The OFFICIAL 2013 NBA Playoffs Thread

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by KingSpeed, Apr 19, 2013.

Moderators: 7

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  7. Strenuus
Page 58 of 86
  1. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    31,865
    Likes Received:
    5,784
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Commercial Real Estate
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    That would be cool by me. :)
     
    ABM, May 7, 2013
    #1141
  2. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    62,938
    Likes Received:
    22,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    I don't make bets.
     
    KingSpeed, May 7, 2013
    #1142
  3. NOVoodoo

    NOVoodoo Kickin it in 2525

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2012
    Messages:
    2,057
    Likes Received:
    51
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Tennessee
    Man, what do you know... TA comes into the game, and Durant's stifled.

    I love Marc's game, but Tony Allen should have been the Defensive Player of the Year. Not enough people are saying that right now. I hear a lot of people saying LeBron James should have been DPOY, which is ridiculous... a guy who didn't get a foul called against him for how many games?

    I know that Bayless and Pondexter are better offensive weapons, whereas TA probably leads the league in missed layups, but damn, his defense is more than worth his offensive mistakes.

    There are rumors that he's been at odds with Hollins. If it came down to keeping one or the other this offseason, I really hope our management is willing to pay Tony Allen his dues and get rid of Hollins. He's just invaluable. Been saying all season long, even when we had Gay, we have a core four - Gasol/Z-Bo/Allen/Conley. Keep those guys together, and the sky's the limit, but getting rid of any one of those guys would likely kill our chemistry.
     
    Last edited: May 7, 2013
    NOVoodoo, May 7, 2013
    #1143
  4. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I can see why
     
    magnifier661, May 8, 2013
    #1144
  5. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    62,938
    Likes Received:
    22,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    Not getting a foul called on you while shutting down your man is the best defense there is.
     
    KingSpeed, May 8, 2013
    #1145
  6. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    40,835
    Likes Received:
    25,054
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    I love me some Tony Allen, but was surprised to see that he's already 31.

    A player who I think could be Tony Allen-esque is Ronny Brewer. I can't understand why his career is foundering after he was so useful with the Jazz. Like Allen, he can't score a lick, but he's a very good defender. And, trivia time, he was born in Portland. I'd kind of like to see him come back. (Of course, I doubt he has the Allen intangibles.)
     
    Last edited: May 8, 2013
    Rastapopoulos, May 8, 2013
    #1146
  7. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Brewer would be an awesome pick up, but there is a player we have on our team that is younger and has the potential to be at that same defensive level.

    His name is claver! He has a unique b-ball IQ and seems to really get it quickly. In a couple years, he maybe even a better version of brewer.
     
    magnifier661, May 8, 2013
    #1147
  8. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,592
    Likes Received:
    56,024
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    The difference between Allen and Brewer is that Tony isn't as dumb as rocks
     
    illmatic99, May 8, 2013
    #1148
  9. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2008
    Messages:
    10,738
    Likes Received:
    5,311
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Trolling the internet
    Location:
    Southern Oregon
    Didn't TA say he loved NO? Would love to pick him up after we get a center.
     
    santeesioux, May 8, 2013
    #1149
  10. The Dude

    The Dude Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2013
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Yes he did. Tony Allen would be a great pick up.

    First though, it would be nice to get a defensive guru on our staff. Scheme might be more important than players at this point
     
    The Dude, May 8, 2013
    #1150
  11. Wheels

    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2008
    Messages:
    16,260
    Likes Received:
    829
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Hood River, OR
    Birdbrain doing nothing but shoulder checking people tonight.
     
    Wheels, May 8, 2013
    #1151
  12. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    62,938
    Likes Received:
    22,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    Fun game.
     
    KingSpeed, May 8, 2013
    #1152
  13. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    122,887
    Likes Received:
    122,887
    Trophy Points:
    115
    Wow, the refs fucked the Bulls tonight.

    Props to Taj Gibson for telling the refs to fuck off.
     
    SlyPokerDog, May 8, 2013
    #1153
  14. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    122,887
    Likes Received:
    122,887
    Trophy Points:
    115
    SlyPokerDog, May 8, 2013
    #1154
  15. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,592
    Likes Received:
    56,024
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    [​IMG]
     
    illmatic99, May 8, 2013
    #1155
  16. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    122,887
    Likes Received:
    122,887
    Trophy Points:
    115
    I bet she has her mouth like that a few times a day.
     
    SlyPokerDog, May 8, 2013
    #1156
  17. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    62,938
    Likes Received:
    22,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    I hope Derrick Rose plays Game 3 and dominates.
     
    KingSpeed, May 8, 2013
    #1157
  18. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    44,415
    Likes Received:
    32,720
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vagabond
    Location:
    Water Valley, Alberta Ca
    I love how consistent and even the reffing is in the NBA.
     
    julius, May 8, 2013
    #1158
  19. Run BJM

    Run BJM Heavy lies the crown. Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2005
    Messages:
    8,749
    Likes Received:
    75
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Fuck that. Steph Curry JUST starting to get some superstar calls. Never seen a Warrior get em before.

    I say keep it up Stern!
     
    Run BJM, May 8, 2013
    #1159
  20. Run BJM

    Run BJM Heavy lies the crown. Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2005
    Messages:
    8,749
    Likes Received:
    75
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Say what you will about Mark Jackson's coaching, dudes gets his players to PLAY. GS is rolling three rookies in the 8 man playoff rotation and they've got confidence like they've been doing this for years. Klay only a second year and Curry 4th year in his first playoffs.
     
    Run BJM, May 8, 2013
    #1160
Page 58 of 86

Share This Page