Have you guys forgotten about internal development?!?

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  1. Mediocre Man

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    See, now this is a good argument. Ibaka and Oladipo play entirely different positions though. Really it's Iliasova and Sabonis vs Ibaka and Oladipo vs Soup Juggler. I'd say they probably got much better. No one will replace Durant though....obviously
     
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    I think OKC is going to trade Westbrook..... unless they're complete morons.
     
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    Not sure how much of factor this will be, but keep in mind that although Durant was out for quite a few games, he was on the bench and in the locker room. I can't help but wonder what type of a leader Westbrook is on his own. Will he act like a "lame duck" leader in the last year of his term? Will he be selfish and focus on his stats? Or with this now his team, will be become the leader on and off the floor. Hell maybe he already is. I don't know how he leads. But even on the bench, Durant seemed to be a vocal leader for the Thunder. Someone needs to fill that void.

    My guess low 40's as well. Unless they trade him.
     
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  4. Mediocre Man

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    They mean he was the best in the league at playmaking. Not sure what other stat to use for showing if someone is making his teammates better. Dame is really high on that list too, which is no surprise
     
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    Me too
     
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    ...nice piece, did you post this to Blazersland.com as well?
     
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    If Plumlee could just develop enough confidence to hit a 15 foot shot once in awhile it would open things up so much more for everyone else.
     
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    I'm not saying it can't happen, but he's going to turn 27 this year. If he hasn't learned to hit a (reliable) mid-range shot by this point in his career, chances are he's the player he's going to be.
     
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    Seems like it's just telling us how many plays did the playmakers make when the playmakers did make plays. Does "most plays involved in" necessarily equate to "best at playmaking"? Does that site indicate points-per-play for those plays made by those playmakers?
     
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    Be honest, you were that kid weren't you? I bet you still have the car, lol.
     
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    What did E_blazer say that warranted this kind of response? He gave you a level-headed response. He merely said there's other variables that can give people a different opinion... doesn't mean you're wrong and he's right... he just sees it differently...
     
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    His response didn't have a "blazers do nothing wrong" vibe...
     
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    It's not the years, it's the miles
     
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    Thanks as always for your input
     
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    Yeah, but the pedals are wearing out.
     
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    That's in the top 20% of all players in the league, or roughly so.
     
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    Ahead of Dame
     
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    No, I haven't forgot about internal development, but I have forgot what it's like for the blazers to sign a free agent worth getting excited over.
     
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    Can't forget something that's never happened, lol!
     
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    I think he meant, their decline because of losing durant. And our improvement from getting Turner.

    I don't think he was saying they won't have internal development.
     
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