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  1. the ob

    the ob the original blake

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    I do not know where we would be without this guy. He has done so many little things that have kept us in games and his attitude is amazing. I think this was the most important move of the off-season.
     
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  2. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    What an unexpected miracle he's been. From pine-rider to unofficial team co-captain in 33 games. He is truly Obi Juwan Howard.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Dec 31, 2009
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  3. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I think his impact on guys like Cunningham and Penergraph is as valuable (or more?) than what he does on the court. Great veteran pickup.
     
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    I agree with this. But he has played pretty damn well. Some announcer said "I feel bad for Juwan. I bet he was expecting to come to Portland and just collect a check. He is playing a LOT now!"

    Something like that lol
     
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  5. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    That Juwan saw Tim Grover (trainer extraordinaire) over the summer tells me he wanted a little more than to collect a check. I'm glad he's rising to the occasion, because we needed a pleasant surprise after all this.
     
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    Juwan seems to be very emotionally involved. I think this season is very enjoyable to him - he seems to really get into the games. Not a sign of someone that just wanted to collect a check.
     
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    I agree with this. He seems to actually be having fun this year. Maybe he thinks this might be one of the last years he can play hard and actually be a meaningful part to a team again.

    Whatever it is, I like it!
     
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    Sug Well-Known Member

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    I bet when Howard looks back over his career, this year might be his favorite.
     
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    Sug Well-Known Member

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    Coach Howard in 2010-2011? I bet that Mo Lucas is not back, and we could see a guy like Howard added.
     
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  10. BlazerCaravan

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    Don't laugh too hard, but I occasionally wonder if he'll be looking back on his career while he's riding in the back of a convertible in a parade this June.
     
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    drexlersdad SABAS

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    howard has filled in admirably
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    He's played better than I expected, but let's not get too carried away.
     
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    ...the FAB5, staying alive!!!
     
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  14. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    He's not better than Joel or anything, but he's not a stiff out there, either. He's hitting the open 10 footer and getting some good rebounds. From a stance relative to our initial expectations, that's pretty damn good.
     
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    Sedatedfork Rip City Rhapsody

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    Juwan Howard for Rose Festival Princess!!
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    All the other princesses were injured? :cheers:
     
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    Fixed.
     
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    Defensivly he is not as good as Joel. But Joel isn't going to put down 10 points most games either, which Juwan seems to be doing.
     
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    Most of them. But he is mentoring the baby princesses while manning (or is womanning) the main float.
     
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  20. gatorpops

    gatorpops Allen Crabb hits winning shot on Nov24 vs Blazers

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    Juan is probably better than either one of our centers at passing the ball. Has great court awareness. He is a little slow to adjust defensively when beat or on help defense. Feet are a little slow at 36. Great KP pick-up.
     
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