Best Blazer rookie debuts?

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  1. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

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    I mean, I'm half-expecting Lillard to drop 40 on Nash tonight. Which got me to wondering...what's the best Opening Night Rookie performance any of you remember?
     
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    I don't know if he'll drop 40, but I personally can't think of any rookie debuts that were great.
     
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    I tweeted your question to a bunch of reporters, we'll see if anyone responds.
     
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    I saw and almost responded, but I don't know your followers and tend not to want to look super-douche-ish on Opening Night. :cheers:
     
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    I was just trying to help. I'm curious what it is.
     
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    no, it's totally cool, I meant sarcasm on here may not translate on twitter.
     
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    He might not drop anywhere near 40, but I'll be ecstatic if he gets over 10 assists for the game.

    16 and 10 would be amazing for a rookie debut.
     
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    Bill Walton's full stat line from his Blazers debut:18 points, 24 rebounds, 4 blocks and 5 assists.
     
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    21 and 10 so far.

    and +20
     
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    23 points, 11 assists.

    That's smart!
     
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    Damian Lillard joins Oscar Robertson and Isiah Thomas as only players in NBA history with at least 20 points and 10 assists in NBA debut.
     
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    Honestly, that's just perfect in my book. I don't even mind the turnovers. He'll get better. Can you ask for more from your point guard? He played good D, he rebounded, he played in control...... just awesome.
     
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    You're Laker slow tonight.
     
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    I'm so impressed. Just so damn impressed.
     
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    Where are the haters now? :grin:
     
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    You know what's even better? It's clear to me that he can play better.
     
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    Has anyone heard that Lillard is going to be a franchise type point guard? LOL
     
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    Oh I agree. His shooting wasn't what it usually is, and he seemed a little nervous for his first game. I think he can definitely play better.... which is scary.
     
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    Have we found our PGOTF?
     
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