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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Rastapopoulos, Aug 1, 2017.

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Not a good time to be a free agent.
     
    Natebishop3, Aug 2, 2017
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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

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    Still hoping we trade for Courtney Lee as part of a 'Melo deal that sends Anderson to NY.
     
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    I think that deal is dead. :deadhorse:
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    PtldPlatypus, Aug 2, 2017
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    Ya because that's going to really help Dame &CJ get into championship contention.
     
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    What do you think it's gonna take to do that?
     
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    I have resigned to the belief that the only way we get there is if Swanigan turns into Z-bo and Collins into Kevin Mchale.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    It's not the one move that will get us there, but yes, it would help.

    Must you denigrate every suggestion that isn't an all-star acquisition?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Aug 2, 2017
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    If there was a move possible to get them into championship contention, don't you think Olshey would do it?
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    FTFY
     
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    I see some of these plays and wonder... Why can't Harkless do some of this? It seems like Harkless is always off-balance when he's driving while Giannis is always on-balance and is able to weave and sidestep his way wherever he wants to go.

    Harkless needs to study Giannis.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Over the summer ;)
     
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    Moe does these plays all the time. He doesn't have the role Giannis has or we'd see it more. Also Giannis has WAY better handles.
     
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    So what your suggesting is more developing from our youth movement?
     
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    So Melo to Minnesota. Did not see that coming.
     
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    Just realized that I started a thread without starting a thread (specifically this one). No wonder people accuse me of starting too many threads.
     
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    Giannis also has a more competitive drive to be something special.
     
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