http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2008/09/video_blazers_first_practice_o.html A lot of misses and one play where Bayless over-dribbles with the ball for what seems like 10 seconds but... it's about time we get some video. We also actually have enough Caucasian players to field a all-white starting lineup. Woo hoo! Travis looks a lot bigger too. No Oden though.
Wow. Sloppy. Outside of LMA's shooting, not much to be hopeful in that one. I hope that's the last time I see Bayless do his Damon impersonation.
Martell and Bayless developing chemistry already looks like.. Also the misses are a tribute to the high defensive effort in our training camp..though LMA's J is still money And damn, Travis does look bigger
This is such a small portion of the practice though. I wouldn't read too much into anyone missing shots on video.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2008/09/raw_video_martell_webster_at_m.html Loving Martell's demeanor, I really hope it translates onto the floor
No, I haven't been an active journalist in three years. Sometimes I miss it, but it's not what I'm interested anymore.
Aldridge definitely looks like he put on some muscle, too. Maybe Mike Barrett and Rice were finally on to something this year instead of just blowing smoke.
You saw 5 or 6 random plays that they shot at the end of practice when the regular media was allowed in. You can't make any judgements off that footage.
Some notes from Blazeredge blog: -- Right off the bat, Martell nailed a long jumper. His BFF Bayless was there very quickly with a high five. -- Shortly thereafter, as if on cue, Sergio, who was now playing defense, got an earful from Coach for not rotating properly. Sergio's reaction indicated this was not the first time he's been in that situation. -- Others to get instruction on defense that stopped things: Batum and Rudy. Batum seemed overwhelmed, wide-eyed like a raver. With all the talent on the floor, I don't blame him. Rudy was in the flow and just seemed to be digesting the new information. Nate treated Batum with kid gloves a little bit; totally different manner than his address to Sergio. This makes sense. -- Aldridge looks great. Hit two jumpers back to back with Hill's hand in his face.
