Game Thread GAME# 46: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 23, 2020 - THURSDAY, 7:30 PM, TNT

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Out of these young Blazers, who do you think will have the best career?

Poll closed Jan 27, 2020.

  1. Moses Brown

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%

  2. Wenyen Gabriel

    4 vote(s)
    7.7%

  3. Jaylen Hoard

    4 vote(s)
    7.7%

  4. Nassir Little

    19 vote(s)
    36.5%

  5. Gary Trent Jr.

    24 vote(s)
    46.2%
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  1. KSF-ERIC

    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    KSF-ERIC, Jan 22, 2020
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    Not sure how you get that?
     
    Hoopguru, Jan 22, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    His tone, the way he answers questions, his answers, etc. Feels like he's just here because he has to be.
     
    B-Roy, Jan 22, 2020
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    Quite right. And as you pointed out, he was disciplined.
     
    TBpup, Jan 22, 2020
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    Hopefully he’ll find it ok here.
    The crappy weather isn’t something to get to excited about.
     
    Hoopguru, Jan 22, 2020
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    Isn't he?
     
    noknobs, Jan 22, 2020
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Dude, Ariza man, stop fidgeting. You're stressing me out.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Wouldn't call it great. Wouldn't call it terrible. He's just...............................here.

    I'm so excited, I got goose bumps from that interview.
     
    BBert, Jan 22, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    most players feign excitement when they get traded. Not Ariza, he’s too good for that.
     
    B-Roy, Jan 22, 2020
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    he’s like that in every interview.
     
    Scalma, Jan 22, 2020
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    Wonder what the rotation is gonna look like tomorrow, specifically who will get minutes behind Whiteside. Safe guess Biggie will get first crack. Boban, Kleber and Porzingis are gonna eat him alive.
     
    Scalma, Jan 22, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Well, even if they do, there will be a lot of Caleb left over. Because he's a big dude, you know.
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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  14. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Sucks that he is limited in the amount of games he can play for us. I like him
     
    SIeepwalker, Jan 23, 2020
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    I disagree 100%. Did you watch the whole video? He talks about his kids, family, and the desire to help the team however he can; to make a push for the playoffs. I like the dude already. The majority of posters on Clutchfans are kinda pissed that their GM Morey didn't get him back. Just IMHO from lurking on that site, but to them, he's kinda like our Steve Blake. I think we got a winner. We sure as hell can use him....

    Edit: and take what I say with a TON of salt. I was SO excited when we got Uncle Festus, Gasol, and even Tolliver. My selection for players to support REALLY sucks!
     
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    Jaylen > Caleb
     
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    Ariza is a perfect fit for how Portland plays. He doesn’t need the ball, hits open shots, defends, and rebounds well for his position. I’m not worried about his offensive numbers in Sacramento; he wasn’t starting (Ariza is at his best when playing 30+ minutes) and the kings play a slower paced style of basketball.
     
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    Wasn't the question "how do you describe this season"?

    The guy has been on about 13 different teams. Why would he act excited? He might be traded again in a couple of weeks.
    He went from a lottery team to another lottery team who has been decimated with injuries. Not much to get excited about at his age.
     
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  19. GriLtCheeZ

    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    The second question asked if he was in a better situation now, basically asking him to dis on is previous team, and then they asked him a bunch of bland questions.

    My interpretation is that he is unfazed by being traded and will fit in great.

    In fact I'm pleased enough to say: he's not your Ariza, he's not my Ariza, he is Ariza.
     
    GriLtCheeZ, Jan 23, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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