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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    That contract still reeks of Cuban's desperation.
     
    Natebishop3, Feb 4, 2016
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Oh yeah; it's kinda sad.
     
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  3. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm really happy that Wes got his big payday, but I'm sooooo glad that we weren't the ones to give it to him.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I agree with both parts of that sentence. He deserved a big huge payday from someone*

    *that isn't us.
     
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    What I dont get is how Wes shooting has taken a hit? I can understand losing your athleticism from that type of injury but as we all know Wes was never known for his jumping and athletic abilities. He had that old man game which he used greatly and utilized beautifully. I don't understand how his shooting has taken such a hit???
     
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  6. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Shooting in the NBA requires athleticism, especially to gain enough separation to get the shot off. Remember how Wes used to do those step back threes? Yeah..... that requires athleticism.
     
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  7. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

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    Wes was very athletic. Not many people could run off screens, hit step backs and defend like he did. The dude could hold his own against LeBron and Westbrook defensively, that alone makes you a special type of athlete.
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    (Rip City boy thinks about Athleticism..... ) Looks at Pat Connaughton's Lateral Jump Measurement.... (Rip City Boy thinks about Getting Separation)

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    Did I just read this right? Many Ginobili out indefinitely after undergoing testicular surgery.
     
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    I just think Wes came back too soon. I bet his shooting will be much better next year.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Running off screens and defense are just about effort not athleticism. Step backs don't require much athleticism either.
     
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    Still didn't beat Kobe's 3 point record.

    I thought he had a 32 point game earlier.

    As for Wes, players shoot threes better in Stotts' system.
     
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    It just occurred to me, who is going to do the jumpball for the West in the ASG? Kobe? Durant? Or Kawhi?
     
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    NOP really failed us tonight...
     
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  16. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Sure.... when you're an overweight white dude in a 24 Hour Fitness and nobody is guarding you.....
     
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    Did he play Nico recently?
     
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    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Feb 5, 2016
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    Yeah...being offended by the Lunar zodiac is pretty silly...year of the chicken, year of the rat, year of the pig, it goes on...has absolutely nothing to do with political correctness...it's like the children's song Old McDonald so I'm guessing year of the goat would offend Michael Jordan...greatest of all time?
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Hoping it's Curry v Lowry.
     
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