Zombie Blazers VS NO game thread, bitches (lillard's first summer league game)

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  1. RoyToy

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    Meyers Leonard vs Donatas Motiejunas next game

    Also get to see Terrence Jones and Jeremy Lamb
     
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    One of the cool things about the outcome of the game:
    I think ML dispelled any BWS thoughts.
     
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    What are you talking about? It will get them another high draft pick, which they desperately need.
     
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    Totally agreed. I think we'll look back on 2012 as the draft we stole Leonard from when ten teams missed out.
     
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  5. Pinwheel1

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    I agree he will be very inconsistent the first year. It is inevitable while he learns. But the game has changed and you need a scoring PG in this league. Some may not like it, but the rules favor the guys who have all three Offensive weapons. 3 ball, pull up J and penetration. I was nervous at half time, but he looks like he has the tools.

    Seems like he has long arms . Reminds me of Lestor Connor.
     
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    Nine teams actually.
     
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    Actually isn't it 8?
     
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    Lillard didn't skip a beat: He finished with his season average last year:

    25/4/4
     
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  9. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Well, the downside is that they'll have to trade someone. Rivers will want to start and Gordon will clearly be the starter there.
     
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    The thing I like about Lillard is that he's very strong. You folks should check out the YouTube clips of his workouts. He definitely puts his time in the gym.
     
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    True.
     
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    I liked Leonard interview on NBA TV after the game about his training. Something about being in top condition from the first minute to the last. No drop off. Nice goal to have. He was very enthusiastic about it.
     
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    ^ Fucking cool ads you have on here, Denny! :lol:
     
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    No, I'm saying that if they start Rivers as their PG all season, they will lose a lot. I think Rivers is a good player, just not a PG. If they try to fit a round peg into a square hole, it won't work out. However, if they can get someone else to play PG, I actually like their talent.
     
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  15. Natebishop3

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    I think we're like two ships passing in the night.

    I'm saying a Rivers/Gordon backcourt will be fucking terrible, so they'll have to move Rivers to the bench because they sure won't be benching Gordon. But hey, maybe they WANT to lose.

    Biggest problem though, Rivers doesn't pass for shit so he won't get the ball to #1 overall draft pick Davis.
     
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    I agree with you. Rivers is a year away as most rookies in this draft will be. They need to bring him along slow as Gordon's back up and trade one next year. (Gordon if he is still unhappy. )
     
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    Anthony Davis better get used to getting put backs off of rebounds.
     
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    I even liked Leonard's bad outlet passes. I think he can improve on that and I like that he wants to push the pace up the floor.
     
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    Yeah he might want to think twice before passing the ball back out if it ever ends up in the post.
     
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    :rofl:

    This guy covers the Hornets for the Times-Picayune. wow.
     
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