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  1. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Moe has definitely shown improvement since we picked him up. Last year was definitely his best. He just needs to keep on grinding in the gym and working on his handle and 3 point shot (which are already looking better each year. I'm rooting for the guy.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 22, 2017
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    I am happy and excited with Collins. He is going to help the Blazers kick some ass...now to get rid of meyers
     
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    For sure. I'm rooting for Moe. He was one of the few non-Blazers I followed, then we got him. I believe he has a big future.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jun 22, 2017
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  4. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Ps. Does Zach Collins have a nickname yet? I'm chomping at the bit here.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 22, 2017
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    I don't see Collins contributing meaningful numbers until his 3rd year at the least. That seems to be the pattern that Rookies, besides Dame, seem to take on this team.
     
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  6. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    He's a bit of a slow grower, but there is continuous slow improvement. As much as he can keep working on his game, he did shoot .503 from the field and .351 from 3 last season. Keep on grinding buddy.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 22, 2017
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    I love this pick, I was hoping we would trade up to get Collins, I just hoped we'd could use #15 + #26 and keep #20 for Anunoby or Ferguson, but I'm alright with Swanigan.

    It does mean we'll see some movement in my opinion. Can't have that many bigs fighting for 2 spots.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    We'll have to wait and see. Your pattern seems legit, but each player improves at different rates. I'm hoping for some freshman flashes and a nice coming out party in year two.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 22, 2017
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Ezeli is obviously gone. Davis could easily be sent away. Aminu could still be valuable sharing time at the 3 with Moe and playing small ball 4 when needed. Meyers should either be moved or in the worst case scenario, sit on his ass for the rest of his time in Portland.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 22, 2017
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I mean CJ would have come on earlier if not for the foot surgery.
     
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    We can just call him GonZacha?
     
    Strenuus, Jun 23, 2017
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I know Swanigan's nickname is Biggie.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    We could go full on Saved by the Bell and call him Zach Attack (Zach's fictional band in the show with the seminal hit song, Friends Forever.).
     
    theprunetang, Jun 23, 2017
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    Friends forever. Friends until the end...

    For the record, it was "Zack".
     
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    You must have missed my post talking about this very thing! LOL, but I think this will work as a team thing rather than just Zach.

    Here it is

    We were thinking the same thing!
     
    Strenuus, Jun 23, 2017
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    *lazily dances around and flings his hair* I LOVE YOU ZACK
     
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    Hell, since we're sticking to 90s themes, how about "The Great White Height".
     
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    You don't have THAT much hair...
     
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    Hopefully, Pat will give his towel to Leonard soon....
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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