Meyers Leonard - The! Thread

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  1. handiman

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    I suggest we nickname him Fred, both to spare Mike Rice the inevitable tongue twisting over Lillard/Leonard, and for some NW promotional opportunities.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    As long as he doesn't add the ubiquitous and dreaded, "ten pounds of pure muscle" that all guys seem to add just before camp opens then yes, I agree he could probably stand to put on a little bit of bulk.
     
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    I'm glad we got Leonard instead of that Hillbilly Zeller. ;)

    Leonard has work to do. Two reasons he will do the work: (1) To make his momma proud and give her more than she ever dreamed she'd have; and (2) If he doesn't, his brother will flat kick his ass. :)
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Why do I seem to recall hearing the exact opposite in the lead-up to the draft (not necessarily the Portland group workout). I just had this impression that Zeller was showing how much more polish and experience he has over Meyers.
     
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    I remember reading that Leonard was surprising people with his shooting at the Chicago combine. People were reporting that he was lights out.

    He's athletic, has soft touch, a legit 7-1, can block shots, runs the floor well for his size, has surprising passing ability....

    Just because he's white people feel that he was a horrible pick and is unathletic. Its why I'm glad some of you nincompoop's acting as experts aren't making the decisions. A legit 7-footer with potential over a wishy-washy 2 guard like Lamb any day.
     
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    Get rid of this guy NOW! He's going to injure himself.

    Come on, dude. You're about to make millions - don't be so p-whipped! :MARIS61:
     
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    IF HE DOES THAT TO HIS GF, HE'S SURELY GOING TO DO THAT TO OPPOSING PGs in the PAINT!

    :MARIS61:
     
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    Yeah, dude needs to ditch tha bitch and get some granola girl out here in Portlandia!!!
     
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    dude, this is how Oden fucked his knees up!
     
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    He shoulda stayed in first class. Like, "Not my problem you're broke, girl. Get that paper. I'll be in first class."
     
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    Exactly. Soft. :wub:
     
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    I watched a lot of Leonard video the last day, and does anybody else get the impression if that he was African-American or a Euro, that he would have been a Top 5 pick? Some of his mid-range offensive moves are very nice, and he goes with both the left and right hand in the post. Plus, he finishes strong at the rim, and he is very muscular in his appearance, as opposed to just being a stringbean.
     
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    Agreed. I like that he can pass and catch the ball. Sounds like a basic thing, but I get tired of these big men that with stones for hands and are just awkward trying to catch the ball. Leonard can catch the ball, and in some of the video I saw, he is a good passer for a big man. Can find holes in the defense to pass through/around, which is something we've really lacked. He has a soft touch when shooting, decent range, he's athletic.

    He's definitely going to be a project, but I think he has a lot of tools, that if he commits to getting better, he will be a solid contributor. Some guys, they put forth the effort and still suck. This guy has the potential - he just needs to put in the work to elevate his game to the NBA level.
     
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    It's imperative that the Blazers get somebody to work specifically with Freeland and Leonard. A true Big Man coach. I wonder how much Bill Walton would cost. :)
     
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    Yeah, we could use a big man coach - help unlock these guys' potential. And have him work with Coach Grg too.
     
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    Grgs might be enough, though. LMA gives him a lot of credit.
     
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    The Sports writer @ the Chicago Tribune said that he was grossly misused offensively and could have been a top-5 pick in 2013 if he stayed one more year.
     
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    Remember that sex scene in the movie 'Baby Boy' -- the ninja (not in those words) squat? I think that's how he really injured himself. It's a theory of mine.
     
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