Prediction: Dame will win MVP of the NBA this year

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    So Dame is doing his camp at The Hoop in Beaverton again.









     
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    illmatic99, Jul 20, 2022
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  2. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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  3. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    We can analyze Mr. C's moves, and debate the SF position til the proverbial cows come home....
    But....
    A HEALTHY Dame Lillard????
    Total.
    Game.
    Changer.
     
    Wade Garrett, Jul 20, 2022
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The real game changer will be if being healthy allows him to play adequate defense.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jul 20, 2022
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  5. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Here's my thoughts on that.....
    Dame is a great leader....Correct?...Check.
    Dame is intelligent...Correct?....Check.
    Dame has seen the emphasis on defense, not only the last half of last season, but saw it carry over to SL.
    Dame is The Dude. He will Abide.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    My perspective on Dame playing defense is similar to yours on the possibility of Nas being a legit NBA starter--I'll believe it when I see it.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jul 20, 2022
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    Dame has actually a few good defensive ratings in his career, notably 2014-15 when he had a 104.9 drtg. The past few seasons have been stinkers, however, leading to a decidedly meh drtg career average of 112.1. The question in my mind is how much of that was due to injury vs. age vs. carrying the team offensively. It's going to be interesting to see if he can play solid D now that his ab injury is repaired.
     
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  8. PtldPlatypus

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    If he wants to ever legitimately enter the MVP conversation, he's gonna have to.

    Again--I'll believe it when I see it.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jul 20, 2022
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    Dame seems to get motivation from the opinions of nonbelievers.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Should we all sign a giant banner that says "Dame you suck at defense" and send it to him?

    Oh.... how about a billboard out by the Rose Garden?
     
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    Honk once if you think Dame can put up a sub-110 drtg...Honk twice if you think he can't guard a chair?
     
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    Can we hire this guy to sit courtside and heckle Dame about his defense?

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    PtldPlatypus, Jul 20, 2022
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    I see 9 teams better than us next season my man.
     
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    All of those are in the east ;)

    #yourwordingFAMS
     
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    joel embiid will be the front runner from the get go, last two seasons he couldve been the mvp, it was just that jokic did a little better than him, so i think narrative will be on his side

    luka is a close second for me, now without brunson hell have to play better than ever to get them into the playoffs, so hes gonna put up big numbers and have a lot of crazy games
     
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  16. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    When's the last time a team had a back to back MVP but won only 1 series both years combined ?
     
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    People are forgetting Hardaway Jr was out for most of last year. Getting him back will be big for them and they added Wood. I would be surprised if they didn't finish above us. Luka is absolutely incredible.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    The Lakers sure as heck ain't one of them.
     
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  19. PtldPlatypus

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

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    I guess I've never been all that impressed with Hardaway. He just feels like an average starting 2 to me. Not bad, but not great. Nothing that stands out.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    Dame's pretty incredible too. Or have you already forgotten Sly Pussy.
     
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