"Players feeling other players aren't giving effort"

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  1. julius

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

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    So, who do we think isn't giving an effort?
     
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    Every single perimeter player on the defensive side.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Everyone except Brandon Roy.
     
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    I think Roy might have that opinion, yes. :)

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    No way anyone can think Oden isn't giving effort as well.
     
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    Might be looked at as bad to say, and certainly not always, but every once in a while, I feel like Joel isn't giving it his all. I dunno if it is out of frustration for having to cover up everyone's mess on D or what. I dunno. Otherwise, I can't see who the comments would be directed towards, and who would be directing them.
     
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    I honestly can't tell if you're being serious or not...I personally would like to see Oden put in a bit more effort, but alot less of being stuck in his head.
     
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    If he would put some effort into healing he could be back here in 3 weeks.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    For the most part yes...but when he gets in foul trouble and then comes back in the game later, I always feel he misses a step. Probably because he gets down on himself.
     
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    I think Roy is right, effort is a factor in the early season. It feels like they aren't as hungry or just expect to win based on all the hype.
     
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    Now that I think about it, he might not be talking about a player.
    All of the players could give more effort, but so could others.
    Team effort is what he could be talking about as well.
    Everyone should be held accountable since we are about to go 1-3
     
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    Also, Nate.
     
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    It was Roy's poor defense that lost us the game in Houston and now he's pointing his finger at others.
     
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