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  1. Fairly-Hard

    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Pretty sure Stauskas has a much more limited role?
     
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    I think Morant is a little over-rated anyway because of his poor 3-point shooting. It wasn't good in the regular season (34%), and it's worse in the 4 playoffs games, he's only taken 11 total and made 3. 27%.
    Tyus Jones shot 39% on 3-pointers during the regular season and is 7 of 11 through 4 playoff games.
    This is probably one reason the Grizzlies do fine without him.
     
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    I meant that comment about Pat vs Stauskas as a way to further illustrate olshey's dumbness, not to imply that they were two similar players. Connaughton has found a perfect role for his talents in Milwaukee. Crazy thing is he's been surpassed by Grayson Allen. Allen has decent talent but is a total shithead
     
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  4. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Prior to his injury, I think Pat was the "7th man"....
    But, olshit
    Yeah..
    My other issue with Ja is his durability, which will only get worse if he continues to take the beating he does.
    Dude is barely 160lbs soaking wet, and he gets thrown to the ground (hard) too much for my liking.
    But still, I maintain his athletic ability is in a league of his own. If he can grow up (literally) he can be an all timer.
    Meanwhile, we watch his counterpart, a guy like Antony Edwards (the REAL Ant) take his game seriously.
    Another, who has an unlimited ceiling IMO.
     
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  5. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    My 3 favorite players in the league are:
    Caris Lavert.
    Anthony Edwards
    Bobby Portis
    I love Bobby Portis. I would have an entire team made up of guys like him.
     
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    Dame?
     
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    That certainly is a novel psychosis. Wishing for a team whose entire lineup would've fouled out by the end of the game.
     
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    Hope away.
     
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I don't count Blazer players on my "favorite player" list.
    Like picking a favorite child, won't do it.
     
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Nah...
    The entire lineup would not foul out.
    Doesn't matter though, each time one would foul out, I'd just bring in a different Portis.
    It'll be fine.
    BTW @Rastapopoulos
    It should be noted that Portis fouled out of one (1) game this year.
    His first in six seasons.
     
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    Nuggets live another day.
     
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Someone once asked me to pick my favorite child.

    My own kids almost made the top 10 list!
     
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    Might the Nuggets blow it up and trade Joker? I believe he will be in his last year of his contract.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    No.
    Next question.
     
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Did anyone else notice the graphics bouncing all over the court to start the Heat vs Hawks game.
    @THE HCP you need to check that out. The 24 second clock and the Microsoft ad are both all out of sorts.
    Obviously they need your services!
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    But hey, at least people WANTED him to play. John Wall, on the other hand...
     
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    Nice to see Victor Oladipo!
     
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    I know Trae young is good and all. But whenever I sit and watch a hawks game, he’s turning it over and shooting brick after brick. He’s pretty useless defensively too.
     
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    Well then now you can say Zach Collins.
     
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