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  1. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Well hush ma mouth!

    "Research then opine"? Sounds like actual work - fuck that.
     
  2. Whyachi

    Whyachi Well-Known Member

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    if Nassir Little continues scoring 1 freaking point in 30 minutes of action, Blazers will get a fine draft pick.
     
  3. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, he had a horrible shooting night. They pretty much all did. But he looked good the previous 4 games. Bench players are known to be inconsistent.
     
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  4. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    His defense is more frustrating to me. I feel like Shaedon is already better than him on that end. And not just his natural athleticism but also bbiq. So tired of Nas getting lost or faked out of his shoes on closeouts.
     
  5. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Yeah, Nassir seems so inconsistent. one night he's a great bench player, the next he's no help to the team.
     
  6. PtldPlatypus

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

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    I love that you've found a refined version of "Learn the game, then post!"
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Edey in the 2nd round/UFA

    :mook:
     
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    STOMP mere fan

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    Pretty much the same sentiment.

    I recently shot off a post where, relying on memory, I messed up stating that Roy had microfracture surgery when it was Oden. I appreciate that handiman corrected me and the record as alternative facts suck. My old boss used to say Never trust anyone, especially yourself. Double check everything and be sure. I appreciate posters knowing what they're talking about and aspire be one rather then just a blowhard who posts every fleeting thought.

    ...and to be clear, I am not in any way taking a swipe at Rasta here. He's a favorite.

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  9. Ed O

    Ed O Administrator Staff Member Administrator

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    I think that those who were arguing with my assertion that Little is not an exception athlete probably feel a bit silly now.

    Has the dude had a dunk all year? He just seems to float around on both ends of the floor and doesn't look fast nor quick nor springy. He's shot the ball pretty well in stretches but he looks just like a normal NBA guy in terms of athleticism.
     
  10. PtldPlatypus

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

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    You worked at NCIS?

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  11. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    think injuries have hurt him a bit. or he's being more cautious about potential injuries so he's not flying around anymore. he looked like a younger version of Crash his first two years, but has been way more perimeter oriented this season.
     
  12. Whyachi

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    People are already talking about picks. Preemptive Tank articles are being published. The draft is months away and Blazer fans are supposed to be getting excited about possible rookies. We need CJ Elleby and Blevins back to make it official. I guess we're supposed to root for the Blazers to lose now. The fun times may be over following the All-Star break. Lose Lose Lose, I think Blazer fans are getting played by the Front Office.
     
  13. STOMP

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    You're free to start a thread talking up their championship drive to save all us lemmings from this evil plot cooked up by the Front Office. Having us watch our team with a more hopeful outlook is probably all thats holding the roster back from Win Win Win

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  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I have been watching clips of this kid and I'm sorry.... he's going to break like a twig. There's no way this dude can hold up in a 82 game regular season.
     
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    ...anyone else hear that loud rumbling noise thru the gorge? :dunno: That's a tank heading straight for The Rose Moda Garden!
     
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    I’d be stoked with 5 and 15(NY), we could get 2 studs in this draft with those picks.
     
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    I'd rather have 1 and 29, honestly.
     
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    reports of Dame & Grant resting for this one...

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  19. tlongII

    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    Yep. They need recover from the grueling 6 hour delay waiting in the plane.
     
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    I’d LOVE to have pick 15 but honestly, putting hopes on NY to win one or two play-in games would stress me out like crazy. I’d be happy with where they’re at currently, the certainty of a 1st is better than the possibility at multiple 2nds to me.
     
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