Puttin' in that extra work!

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  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Just got back to the hotel here in San Antonio. As I was walking in Wes and Nolan were on their way out with coach Canalas heading to the gym to get some extra work in! Very impressive!
     
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    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Is MB your new role model? You fluffer!!:ghoti:
     
  3. bwbw

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    I appreciate the fluff, HCP.
     
  4. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Not sure exactly what this means, but if you are attempting to crack on The HCP, well done.
     
  5. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    So is Smith going to get off the bench this year in your opinion?
     
  6. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I have no clue. I think Nate likes the feel of having Crawford out there handing the offense (in spite of his shot selection). I think he has had to put up with rookie back ups ever since he came here and likes a proven vet out there. I honestly haven't seen Nolan play enough to form an opinion.
     
  7. BLAZER PROPHET

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    Man, HCP, I put in some extra sweaty work too. Your wife was great!!
     
  8. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Fluffy, you should be impressed with Matthews, because he's tired, but not Nolan, who isn't.
     
  9. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    It has multiple meanings. But regardless, it's all love, my man. I appreciate your insight as you're (obviously) closer to the team than any of the rest of us.
     
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    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, the rooks should be putting in the extra work. But as many players don't put the time in to get better, you have to appreciate that Smith does have this quality. If he fails in the NBA, it won't be from lack of effort.
     
  11. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    They get paid millions of dollars to be good at basketball

    I don't applaud people for doing their job
     
  12. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Are you one of those angry fans? Just giving props to some guys going above and beyond.
     
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    RoyToy Clown Town

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    That shouldn't be considered above and beyond

    That's how low expectations have come for millionaire professional athletes
     
  14. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Damn, nevermind. Wonder if a rich pro athlete refused an autograph request when you were a child.
     
  15. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Not sure why you're taking it so much to heart

    Them playing basketball, when that's what they're paid to do, is simply not that impressive to me. It should be expected.
     
  16. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    NBA players working on their game. Shocking
     
  17. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    If Sheed (and some of that other crew of headcases) had done the same...... Who knows? But all we're left with is "What if?"
     
  18. Draco

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    Glad to hear it HCP and think its cool when you give us any updates.

    Some fans are just bitter and jealous about their pathetic lives so they have to tear down successful people to try and feel better about themselves.
     
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    Mathews seems like the kind of guy that will never take an NBA career for granted. Going undrafted may have something to do with that.
     
  20. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    What do you do for a living, RoyToy?
     

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