Blazersedge 1/3 Season Awards--MVP(BR)
by Dave on Dec 20, 2008 11:47 PM PST
176 comments
Everybody and their brother's favorite poster girl does mid-season awards at the halfway point or All-Star break. We're being different and doing ours twice, once at the 1/3 mark and once at the 2/3 mark of the season. Voting will be open until Monday when the votes will be tabulated and winners declared.
Scroll up and down the page to see the various awards.
We want this to be legit and official so votes will be recorded in the comment section, made only by registered users. Explain all you want but vote CLEARLY and OBVIOUSLY or I won't bother reading your stuff and counting your vote. Don't make this hard on me by writing six paragraphs and ending with a schmozz vote for everybody.
This award is for team M.V.P. As usual if we were voting straight up this should go to Brandon Roy unamimously. So we're altering it, ceding the M.V.P. to Brandon by default, and making this the Most Valuable Player Besides Roy award. All players except Brandon are eligible.
This is the big one. Register your votes below.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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LaMarcus Aldridge
How sick was that bank shot against Phoenix?
by Bust a Bucket on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but not for the bank shot. he is the only player we have that has a chance at scoring inside on a regular basis. without him we are just like last year.
by winnerwinner on Dec 21, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a big one but it has to be Steve Blake
Mt. Saint Helens from Mt. Adams
by BlazermaniacAndy on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Let me elaborate...
Young Steven is really coming into his own this year. He compliments Brandon perfectly and the other night when Brandon scored a few points (I don’t remember how many exactly…), Steve also lit it up, to the point where I thought, Steve, your alot better then I give you credit for. In fact, I might go so far as to say you are the Team MVP (behind my boy B Roy of course).
I mean, you earn the starting spot night after night. I think you are one of the best at setting Greg up for an easy dunk, and I really really like Greg getting and easy dunk, and you shoot the lights out from la la land.
What more could I ask for from a point guard? Someone who demands more shots or boasts about trivial accomplishments? Steve Blake knows what it takes to win championships. Thats something not many kids on this team know how to do.
He’s my vote. And I hope you can all come to this side of the fence, the snow is much whiter.
Mt. Saint Helens from Mt. Adams
by BlazermaniacAndy on Dec 20, 2008 11:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
…you shoot the lights out from la la land
Steve is NOT shooting from L*kers territory!
by lakitao on Dec 21, 2008 1:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Dec 20, 2008 11:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryz is my vote
That guy is a true veteran. Unselfish, willing to let the limelight fall on Greg….all the while shooting 75+ percent and grabbing boards like crazy
I think I can only add "The NBA, where caring for everybody but the fans happens". --amlmart1
by prezofdeath on Dec 20, 2008 11:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I gotta give it to the Vanilla Gorilla
I think Joel brings a lot of things we don’t get anywhere else. And he’s probably the only thing that has kept Oden from going insane. Can you imagine what the consequences on Oden and the whole team would have been if Joel wasn’t here?
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Dec 20, 2008 11:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LA
It’d be interesting to give it to Steve, but just not fair. LA has to bear too much of the scoring and defensive load day in and day out and he always shows up.
whaa happen?
by Toby on Dec 20, 2008 11:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
I really want to say LMA but Joel has been consistent, awesome defensively, and he has put the team first.
This is what Lucas would do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0aPkIE2qK0
by 123_G.O._RipCity on Dec 20, 2008 11:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I also so with joel
He’s playing as well or better as the back up than he did as solid starter
by SamGoody on Dec 21, 2008 12:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
LMA is next on my list but Joel has been rock solid.
by jcoop85 on Dec 21, 2008 12:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
Check the FG%
The Vanilla Gorilla strikes again...
by JohnZ on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm with Andy.
Steve Blake it is – for all the reasons mentioned above.
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
NorrisHopper30: "someone injure pubert jones"
by rockingharder on Dec 21, 2008 12:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve blake
this young man has stepped his game to a new level. how well would the double team of Roy work if there wasn’t steve out at the 3 point line to make them pay.
by farmboy on Dec 21, 2008 12:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA.
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
by amlmart1 on Dec 21, 2008 12:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz again!!!
If he’s not doing what he does, blazers are in trouble.
Aint nothin to it!
by Too Much Hutch on Dec 21, 2008 12:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
LMA was awful for a few games there, while Przybilla has been solid as a rock all year. Other than Brandon he’s the only guy you can count on every single night.
by AndrewD on Dec 21, 2008 12:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
HIs perimeter shading on Rose, Paul, and Wade helped us shut down opposing guards.
Not to mention the way he draws defensive attention, which in turn helps the offense run more efficiently.
honor rasheed wallace
by Cablinasian on Dec 21, 2008 12:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
he deserves it.
he is considered part of the big three, and it is his contribution that I feel seems to get skimmed over night in and night out once again this season.
Just please have some one tell him to shave the 12 hairs he has growing on his chin right now.
