Why did the Blazers draft Meyers Leonard 11th????

wow, taking this irony thing a little overboard, next you are gonna try and tell me that the bills are good

 

In my opinion Jones is a way better player then Leonard. I honestly hope i'm wrong. And not picking someone cause he's from the same school with far less injury problems is also idiotic.

 

I have to say that you are kinda fun to have around. When you get tired of the abuse you can always fill in at rodeos, circuses and childrens birthday parties.

PtldPlatypus just explained in a very kind way the reasoning aginst the players you are jocking, well, you respond th this? You have to have something better than what 20 and 27 teams passed on.

 

When you start a thread that ends with four questions marks, you can expect to be called a troll, because that's what you are. That's not an insult, that's a fact.

Don't like being called a troll? Stop acting like one. But, I think you got exactly what you wanted - attention.

So, where's your thread titled: Why did the Blazers draft Greg Oden 1st????

Compare the two players, and it's obvious why the Blazers took a chance on Leonard at 11. If anything, he'll likely end up having a better, longer career than Oden and end up being a gamble that paid off.

Leonard is bigger than Oden, has comparable athleticism to pre-injury Oden, and his stats weren't that far behind Oden's:

Oden:
PPG - 15.7
FG% - 61.6
FT% - 62.8
RPG - 9.6
APG - 0.7
BPG - 3.3

Leonard:
PPG - 13.6
FG% - 58.4
FT% - 72.3
RPG - 8.2
APG - 1.3
BPG - 1.9

Oden was heralded as a once a generation center, but you're labeling Leonard a big white stiff that has bust written all over him. Why? Because you're a racist?

Oden benefited from playing in one of the best programs in the country. Leonard played for a program in shambles.

Leonard looks like he belongs on the cover of "Men's Fitness". He's in way better shape than Oden ever was. Oden looks like he belongs on the cover of "AARP - The Magazine"

Even before the injuries Oden walked with a noticeable limp and looked like he needed a cane. Leonard does cartwheels after dunking.

Leonard is a hard worker that is constantly working to improve his game. Oden used rehab as an excuse to get drunk, frequent clubs and send cell phone photos of his dick.

The Blazers passed on Kevin Durant, already a 3-time NBA scoring champ with one trip to the finals at the age of 23, to draft Oden. Who, exactly did the Blazers pass on to draft Meyers Leonard? I guarantee you there was no future Kevin Durant on the board when the Blazers selected Leonard.

Here's an idea, since you obviously don't know what the fuck you're talking about, why don't you give the kid a chance. Let him play, I don't know, how about 82 games - the equivalent of Greg Oden's 5-year NBA career, before you label him a stiff, a bust and NBDL level talent.

Look, I liked Greg, was excited when the Blazers drafted him and kept pulling for him until the end. I still have two Oden jerseys hanging in my closet. Why? Because I'm a Portland Trail Blazers fan. I always want the best for my team. Can you say the same thing? If you can, you'd be excited about Meyers and his potential. But no, you'd rather post negative shit about someone you've never ever seen play. That's what makes you a troll, and a lame one at that. You're act is tired and transparent. Either start acting like a fan, go away, or step up your game. The other trolls are embarrassed by this weak ass thread.

BNM

 

Once again insults, smh

 

BNM, repped!



"The other trolls are embarrassed by this weak ass thread" LMFAO!

 

I'm a troll cause I don't agree with our 11th pick. Ok then.

 

Barkley was undersized too.

 

if the shoe fits....and it does

 

awww, i think we are hurting his little feelings

 

Not a fan of his either, I liked Jeremy Lamb a lot better...

but don't expect much support from this board if you don't like a player...everything here is sunshine and lollipops....

 

what I find funny is that he has been given far more respect than we give each other as a norm.

 

Meyers Leonard was the BPA at 11, and possibly overall.

I don't really see a credible alternative they could have selected instead.

 

No, you're a troll because you deliberately post idiotic crap for the sole purpose of getting attention. You don't provide any basis for your opinions, just trot out tired old catch phrases like "big white stiff". "bust written all over him", "NBDL talent", etc.

How about adding a little substance to your posts? Explain to us how Oden, at 15.7/9.6/0.7/3.3 was a once a generation center and Leonard at 13.6/8.2/1.3/1.9 is a big white stiff with NBDL talent and bust written all over him? Both players played the same position, in the same conference, against similar competition. Both were similar in size and athleticism (before Oden's injuries). Oden averaged an extra 2.1 PPG and 1.4 RPG. Leonard was a better passer and better FT shooter. So, why was Oden considered a future Hall of Famer and Leonard a future NBDLer? Why is Oden set to come back and dominate the NBA!!!!!!!!!!!!*, but Leonard has bust written all over him? Is 2.1 PPG and 1.4 RPG really the difference between a once a generation talent and a bust? Maybe it is, but that would require Leonard to develop into a once a generation center.

* Again the excessive use of punctuation marks in a thread title is a sure sign someone is trolling. Step up your game, man.

BNM

 

Repped.

BNM

 

no no no, not ment as a negative, rather the opposite.