I have to wonder next year if the Blazers become the Hornets or Jazz?

I think the Jazz are the better comparison of the two. The Hornets rode a lot of high-point seasons from players. In 2007-08, they had 6 players with a 15+ PER. In 2008-09, they had 2. The closest parallel one might want to draw is that perhaps Andre Miller will collapse, due to age, like Peja Stojakovic did. However, Stojakovic had been leaking productivity since 03-04, in a consistent trend. The same cannot be said for Miller, who has been between 18 and 19 PER each of the past three seasons.

The worst case scenario, IMO, is that Oden is hurt again, Przybilla never recovers and Camby misses chunks of the season. In that case, the team will resemble this year's a bit, though it may do a bit better because it's unlikely Batum will be hurt again. I think the likeliest case is that Oden plays around 60 games and Camby also plays around 60 games. In which case, I think they'll be in strong contention for a top-4 seed.

If Oden has no injury issues at all, the team could be in contention for the top seed. That, of course, is the best case (assuming no major injuries to other players who are lesser health-risks).

 

What? The board is suicidal because they're a bunch of fuckwits who have no perspective ESPECIALLY one super bionic fuckwit.

Not beause Portland in a glass half empty you tart.

What a melon you are.

 

So its okay to shit on the team....as long as it goes along with your views....ok...youre so lame

 

Suicidal? Nope. Just angry the team didn't play hard.

Portland is much closer to the New Orleans situation than Utah. Utah has 2 PF better than our current starter. Where West and Aldridge, are about on the same level.

 

Are you under the impression I want you agreeing with me?

Calling me ignorant, if anything, is reassuring.

I've noticed you never have a bad word to say about Nate.


Ahhhhhhhh..... sweet sweet reassurance.....



How many times a night do you play "This Is How We Do It?"

 

What the fuck are you talking about?

Your proof that Portland is a cup half empty was this message board. That's not proof. It's a bunch of hyper fans throwing their toys out of the crib.

 

reading comprehension my man...how about you re-read who I said has a half empty glass.

Its your world, we just all live in it ....right?

 

His half empty cup is the Blazers RIGHT? You wrote (see above if needed) people are realizing his Blazer outlook is MORE ACCURATE than theirs... RIGHT?

That, as I said, is A PILE OF SHIT.

 

sigh...nevermind

You even put in bold "your" and cant figure it out

talking to you is like getting teeth pulled

 

You can't even follow your own posts. I don't expect you to follow or enjoy mine.

What does Mix-a-lot's "half empty cup" refer to?

Just fill that blank in for me. And then tell me what "Their over flowing cup" refers to and then we'll stick them into your mad lib.

Please define those 2 things for me.

Here's what I think they refer to

Half empty cup: Mix a lot's outlook on the blazers (bad)
Overflowing cup: Those that disagree with him and their outlook on the blazers. (good)

 

As I've posted for 3 years now, the plan is for them to become the Seattle Sonics.

 

Huh? According to what data? I'll give you Boozer, but Millsap? No way, at least not by defense or PER.

 

Hi PapaG!

 

We lose a couple of playoff games and our team is definatlly looking like they have no desire to win and suddenly people are just attacking each other in every other thread. Can't we just all get along as we watch the blazers crush the suns at 1 today?

 

crush the suns lol? if we win i will be shocked.

 

What are some of the factors that led to the Hornets' collapse?

Injuries?

Front office/ownership turmoil?

Coach losing the team?

Sounds rather Hornet like to me.

 

well im glad this thread got back on track

and yes its eerily similiar to the hornets downfall.

least they have collison though... we have a gimp maybe 2 and a PF whos scared

 

Why are you on this board if you hate the entire organization from top to bottom.