The end is in the beginning and yet I go on....
-Beckett
by eyeotiger on Dec 21, 2008 12:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I can't choose
Without Aldridge, we have only one go-to scorer and get shut down.
Without Blake, the offense doesn’t run and the opposition closes in on Roy and Oden.
Without Przybilla, we’re too soft to even think about.
by Kaboomm on Dec 21, 2008 12:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
runs the team smoothly and im not sure our team performs like it is
Greatness + Greatness = Great Greatness
by noam16 on Dec 21, 2008 12:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
It’s been said already, but he takes a lot of pressure off Roy this year with his clutch 3s and ability to run the point efficiently.
by kono on Dec 21, 2008 12:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge!!!!! LMA!! LaMonster!!!! LaMagnifico!!!!!
After all what did you expect me to do?
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LaMarcus Aldridge you are LaMONSTER!!!
BRoy is a SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will do this just once to honor BRoy!
43:49 Mins 14-27 FG 5-7 3s 19-21 FTs +12 1 Off 5 Rebs 6 Asst 1 Blk 52 Points - BRoy vs PHX 12-18-08
by LaMarvelous on Dec 21, 2008 12:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
You know in your heart it’s true.
by Jumbo on Dec 21, 2008 12:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
It’s got to be Joel, he’s stepped up his game and has been vital.
Blake and LMA are good choices. They got ruled out because…
1. Blake: Sorry, that 1-5 did you in. Also, some nights, Sergio outplays you.
2. LMA: It wasn’t that long ago that we wondered how long his slump would last. It lasted a good portion of the first 1/3 of the season.
by Timmay! on Dec 21, 2008 1:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
pryzbilla
when oden was gone we had nobody to hold down the post, period.
by phillyduck23 on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blake
only because his defense is better than Joel Przybilla’s offense.
by ranma on Dec 21, 2008 1:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol, good point
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
by maid tu rek on Dec 21, 2008 1:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
joel
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
by maid tu rek on Dec 21, 2008 1:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus!
In the first stretch of the season he wasn’t making the hustle plays that he made a name for himself with in his rookie season. Once he emerged from his slump he found not only his offense, but his offensive rebounding and his knack for being a nuisance on the defensive end. He’s not a lockdown defender, but I’ve always thought his team defense is outstanding (see: his pressure on Nash last game). Joel might bring the hustle, Blake might bring the shooting, but Lamarcus adds a lot to the team.
by hollywood robinson on Dec 21, 2008 1:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Vanilla Gorilla Przybilla
BTW, its P-R-Z-Y-billa not P-R-Y-Z-billa.
by lakitao on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Vote: LaMarcus Aldridge
He hasn’t been completely consistent but he does play more minutes and attracts more attention then Joel does, which means a larger burden. Opponents know his value so there’s a reason we win when Roy and Aldridge are both on.
by amitp06 on Dec 21, 2008 1:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hardest one but I would have to go with Blake
Alderidge and Joel are so close but Blake has surpassed all my expectations while winning us a few games with his crazy hot shooting
"Sometimes I catch myself watching him and he's shooting floaters all-net. And just to watch how he's talking trash. I loved it. I loved every minute of it. Rudy's a competitor." - Brandon Roy
by Trail Ducker on Dec 21, 2008 1:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
Joel works hard every game, is quite consistent and gets my vote.
by Avoozl on Dec 21, 2008 2:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
The other end of the Ivory Bookends made it a tough choice though
by Gargen on Dec 21, 2008 2:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jerryd Bayless
for getting steve blake and sergio work so hard too be effective point guards.
by tevisthe4th on Dec 21, 2008 2:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
We dont win half of the games we have won this year without the toughness and defense he brings. Oh and i forgot to mention he’s on pace to break Wilt Chamberlins record for highest FG percentage in a season, so he’s got that going for him… which is nice.
by peteypablo on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
Without him teams would be killing us inside. With him, we have a rebounding machine who is an unselfish sportsman to boot.
"OK, it's going to rain tomorrow. And there is going to be a Greenpeace meeting and hippies are going to be protesting" ~ The Buffet of Goodness on Portland
by Blazer on Dec 21, 2008 2:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joelseph
"I saw him in the face"
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 21, 2008 3:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
He’s the same Joel we had last year, a great defender and a committed Blazer, only this year his hands have turned from some kind of stone substance into more of a malleable clay or something.
by FlyingOutlaw on Dec 21, 2008 3:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
This is a tough one since several players could be named. But if we didn’t have Joel, Greg would get killed out there and would foul out every other game. Then who plays center? LMA? Channing? We would lose those games at a high clip.
by Norsktroll on Dec 21, 2008 4:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting logic...
But if we didn’t have LmA, do we have any post-up offense?
Oden and LaMarcus and Roy, oh my!
by Quik_Baller on Dec 21, 2008 4:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He would have been my #2. Only he had too many disappointing games already, where Joel almost had none.
by Norsktroll on Dec 21, 2008 4:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
everybody says that
but Joel has had a few 3 points, 2 rebounds games.
