Official 2018-2019 training camp thread

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  1. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    Exactly. I got mine in Singapore in 1973 while in the navy. My family and my friends (and their parents) thought I was walking on the wild side......though most of my friends wished they had the balls to get one. My parents were grateful I had put it on my upper arm where it was covered by short sleeve shirts. Especially since their given names were included in the “art”. Some days I’d like to have my avatar tattooed on my other arm but (besides the fact my wife would divorce me) it’s just become too commonplace, and even passe’. Seems like it’s more “edgier” these days being a clean skin......
     
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  2. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    No sir I don't. Same as I said about Biggie last season. I look at it as.....it's not is he going to play, it's who ISN'T gong to play. Who's playing time is he going to take? I think injuries are his only hope to get some run.
     
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  3. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

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    Interesting. You could be right. I kind of expect him and simons to get a few minutes here and there in garbage time. Biggie got some minutes early in the year last year too, but you were basically right about him it sounds like.

    I think Trent’s best chance for any sort of rotational type minutes is if they play him at the 3. It sounded like they expect to give him a shot at minutes.

    Do you think Biggie gets more minutes this year? I kind of think the lack of bigs may force him into more playing time.
     
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  4. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Yes maybe. Simply because Ed is gone and Zach will be in constant foul trouble.
     
    THE HCP, Sep 13, 2018
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    Sounds like you don't have much faith in Zack?
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I'm sure they'd LIKE to give the two rookies some playing time. But like I said, where are they going to get the time? Stotts and Dame want to win games, I don't think they are worried about development of young guys. I mean, I can see the 2 free agents getting run before them as well. Not sure what the plan was with these draft pics and signings and then letting Ed go. This is the reason I'm going with #40Wins this season.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Him getting no respect from the refs doesn't mean I don't have faith in him.
     
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  8. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Good response and thanks for your perspective on it. You obviously have a unique position and get to see more than Normies like me.
     
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    Yeah I am going with about 40 wins too. I have a feeling this is going to be a very uninspiring year. But hell, we should be used to that by now.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I don't think I see anything different as far as ON court stuff goes......You guys see everything I do and more. The perspective I definitely see and am surrounded by is the OFF court chemistry situation. The vibe of the guys. I never share it on here, because quite a few people are on this site and read and see all the stuff that gets posted. I get shit for posting stuff sometimes, but more in a joking manner. I never post conversations I hear or interactions I see. Or if somebody is wearing a splint or brace after a game on the plane. I'm not about to get fired to be an insider for his joint for sure.
     
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    Blazer4ever Finding a Way BANNED

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    Letting Ed go opens up our inside game, I'm happy with his minute going to Zach, Biggie and even Meyers. Ed tried hard but we weren't getting anywhere with him playing 20 minutes per game
     
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    Ed’s going to be missed a lot both off and on the court, in my opinion.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Sep 13, 2018
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    You can always leak the story to someone else?
     
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  14. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Not recommended lol...
     
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    That’s pretty much my thinking. Even if he balls out in preseason, the guys ahead of him are going to have to shit the bed (or get hurt) as well. I’m rooting for him though. I’d rather watch him play than Stauskas. And I’m not even that anti Stauskas.
     
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    If I got a tattoo, it would be a blazer one.

    :cheers:
     
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    Just the pinwheel or something else?
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I honestly feel he kept us in at least 10 games we ended up winning with his pure grit and determination. Anytime you have a player on the roster that can help you win and you don't have to run ONE play for him and you can keep him for cheap, you don't let him walk. Ed was the glue on this roster socially. I'm excited for what Zach can eventually become, but he is going to get baptized this season in a BAD way.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    The HCP's back tattoo is almost complete......

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    @Fonzthecpt1 has the best one.

    Me I'd do the old school, untitled pinwheel.
     
    dviss1, Sep 13, 2018
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