Media Day 2017

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  1. BonesJones

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

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    Sorry, but I have to make him go. Just has to be that way.
     
  2. mook

    mook The 2018-19 season was the best I've seen

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    That Swanigan video--I gotta say, looking at his dead-cold demeanor and those big fucking arms....I kind of get why Nurk thinks this team this team could have a Pistons kind of personality. Caleb just has a vibe like he does not give a fuck about what you want--he's going to do what he wants to do to help the team. It's the complete antithesis if Meyers Leonard's overthinking and constant re-invention.

    Swanigan has a Lillard-like quiet-but-angry guy vibe, while Nurk is more of a mouth like CJ.

    I'm starting to look for maybe a raft off Collins Island at this point based off the interview, what his teammates have said (esp Dame), and of course summer league. Battleship Caleb is leaving port.
     
  3. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Ya, where was his interview?
     
  4. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    Nice summary by BE:
    5 Things To Get Excited About After Trail Blazers Media Day

    Jusuf Nurkic Feels Better Than Ever
    Nurk confirmed that he has indeed dropped 34-35 pounds and is now down to 270, but is still incredibly strong. We’re going to see a sleeker, faster Nurkic in his self-described “best shape of his life,” no longer winded in the second quarter. We may even see him play a little outside. He said that he always works on his 3-point shot and will shoot it if that’s what the team needs from him.

    Caleb Swanigan Is Turning Heads
    Interestingly, each player who identified a teammate that impressed them brought up rookie forward Caleb Swanigan. He initially made it onto scouting radars with his work ethic, discipline, and eventually dominance, which we saw carry into Las Vegas Summer League. It appears his teammates have taken notice in practice, and he could make a splash sooner than later, given the right opportunity.

    There Is A New Wrinkle in the Offense
    The Trail Blazers haven’t really had a threatening post presence since LaMarcus Aldridge, so the fact that head coach Terry Stotts wants to try dumping the ball to Nurkic early and often is exciting. Now, the offense won’t exclusively run through him or anything, but man, finally being able to take more pressure off Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum could make them even deadlier.

    Players Are Finally Fully Healthy
    No shoulder injury for Ed Davis. No back injury for Meyers Leonard. No leg injury for Nurkic. No hand injury for Evan Turner. No calf injury for Al-Farouq Aminu. For the most part and for the time being, the Trail Blazers have a clean bill of health and are ready to come out hot, with the exception of Noah Vonleh, who will likely miss the first two weeks of the season with a right shoulder strain.

    Competition Among Peers Could Heat Up
    Even with Vonleh temporarily sidelined, there are plenty of options at power forward; so many that Stotts wants Aminu to go back to playing more small forward, which creates a few more question marks for Turner and Maurice Harkless. If you play for the Trail Blazers and any part of your job title has “forward” in it, you’re going to have to earn your spot. That internal pressure could forge a few diamonds.
     
  5. Driew

    Driew Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering the same thing can't find any interviews with Zach from yesterday :(
     
  6. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Evidently he was let go early to attend to non basketball related stuff.
     
  7. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Meh, not really. I talk ball about 10-15% of the time; the rest is just sarcasm or poking fun at people, but it's all meant in the same of positivity and humor. I don't take it (or myself) too seriously, as the folks I've met from S2 can attest to.
     
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    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Cry some more for me.
     
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    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Irony on a pure comedic gold level.

    FAMS.
     
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  10. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Interesting that neither he, Connaugton, or Layman were there.

    Anything to make of this?
     
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    They were all there they just didn't get interviews.

    Is it common for every player to get one? Honest question.
     
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    So people are ready to give up on Collins because they didn't see his media day interview... looking for a reason to label bust much?
     
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  13. illmatic99

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    I thought so. Especially as he is a lottery pick.
     
  14. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Not really giving up, but wonder if there's anything to it like a move or something.
     
  15. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Wait, this is a forum about basketball ??
     
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  16. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    I know Pat got some "couch time".
     
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    I thought it was a Forum for being an old bitter SOB? I'm so codependent.
     
  18. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    We talkin' 'bout basketball? Basketball?
     
  19. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Only the best white player deserved an interview.
     
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    Collins will have tough time to get minutes due he behind a few players. If does it will be at center.
     

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