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  1. illmatic99

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    Great news! We got a Team USA guy! Sorry RHJ didn't stick around. He seems like a cool guy. And man, lol, do I feel bad for Blake. Traded by the Blazers 3 times. Is that a record?
     
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    announcers comment about 43% free throws Yikes!
     
    lawai'a, Jun 25, 2015
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Wouldn't this be the 4th?
     
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  5. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    In that video, that comment is what stood out to you? Not the mobile big man running up and down the court, the solid fundamentals and athleticism?
     
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    I'm coming around on this lol. Especially if he's the backup as olshey hinted at.
     
    Scalma, Jun 25, 2015
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    no I like him a lot just don't see him in many late 4thQ scenarios. gotta admit 43% is pretty bad though
     
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  8. illmatic99

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    Vs dwight

     
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    Here is a player profile for Connaughton from Blazersedge

    Strengths:
    1) Terrific athlete. Measured off the charts in multiple areas at the draft combine, including vertical jump and lane agility drills. He was a fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Orioles as a pitcher, and had the front end speed to be an Olympic athlete as well.
    2) Lights out shooter. Hit 42% of his threes last year in a competitive conference. One of the best distance shooters in the draft, combining a quick release with solid form.
    3) Smart player. Understands the offense and has good court vision. Was a visible leader of the Fighting Irish as a senior last season.

    Weaknesses:
    1) Sub-par defender. Allows players to get past him far too often. Does not have the size to guard small forwards, nor the lateral quickness to defend most guards.
    2) Not good 1-on-1. Does not have the moves to shake defenders, and has poor ball control.

    http://www.blazersedge.com/2015/6/2...rofile-pat-connaughton-portland-trail-blazers
     
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    Somebody asked "Why did NJ get rid of him?" And that is a puzzle to me. The guy is on a great contract; he was starting for them most of the year and they also took on a contract (Blake's) that we were trying to get rid of. All to get a #23 draft pick?
     
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    If he's a pitcher, I like finally having a guy who can probably pass with zip and accuracy
     
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    Billy King gave the #6 pick for a decrepit Gerald Wallace. This is not unheard of.
     
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    Nets decided to start tanking early?
     
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    yeh, that is the problem with those draft tests; they don't seem to measure lateral quickness; as I remember Luke Babbit scored very high at the combine.
     
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    I watched some of the videos of Plumlee. I had said earlier tonight that if we trade the new draftee that we better get someone back as tough and with as much energy, and it looks like we did.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Jun 25, 2015
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    No it doesn't Marc Stein.
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Assuming he sticks on the team, I'm totally getting one of these awful Nets jerseys on clearance, assuming I can find a Plumlee one.

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  18. LTG22O

    LTG22O Bleedin red and black.

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    According to Olshey and Aldridge, this is untrue.
     
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    I know. Dumb emotionally reactionary post by me. There will be more. Apologies.
     
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    LTG22O Bleedin red and black.

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    All good, did not know if you heard the NO press conference or not.
     
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