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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by THE HCP, Oct 2, 2017.

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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Now THIS part I will agree with.
     
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    Leave LaMarcus Alone, He's a Basketball Player!

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    Catching the ball while running the floor, however...
     
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    Do power forwards do this usually?
     
    Strenuus, Oct 5, 2017
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    andalusian, Oct 5, 2017
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    I dunno. I just recall whenever LA did happen to run a fast break he had a knack for bobbling the pass out of bounds, turning what should have been an automatic two points into a lost possession.
     
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    My memories are very different. There were tons of instances like the following:

     
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    Imagine the type of ego and lack of self awareness one must have to question the way Gregg Popovich is using you.
     
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    The good ones of my youth sure did. Kemp, Malone, Barkley, etc., could sure handle the pass on the break. There are still a few good examples like Griffin, but the position has changed so much, PF's are usually fanning out to the 3-pt line now on the break.
     
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    I'm sure Blazer employees who have dealt with LMA could imagine it quit easily.
     
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    Lakers are fine compared to Bulls or Hawks. Players like Caldwell-Pope and Lopez are much better than anyone they have, Ball and Ingram are both very talented players, Randle also has good potential and their less recognized young players like Kuzma, Zubac and Clarkson are quite good too. I think Lakers will be quite entertaining to watch this season. With Lopez around and their young roster they are actually not that hateable anymore.
     
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    Who's got a rope???
     
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    HA! Deep breaths my man, deep breaths.....
     
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    QCH Source: Nic Batum tore UCL in his left elbow. In all likelihood, he's done for the season.

    Batum out for season.
     
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    Holy shit. What a blow. Damn, Nic.

    Just stop with the preseason already. Why is Dame taking charges in these games?
     
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    Damn.

    Hopefully he'll be recovered in time to play for France next summer.
     
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    I don't think you get the pressure these dudes get from national teams.
    http://www.nba.com/hornets/summer-nic-batum/
     
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    Do they need a SG/SF? Like, say, Evan Turner? I'd trade him for another TPE!
     
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    Sheeit, I'd even do this. :)

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