Meyers Pledges to fight through slump.

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  1. BlayZa

    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/12/meyers_leonard_1.html

    At least he's aware he's playing like hot trash.

    A few key lines from the article

    Over the last six games, Leonard has made 1 of 19 three-pointers and is shooting 28.6 percent from the field (12 for 42)

    "I know it's not because of me. But, certainly, if I was playing to where I know I can, we would have a better record."

    It was the latest forgettable night in what has become a December to forget for a player who seemed poised for a breakout season.

    ""I have to continue to fight through it," he said. "I haven't played to my ability and my expectations. There's added pressure, there's new levels of expectations — out of myself, the fans, (the media), my coaches, my teammates — and I haven't played to those expectations."

    "I think Noah is playing well" - Stotts (wtf)

    ""I know I'm a starter in this league — period," Leonard said. "I feel like I bring something different to the table. I feel like the game, the NBA itself, is transitioning into spacing, scoring, being able to guard multiple positions, being able to switch on pick-and-rolls. I have to get better. There's no question."

    ""I just want him to know that we're in his corner," - Lillard
     
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    I think Meyers being open and honest like this will really help his trade value.
     
  3. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Stotts is just saying Meyers isn't and someone else is it. Therefore you go with the hot hand.
     
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    There's a difference between knowing that, and it actually being true.
     
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    ...well as long as he pledged :dunno: might be time to sell high!
     
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    My goodness its like Meyers was suppose to be a star or something? lol I dont get what the big deal is, most likely we knew he was a scrub and its turning out to be somewhat true.. Why is this such a big deal
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Selling high would have been when he was starting. Right now we would be selling low.

    I'd love for Meyers to keep playing like shit and get signed to a cheaper contract. The dude has some skills, he's just gotta find a way to put it all together.
     
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    Meyers really wanted to be the third best player on the team and have a leadership role but neither has happened. I always thought guys like Cliff Alexander were kicking his butt in practice and he lost his confidence. Man I took a lot of crap this summer when I suggested selling high on him. After the Grizzlies series his value was peaking. I hope he turns it around
     
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    I have an idea, how about Meyer take a lot more shots within 10 feet of the rim like a big man should!
     
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    Mods please change 'Myers' to 'Meyers' in the title, it's irritating BlazerWookee.
     
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    So now he is able to guard multiple positions?? :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:
     
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    coors light?
     
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    The $10 per Coors Light at the Moda Center leaves him both refreshed and irritated. It's amazing to see.
     
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    We need to bring back Ha so Meyers can go against him in practice and regain his confidence.
     
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    And teach him some post moves. Or just hire me, I'll fucking do it. Fuck.
     
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    An industrial strength brush and a 24-pack of back hair mousse?
     
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    I think he means he looks after all the other people who are also sitting on the bench with him, PG-SG-SF etc like if a stray bottle of powerade rolls around or if they need a wall of bricks made.
     

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