Quick: Blazers closer than you think

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  1. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Olshey planned to be a terrible team, but he didn't plan on Hickson. Once he gives him away, we'll be years away again.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Depending on the duration and value of the deals, I probably would.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Feb 14, 2013
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    Bynum played last year and played better than Oden ever did. For a team like ours, we gotta take risks. Bynum might be worth it. He played really well last year even though he's incredibly unlikable..
     
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  4. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    maybe if he signs for a non guaranteed contract.
     
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  5. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    If only the CBA permitted heavily incentive-laden contracts like the NFL does. :sigh:
     
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  6. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I believe that would improve the NBA. I know they have some incentives, but it would be nice if it was a bigger portion of the contracts.
     
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    I dunno, this team has some problems.

    We all know how in love with the 3pt shot they are. The 3pointer is the primary shot for Lillard, Batum, and Matthews. However, as a team they are ranked 28th in 3pt%. On defense, they also rank near the bottom in in terms of FG% allowed.

    I'm not seeing the "free flowing" offense or increased fast breaking that Stotts was supposed to bring. Just the same jump shooting based offense that has plagued this team for the last decade.
     
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  8. The_Lillard_King

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    I don't think this team is close.

    With no real superstar, you need to be 8-10 deep in talent to compete with the super teams. Blazers are 4-5 deep.
     
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    You're fucking crazy if you think management will take on a health risk like Bynum with our history. I do agree that when healthy, Bynum is the best center in the league. Problem.... He usually isn't healthy
     
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  10. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    But we have oden!!!!! Oops a few years too late
     
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  11. HomerLovesKoolAid

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    His knees aren't his biggest problem, it's that growth above his shoulders.
     
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  12. Mediocre Man

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    I like Jason's thoughts, but the players he uses in his examples are a little hard for me to swallow
     
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    Yup. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. Not even remotely close to being a contender.
     
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  14. KeepOnRollin

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    Quick didn't use any players as examples. That was Fez adding those players.
     
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  15. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Ok then.
     
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  16. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Mrs. HCP could teach you a thing or two about swallowing...
     
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