Starting The Lillard Backlash

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  1. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Just wondering, how many of those PGs you listed were rookies?
     
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    but im not a lifecoach, but there must be a reason the truth gets this reaction when you say it
     
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    So are you saying that this season Lillard isn't as good as Vasquez, Teague, Dragic et. al.? Boy, all that talk about him deserving to be in the real All-Star game as a rookie was pretty ridiculous, right? But let's assume he will improve incredibly dramatically, despite the fact that we all think he's super swell already.

    (Waiting for the first person to point out that he's still ahead of Ricky Rubio, who's at 101 or something.)

    Oh, and WERE there any other rookie PGs this year? Oh yeah, Kendall Marshall. Boy, he fell flat, didn't he? But I know for a fact there are PGs on that list that are younger than Lillard, at least.
     
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    Amazingly enough, that part will not surprise anyone. But actually I'm sunshine and lollipops when I'm not on the internet. It's just, teh stupid, it burns.
     
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    when you find yourself starting to feel overwhelmed like this, take 10 deep breaths and you will find yourself much less agitated.

    see, now i AM a life coach
     
  6. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I think the difference is, some first see the positives in his game and are excited about his future and think he can improve his negatives, and some first see his negatives and aren't sure he can improve.
     
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    Look, it's because I've been hurt, okay? I fell hard for Greg Oden and I... well, I'm not sure I can love again. It's not you Damian, it's me!
     
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    Thanks a bunch for reminding me I have emphysema, you insensitive asshole!
     
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    Not saying they are the same people......


    Sent from HCPs Baller-Ass iPhone 5...FAMS!
     
  10. julius

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    you big galloot
     
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    Oh. Okay. Confuse me with analogies why don'tcha.

    But anyway, Aldridge is our best player by a long shot. And right now, it's not close.
     
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    sure it is. Closer than you'd like.
     
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    If it's closer than I'd like then it must be that Aldridge is worse than I think. So that's depressing.
     
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    whatever you want to think.
     
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    I want to think we're world-beaters. Unfortunately reality intervenes.
     
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    Yeah curious to see how they rank as rookies?
     

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