Gameday Open Thread: Hawks vs. Blazers
It's an afternoon start today and I'll be working so I won't be able to join you in chatting. But I always read your impressions after I've watched the game on Tivo! So pull up a chair, pour yourself some coffee or a cold one, and make yourself at home while discussing before, during, and after the game.
The Jersey Contest Form for this game is here.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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Oh Crap
Here are some great quotes: http://celebhijinx.blogspot.com/2006/02/johnny-weir-is-queen-of-world.html
Really, did you see Mirai Nagasu's performance tonight? Wow, she totally recovered from that fall and won the National Title. I can't wait to see her in the Olympics. She's only 14, I think she's our ticket to golf for the next two Olympics.
tickets to gold
Setting the tone high
Who cares about the game, anyway?
Don't you hate it
I remember...
I'm a wild one.
GO BALZERS!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
That is
by tominhawaii on Jan 27, 2008 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
I like it
by tominhawaii on Jan 27, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
I nwver maake typos!
The game is on at 1:00 PM HST
by tominhawaii on Jan 27, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
I take back what I said. You are not a man after
by jferg on Jan 27, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
Your IT!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
Listening to...
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowTraffic report
Is this F, if needed above
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
No I'm NOT!
I'm outta there, will check bacl later. 12:30 pm?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
Ortek needs to build a BIGGER
M fingers are this wide; [____]
the keys are this wide; [__]
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
I can see that this thread...
I can't wait! Go Blazers! Beat the Hawks! Start a new win streak!
The Rich Life
Went for a beer run on the Bue BooYay;

BlueBooYay Revealed!
Streets on the Oregon Coast are sparkling, like aluminum foil in the sun. A little hail falling, turning to the usual coastal mist.
Gots a can o' Spicy V-8, enjoying the Rich Life, poor man's bloody mary.
Waitin' for some Ballin' action, to make my day.
GO BALZERS!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowNice
I hope the Blazers win by 37.
I luv chrome Moonies
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
GO BLAZERS
We simply have to win this type of game.
Go out and get it done, boys.
Big game
But the team has slipped in the standings, and now here comes Atlanta, who we just had to go into overtime to beat. It's always tough to beat a team twice in a row, and Atlanta is talented. If the Blazers lose, that's three losses in a row.
So like I said: this feels like a biggie. Go Blazers!
I agree
You know what would be really crazy
That is...
Do you actually think that, Crazy History, repeats it crazy self?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
Ignition!
Blazer talk on KXL.
Three pounders left and out of V-8.
Looking forward to Coach Nate the Great's revealing how we beat 'em by 37 points.
GO BALZERS!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowIf we don't win by at LEAST 37
No excuses.
Morty-merr
Dude
Check out the song I put on my myspace profile.
Tone is promotin'
Come on Tone. Indiana Josh, has much better per minutes played Stats.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowI think Tone, ate a SpeedO!
Marty is on next.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowNext Up. The Schonz...
I luv "Flash Backs".
Hope I can remember this one.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowBilly Knight, Up Next
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowDid you all read this?
Maybe we should make a diary about Blazers Edge chemistry.
Coach, on next
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowJust had dinner,
True
Keys to The Game!
Speedos
Other "Things"?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowAre they on the same key ring...
I wonder if Tony Luftman
and Resistance
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
How do you guys use this here open thread
awesome
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
perfect, got video.
Did you guys hear that dude
Yikes
by Rsmithx on Jan 27, 2008 3:13 PM PST reply actions
have a bad habit
They're being patient
Woo turnover
Make that 4-0.
Ohh
Man these announcers are homers to the max.
Yeah, come on Steve
I like how every Blazers Score
Is it just me
I blame
I think they missed their nap.
lol...no....
i think that too jamon
by soulja2boy on Jan 27, 2008 3:20 PM PST reply actions
We gots the Rock...
Had to refresh my "listen Live" connection.
Gots it now.
9 to 6 H*wks. Bummer.
TO PTB.
Gots my "Game Face, at the ready. Haven'y used it yet, but I can and I will, if needed!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowthe offense seems
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 3:21 PM PST reply actions
Why isn't Zach
He was supposed to
Lebron up two over Kobe
Damn
Are we talking about dunking?
Rebound the Ball
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowWow
Marty get us two
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowOh shut up ATL announcers
I'm about to cry
Once martell gets his driving and ballhandling
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 3:25 PM PST reply actions
what was that?
OHHH
wow aldrigde
by soulja2boy on Jan 27, 2008 3:27 PM PST reply actions
Nice D by roy
Then, the Blazers didn't get back on d for a Atl dunk. Junk.
