Blazers in the offseason, doing stuff

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  1. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    When was that? Was it yesterday?
     
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    What is the player's tech thing; Turner preparing for his career after basketball?
     
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    Players Tech? It's like ITT Tech, but for basketball players. They churn out players with a skill level that's behind the times and not quite up to industry standards.
     
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  4. Rastapopoulos

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    The "I don't know much about politics" part is a bit disingenuous--especially when it is followed by a political statement. CJ is the consummate politician.
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Yeah he didn't want to offend people, but he wants to say his opinion. He likes to walk that tight rope
     
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    You think that was a political statement?
     
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    You think it wasn't?

    I'm not saying he did anything wrong, just that I'm pretty sure CJ knows plenty about politics--government and NBA.
     
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    I think it's a statement about morality. IMO there's nothing political about it.
     
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    Reep, Aug 17, 2018
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    Simons has a super quick release. And he's pretty smooth going to the hoop, he's very quick.
    With his arm length and athleticism he's going to be fun to watch.
    I remember when Clyde came into the league he was a bull in a china closet, putting his head down trying to beat you with his first step.
    I think this rook looks pretty damn composed for a youngster.
     
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    Yes, very exciting to see him working out against NBA men--both on long shots and drives.
     
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    The rookies Screenshot_20180818-235945_Instagram.jpg
     
    Labinot41, Aug 18, 2018
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    If I praised a guy like Popovich I'd probably say ...I don't know much about coaching as well......addressing a two term first ever African American president with a memory of hearing his speech as a young kid in Ohio...I thought he was very respectful and heartfelt.
     
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    My man Marcus got married today and look who showed up!

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    Huzzah a 7 footer whose job is to work out can dunk!
    Every time the guy puts on a Blazer Jersey I will cheer for him, Just sometimes I wish he’d let his play do the talking instead of his mouth or in this case his social media accounts...
     
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    If he could play average defense and be DeAndre Jordan aggressive on rolls to the hoop, that would be great. Agreed that seeing him dunk in a gym reminds me of Braveheart:
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