Blazers to Hire Lamar Hurd as New Color Commentator

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  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Well-Known Member

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    What -really- made him so bad? As a pre-game and post-game person you're supposed to be inviting and cordial... he was nothing but that... and you could tell he was a genuine blazers fan.
     
    Strenuus, Sep 1, 2016
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    I don't know I just didn't enjoy his style of broadcasting. Never came across as inviting. To be fair I don't really care for the pre or post game reporting so it's really just the halftime show.
     
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    Adam may have been a nice guy as Sly has vouched for, but I wasn't a fan of his as far as broadcasting goes. He came across like a douchey frat guy. Like a fake Ryan Seacrest. Like I said, maybe he is a great guy. Not going to judge. I just really didn't like him as a broadcaster.
     
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    That's exactly what I was thinking but didn't want to say!
     
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    WHO THE HELL IS LUKE?!
     
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    I always liked Adam, met him once..the guy was a pro who probably talked more about golf than basketball on his show with Sara Hecht..he has broadcasting skills...just maybe needs a new landscape..he was the weather guy in Oakland I think to start his career.
     
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    Thanks for pointing that out. Stupid auto-correct.
     
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    You know these guys read the forum right?
     
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    They should...it's a fun read!
     
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    That makes me feel a bit bad, but I'm going to have to stick with my gut feeling. Good guy. Could probably cut down on the hair gel.
     
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    Well, have them register and post and then we can't call them a douche. :)

    But to be honest, I don't think he was a douche. I just didn't like his style of broadcasting. There were too many times when he would mix up what he was saying or flub lines and some jokes were just so dorky. It just seemed very rookie-esque IMO.

    I wish him the best, but I am stoked for new blood.
     
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    I liked Mike & Mike, personally and on air. But few things are more futile than hankering over something that you can't change. The new people all have very good resumes. Lots of broadcasting basketball experience. So I'm willing to say, welcome.
     
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    I'd say it's more of a cross between a frat house party and a colonoscopy.

    But, hey, you may think that's fun. ;)
     
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    I'd have no way of knowing having never attended either of those functions but hey....guess what....neither has the necessary fun factor I'm looking for
     
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    Hmm...well, you'll have to talk to HCP about borrowing the blow-up doll.
     
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    Never use a used blowup doll!
     
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    I'm really loving Hurd. Best color commentator we've ever had. I learn so much from him. He sees the whole game so well. Good hire.
     
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    I can't stand Hurd. He's like the Antonio Harvey of the TV side. Says stupid shit constantly.
     
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    Naw he’s way more knowledgeable than Harvey

    Hurd is young and hip with the new generation of Blazer fans. Great hire he would have been a nice fit next to Barrett
     
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    I'd of been okay with barrett and hurd. Calabro... *shudders*
     
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