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  1. H.C.

    H.C. Well-Known Member

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    This.
    We will all get to see real quick how good Jeff Teague really is.
    As a point guard in the West does not get nights off like you get in the East.
    Even the Lakers & Kings now have a point guard who before they step foot on an NBA floor are at the very least equal to Teague in terms of talent.
    West is stacked at that position, any team without a point in the West is going to struggle.
     
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    Spurs still got that shit on lock.

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  3. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    Yeah, the Spurs are always a good bet.
     
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  4. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    lol, how can anyone think denver wil be better than us ?
     
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  5. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    You didn't answer my question kid. Why would who I work for have anything to do with my opinion of the team?
     
  6. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    And a funny thing...... if you had been here back in the day, I remember getting shit from people like your fellow complainer NateBishop, that I NEVER ever said anything negative about the team. Strange huh....... that a fans opinion/expectations of the team would change with its roster and how much talent it has. Just because I don't think we will beat 3 other teams in our division should frustrate you like it is.
     
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    Can't understate Minnesotas additions this off-season.

    They have another year of Thibs tutelage, + organic growth of their young 'uns plus the addition of some excellent veterans (one who has already played top tier D in a Thibs Defensive scheme & can show the youngsters the ropes).

    Come Christmas they could be starting to put it together to be competitive by the time of the playoffs.
     
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  8. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I think they will be tough. Plus bringing Taj Gibson and Jamal Crawford off the bench.
     
  9. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I did, if only you had some level of reading comprehension, bud. It's ironic that youre friends with some of the players and around the team a ton but always make pessimistic predictions when it comes to them.
     
  10. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I'm not frustrated. Seems like you're more frustrated than I am bud.
     
  11. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    You have not answered my question. Why, just because I work for the team do I have to have to think they will win 82 games a year? Why just because I'm friends with the guys do I have to think they won't struggle?
    I told BRoy about this site back in the day and he used to read threads. After Greg and Przybilla went down with knee injuries, I did a 180 and posted on here we'd never make the playoffs. He saw that and called me out on it and we talked about it. Said he'd use it to fire him up, called me a hater.
    I have no shame in my game when it comes to opinions. Just because I know these people, doesn't cloud my judgement when it comes to the game itself. Why is that tough for you to understand? I think with the west getting tougher and us trading AC, we will win around 41-43 games. That's how I feel. Probably 4th in our division seems right to me. Sorry if you disagree.
     
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  12. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Why am I frustrated?I gave my opinion and you said it was wrong because I work for the team I should be more positive. Who do work for? I'd like to apply your logic to your employer and your situation.
     
  13. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I said I don't understand why you sleep on them. My opinion is you sleep on them, and because youre around them more you should know what they're capable of. But telling you what to think, just voicing my opinion as well.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Not*

    @SlyPokerDog Can I please be able to edit my own posts again?
     
  15. GrandJury

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    I don't even know why you explain yourself bro

    Some ppl are straight homers and no matter what u say nothing will change their mind.
     
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    You really didn't tho. He asked you about your job and how that's suppose to influence you in some form of fashion to be a homer
     
  17. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Basketball panic attack.
     
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  18. Blazers Roy

    Blazers Roy Well-Known Member

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    4th place is VERY generous imo.

    Where's our bench man?

    Meyers sucks.
     
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  19. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Assuming Harkless and Vonleh start, our bench includes Napier, Turner, Aminu, and Davis. All are decent bench players
     
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  20. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    How is 4th place IN THE NW DIVISION very generous?
     
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