The "OFFICIAL" Blazers Training Camp Thread...

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  1. blazedanugz

    blazedanugz Well-Known Member

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    yeah no kidding.. maybe its because there arent a ton of storylines? orrr...this place is just getting quiet
     
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    hmmmmm i wonder what happened?
     
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  3. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    That's worrisome.
     
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  4. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Oh dap!
     
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  7. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Don't overlook how big a factor the fan questions we're in garnering interest. This media day sucked compared to years past when we got to see the players personalities instead the boring media questions
     
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  8. Boise Blazer

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  9. The_Lillard_King

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    A 30 page blazer training camp thread? I'll take that bet. :)

    Anyways, kind of a quite off season. Unless many are chomping on the bit to hear how Kaman and Blake look, most are know what this team is about and are ready for the season to start.

    Sidenote: New NBA Blazer gear just hit the Adidas store for those who want to get stock up for the upcoming season. If you need a pass, PM me, limit first 3.
     
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    I am just as interested as last year (if not more so). There just hasn't been a whole lot reported about the team this year.

    Last year, we at least got the "_(insert player name)_ has added 15-lbs of mussel and is looking MUCH better. He is going to challenge (insert starter's name here) for playing time" rhetoric.
     
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  12. ShareTheRock

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    Re: The "OFFICIAL" Training Camp Thread...

    He's still got his Super Bowl afterglow going on!
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Do you they have jersey's there? any clue about toddler/baby clothing?
     
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    Judging by Allen's complete unresponsiveness, it was Neil talking to Neil.
     
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  15. The_Lillard_King

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    Thanks for posting that. I enjoyed the read. Some around here know I didn't like the Kaman acquisition. The truth is he has been injury prone and a pain in the ass to the last three organizations he played with. One team told him to stay home while paying him millions. We will see if he has indeed changed, but I like that he has finally swallowed a meal of humble pie. maybe he will fit in . . .

    In his last three NBA seasons, Chris Kaman has been – in his words – bitter, frustrated and misunderstood.

    And while injuries have played a part in limiting his action, a larger part of his decline has been because he has either clashed or fallen out of favor with three different coaches.

    So why, then, should the Trail Blazers be excited to have this guy around?

    Why should we believe it will suddenly work out in Portland?

    "You don't have to,'' Kaman said matter-of-factly. "That's part of the deal. Some people are skeptical. Some are excited.''

    I was firmly in the skeptical camp, even though I have always liked Kaman's offensive game, and found his humorous and quirky personality to be endearing.

    My apprehension stemmed from his past. He said he didn't like the controlling nature of Monty Williams in New Orleans. He said Dallas coach Rick Carlisle was smart, but "tough to deal with"; and in Los Angeles last season, he said he liked the laid-back style of Mike D'Antoni, but he didn't like his philosophy of not playing two big men at the same time.

    What's next in Portland? Terry Stotts is too nice?

    Today, my skepticism has evolved into hope. At Monday's media day, Kaman proclaimed himself changed.

    "My ego,'' he said, "is gone.''
     
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    First Preseason game is in Utah right? I gotta get tickets!
     
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    I'm going tomorrow. Will let you know . . .
     
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    I thought this part was humorous: (And honest)

    "Terry seems real even-keeled, level headed,'' Kaman said. "He jokes a little bit, is serious a little bit. I like him so far. But it always starts off that you like a guy, but by the end of the year you can end up hating him. You just never know. Hopefully, I don't hate Terry.''
     
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  20. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Wes left because of illness?


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