Zion

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  1. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Yikes, people basing their interest in him based off of rape accusations is wild.

    For the record, I wanted nothing to do with him before all of this. Why go in on potential that’s never been there? Didn’t we basically try this with Ayton?
     
  2. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    Never been there? Zion's career average is 25 pts a game on 59% shooting. If you take the allegations out of the equation, then he is a risk worth taking......assuming we don't give up anything for him. I understand that his weight/injuries are a huge issue, but that's partly why he is available.

    Regardless, the trade will never happen. I am just saying I would not be upset with taking him on a discount, unless it looks like he is guilty.
     
  3. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    she is.

    Toxic relationship. Messy breakup. This is a character assassination attempt
     
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Why?
    Because him and his ex girlfriend don’t like each other and she decided to press charges that may or may not be true?
     
  5. Phatguysrule

    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    He and Billups will probably get along well...
     
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    None of my exes have accused me of rape and I’ve been in some pretty toxic situations. Not saying it’s true but this with the porn star shit, the injuries and weight issues over the past make me think giant headache if we trade for him.

    With that said if they take Ayton or Grant straight up sure.
     
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    One of my exes accused me of beating her and I seriously never laid a hand on her except to keep her from hitting me. That was years ago but it happened and in today’s world I am sure this kind of thing can happen.
    Now to the validity of it all? She might be telling the truth and he might be a rapist. You certainly have a point in his off court issues, injuries and weight problems.
     
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    Ripcity4life77 Well-Known Member

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    Your joking about sexual assault and how Billups and Zion might get along well -- WTF

    Has this forum lowered itself to these depths ?? Are we that fucking bored that this is what gets off some of the fans of this forum ?

    I might be an asshole at times but damn Wiz Mentor and Phat -- get a damn clue before you make tasteless posts and such on the forum. - -I am ashamed at both of you.
     
  9. Phatguysrule

    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    If they have both been falsely accused they'll have that to bond over and can help support one another.

    Is that a bad thing?
     
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    There is always something with Zion. This or something else he looks to be surrounded by toxic people.
     
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  11. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    That was standard humor for these forums, period... and it was funny.
     
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    Ripcity4life77 Well-Known Member

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    Zion thing is still being investigated so your argument holds no weight -- if this was down the line and these were proven to be false accusations from a bitter women looking for a pay day then maybe but still kind of in bad taste.
     
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    I’m a Blazers, Braves, and Raiders fan. I post on boards for each. This is by FAR the most respectful one when it comes to inappropriate jokes, fighting between posters, profanity, and anything else you can think of. It was a joke, I think almost everyone took it as a joke, and it’s definitely not to the level where anyone needs to be called out about their “poor taste” imo.

    And yes I am bored waiting on the draft, which is probably why I’m even writing this lol.
     
  15. Phatguysrule

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    I'm sorry you were offended. That wasn't my intention.
     
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