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  1. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Time for Billups to show the league what he can do. It’s the only way.
     
    Cugel, Sep 28, 2023
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Wow--with the way people in that thread talked about Nurkic, it's like they think they just picked up the hollowed-out husk of Eric Montross.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Sep 28, 2023
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    ...over/under on how many games before KD throws a towel in Nurk's face during a timeout?! :dunno:
     
    Haakzilla, Sep 28, 2023
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    Nurk might find KD's phone and frisbee that sucker into the crowd. Free souvenir !! Mosh pit for Durant's phone.
     
    Whyachi, Sep 28, 2023
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    Here he is eating Claxton's lunch. Combo of size, skill, and hands is something we haven't had since Aldridge. Such a massive target for our guards.
     
    illmatic99, Sep 28, 2023
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    He's quick too. He will work well with a push the ball up put d on their heels.
     
    Hoopguru, Sep 28, 2023
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    Against many teams (or most teams?) one good pass and it's over. The fast break starting at 1:49 on the video, for example.
    Nobody's getting in his way, at least not successfully.
     
    blazerfan11, Sep 29, 2023
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    New bandwagon fan here. 1st post. I like the team and Ayton fits well n his talents were sort of marginalized in Pheonix n I hope he can consistently stuff the stat sheets in Portland, obviously the west is gonna be ROUGH but I'm pretty confident the Blazers are gonna be competitive most nights n play a brand of ball the fans can enjoy. Plus even if its another lottery bound season, maybe next offseason can be a really big one n push them more towards playing .500 ball... which is gonna be a ridiculously difficult task cuz the west is so good.. but who knows, injuries happen -- The Kings were the healthiest team in the league last season that probably helped them shake off their big playoff drought, maybe the blazers can get some similar luck.
     
    bxb, Sep 29, 2023
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Solid first post. Welcome to the forum!
     
    PtldPlatypus, Sep 29, 2023
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    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    OneSport3, Sep 29, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Now starts the Ayton era!
     
    HailBlazers, Sep 29, 2023
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    He said he feels like was just drafted. He is excited for sure.
     
    Pinwheel1, Sep 29, 2023
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    Hopefully he will be what Greg Oden was supposed to be for us. The enthusiasm is very similar. I only said the name once so no jinx!
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    We also didn't draft Ayton, so the curse is bypassed.
     
    theprunetang, Sep 29, 2023
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    Even better!
     
    BIG Q, Sep 29, 2023
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    I'm not that impressed with Ayton or his baggage

    but I'm really hoping all the optimism about him turning over a new leaf is warranted
     
    wizenheimer, Sep 29, 2023
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    Deandre Ayton averaged 14.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 6 games in the NBA Finals against Milwaukee.
    22 double-doubles in the playoffs that year
     
    Pinwheel1, Sep 29, 2023
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    Kano John Start 'em young!

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    It's great to see the energy and enthusiasm - hope it lasts and I hope the whole team embraces the changes and the new beginnings!
     
    Kano John, Sep 29, 2023
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