Is Jerryd Bayless the Answer to The Portland Trail Blazers Point Guard Needs?

Since being drafted 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers last June, Jerryd Bayless has been under much scrutiny by the fans. Although everyone acknowledges his considerable talent, many don't believe his skill set will mesh with the existing Portland backcourt. Being described as a shooting guard stuck in a point guard's body has caused little excitement among Blazer supporters. Numerous bloggers and forum-members have expressed resentment toward the Portland front office for failing to bring them a pass-first point guard. Although his 4 assists per game in college wasn't horrible, it certainly wasn't what most envisioned Kevin Pritchard would target in the draft. His outstanding 19.7 points per game indicates that Bayless is, above all, a scorer. While fans and bloggers are protesting this new addition to the roster, Brandon Roy is applauding it. Recent interviews have shown that Roy will take over his fair share of the point guard duties, so a pure point guard isn't as pressing of a need. ... (link)