Jalen Rose: Batum is much better than Parsons

Better player? Batum

Better value? Parsons

 

Batum has been lambasted by portland fans for not playing defense like he used to just like we do Chandler, lol

 

Parsons is a nice player and is still growing. I would like him to get stronger and rebound a little better, but he's also overworked. If we could get a decent wing to go alongside him, Parsons would be much better off.

 

who has the hotter GF?

 

I've seen this argument from several posters. I guess what you're saying is that once Parson's rookie contract is over, he will not be better than Batum in any way because Parsons will also make 10 million +.

To be honest, I get being a loyal fan, but Batum has been better than Parsons this series.

Batum
PPG: 15.3
APG: 4.7
BPG: 0.7
SPG: 0.9
RPG: 7.3
FG%: 0.439
3 PT %: 0.375
TO: 1.3

Parsons
PPG: 18.0
APG: 1.7
BPG: 0.3
SPG: 0.7
RPG: 5.7
FG%: 0.417
3 PT %: 0.222
TO: 0.3

Chandler may have more PPG but Batum is better in every single category besides points. It isn't even close and Parson's 3 pt % is atrocious

 

That much is pretty obvious. But that's not the question at hand.

 

Parsons needs to work on his shot. I can deal with the rest of his play if his shot gets better.

 

I think Batum is a better player. Possible that Parsons keeps developing.

Parsons main advantage is his ability to 'create' his own offense. I don't see that in Batum - he is a wonderful facilitator for others with smart passing, but isn't a guy who can create for others.

Apart from that, Batum has Parsons pretty well covered in every aspect.

 

i hate/love that shirt......

 

has he dropped 40 b4?

 

No ****. Anyone who thought so is a fool who doesn't watch basketball

 

is this supposed to be something new? ofc he's better tha parsons. seasoned vet vs young player.

 

Morey Owns!!! lol

 

Parsons is better at slashing/getting to the hoop, besides that he's not better at any part of the game than batum. And his defense has regressed so badly that I'm ready to call him a bad defender. Not harden level bad, but not much better. Chandlers still my guy though, but I call a spade a spade

 

Batum is a better defensive player, Parsons is a more prolific scorer. They're very close in talent level, and they have similar size/approach to the game as well.

Certainly Batum is not "much" better than Parsons, though. If he's better, it's only by a little bit.

 

I haven't seen enough Batum during the regular season to judge, but he is definitely the better player in the playoffs.

 

Thank you Mr.Obvious aka Jalen Rose.

Parsons in his mind thinks hes on Durants level.

 

Looks like he had an accident eating a snow cone

 

Ok prove it, .

 

this fits perfect with this thread