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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Suck is a relative term. They'd both school your ass.

    So do they suck as starters? Do they suck as rotation role players? Do they suck so bad that they don't belong in the NBA at all? This is what I'm talking about when I say that you're too absolute in your assessment of players.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 6, 2017
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  2. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Of course they would, and I'd school yours :D

    They belong in the NBA, they're just not players who would play for a legitimite contender. They're below average for bench players. I'm hoping Vonleh changes my view of him.
     
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  3. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    But that's a much better assessment than just saying, "They suck!"
     
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    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    They're not trash.
     
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    You guys gotta have some perspective. When you say a player is garbage or trash, it's not a literal thing. You simply don't like the way that player plays and don't want him on your team.

    Same thing as being a "hater". You don't hate the person you're hating on. You are simply saying something disparaging about them.
     
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  6. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Well, we know they're not literally garbage or trash :devilwink:
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    But he isnt retired
     
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    ^hater alert

    :cool2:
     
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    Now the number is. LOL.
     
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    cancel my meetings.jpg
     
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    You think the Spurs will retire Aldridges number once he is gone
     
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    If he retires right now they might
     
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I don't get the hate for Aminu. He's a solid two-way player who can play SG, SF, and PF. Maybe C in a real small ball lineup.

    He plays hard, he's loyal, and he's on a team friendly contract. He's likely our best SF and is our best PF. Ideally he should be coming off the bench behind someone like Crowder :)

    But he doesn't suck.
     
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  14. GriLtCheeZ

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

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    Z-Bo was a huge presence in the community in Memphis, and one of the best and most beloved player in their team's history.
     
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  15. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Not sure about him playing SG but I agree with the rest. Hes not a terrible player. Needs to work on the dribble. That guy scares me when he runs up the court with the ball. Especially when he runs into traffic. Terrifying.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Sad
     
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    Aminu also shows up in the biggest games, including the playoffs for two years straight. Can't hate on someone who elevates his game to another level when the team needs it the most.
     
    Scalma, Jul 6, 2017
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    Works in player management. Part of lillard s team
     
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    Man, you packed so much WRONG into one post it's kinda amazing.
     
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    He makes game changing shots....ugly shots but game changing shots pretty often...and gets steals when we need stops...I'm a fan of his game and he's still young...doesn't complain about his role no matter how you play him...great value contract...I don't get the hate at all
     
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