Game Thread GAME# 47: LAKERS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 25, 2017 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), ESPN

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Have you ever collected basketball cards?

Poll closed Jan 29, 2017.

  1. Yes, in the past

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    61.1%

  2. Yes, I still do

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    2.8%

  3. No

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    36.1%
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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    That's his ceiling. Right now he's barely off of the floor ...
     
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    Say what? Vonleh is already a better shooter than Capela. Capela can't shoot threes (or FTs for that matter). Noah will be better than Capela is now.
     
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    mom, homer's dumpster diving again!!!!
     
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    Yes and he's a far, far, far less efficient scorer. Capela has a .618 TS% (which is fantastic) while Vonleh has a .473 (which is horrific). Capela has a much better block rate, Offensive Rating and Defensive Rating. Capela is not the perfect comparison in terms of playstyle, since Vonleh can shoot, but a Capela type of player who's active and athletic around the basket, but can switch out onto a perimeter player when necessary, on defense and chips in efficient, non-volume scoring on the other end is where I see Vonleh's ceiling. Capela is an extremely valuable young player--it would be fantastic for the Blazers if Vonleh became that valuable.
     
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  5. HomerLovesKoolAid

    HomerLovesKoolAid I have a well-known member.

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    I tried to dive into the one at Meyer's house, but it was on fire.
     
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  6. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    That's pretty good.
     
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    But Vonleh is better than Capela at so many things already. I don't get the comparison.
     
    KingSpeed, Jan 26, 2017
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    That was an ugly win against a terrible team without it's starting PG. At one point, the Lakers missed 12 2-pt shots in a row yet Portland couldn't expand the lead. And it wasn't because of good defense. Most of those shots were completely uncontested and a couple had someone in the vicinity. The Lakers are just that bad. Just about any other team in the league beats the Blazers with that effort and execution level.
     
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    He's a better shooter. That's all he's better at. Capela is a better rebounder, passer, scorer, shot-blocker and has much more overall impact on team offense and defense.

    As for why I made the comparison, I wrote that in my previous post. There's no point me re-writing it.
     
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    I agree with everything except the without it's starting PG. D' Angelo was 0-7 from deep the last time we played them. I much rather have him play.....less shots for Clarkson and Lou Williams. Plus he still makes poor decisions.
     
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  11. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Watch out for the Dingo......where's your baby? #CriminalIslandJoke
     
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    Are you making the NBDL game thread?
     
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    I would take that gladly because I don't think Clint Capela is even close to his ceiling yet.
     
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    So often this year the Blazers have played just bad enough to lose, so I'm fine with them playing just good enough to win.
     
    noknobs, Jan 26, 2017
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    Well just finished reading this shit show of a thread...... I swear some of you guys need to seek professional help. Tough loss, but good showing on national tv if you ask me.
     
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    I consider Mrs HCP the consummate professional....she's helped a lot of forum members relieve stress
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Wait....what?????
     
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    Wouldn't she have to charge money to be considered a pro?
     
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    dude....you are supposed to tip.....
     
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  20. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I think it was by ShotMechanics
     
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