Game Thread GAME# 24: BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS - DECEMBER 4, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:30 PM, NBCSNW

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Whom do you think will end up being the better player in the NBA?

Poll closed Dec 9, 2018.

  1. Dennis Smith Jr.

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    0.0%

  2. Luka Doncic

    40 vote(s)
    81.6%

  3. I have no clue

    9 vote(s)
    18.4%
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  1. Bruno_Sabino

    Bruno_Sabino From Brasil (Belem-PA)

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    Bruno_Sabino, Dec 3, 2018
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    What the hell was ATL thinking trading Doncic to Dallas?
     
    THE HCP, Dec 3, 2018
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    They are hating themselves. That has to be one of the biggest draft screwups ever. They had Doncic and gave him away.

    The Blazers passing up Jordan was the worst ever, but at least they didn't draft then trade him for Bowie. That would have been worse.
     
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    Some of those teams that were tougher last year are probably more winnable games this year. And some of those weaker teams have improved significantly.
     
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    Go Mavs, Suns, Wolves, Griz, Raps, Griz, Jazz, Mavs, Jazz, 6ers!
     
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    It was stupid at the time. Moronic now.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Yes, and I believe he goes by Travis Schlenk.

    BNM
     
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    If the split with the 4 teams they play twice, PHX is the only “easy” game of the 6 remaining... hard to see Blazers going any better than 7-7 in this stretch... that would probably leave Blazers on the outside lookin in for playoffs at that point
     
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    What was Vlade thinking not taking Doncic? You would think with his connections to European basketball that he'd get the inside juice on his true potential.
     
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    To be fair Trae Young isn't horrible. 15.6ts and 7.6 asts. for a rookie is pretty damn good. They will be compared for their entire career because of the trade.
     
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    I don't think it's very smart to win 13 games before you decide to tank.
     
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    And the Hawks got a pick out of the deal too. Problem is Trae’s shooting terribly.
     
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    I never said Terry was smart!
     
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    True. Trae is a rook and will probably settle down a little as he gets used to the speed of the NBA. He definitely has a no fear attitude, taking some crazy ass shots sometimes, killing his percentages.
     
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    Looks like a limbo contest - ie how low can you go. 1-13? 2-12?
     
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  18. KingSpeed

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    All those games are winnable for our ballclub.
     
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    They are also all very losable for our ball club...
     
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    I guess. Bowie got us Buck Williams though and that got us two NBA Finals appearances.
     
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