The Official Rooting my ass off for Nolan Smith thread

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Mediocre Man, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Talk about a nice kid. This guy seems to be so well liked by so many people. He is constantly giving to kids as well.

    I for one, starting right now, will never say another bad thing about him. It's not his fault we selected him too high. He busts his behind, and I for one am hoping he is a Blazer for life, including coaching or front office some day.
     
  2. GriLtCheeZ

    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    I like him and think he'll be alright.

    Oh yeah, in before people make jokes about you adopting him when he bounces out of the league.
     
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    I have always been a fan of his, and still have confidence in him to be a good player for us. He needs to be more confident in himself, and as he said, look to score slightly more, instead of trying too hard to be a "pure" pg. Seems to be the same issue Bayless had here with Nate, in thinking too much, instead of just playing.
     
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    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

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    Anyone else think that MM is probably being sarcastic?
     
  5. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Ha. Outstanding. His rookie scale contract is more than I will make for many, many, many, many, many years.
     
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    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    This is disappointing. With all your creativeness when it comes to Nate, Felton and lets not forget Crawford (and the rest), we can't look forward to a NoShot Smith or something like that all next season.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Not at all. Honest. Great kid, and I really want him to do well. You will never hear a bad word from me about him
     
  8. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Still mad about Bayless. Smith looks to be more of a combo guard than a PG. His PER, while still poor was a lot better than it was as a PG. I think he can be a defensive sub that won't lose games for you, and good teams need that.
     
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    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    MM, you never let character get in your way of tearing someone up, why start now?
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I have nothing against Nolan. I do have something against Nate or whomever for drafting him ahead of an obviously better prospect. I think Nolan is a decent player and probably a decent person. I've like him since pre-season. I don't know about 'Blazer for Life' status though, LOL. I expect he'll make a fine backup.
     
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    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    Smith isn't going to bring a championship to Ptd, so why bother?

    :)
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    It's no only character, it's that he also has skill. Nate has character, but that doesn't mean he can coach. It's the whole, and not the sum.
     
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    he's turned over a new leaf, the new MM version is a significant upgrade, at least IMO
     
  14. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Your mom feels the same way.

    Just kidding. Thank you
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Props to the state of Texas! Looks like the first thing they do when placing foster kids with a new family is put the adults in the house on a heavy dose of happy drugs.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    In fairness to the state of Texas being accused of giving happy drugs to foster parents, I started these before the foster kids
     
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    He seems like a nice kid...He just is not a good player.....
     
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    I'm sure his dog loves him and his grandma thinks he's handsome.
     

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