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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Is he really going to be that much better than Aminu or Harkless? Aminu is 25 and Harkless is 22.
     
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    Defensively? Absolutely.

    Love what Aminu is bringing so far but what we see right now, this might be his peak (which is just fine, love Al). Harkless on the other hand, could be a game-changer. Going by playing time, this is really his Sophomore season, so it'll be interesting to see how he improves over the course of this season.
     
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  4. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Aminu is an exceptional defender. I don't know if it's going to be so cut and dry.
     
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    Exactly. I would expect RHJ would max out about where the Chief's currently is defensively.
     
  6. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I would make that trade again any day of the week. We brought in a unique starting 5, and brought in two wings who are on par with rhj defensively, but way better at offense. We don't need rhj. Great trade.
     
  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Yeah, totally a solid move. I like Plumlee, and I think Aminu and Harkless fill the same role/need that RHJ would have.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Exactly. However, Aminu and Harkless are ahead of rhj in development. Same role, but farther along on the learning curve. I am not disappointed by our sf defense at all!
     
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    So now we got Giles and Hollis-Jefferson who we drafted and then traded away.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Is this Neil's new thing. First it is first rnd picks that didn't pan out for other teams and now it's Blazers he drafted and then traded.
     
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    Nassir fans are going to hate this move.
     
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    Why Nassir has spent more time injured then healthy again this year. Need someone that can play.
     
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    Hey, things are looking up!
     
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    Agree with both of these. Little will still play over RHJ IF HE CAN STAY HEALTHY FOR ONE FUCKING GAME!
     
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    By the way, given the Plumlee-bashing I engaged in back then, he's looking great for Detroit and I wish we had him back, and he's certainly been a better NBA player than RHJ.
     
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    NOW LET'S GET STEVE BLAKE BACK!!!
     
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