The Blazers will be improved at the guard spots this season

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  1. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Did you? The first few posts agreed with him. Seems like you attacked the poster and not the post since my post asked a valid question. Maybe try happiness?
     
  2. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Too much criticism on this board of Dwight Jaynes and Mediocre Man. Not enough of Canzano.
     
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    This. All of this. Fuck Comcast. Fuck the guy who works for Comcast. Fuck the Blazers for being in bed with Comcast.
     
  4. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    And defense. The guy couldn't guard you.
     
  5. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Yeah, I did - and I actually comprehended what I read.

    No, they didn't - which is why I asked if you'd even read the responses. Two of the first three people who actually commented on the content of the article disagreed with Jaynes:

    Doesn't sound to me like everyone agreeing with Jaynes' positive opinion.

    Gee, the victim card. Surprise, surprise. I didn't attack you, I attacked your behavior and your smug attitude that everyone else in this group are a bunch of sheep who blindly agree with every positive article and automatically discount any negative article about our team. The facts just don't support your position (see above quotes). Yet, that doesn't stop you from throwing it out in EVERY thread that links to any article that says anything positive about the team.

    BNM
     
  6. BrianFromWA

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    I think CJ may have given MIN every dollar he could from his own paycheck to let them go over the BAE to sign Mo. I had a running total of the times Mo froze out CJ after looking straight at the dude and stopped at 50.
     
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    Starters will both have improved, and maybe CJ will be a little better, but Blake has been in decline for years and has completely lost his shot.

    A wash at best, and no dependable backup point.
     
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    I completely disagree with this. Blake had a good season with the Lakers before he was traded to GS where he didn't see the court. He's a smart point guard and in my view, much better now than his last stint here
     
  9. Mediocre Man

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    You seem to have some sort of weird fascination with me. some people agreed and some didn't. Why is my statement not valid? Attacking my "behavior" of asking a question that was legitimate is as odd argument.

    People bash Jaynes almost every time he writes something because it's negative. i simply find it musing some people forget all about that when he posts something positive.
     
  10. Wizard Mentor

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    Dwight is trying to go against the grain by saying we won't miss Mo - most commentators and fans ignore any sort of advanced stats.
     
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    It's not just the guard position but the combination of the center and guard. This will have a positive effect not only in spacing but Blake will not have to go on runs playing 1 on 5 to spark the offense. To be fair Mo probably would do better if he had some help also.
     
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    I would agree if Mo showed he did this when he did have help. Utah and Cleveland was the same Mo we know. It's no flow and this is why he is "no mo"
     
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    Breakout from what? He's been steadily improving since his rookie season and he's without a doubt the heart of the team.
     
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    I agree Wes does improve every year but my comment about a breakout season means he could very well make the allstar team or all defensive team this season. As good as we know Wes is, he doesn't get much recognition for his game. He said he's worked on his handles and finishing in traffic over the summer which could put him ahead of guys like Hardin or Thompson in the West
     
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    He'll need to score more points for that all star bid and that'll require more touches. That's not likely with the current hierarchy of players.
     
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    Or he'll get more touches than before because he's the fourth guy they'll double giving him wide open looks.
     
  17. Hobbesarable

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    He had the third most FGA out of our starters last season. Batum had fewer FGA while acclimating himself more as a playmaker. Stotts will go with what worked last season.
     
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    Blazers are going to have the best record in the West so Stotts will make sure all of our starters are on the All Star Team.
     
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    There you go. The ultimate optimistic response. ;)
     
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    All 1st team NBA would by the ultimate response, but I get ya.
     

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