Aren't We Glad Portland Didn't Sign Chandler Parsons?
As the Season Passes the Quarter Mark, RCP Asks: What if the Blazers Signed Chandler Parsons?
The answer is we would be another injured addition to the Blazers long history. The Memphis Grizzlies have him shut down again tonight. Parsons is dealing with a bruise in his injury proned left knee. Their timetable is currently set to reevaluate him on Saturday, but all signs are pointing towards him sitting out more games.
So Portland, aren’t we glad we didn’t sign him? Yes he has the three point shot we wanted, but a nice upswing from Evan Turner kind of makes up for that. Seriously, for how much this guy has been injured the last few years, not signing Parsons might have been Neil Olshey’s best move of the summer.
If healthy, Parsons could have admittedly fit in pretty well. His ability to catch fire from anywhere would have been great to have when teams smother Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. But in terms of defense and play making, Turner has showed that he’s pretty solid.
Nov 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (25) makes a three point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeat the Mavericks 80-64. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
In the long run, Parsons could still work out for Memphis. As Blazer fans, we all know what lingering knee injuries could mean for an NBA player. Brandon Roy and Greg Oden (RYKIP: Rest Your Knees In Peace) are the most recent examples of what knee injuries can do to a player. I feel bad for the guy, he’s a great player and is exciting to watch when healthy.
But at this moment, Portland will always remember Parsons for the shot. He does laugh about it though, seen here posing for a photo in front of the mural.
Overall, we still don’t really know if Parsons will work out, no matter the team he plays for. All signs look bleak with injuries, but we’ve seen players come back from worse. If Parsons comes back and plays better than ever, we will revisit and wonder what could have been.
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