The "How are Aldridge, Batum, Lopez, and Matthews Doing?" Thread

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  1. blue9

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    I've only managed to watch part of one game, but from that, and the highlights, I think he's mostly just "there". He's not impacting the game, he's along for the ride. He certainly seems to be as far away from the action as possible, and watches the ball more than he actually does anything. He's a decoy that gets put to use just to keep the defense honest.
    But I just love this:

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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I so badly want the ex-Blazers to play badly. :smiley-spank:
     
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    Especially when we play them!
     
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    Except Wes; I root for him ever game. He looked solid against Lakers when team was up 15-0. Baited Kobe into stupid shots.

    It's so hard watching Wes play with Felton though. Felton actually is in the best shape of 5 years (not saying much) and may have a respectable season. Can't stand the guy though.

    Gonna have to root for some NBA teams when the Blazers are losing this year. Mavs are more likeable than most in the West.
     
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  5. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I agree, except for Nic.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Why do you hate Wes?
     
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    Because all the players talk shit about HCP on the plane. Its sad really; feel bad for the poor guy.

    Nic did it in French; HCP thought it was complements.
     
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    HCP IS CLOSE TO BEING SPANISH :MARIS61:
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    He hates everyone who left voluntarily. Nic didn't have a choice, so HCP still likes him.
     
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    Nic may not have left voluntarily but he also purposely didn't show up for many nights. I miss Wes of those who 'voluntarily left' and that's it. LA had his agent write a good-bye and the rest basically didn't even acknowledge their time here.
     
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    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

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    In order of hate:

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    Don't care about Afflalo/Gee/Claver/Wright/Blake

    Rooting for Peoples Champ/T-Rob/Batum/Freeland
     
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    How is it considered leaving voluntarily when your never offered a contract??????
     
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    It's been a question no one has been able to answer.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Because...he knew he was going to be offered way more money than Portland would be able to reasonably pay. If there were any chance of him staying at $8M per, Neil would've offered it.

    Doesn't matter to me; Wes deserved every penny he got, and I don't begrudge him any of it. But some have a different perspective, and I don't begrudge them that either.
     
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  16. Orion Bailey

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    And Rolo?

    The only way they left voluntarily would be if NO OFFERED that contract and they declined it, but they were never even offered that contract. Insulting to do so? Probably, but nonetheless, the only guy that LEFT this team is Lamarsha. Anyone who says anything else is twisting things in their head for some sort of personal benefit. Not pointing at you, just pointing at anyone. Just isnt fair to say they left voluntarily.
     
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    Wes looks ok...a bit slow but ok..I'm going out on a limb here, I've seen the Mavs in spot minutes in 3 games and Raymond Felton looks better than I've ever seen him play...and I couldn't stand him...maybe he's finally put in the work.
     
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    Future Blazers just got a 3 point play in Demar Derozan.
     
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  19. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Not happening. Makes no sense...Are you guys crazy??? I guarantee everybody who I've seen wants Derozan would be pissed at him within his first week of arrival.
     
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    Because he'll take time away from C.J.?
     
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