Trade Deadline Dreams, Hopes, and Dreads

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  1. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Again because he acted like a bitch in the process. I get the feeling that he think's hes greater than the sum of the parts.

    And he dominated the series because he's one of the most dominant Centers to play the game. He's Shaq style dominant (not on the same level). He should probably have won a ring by this point in his career, but he hasn't - because he's not a winner.

    Some people phrase it as being a "mental midget". I just don't like using that term, which is more inclusive than simply saying that he does not have a winners mentality.
     
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  2. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    No coincidence that Dwight has "ho" in his name.

    Let's not play the role of Captain Save-a-ho.

    That shit never works out. All the rap songs say so.
     
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    Yeah true. I really dont want to trade anyone right now other than scraps. I really like our small ball line ups recently and harkless and aminu really make it possible. Dame and cj are pretty much off limits and I really like the hustle our bigs bring.

    I want to see a Leonard, aminu, harkless, cj, dame small ball line up. 5 capable 3point shooters with meyers guarding a 5 and our forwards beasting on defense.
     
  4. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    In other words you've fallen in love with the team. Hopefully Olshey hasn't.
     
  5. Scalma

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    I don't even know where to begin.

    How did he act like a bitch? If I remember correctly, he was one of the only rockets players to stay and congratulate the blazers after Lillard hit the shot. Same in his post game press conference.

    "Hasn't won a ring because he's not a winner" ....lol.....


    Good job writing three paragraphs of nothing though.
     
  6. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Why not? Haven't you seen how much they have grown together?
     
  7. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I'm always glad when people appreciate my hard work.

    But I mean really though you can go look at Dwight's excellent playoff history. Dude has gotten far, often. So why didn't he make it? You seem to want to place blame on everything but Howard, I think it begins with Howard. There's nothing wrong with a different opinion Scalma. I respect and accept yours, the least you could do is return the courtesy.
     
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    Still haven't specifically answered how he acted like a bitch. I'd really like to know how your brain jumped to that one.
     
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    Because it's a team sport.
     
  10. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Because I don't remember specifics from that series, I only remember it happening. I would have to go back and rewatch the games in order to answer this question. I think I have those games on an external HD some where, I'll try to find it and see if they are still on there.
     
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    And I'm not blaming everything on everybody else. I've mentioned numerous times he mishandled his Orlando exit.
     
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    The Cavs team has also grown together and there looking to trade.
     
  13. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Dream: NO scores a legit 3rd option without giving up one of our guards.
    Hope: NO makes a trade that helps us advance in the playoffs
    Dread: breaking up the chemistry for the sake of making a not so good move.

    Of course if there's a deal that makes the team better, go for it. There may not be such a deal, so be it.
     
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    A Barnes max is much cheaper since he has less years of experience so I vote Barnes.
     
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    Dream would be an all star like when Olshey got CP3 for the Clipps.

    Hope would be a late first round pick for our cap space and Hendo or such.

    Dread would be making a move that harms our chemistry or costs us a long term asset such as the pick when we acquired Afflalo.
     
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    Dread: Any trade theorized on S2 goes down.

    Hope: Neil gets more diamonds in the rough.

    Dream: Lillard recruits another All-Star.
     
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    So you have a feeling that he has a feeling that he's better than he is?

    Shaq doesnt win any without Kobe or Wade. A lot of people say certain guys should've won a ring by now and fault them for not doing so, forgetting just how hard it is to win a ring.
     
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    Theyre*

    And I don't think they are
     
  19. riverman

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    actually it's They're
     
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