2023 TRAIL BLAZERS TRAINING CAMP THREAD

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  1. blazerfan11

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    and grew 2 inches.
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Boban disagrees.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    2 days in a row Toumani has gotten a shoutout from Chauncey. That's something.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 5, 2023
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    I am inherently biased toward reasonably intelligent players who can actually speak proper English. Hence, I really like Matisse and Malcolm.
     
    maxiep, Oct 5, 2023
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    sounds as if he already considers him on par with Walker and Murray. competing with them for minutes.
     
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    maxiep, Oct 5, 2023
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    With Scoot on the team, an obvious floor leader and chearleader from the sidelines, I don't know what Billups is up to. He keeps talking about "earning" things then doing the opposite.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 5, 2023
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    Matisse is such a fantastic interview... you actually learn something.
     
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  9. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I don't know why some people are so anxious to get him off the team. I want to keep him. He's very cerebral. He plays hard defense. He's a good guy. He's EXACTLY the kind of veteran you want around a young team.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Bless Brook's heart.... at least she owned it :lol:
     
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    being vocal comes with confidence. To really succeed you need the highest level of confidence especially in basketball.
    He’s trying to bring the best out if his young player coming into his own with a lot of talent.

    or just take this opportunity to take a shot at billups
     
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    I'd rather Simons show he can pass, defend, rebound and push the ball up the court than be a vocal leader.
    Every player should be communicating on the court and working together.
     
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    I’d take it a step further and he’s EXACTLY the kind of veteran you want around any team
     
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    “or whoever’s been here”

    Billups seems ready to turn the page.
     
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    If Obama and The Rock had a baby he would talk like Brogdon.
     
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    Something about this group man...not sure what it'll mean as far as wins go, but there is something in me that has me feeling we are in for a special season.

    There's so many players on this team with something to prove and the mix just feels right.
     
    JDC, Oct 5, 2023
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    Good video!
    (click the black box above to watch it. It is available to watch.)

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