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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Strenuus, Apr 1, 2017.

  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I love it. Love it.
     
  2. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    Well, that's going to make for a lighter paycheck for him.
     
  3. SheedSoNasty

    SheedSoNasty Well-Known Member

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    Gotta appreciate the guy for standing up for his team. Maybe it'll make the National Basketball Agenda take notice... he'll get fined but I'm sure he knew that going into the interview.
     
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  4. julius

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

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    Im glad he did it, even if it doesn't end up changing their series. Someone has to call the NBA out on it's obvious bias towards certain teams and players.
     
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  5. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    But they are still stuck with Parsons. CJ was right...

     
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  6. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Good, I hope other coaches start calling them out. The Grizzlies got screwed tonight. I'm tired of refs controlling the outcomes of games, calling one sided games, blatantly. I'm Glad Fizdale called them out, the fine is worth it.
     
  7. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Needs to happen more often
     
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    At least he didn't pull a Dennis Green.
     
  9. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    That was great from Fizdale. The NBA should be lambasted for their shady, unprofessional manner in conducting games.
    It's because of shady marketing/reffing shite like this the NBA has been on a downward slope for a long time now.

    Quite frankly I'm surprised more coaches don't call out the bullshit that so blatantly occurs on the court.

    Fizdale just earned himself a new fan. . .
     
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  11. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    That was epic.

    There should be a go fund me to pay his fine.
     
  12. Sarni

    Sarni Well-Known Member

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    Been thinking, how great is Celtics outlook for the near future? They have two great backcourt players locked down on favorable contracts, IT will need to be extended next year but they don't have to worry about it now. They have two Brooklyn picks which will be top 3 in the next couple of years, the one this year is probably one of the most prized assets in the market and they don't even need to use it - and if they do use it on Fultz or Ball, then they will probably be looking to trade Thomas whose value will be very high as well.

    They will be looking to trade the Brooklyn pick this year for Paul George or Jimmy Butler. George would be a better fit, Butler is a great defender but they already can defend on the perimeter and have one of the best ones around in Bradley. George is also a good defender and a more versatile scorer than Butler (also better from the range). If they offered Indiana the #1 or #2 pick, I think Indiana will take it. They will be looking to rebuild with Fultz or Ball and Myles Turner, and they know George won't stay beyond 2018 anyway. Then they need another big man. Rumours are that they want Porzingis who looks like he might be on his way out from New York. Porzingis + Horford looks like great frontcourt but still lacks rebounding, Horford is not a great rebounder for a center so perhaps it'd even be wiser to move him to 4 and get a center, but then again Porzingis can be a good rebounder so that could compensate. They could offer Knicks a lot too, they have some good young talent like Smart and Brown, and they will have another Brooklyn pick anyway even if they trade the one from this year for George.

    They also want to pursue Griffin in free agency.

    Thomas/Bradley/George/Porzingis/Horford looks like a potential championship winning line up.

    Thomas/Bradley/George/Griffin/Horford looks amazing as well.

    They'll be challenging Cavaliers in the East in 1-2 years for sure.
     
  13. RipCityDSCPL

    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    Wait. Crap. I gave you a like not knowing who you are talking about, its George right? Cause if its Melo I am going to have to rescind my like.
     
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    Nate #itsokaytobewhite #wakandaforever BANNED

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    I turned it off once I realized he was going to attempt some sort of freestyle.
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    This is what Kingspeed and/or HCP should do. We need our celebrities representing!
     
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    Love it!
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Cmon that shit is weak.

    DJ only catches lobs but Chris Paul thinks he nailed it, Rudy goes down but the Jazz prevailed it. Something's going on, the Clippers need to blow up, game 1 of the playoffs and they don't even show up.
     
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    Antetokounmpo is awesome.
     
  20. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    The East-West talent discrepancy really is BS and I'd expect them to address it at some point.

    The idea of league wide playoff seeding 1-16 would be interesting.
     
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