Are we Awake yet?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowMaybe the Hawks
I'm surprised
The only good thing
Webster's been aggressive but both he and Roy have been clank city.
Hawks are exploiting some matchups and beating us down the court. Totally dominating so far.
The Blazers need a sense of urgency. This is a very important game.
Time to turn the Mo'
GO BALZERS!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowOne time
Woo woo
Woo, Woo Woo!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
The team
WHY Outlaw?
ooh...jump ball Outlaw vs Marvin Williams
Nice floater
hometown bounce
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 3:36 PM PST reply actions
Man
free sergio!
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 3:36 PM PST reply actions
nightmare quarter
Hard to tell who the road team is.
The Hawks are good- they should have a better record than they do.
What do you t'ink
boy,
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 3:37 PM PST reply actions
Hey
Sergio redeems himself
Despite the dumb foul...
Hey
NO Clamato
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
They sell them this way
Do You know
Clam slime! Spit it out!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
We're CREEPIN"
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowgood old salim
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 3:44 PM PST reply actions
Effortless 3 by Jones
Wow
And I was a "trade Travis" person this summer
That possession was Sergio's fault
Every time the ATL announcer
I count four steps on that fast break
Blazers look like they have sand in their shoes
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 3:51 PM PST reply actions
We
Tighten' Up
Get the score closer by half time and I will be happier (if possible).
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowThis team needs a few good days of practice.
Oil Of Olea is pretty good.
by jferg on Jan 27, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions
Courage, guys, we are still alive
BRoy's back on the court
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowWithin 6 by halftime--there's a good goal
Chiming in after the game...
I don't like being down...
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
LMA's back
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowI am going to go self medicate with a huge
by jferg on Jan 27, 2008 3:55 PM PST reply actions
He kept his pivot foot very obviously
I hate to say it
by Rsmithx on Jan 27, 2008 3:57 PM PST reply actions
Hawks playing well
We've hit one jumper today. The rest- even the good looks- are WAY off.
What's so hard??
Lid on this basket
when you bang the front rim
by Rsmithx on Jan 27, 2008 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hard to listen too
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Some credit to LaMarcus
But I agree, he looks pretty horrible as of late, as does everyone else. I mean come on, JJ33 has had airballs in the last 2 games, the 2nd best 3 point shooter in the league shouldn't miss the entire basket on wide open looks...
by Rsmithx on Jan 27, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
Chiming in after the game...
Why don't they do it more, that's the question...
Seems like the Hawks are playing in the 2nd quarte
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 4:02 PM PST reply actions
Brandon can drive, Jack can drive, Sergo, Blake
by jferg on Jan 27, 2008 4:04 PM PST reply actions
if teams trap our pick n roll, we are screwed
They're doubling Brandon immediately
Oof...
Boos
We have a team of fragile psyches (Martell, Jarrett, etc.). Let's not exacerbate it by booing.
Let's have the ushers at the RG boot the boo-ers. Who's with me?
by 2011champs on Jan 27, 2008 4:07 PM PST reply actions
I'm hoping...
Anyway, they'd better be about the officials.
by 2011champs on Jan 27, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
boos
Remember the beginning of the year. This team has achieved a lot, much more than anyone expected. Don't jump off the bandwagon after a bad game and a half.
Dave
The Blazer's have scored a combined total of 66
by jferg on Jan 27, 2008 4:08 PM PST reply actions
1-10 for 3's
As bad as we played...
I think
Seeing them slump like this with little to no effort on both offense and defense is disheartening, to say the least.
give hawks credit...
- started the game with way more energy than us.
- leaked out on our jump shots cause we don't offensive rebound to get easy buckets
- pushed the tempo and trapped our pick and rolls.
- our energy, rebounding, offensive execution has been pathetic
Nate's in the locker room now...
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
confidence
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 4:12 PM PST reply actions
ack.... 10 percent
at least the gakers lost and kobe was being a huge ...... whiney baby.
It just looks like we are getting outworking
Remind me
I feel good
I'd rather lead after the 4th than lead at halftime. THAT'S WISDOM.
We're supposed to
I love Bud commercials
Wooooooo
They gotta do better in the 2nd half.
I think LMA
Want to hear something funny?
Well,
Time for a new one. Gotta get a run goin!
by 2011champs on Jan 27, 2008 4:27 PM PST reply actions
I'm wearing
They don't always play like this
They are doing well tonight though, dats for DANG sure.
they don't get to play the Blazers more than twice
by jon @ Blazer's Edge on Jan 27, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
Easy Friend
we can't stop them on offense
they're athleticism is overmatching us
Man,
Yes
Chiming in after the game...
