Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 3: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - APRIL 19, 2019, FRIDAY, 6:30 PM , ESPN & NBCSNW

They could try analysis instead of being gossip columnists. Seriously, there are posters in this forum (yourself included) who offer more education and thoughtful analysis than 90% of the press.

 

No one talks to Canzano because he’s a pot stirrer and thats all he does.

 

Just got back to the hotel. About to attack this game thread. My boy Russ was just at another level tonight. And just between you and me, a player mentioned to me how they weren't happy with PG13 and that dunk at the end of the game.
Game 4 will be a battle!

 

It was really effective. OKC had no answer

 

The one I remember was set on the side and allowed Dame and CJ to get middle.

 

The dude from the oklahoman asks really good questions if you listen that are basketball related but Russ wont talk to him because he asked a few questions he didnt like.

 

They are required to talk to them....but do you think they do so willingly? Do you think anything worthwhile comes out of the process?

 

Blame today's NBA fan.

Less and less of them care about the actual basketball happening on the floor.

 

Yes for the NBA press is how they drive ratings, which equals revenue. The NBA needs the media, press, people to write about them to continue to make money. They need the players talking to them to put the NBA brand out in public. Thats why its “worthwhile” for the NBA and the players.

 

I have absolutely no idea what was wrong with the question about the game changing. Childish. He is the example I show to my son of how not to act. In the words of Barkley he is "not a role model" but there are probably millions of kids that think that is ok because they see him act like that. Thank God my son idolizes Lillard.

 

Personally I get it nothing comes from the press conferences that moves the “needle”, and its all kind of stupid drama / storyline crap. I get all of that.

I just think a few players Russ especially act like its such a burden to have to spend 10 minutes of his day talking to the media and I think its immature and ridiculous how he handles himself with them.

The paychecks he enjoys comes from a lot of mutual agreements with the companies those journalists represent. Its a two way street why is it so hard to just put up with it for a few minutes and leave.

 

+ dunk attempt at end of game
+ "next question"

 

Oh so you show your face around here again and the first thing you do is come at me. Let's roll!

 

That missed double dribble was un-fucking-fathomable. Seriously they were waiting to call a foul on us rather than watching Schroeder. All three of them missed it. WTF is going on with this bullshit? Terry please call it out and just pay the fine

 

I don't know of any Blazers being obnoxious and saying "next question" and a playoff post game press conference. What did I miss? They may not WANT to talk, but they do talk.

 

So have you all come to the conclusion that @Chris Craig and Kjironman need to be at these games?
How much have you all collected?
I can get busy in the flight reservations if there is a deposit made soon!

 

Why would I make that bet? I want us to win in 5. I just think it is "likely" going 7. We'll see. You can come over whenever you want.

 

Except maybe Sheed?

 

OKC PR personnel enable it. Was a big piece on grantland a few yrs back. Chris Haynes et al also swear by it, says their PR people are the worst and let players run amok.

 

Who the fuck are you?