OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD -April 2021

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by THE HCP, Apr 1, 2021.

  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I've always wanted to be in 3rd place on April 2nd.
     
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    Telling ya about the Nuggets. This team was built perfectly. They even had Nurkic once and just gave him away
     
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    I'm really happy for you guys. It's always great to see, you know, a perfect match. Good luck with the rest of your lives together.

    Also if they get to go against the Lakers in a seven game they're going to lose in five again. The Lakers will get healthy and their team is better this season than what they had last season. I think you have to ask yourself if adding Gordon and their youth getting a little better makes your team better than what they had with Grant and Millsap?

    All of that being said, I know how long you've wanted this and I really wish you the best.
     
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    Where did this notion come that I’m a Nuggets fan? Lol..

    I’m a fan of basketball and respect a good run organization. The team just knows what it’s doing
     
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    You do love that team but I know you're a Blazers fan first, just kidding around.
     
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    They didn't just get a little better though. Jokic is on MVP level which is a big step forward and also Porter is amazing now. I think he has KD shotmaking potential and he is already at an all time great level shooting the ball considering he is a forward shooting 54% for season and 60% post ASG.
    If Gordon can give them what Grant did then i think they are a legit title contender.
     
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    I think they are a contender and will likely face the Lakers in the conference finals if the seeding works out for that but when they face this Lakers squad (assuming they're healthy) that'll be the end of them for this year but they have a very bright future. Oh and if I could trade for Gordon or Grant, I would take Grant every time.
     
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    I think they can easy go 7 with Lakers. Idk why you underestimate them. They will be better and better for some time now.

    Funny thing is, we are not far. We could be there if we change coach in off-season and trade CJ. Just two moves really. But, well, as bb fan is hard not to like Denver now, even after our playoff battle.
     
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    I think the Lakers beat the Nuggets but I think you're right on about our team. We would have to change Olshey to get any of the other things you're right about done but if we got the right coach and a player who complements Dame better than CJ does in a trad for CJ then we could contend with anyone.
     
  11. PtldPlatypus

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

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    I don't know that. I've seen FAR more positive posts from that poster about that team than any other, probably more than all other teams combined.
     
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    Of course i can't see what is being posted but i absolutely know exactly who you are talking about. Funny. The only guy i got on Ignore.
     
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    Geez, The Clips went out and bought supers and really added to their team with others and they have the same amount of losses as we do. At this point. Just doesn't look as if that team is enjoying then game.
    If Im Balmer (love's the game/team, local ownership) he be putting a little heat of coach and GM.
    Denver has the whole dynamic for a really good basketball team. They have fun when they play, probably one of the best coaches in the league based on whats he's accomplished there, inside out game, multiple offensive threats and decent defense.
     
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    And yet, prior to last night, the exact same record as the Blazers. Maybe Stotts isn't as bad as we think?
     
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    My opinion on PG13 stands.
    The guy is a great player no question but i still have never witnessed him taking over a game. I'm sure it has happened but i have not seen it yet.
    When we talk about some of the very best players they all have had games where they absolutely will a win.
    Lebron, Jordan, Bird, Harden Lillard, Jokic, Duncan, Durant, Curry, CP3, Giannis, Kawhi and the list goes on and on. These players all can take a game completely over.
    I just do not see that in Paul George.
     
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    With Jokic, they should be able to play two shooting guards in the backcourt, so it's a bit weird that, of their few guards, 3 of them are PGs. WE should have Campazzo (or even better, Monte' Morris). Other than that, they're probably my fave non-Blazers Western team. It would be hilarious if it was a Nuggets-Jazz WCF...
     
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    Blazers are not even in the same category as this team
     
  19. AldoTrapani

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    Glad everybody is noticing Denver now! I been telling ya for how long now?!
     
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    Umm look at them! Just jealous that’s all. Wish our organization was half as good as theres. Our team is getting stale and dying while Denver is thriving
     

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