First move in the offseason

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  1. Cippy91

    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    You guys really don't think we can lure a bigger free agent here other than the mentioned? Come on now. Those are second options, I don't think Neil will start the off season off going after the 2nd tier here
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    No I know. One of the greatest ever but I just don't see it at all. He's at the end of his career, that would be a waste of money on a rental. Not happening
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    He's only slated to make 8.7 next year, which would not be a waste.
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    Dirk can still shoot but athletically he just doesn't fit the offense and all the common logic in the world tells me no way in hell this happens or is even a thought on Neil's mind
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    Doesn't fit the offense? This offense was probably designed for him.
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    The Blazers really need a big that can dominant and score at will, say i don't give a fuck I'm getting this basket. Lillard can do that and maybe C.J. but we don't have a big that can do that. Plumlee is nice but he's not that kind player. Don't get me wrong I want him back but what the Blazers really need is a player like Demarcus Cousins or Blake Griffin when healthy. Can Greg Monroe be that guy? We need a big that can bully his way in.
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    I think Plumlee is a power forward and they need to utilize him like a draymond green because he can be used that way. We need to look for a legit center in the off season whether it's whiteside or whoever.
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    I just don't see it.
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    Hmm...imagine Dirk shooting all the 3s Aminu gets. Or imagine Dirk shooting all those mid range shots that LA got. He's one of the best of all time at the mid range.
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Anyone good at photoshop? I want Olshey's head on the body of the Most Interesting Man in the World's body to make memes with.

    @3RA1N1AC ? Anyone?
     
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    That's a lot of guards for an already guard heavy team.
     
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    Same with how SAC didn't win a championship.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Fez is actually Kahn!

    It makes so much sense...
     
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    Plumlee is just not that type of score at will kind of player though. He's not going to bully his way in.
     
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    And Plumlee is not a draymond Green type of player.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I don't see Dirk interested in going to another team; he can be a lifer with one organization, an MVP and have a title. In the modern NBA since the merger you can count those on one hand. Kobe, Duncan, Robinson, Bird, and Magic.

    I expect instead Dallas signs Dwight; just makes to much sense for all involved.

    If Dirk was available I really don't see any way to have a good defensive unit with him and DameCJ. It's been so valuable having Aminu/Harkless on the best opponents offensive players. Doesn't seem fair to relegate Dirk to a 6th man. We're still a few years from peaking. I'd rather grab a couple young defensive athletes with upside and hope they exceed expectations.
     
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    The Blazers need that 1-2 punch and I'm not talking about that 1-2 punch from the guards. They need that 1-2 inside outside punch. That's what the Blazers lack and need if they want to win a championship.
     
  19. HomerLovesKoolAid

    HomerLovesKoolAid I have a well-known member.

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    Damn.....I thought it was to sign the S2 forum as the first virtual assistant coach.

    It's obvious the players listen to us. Aminu was awesome in game 4 after the thrashing he took in here. Let's talk about that Lillard guy and how much he sucks. He'd better bring it to L.A.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Yeah, in the western conference finals.
     
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