Game Thread GAME# 52: BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - FEBRUARY 2, 2018 - FRIDAY, 4:30 PM (PST), NBCSNW

So your problem with Nurkic is your own expectations? That's on you, not Nurkic.

 

That's a big if.

 

What makes you think that? Genuine question.

I agree. I always laugh when people mention getting big name free agents to sign with us.

Personally I think the only way we can get big names to Portland is via the draft, or trades.

Not such an awesome house anymore.

 

Haven't read the thread
Don't know what y'all have said
"We The North" is sad
Their jerseys are middle school bad

I mean, seriously.

 

Can you clarify this statement?

Can you please define:
"if we need you" = ?
"if not" = ?
"know your roll" = ?

 

Their jerseys reminded me of this:



That probably says a lot more about me than them.

 

Their jersey's didn't remind me of anything...I listened to the game on the radio

 

That is infinitely more classy.

I could use some of that right now

 

They are baaaaad

 

Your statement sounds like Bonzi Wells.

Yes, I've got my expectation. If not, who they play for? And if not for fans, why the fuck I watch them?

 

I know some contractors he can get bids from.

 

Your expectations are your own. Nurkic doesn't need to live up to your (or any fans) expectations. He needs to live up the the expectations of his teammates, Terry Stotts, Paul Allen, and himself. Anyone else's expectations are irrelevant.

I can't think of any athlete in any sport that honestly plays "for the fans". That's just BS they sell to rubes.

They play for success.

The good ones play for team success, the poor ones play for individual success.

 

Well, yeah, still sounds like Bonzi Wells

 

How do you give up 17 fucking Oboards

 

I missed this game. I wasn't feeling good, so I opted for a nap instead. This game went pretty much how I expected it to. We're not good enough to beat Toronto.

That being said, it looks like Nurk had a good game. But he still desperately needs a Big Man coach. He's too much of trying to be finesse, and not enough of trying to be power. Someone of his size and strength should be way more bullish in the paint. And that's on the coaching staff and their lack of big man coach.

I doubt I'm going to catch the game on Sunday morning either. It's pretty early for me, and I'll be busy at a Superbowl party that afternoon, so I may want to sleep in. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

And here I thought this game could be a turning point in proving our improvement.

All it did was improve my idiocracy.

 

They're taking our wins. Build the wall.