Who will be the Blazer’s most improved player?

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  1. oldfisherman

    oldfisherman Unicorn Wrangler

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    Coaches are ready, and the roster is set.

    Which Blazer do you think will have a break out season, and be the teams MIP?

    I do not have a clue which player it will be. I would be happy with any of them, or better yet, all of them making big improvements to their game. But I would like to see Meyers add more skills to his three point shooting. He would be huge for us if he develops more of his high ceiling potential.
     
  2. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Gotta feeling.

    Dame.
     
  3. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I think Crabbe will continue to improve. I'm not sure how that's going to translate though. I think Harkless might take a step forward.
     
  6. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    You should've made a poll
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    CJ could get 24ppg this year and become an all-star.

    But I'm gonna go with Crabbe getting 14/3/3 off the bench with a more developed handle and showing big time spurts of lockdown defense.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I would love to see Crabbe get 6th man considerations.
     
  9. Trackjack

    Trackjack Well-Known Member

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    I believe it will be Ezeli even he didn't play for last year. I think his offense skill better than people think and definitely will anchor our defense. So here it is 12/10/2.5.
     
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    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

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    Pat of course!

    :ygrin: :ygrin: :ygrin: :ygrin:

    Nawwww...... Crabbe.
     
  11. oldfisherman

    oldfisherman Unicorn Wrangler

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    I’m shutting down for a while, heading to my cave, just wanted to make one last comment for you all to think about.

    The oldest player on our roster is only 27 years old. Every player on the roster has a chance to improve his game. With the entire roster trending up, this team could be awesome soon.

    The more I hash over the changes, the better I like what PA & NO did this off-season.
     
  12. KingSpeed

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    Meyers- when does he come back, btw?
     
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    Been saying that he hopes to be cleared for full contact 5 on 5 by the start of the regular season so probably mid November, barring any setbacks.
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    Dame will be Dame, get 23 a game or maybe even 25, who knows but I see Crabbe taking that next step, creating shots, better ball handling. Bigger role down the line potentially
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I'm going with CJ on this one. He has put work in this off-season on his handles. And physically, he looks a lot stronger. That can only help him finish inside. I think with what we saw from him last year, which was his first season playing big minutes, and his off-season growth, he is going to step up big time. CJ will be an allstar this season. You heard it here first.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Look how much bigger CJ looks compared to Dame here.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I agree with Trackjack. Everyone points out that Ezeli only played 16 mpg or whatever. I say he stays healthy, plays 26 mpg, and basically doubles his numbers from last year.
     
  18. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Just thinking of who I would choose for this gave me a really good feeling about next season. Just remember we were "supposed" to win 27 games last year. What the team did stood in the face of pretty much every expert out there aside from kingspeed. And about 80% of our roster has a significant chance to grow and get better as players. Plus we added two pretty significant players who fill needs.
     
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  19. Dougnsalem

    Dougnsalem not barf

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    I've gotta 3rd this one. He reminds me of Ed "Too Tall" Jones, when he briefly boxed. Big. Built. I think Uncle Festus is gonna break out a big ole can of whoopass this year, and massively dominate the paint.

    Then we sign him for a 4 year, 80M deal.....
     
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  20. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Pretty sure that's an old picture. He's posted it before
     

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