Wesley Matthews HATES to lose

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  1. MAS RipCity

    MAS RipCity Mercy, Mercy

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    From the Columbian-
    Read more HERE
     
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  2. Pinwheel1

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    Matt Calkins wrote that article. He did a damn good job.
     
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    Great article. I feel like I know Wesley Matthews much better now.
     
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    I LOVED that article. Everybody should read it.
     
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  6. illmatic99

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    Great article. Really well researched and written.

    And Wesley seems like a potentially great leader. His performance as a starter has been completely unexpected. I'm growing to love his game these days after weeks of criticism.
     
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    A competitive athlete hating to lose.....I'm shocked.
     
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    Where would this team be without Wesley Matthews? Could end up being the best FA signing in the history of the franchise (which isn't saying very much, but still . . . )
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    I originally liked the Matthews signing becuase I thought he'd be an upgrade over Martell/Bayless backing up the SF and SG spots. Now, that he's starting and playing better than I envisioned, I'm liking the signing even more. The fact that we stole him from a divsion rival and gave back nothing in return makes it even better.

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  10. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    "Look at my cute puppy!"

    "Meh, he's just a dog."

    "Aww, but he's cute!"

    "Lots of people have dogs... Why be happy about something normal?"

    And that's how you make people cry. :ghoti:
     
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    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    Sounds like he has anger issues. Troubling.
     
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    yup on that + great read... great to have him on Portland

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  13. MickZagger

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    Atleast he doesn't throw chairs like Blanky.

    Seriously though, Matthews obvious competitive spirit is one of the main reason he's my favorite Blazers.

    Once again, count on the Columbian to bring a good read.
     
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  14. MickZagger

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    A breathe of fresh air. Too many players in the NBA mail it in on a nightly basis.

    CTC, knukka
     
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    That puppy will just grow into a dog someday, probably bite someone and you will get sued and lose everything
     
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    I actually agree. I just like being difficult
     
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  17. Further

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    More fluff than a porn set, but I loved it. The constant work Wes puts in seems like it could allow him to continue to greatly improve even though he is already 24.
     
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    Agree, great article on Wes. Makes it even more surprising how he went undrafted when there are so many other scrubs chosen in the second round, or Euros who will never sniff the NBA.
     
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    Hey Wesley, hit a technical FT late in a close game if you hate losing so much.
     
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