Nalod wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Nalod wrote:GustavBahler wrote:TPercy wrote:Yeah I’m surprised as well. Like I know he was selfish but he competes and can shoot and score. More than worthy of a tryout somewhere.
Remember reading an article, saying Trier was so selfish, that he really PO'd his teammates.
Might not be considered a locker room guy. Might have been enough to give him a bad rep.
I expected him to land on the Nets as the Durant buddy angle was promoted for a while.
Its a hard pill to swallow when your a rising star with expectations and it does not pan out. He was not drafted but he was handed a very nice lifeline. Knicks paid him well with a two year commitment when they did not have to. He was given minutes, showcased, and yet something really went wrong.
Ron Baker got some run with the wiz then spend a year at CSKA Moscow. At age 27 and earnings almost 10mil he might be done. Similar careers but Ron gave you heart, soul and blood where Trier gave his mates “the Phuck face”. Ron wrote kids books. Not sure what the future holds for him but he was likable. His body could not handle the NBA.
I wish a good ending for Trier!
Baker was another PG who was good at sharing the rock, but allergic to the rim. Which I thought was weird because of all the physical punishment, he was willing to take on D.
Believe what really made Trier unpopular was that he was told he would be brought back the following season. Knowing this, instead of helping his fellow rooks (who were still trying to stick), sharing the rock, Trier kept calling his own number. Im guessing the coaches picked up on that as well.
Was more unselfish the following season, but I guess that wasnt enough. Agree with everyone who says Trier deserves another shot.
Must be more to this story. Kid had NBA talent and given he was undrafted was given a great two year contract and opportunity. ONe would have thought that his college career disapppiontment would have given him a few life lessons in humility and appreciation. If he continued to act like a superstar with superstar expectations but not actually perform like on it eventually wears on everyone. The coaches, the GM’s, agents and the reputation with teammates. I don’t know what what the deal is other than he was on the cover of NY times magazine in the 8th grade with a feature story and that has to fill ones head with all kinds of expectations. I’m sure he worked hard because he is able to play with the top 1% of players on the planet but sometimes the body stops developing skill. Genetics does play into why some players have that bit of extra ability. Its a cruel outcome sometimes. At age 15 he might have been the top prospect in the country. By the time he hit college he dropped, in college he was not able to get to where he could come out early and every year his status dropped.
To me, baker did not have the exlplosive lift to finish at the rim. Good lateral quickness on defense. I seemed like he kept lifting so he’d be more durable. I think he lost his shot and then his shoulder issues. That he got another gig (brief) in D.C. and subsequent contract in Moscow demonstrated at least proficiency to contribute. IF trier is being locked out its either his inability to see the court outside of tunnel vision or he has character issues getting another with team and coaches. I don’t know.
Baker passed up way too many open lanes to the rim, to blame it all on the lack of foot speed. Some players are overly concerned about getting his shot swatted. Remember that old saying about not being able to be a good defender at the rim, if you're worried about getting posterized. Same thing applies on offense.
Didnt Trier deal with some PED issues in college? This all might be cummulative, which isnt really fair. Didnt do himself any favors in the locker room, I buy the "tunnel vision" theory,to a point. Right up until the FO said that Trier had earned another season. He's on most lists of best unsigned players, so I expect him to get a call eventually. Players get hurt, dont pan out.
12/14/2020 11:16 PM