2020 Training Camp Thread

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    Boy, Nas really is cursed, isn't he. And I bet the acquisition of Jones Jr. was a bit of a punch in the gut.
     
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  3. Scalma

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    I still think Nas will end up with a role by the time the season ends. Remember, Trent wasn’t in the rotation at the beginning of last season. I believe in the improvements he showed, specifically with his shot.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Only un-accounted for players are Elleby and Nas.

    At least it wasn't a rotation player.
     
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    Wonder what kind of rotation Stotts will have on Friday. Can’t imagine the starters playing more than 10-15 minutes. Assuming he isn’t the corona case, I’m looking forward to seeing Elleby the most. I wonder how his game will translate to the nba, and how close or far away he is.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Terry was asked about Nassir:

    “He’s been a little sick lately”

    yeah, no shit LOL.

    it’s 100% Nas.

    Also, Elleby is in here:

     
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    Simons actually looks like he put on the Mike Barrett 15 Pounds of Muscle (tm) during the off season.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    RoCo is a really good interview:



    Great personality.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I wonder if Swanigan will ever play in the NBA again.
     
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    I'm going to say....no...but he may play in China or Israel or Turkey etc...if he still has any interest in the game...
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    He's going to have to do 2 major things.

    1. Maintain his weight level
    2. drastically change his game. The only way he'll make it back in the league is if he gets a consistent 18-24' shot.
     
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    who?

    But seriously, Olsheys worst draft pick ever.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The two players he’s sandwiched between on those rankings are Tyler Herro and Davis Bertans. If either are your second best player, you’re a shit team.
     
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    Maybe this has been posted somewhere else, but man Derrick Jones Jr. has some serious hops. Check out his outback in this video:

     
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    I'm just saying, 2 per team means it doesn't seem like it would be tough to find 60 NBA players that are better than RoCo (or Herro or Bertans).
     
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    I think Giles is gonna play more than we think.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Instead of WHO?
     
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    Giles is kinda the wild card. No expectations but if he hits he’ll be a major contributor, maybe even starter.
     
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