The optimism (this season) about the Blazers is ludicrous

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  1. Carlito

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    Seeing the word playoffs in a few articles/threads about this years roster is a bad joke. Ive seen some here trash the lakers bench! The blazers bench wouldn't start in d-league. I do feel they have nice pieces (love lillard) but c'mon fellas this isn't even a 25 win roster no less a playoff team. I feel like the media is trying to hype the fans to sell tickets and preying on the gullible ones.

    As is now this is a top 5 lotto pick which we need. Let's try to be realistic here. Hopefully they exceed expectations but they would have to be injury free and have a hidden star on bench who emerges.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    This is why not one person in this place likes you one bit! You bring up some very valid points, it's just the way you type them. Take a step back and breathe and quit comin' on here all crazy style. You'll get these people respect if you just tone it down a tad.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    For example, you could have titled this thread........ Why are some of you so optimistic about the Blazers this season? or Why so much optimism?
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    wait, so I shouldn't have bet my life savings on them winning the title this year?
     
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    I think you should . . . and to help you out, I will take that bet.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I agree, it's ludicrous. While I would take the over on Vegas's current over/under (35.5), I wouldn't dare talk playoffs.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    More then 35 wins..... no way FAMS!
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I'm predicting 38. I know I'm being way optimistic.
     
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    Your optimism is ludicrous!
     
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    Me and BC.

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    It's ludicroptimistic
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Am I Colonel Sanders or Dark Helmet? :lol:
     
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    meh, I just want to see how these guys bond in a game situation. have been a fan long enough to take the ups along with the downs..
     
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    right on, I am looking forward to more entertaining Bball as opposed to Nate boring ball. I do not expect playoffs at all, just want to see the guys improve as the season progresses, especially Lillard and maybe Meyers later in the year, it's going to take a while folks.
     
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    We're certainly not going to make the playoffs, but I think our bench isn't too terrible. I actually think our bench could take the Lakers' bench. The reason most people trash it is because they don't know anything about Claver and Freeland.

    I think our bench has the potential to be a really good defensive "bench mob" like Sacramento had back in the day. But we can't afford to lose ALL our guards. (Things'll be better when we trade for Varejao...)
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I'm hoping for the best but I'm realistic about this roster.

    Developing future core players is key this season.

    We're definitely going to be a doormat.

    Hopefully it'll 'pay off' and we'll be in position to land 'Bazz or Zeller next summer.

    This year will be eerily similar to the 2005 or 2006 season.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Oct 9, 2012
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  19. Spud147

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    Speaking of Ludacris... the Blazers are going to look real pretty...

    http://youtu.be/tzZFE-9gb7Q
     
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    Yep. Kind of like the Oakland A's winning the west. Absurd. Ludicrous. They're a last place team.
     
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