Myers Leonard: Oh, the irony!

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Binx, Jul 1, 2019.

  1. Chris Craig

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

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    Messages:
    53,586
    Likes Received:
    54,649
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I will look forward to him playing the Blazers
     
    Dougnsalem likes this.
  2. Dougnsalem

    Dougnsalem not barf

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2016
    Messages:
    3,658
    Likes Received:
    6,302
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Salem, Orygun
    And I will look forward to Whiteside playing against him....


    EDIT: I'm POSITIVE I will look forward to Whiteside playing against him....
     
    Last edited: Jul 7, 2019
  3. hoopsjock

    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    16,302
    Likes Received:
    26,279
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Business Owner
    Location:
    North Plains
    So the Blazers shouldn't have traded for Rodney Hood last year?
     
    SIeepwalker likes this.
  4. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2018
    Messages:
    6,909
    Likes Received:
    6,780
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Noah Vonleh would be someone I wish we still had as a 14th man.

    Meyers with his shitty defense and reluctant shooting is finally gone and I'm happy about that.
     
    Dougnsalem likes this.
  5. Propagandist

    Propagandist Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2017
    Messages:
    3,875
    Likes Received:
    7,241
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I keep telling myself you are joking with us...it keeps me feeling grounded in reality. Otherwise..................
     
    TorturedBlazerFan and Dougnsalem like this.
  6. wizenheimer

    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2008
    Messages:
    20,712
    Likes Received:
    32,574
    Trophy Points:
    113
    it's almost like Hunter S Thompson gave up what little grip on reality he had, increased his drug consumption, lost his desire to write but kept writing anyway after changing his name to swish3
     
  7. swish3

    swish3 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,479
    Likes Received:
    1,388
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Hunter S Thompson was the Fear and Loathing journalist who lived until 2005. That has nothing to do with this Blazer fan, but appears to be your way of disparagement. Meyers is a major talent who had a strong work ethic, brought team cohesiveness, improved significantly, and deserves respect that he too often did not receive on this forum. As I said, let's be optimistic fans.
     
  8. H.C.

    H.C. Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2013
    Messages:
    8,446
    Likes Received:
    8,728
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I agree lets recognize talent as it comes @swish3
    Kanter, Nurk, Whiteside, Collins, Ed Davis are all better than Meyers Leonard as a basketball player.
    Meyers Leonard has three NBA talents. Being a legit 7'1, setting giant screens, and shooting threes.
    Kanter, Nurk, Whiteside, Collins & Ed Davis all provide more in terms of all-around games than Meyers Leonard does.

    Lets be positive and recognize that while Meyers Leonard improved greatly the last 2 seasons. He still is only shown to an NBA role player.
    Mike Miller had 7 three pointers in 2012 in game 5. Doesn't mean he went onto average 30/12 the next season.

    So If Meyers Leonard doesn't average 30/12 next year. Don't get angry when posters call you out on the forum okay?
     
  9. swish3

    swish3 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2016
    Messages:
    1,479
    Likes Received:
    1,388
    Trophy Points:
    113
    HC, Mike Miller scored 7 of 8 swish3s for the Heat against the Thunder in 2012 Finals Game 5, but averaged 2.09 points/FGA. My point stands that no one that I found, and especially no Blazer, has averaged 2.5 points/FGA in finals games. My challenge is unanswered.

    And my statement is that Meyers may equal, or even exceed, a high of 30/12 next season, and I think his average may be 20/10 if he has enough MPG and shot opportunities. My view is that Meyers provided more than Kanter or Ed Davis or Zach this last season, and may be a favorable comparison in the coming season, but for the Heat, not the Blazers. Let's hope for consistent, energetic play and 30 PPG by Hassan in the coming season.
     
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2019
  10. Sarni

    Sarni Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Messages:
    3,324
    Likes Received:
    2,782
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Kraków, Poland
    Tony Snell took 1 three in game 2 of the Boston series this season and made all of them. He averaged 3 points per FGA which is 20% higher than Meyers in Warriors game. Tony Snell holds the joint record for the higher points per attempt of all NBA players ever. Meyers is not even close.
     
  11. MarAzul

    MarAzul LongShip

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2008
    Messages:
    21,370
    Likes Received:
    7,280
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Life is good!
    Location:
    Near Bandon Oregon
    He had a team and a coach that would not figure out how to include a special talent rare in the NBA. I am guessing Pat Riley saw a way. I can.
     
    Orion Bailey likes this.
  12. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    19,824
    Likes Received:
    23,356
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Baby Daddy
    Location:
    Chasing my kids
    So I think weve found who swish3 is...
     
  13. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    116,223
    Likes Received:
    114,265
    Trophy Points:
    115
    All fans are welcome if they don't continually troll and/or insult people.
     
  14. MarAzul

    MarAzul LongShip

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2008
    Messages:
    21,370
    Likes Received:
    7,280
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Life is good!
    Location:
    Near Bandon Oregon
    I don't know what to say.
     
  15. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    19,824
    Likes Received:
    23,356
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Baby Daddy
    Location:
    Chasing my kids
    Honestly a contract of 5m per year or so actually sounds about right for ML. I think he’s a journeyman 5. That’s a 9-10th man for most teams. Again, Dont hate ML at all, have thought for a couple years he needed a fresh start in a different system, the fans needed a break from the, “this is his year” stuff. I think he has improved.

    Definitely excited for Whiteside though.
     
    Wade Garrett likes this.
  16. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Dirk scored 48 points on just 15 FGA in game 1 of the 2011 WCF. That's 3.2 pts/fga.
    Doc Rivers scored 21 points in game 2 of the '93 ECF on just 6 fga--3.5 pts/fga. Anyone got tickets to his HOF induction ceremony?
    And as far as Blazers go--how about Terry Porter's 41 points on 14 fga (2.93 pts/fga) in the '92 WCF against Utah?
    This narrative by @swish3 is just silly.
     
  17. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    19,824
    Likes Received:
    23,356
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Baby Daddy
    Location:
    Chasing my kids
    Lol, Im sorry I was just messing with you.

    You can have your opinion on ML.
     
  18. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    19,824
    Likes Received:
    23,356
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Baby Daddy
    Location:
    Chasing my kids
    You belong in a pantheon for basketball reference users lol. :)
     
    Wizard Mentor and PtldPlatypus like this.
  19. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2014
    Messages:
    18,866
    Likes Received:
    19,668
    Trophy Points:
    113
    From what I have read over the years @MarAzul doesn’t need to be anyone other than MarAzul.
     
  20. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2013
    Messages:
    48,608
    Likes Received:
    33,632
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I see what you did there.
     
    Dougnsalem and SlyPokerDog like this.

Share This Page