Game Thread PRESEASON GAME# 2: KINGS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 13, 2020 - SUNDAY, 6:00, NBCSNW

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What's your opinion on the piped-in artificial fan noise in the arena?

Poll closed Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Yay

    18 vote(s)
    38.3%

  2. Nay

    29 vote(s)
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  1. riverman

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    I'm hoping he's our version of Dillon Brooks...big combo guard
     
    riverman, Dec 13, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Good question. The way I see it is that Blazers are like a drug dealer who gives the first hit for free. Then we reel them in as a regular, charging them full price. :emotions:

    Maybe Olshey thinks he can convince Jones to re-sign with us, but we had to get him through the doors here first.
     
    Darkwebs, Dec 13, 2020
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    The path Jones took from the G league here puts him in our wheelhouse as an under the radar talent...I think with all the vets that are unemployed after this free agency like Allen Crabbe and Anthony Tolliver...guys who got to the NBA the hard way are going to stay close to a franchise that shows loyalty...both Rodney and Melo could've signed as Knicks for more money this season
     
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    If he could stay healthy Giles wins that battle easily.
     
    Buffalo Custard, Dec 13, 2020
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    Big takeaway from tonight. People are going to freak when Giles isn't playing 20 minute a night and gets some DNPs
     
    Tince, Dec 13, 2020
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    The Kings insider believes Giles can play the '4' and that could potentially be his best spot. Needs more range though.
     
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    he's very clearly ahead of Enes in the rotation in my mind.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 13, 2020
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    I doubt it.
     
    tlongII, Dec 13, 2020
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    Enes is not close to being in game shape...he looks rusty. He can play much better....he has better hands than he has shown early on here..he's missing boards he usually owns...he'll get there I'm sure but Giles is just purely hungry to be out there and prove something
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He is no Dillon Brooks
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 13, 2020
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    My thought too. He can play way better than he has these past two games. We saw a glimpse tonight albeit a fleeting one
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 13, 2020
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    And rightly so. If he is healthy he deserves to play.
     
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    Get it out of your system now!
     
    Tince, Dec 13, 2020
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    Preseason is so worthless besides getting guys in game shape and running some offense/defense.
     
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    Based on what?
     
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    He's be way better. I'm guessing the backup 5 minutes will be more situational based on our opponents. I've said that I expect both of them to get DNPs throughout the season. An 11 man rotation is not realistic. 10 is pushing it.
     
    Tince, Dec 13, 2020
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    I take it you disagree that he is good enough (when healthy) to be a regular part of the rotation?
     
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    Yes.
     
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    LiAngelo Ball anyone? He got waived.
     
    BigGameDamian, Dec 13, 2020
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    That's right. Dillon Brooks played four years of college.
     
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