Mr. Cliffy on O-live made a really good point

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  1. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Similarly, when Roy was out, that dude was Andre.

    I think Matthews has the fire (and hopefully the ankles now) to be that guy.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    This is why I've been on the CP3/Portland bandwagon, even with his knee issue.

    Right now it's LMA surrounded by complementary pieces.
     
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    well, package something for Steve Nash, then.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I would love nothing more than to land CP3; even with knee issues. Just remember the NO good years. They had Chandler and West. Paul works really well with big men.
     
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    Thanks! I changed my avatar to show what I've been drinking.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    LOL, well keep drinking it buddy. Remember this when the games start. Don't go all ape shit and want the team blown up after each loss. Drives me crazy! HAHAHAHAHA
     
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    Early reports from camp indicate that Elliot Williams has MJ-level swagger; if he demonstrates that he can play at this level, I wouldn't be shocked to see him become the type of guy that not only wants but demands the ball in clutch situations. But honestly, there's something about Nolan Smith that gives me a "keep your head when all around you are losing theirs" vibe.

    Yes, I know I'm pointing to two rookies, and I don't expect them to take that mantle this season. But if I had to put my money down on someone on the current roster to develop into "the man" in crunch time, those are who I'd go with.
     
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    Allow me to settle the question with two words: Luke. Babbitt.

    You're welcome.
     
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    I don't know that I am too concerned about who was the "heart" of the team... even with Roy, we were unable to secure home court advantage and we were unable to win a single playoff series.

    Is that his fault? No.

    Should the team expect to, in the span of five years, win at least one playoff series? Yes.

    Portland is one of four western conference teams NOT to win a playoff series since Roy entered the NBA... we join Minnesota, the Clippers and the Kings as the lucky ones.

    Was Roy good? Yes. Did his play lift us above mediocrity? Unfortunately no.

    Maybe we should be less concerned about replacing Roy than in getting a better team overall.

    Ed O.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    As an aside, I just want to talk about something for a second. Why in the holy hell is that people always want to attribute some "moral" failing to players when the real problem is a failing of skill and talent?

    It doesn't make LA heartless or gutless if he lacks the necessary skill and talent to be a closer. Now certainly there are guys with a ton of talent but not much heart, but we know what that looks like and Aldridge aint that guy (Vinsanity, T-Mac, etc. might qualify).
     
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