I’m just saying I wish we found a way to keep him in the deal, fantasy land. I’m aware of how things work and it’s in the past, I mean we got guys out here acting like we would have ended up with lillard if we drafted Durant. Relax
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