Good call by nate
EDIT: Wow, that was a close call by Frye.
Great ball movement
Jeez, Channing
Roy's turnover...
Not a good game for Roy or Aldridge today.
Portland
So
Then I said to myself, "If you were always telling your team that in the 3rd quarter, no wonder your just an announcer now."
Not settling for the jump shot
Some nights jumpers do not go down. The Blazers during their win streak were making outside shots -- especially J Jones, Blake and Martell.
Now teams have scouted us and make those shots tougher.
Never thought I'd say this...
Blake has been given the lane twice in a row
Makes you wonder
Seven be better
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
Five and we would be alive!
So it goes. Till you win 'em.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
Now we're rollin"
Trooouut!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowChiming in after the game...
Frye Baby
Showin' some life.
Don't be a heart breaker, at the EOG.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowThat looked like a three to me
Announcer called it
Surge has been up and down lately
But I'll say this: I think we're seeing the end of the Jarrett Jack era. I'll take Surge's occasionally up than Jack's always mediocre plus the automatic foot-on-line turnover every game.
Get ready for more Surge in coming weeks.
Hi might just be in
if no one rolls . . .
Meeting Frye
Man
Love that canned music
Flagrant!
JJ33!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowBout Time
JJ33 for two!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
Totally unnecessary
Man
Jones got lucky
Atlanta noucers
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowI've gotta say
I think Roy is getting frustrated
I just don't see game faces out there
Jeez!
Puttin' it on NOW!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
What I don't like is his frustration
It seems to hurt us
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
That game is ugly?
Nice 3 by Trout!
Joe Johnson
Did I just see
SUPER TROUT TIME!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowOutlaw got stuffed.
That Sergio shot
This might be our lucky day
We are still within reach of a win!!!!!!!!
Did you know
We'd be back in the game
What the bleeding hell is JACK doing in the game?
Sigh. When Anthony Johnson
Jarrett Jack hadn't had his bonehead play yet
You be Gellin'?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Trout
LMA is Wakin' up!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowI can't wait
wow we need this
by soulja2boy on Jan 27, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions
3 point play by Roy the old fashioned way
Man, if they can pull this one out...
I guess it'll justify me hunched over watching the games on a 5 inch window until the wee hours of the night.
If the Blazers win
Four point Game
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowRoy's play was awesmoe
It's winnable
OH MYYYYY
A stop!
Dave
Blazers should get 2 possessions to their one.
TO with a chance to tie
<than 30 sec to play?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowC'MON!!!
Thank goodness for time out
Okay man... give him an allstar berth.
I had to help my daughter with her homework...
What is this that is going on here!!!
GGGGOOOOO Blazers!!!
Wow
What a finish
33 sec. to go!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowBlazers in a good position
Monster D!!!
Great D by Blazers!
I attempted a reverse-woof
Dang it Sam
Hawks couldn't get it in
Neither could the Blazers
9.3 sec remaining
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowRoy got away with a push-off
Foul on Johnson
BRoy to the line. One o' Two!
We lead!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow2.3 sec. remainin'
WIN IT NOW!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowBLAZERS WIN
IT IS A GOOD DAY TO BE A BLAZER!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowWow
wow
BLAZERS WIN!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!
Now this is
WOW what a comeback
We'll take it though- amazing heart these guys showed.
Kudos to Frye and Sergio for keeping us into it and then Outlaw and Roy for bringing it home.
I kind of feel for the Hawks- they probobly deserved this game.
Too much Roy down the stretch though.
And too much Trout
Oh Baby!
by OregonDuckworth on Jan 27, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions
Great game folks
That was the team we have come to love and
Dang it Nate
Ha, I kid because I love. The Atlanta announcers are speechless.
Man
Chiming in after the game...
And we know the answer -- he has lost confidence.
Heyzeus Kristos!
Gosh damn Roy is good.
Now the question is
No one does
Simple
Brandon Roy! Brandon Roy! Brandon Roy!
by blazernerd on Jan 27, 2008 5:27 PM PST reply actions
Once LMA made that dunk off a pick and roll
The game
A game
I bet to differ
They
Chiming in after the game...
The Hawks are the Blazers of the East.
The Blazers are the Hawks of the West.
There, but for the grace of god, go we...
OMG
wow what a game
by soulja2boy on Jan 27, 2008 5:29 PM PST reply actions
Neither.
