Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE GAME# 7 - THE FINAL - BLAZERS VS LAKERS - JULY 17, 2018 - TUESDAY, 7:00 PM PDT, ESPN

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Jul 17, 2018.

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Who will be the best Blazer of tonight's Championship game:

Poll closed Jul 17, 2018.
  1. Baldwin IV

    51.7%
  2. Collins

    6.9%
  3. Goodwin

    6.9%
  4. Jenkins

    10.3%
  5. Layman

    3.4%
  6. McDaniels

    3.4%
  7. Simons

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Swanigan

    6.9%
  9. Trent Jr

    10.3%
  10. Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    Now that it's been a few days, I'm really happy that Biggie has been vindicated. When he's making good decisions, his rebounding and passing are a real asset.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    He really came to life in those last two games on the offensive end. He basically was just a rebounder in the others. It was great to see.
     
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  4. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Anyone know when the new album will be out? I still have a sealed copy from 1977.

    [​IMG]

    BNM
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Yours is sealed???/ Damn you. I opened mine as a kid and would listen to it. BUT, I did get some autographs on mine......Jack Ramsey, Bill Walton, The Schonz , Luke and Lionel Hollins. Almost got Dr. J to sign it, but wasn’t in the right place at the right time. It’s on a shelf in Blazers Broadcasting.
     
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    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    My dad had that when I was a kid (it hasn't left the family). And probably when I was in middle school, I asked him if I could open it. he said OK (I figure it's only worth extra to a small amount of fans, so who cares).

    God that album was cheese-tastic.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    If I’m not mistaken,(I haven’t listened to it in years) that this album is actually a re-creation of the game, not the original call.
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    What? None of those are lakers...
     
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  9. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    When I played Little League I was ten years old. I thought 11 was the max age.
     
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    Little League was age 8-12 (5 years). Babe Ruth is 13-15. Regardless, it was still weird to have a hush-hush 14 year old. He was not great, but not bad either. Similar to the LAL situation with Ayres.
     
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    I have doubts that biggie will ever be able to score in the post in one on one situations, but if he can develop consistency with his shot, he can replace Davis. He averaged around 3 offensive boards a game/36 last year. We know he attacks the boards. He sets good screens. With the shot, he becomes a threat to pop, and it would space the floor. Defensively he’s a liability on the perimeter but with our conservative scheme we can have him sit back and let Collins do most of the lifting.

    I hope he shows up to training camp in the best shape possible. He can’t afford to be out of shape.

    I’d still like to add another PF through trade, but I’d still rather see Biggie on the court than Meyers.
     
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    good post. Biggie is also a very good passer in the high post and on the break. He simply is not a low post player (of course neither was LaMarcus!). I feel like his whole future really depends on his shot. If he becomes a serious 3 point and midrange threat, he could become an average NBA player, which is actually quite good.
     
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    I’m thinking of the Spurs version of Boris Diaw. Athletically challenged, but smart, unselfish, and can knock down a shot. He could also represent offensive mismatches against stretch fours that the nba is in love with. Swanigan has some offensive moves, or at least the right idea, he just needs to use his body better to create space. He’s still young so it could develop, I just don’t want to rely on it next season. Thanks to Neillll though, we probably have no choice.
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    People need to stop thinking it means literal hate... :dunno:
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    Didn't @Boob-No-More do a comparison and show that Bat shit crazy Lance is not as good as Turner?
     
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    We literally ran the same sets. LOL.
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    Calabro just came from being an international guy.

    Besides the fact that he sounds like he smokes 3 packs a day, he's still WACK and says shit like:

    "to the cup" (HATE THIS)

    "snuggles it in"

    and

    "sets his tootsies"

    Being an international guy doesn't make you good IMO. Calabro sucks.
     
  18. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    The photo I posted was one I grabbed off the internet, but yes mine is sealed, complete with the original G.I. Joe's $3.49 price sticker. Although I must confess, I am not the original owner. I picked it up at Goodwill last year. How could I pass it up?

    BNM
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Wasn't me, but one thing I've noticed about Lance is he really only seems to be engaged during the playoffs when he's playing against LeBron. It will be interesting to see how he plays next to LeBron.

    The guy is probably one of the most unpredictable players in the NBA in recent years. You never know if Good Lance or Bad Lance is going to show up, and the difference between the two is quite significant. You may get lucky, but I know I wouldn't want to have to depend on the guy when it counts.

    Back when he wanted out of IND (the first time) he felt like he was underpaid and underappreciated. CHO more than doubled his salary and he rewarded them by absolutely sucking, having the worst season of his career.

    First Rondo, them Stephenson and then JaVale McGee... I'm not sure if this was what LeBron envisioned when he decided he wanted to build his next super team in LA. Gonna be an interesting season for the Lakers.

    BNM
     
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    Hmm. I could've swore it was you. Someone said Lance was a better shooter and a comparison was done on their shooting ability.
     

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