Incredible finish, if Roy doesn't make the All-star game he got robbed.
key to the 4th quarter
credit nate and the coaching staff
This is a new...
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
There is something in the water
Man....
One for the ages. Simply amazing!
This will be a very fun
Also
Outlaw
I'd rather
I like Sergio, I'm just sayin' y'all.
Not too much of a good thing
Ya dig?
Can't have too many good shooters who play hard on defense as well.
Yep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrnJ3JyaekI
Webster...
I'd wait a long time on him.
I think Sergio is the most marketable guy that I'd part with.
But KP is the one that decides, and he ain't dealing. He'll take a 0 on this year, because he's playing for the big prize four or five years down the road.
I agree
Outlaw
I am biased towards most of our players though.
Dump Webster
I have no doubt about that.
Let's give it time.
by broggerboy19 on Jan 27, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
James Jones
I wonder is he did the flagrant foul
I love the win but...
Let's not waste all of Roy's super-hero moments before we're in the Finals.
if the West coaches were watching this game...
... it would pretty much clinch Roy's all star bid.
I would rather
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 27, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
I hear ya
I'd just like to see him recognized. Plus, Aldridge and Roy are locks for the Rook/Soph game at least and Jones should be at the 3 pt shootout. So, if 3 guys are going to New Orleans anyway, Roy might as well play in the big boys game.
DVD
Coaches will see, and have seen, and will always see Roy. He's a coach's dream.
wow check out Al Jefferson
He's on my fantasy team.
Dang.
by rockingharder on Jan 27, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
BrandonRoy = God
How lucky are we?
This game is why
You should give around 92, 93% and save the final 7% for the last few minutes when you make a push to win the game. The Hawks were giving 100% all game and then didn't have enough left to win!
Math don't lie, not even for a woman.
Hey
Woooo, I had to use a calculator for that. You had me there for a little bit.
Chiming in after the game...
I think he'd admit as much...
It's not a bad strategy...
Brandon Roy for President!!
One question
someone please~!!!
by soulja2boy on Jan 27, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions
Roy is unstoppable
Painful indeed
But back to the subject of pain: I think a very brief moment of sympathy is on order for the Hawks and their fans. Remember how we felt when Philly came from way back to beat the Blazers earlier this season? The Hawks played a perfect game for most of the night, and all for naught. That's a big ouch...
And Outlaw too
And yeah, they probably deserved it but no answer for Roy down the stretch, just too bad.
Roy's D
Last week
I heard
Do you mean "owned?"
by ojala on Jan 27, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
I mean PWNED
"The veracity of my multilayered attack shall be thrust upon thee verily; shall thee be cursed by the crossed-over? Be-deviled by The Pulled-Back Shot-Jump? Made to look the buffoon by my numerous yet equally vexing "posted-up" arsenal? I thinketh thou not properly prepared for a Roy-Bot such as I!"
It was so harsh, I could hear it over the TV. Then when he makes a shot he says PWN'D and subtly kicks the other player in the nuts on defense.
Roy is like Bruce Bowen, KG, Kobe, Manu, all rolled up into one. He's maybe the dirtiest player in the NBA.
Mortimer
Fertilizer, pure and organic.
Dave
We're Gellin'
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
all there is to say
BRANDON ROY
by DominicanAvenger on Jan 27, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions
An unbelieveable comeback
They have great chemistry as Quick's article in the Oregonian today details. They are learning on the job and getting better every day.
I hope K.P. does not make any trades this year. He needs to see how these young guys develop. Will all the potential actually develop? Martell is one of my favorite players because of his great athletic talent and enthusiasm. He will be an All-Star some day and he should still be on the Blazer roster then, not traded away.
Next year we probably will have too much talent -- although you probably never have too much considering probable injuries. Rudy Fernandez, Petteri Koponen and Joel Freeland will be ready to try to make the team, plus one or more draft picks. Let those decisions wait until then. Do not make changes now when many things can happen in the interim.
K.P. has been fantastic in putting together this team. I hope he will show the patience to let the team develop instead of trying to make more "brilliant" moves. He deserves the General Manager of the year now without needing to do anything further.
And I hope our fans show patience also to let this "team of destiny" develop instead of going for a quick fix to make a big splash in this year's playoffs.
Close
No Cookie.
Oh.by the way...
..your IT!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 27, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
I think that there should be...
Wouldn't it be nice to be back in first place?
Without Melo
Oh and the Knicks
Saw this one in person WHAT GAME!!!
by artybobb on Jan 27, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

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