I guess it’s low risk, low reward with Joel. He might only play 14 minutes some nights. LMA will always play 35 minutes (when not in foul trouble) and may go 10 for 17 or 4 for 15… High risk, high reward.
But Joel’s games where he only plays 14 minutes (cause Nate goes with a small rotation or Greg is playing well) seem not to count against him by the “He brings it every night crowd”.
by Bust a Bucket on Dec 21, 2008 8:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but when Joel is only giving 3 and 2
he’s still playing great D and setting picks. What does LaMarcus do when his shot isn’t falling? He just doesn’t bring the same level of intangibles that Joel does.
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Dec 21, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LmA
Too critical for the team as a focal point. And being asked to log heavy minutes while pressing the length of the court is not easy. The only reason I hesitate is because of his small slump.
Oden and LaMarcus and Roy, oh my!
by Quik_Baller on Dec 21, 2008 4:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge
He hasn’t had the all-star season so far that some were predicting, but when the offense is run through him and when he’s clicking, other teams have no answer. I still love his game against Rasheed and Detroit.
Last season my vote would have gone to Przybilla, but that had a lot to do with how ill-equipped the Blazers were to defend the post without him in the game.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
by madding on Dec 21, 2008 4:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
Him and Roy are the reason why we are putting up W’s
by SteveBlakeFan on Dec 21, 2008 4:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przy...
in a squeaker over Blake.
"I love this game!" -Moonbeam, from 'Rollerball' right before he was knocked into a permanent coma
by -ken on Dec 21, 2008 5:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
He’s saved our skin a few times now. And has stepped up from the previous year, a good sign from an old man like himself.
by BeloHorizante on Dec 21, 2008 5:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stve Blake
although Pryz is the kind of “most valueable” in teh sense that he does everything he needs to. but blake really powers the team and won several games for the blazers
Once upon a time the Suns got out on the break... and along came Steve sucKerr
by Murcy on Dec 21, 2008 5:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
Joel has been the most consistent and was the MVP when Greg was out and LMA was in a slump.
However if LMA went down, who would play PF or be the reliable second scorer, or low post threat?
Well, I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.
by RoyDrexler on Dec 21, 2008 7:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
He is the only one who can consistently create offense other than Roy. Take away Aldridge and Roy isn’t nearly as effective and sees more doubles than he already does.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Dec 21, 2008 7:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
I’ve already listed what he’s done for this team in previous topics.
by Entity on Dec 21, 2008 7:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's Pryz for sure
What about that Shavlik Randolph? Maybe at 2/3rds…
by Great Big Head on Dec 21, 2008 7:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where would we be without Joel
always there to make a great defensive stop, stands up for our team, and just when you think the other team is going to get an easy dunk, Joel is there to reject it.
When Oden went down we never worried because we knew what Joel could do. And shooting 78%, i’m mean come on, what an offensive threat we have in Joel!
by bustabucket on Dec 21, 2008 7:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
even though I’m not a huge fan of his game, by default. Him and Joel are playing well this year, and he starts and plays more, and is relied on in the offensive scheme in a way that Joel isn’t.
by howlingfantods on Dec 21, 2008 8:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel...
…but LMA and Blake are right there too.
by Jetpack: Missing on Dec 21, 2008 8:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
with Joel an extremely close second
Bayless has been testing the fences for weaknesses
by blazeraddict on Dec 21, 2008 8:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blake
This one may change by season’s end.
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
by jscot on Dec 21, 2008 8:50 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
Joel is keeping the team together during the tough stretches of the game. How many times have we seen Joel step up and gather the team in a huddle to regroup…that’s leadership.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Dec 21, 2008 9:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
His offensive numbers might be slightly down but he’s really turning into a heckuva post and perimeter defender. His impact is borne out if you look at his profile on 82games.com: when he’s on the court our production is +8, when he’s off it’s -8. No LaMarcus and we’re probably a lot closer to .500.
by nikolokolus on Dec 21, 2008 9:21 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
He’s fearless and good. I want him on my team.
by ofred on Dec 21, 2008 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oden
Other teams plan on how to defend two players. Oden and Roy. It doesn’t matter the numbers. Everyone on the team gets better shots because of Oden. That is how I add it up.
by parkinglotj on Dec 21, 2008 9:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
His +/- is +171, nearly double Roy’s +100 and Blake’s +93. No one else is even close. When he is on the floor, the team does better.
by jaywalker on Dec 21, 2008 9:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel!
Without him we’d be in trouble. If Oden played with Joels confidence and attitude, he’d be, well, the guy we thought we drafted!
myspace.com/marktwainindians
by mark twain on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
No doubt about it. His defense this year has been spectacular and the attention he draws on offense opens things up for folks like Steve Blake who can not really create for himself. If Aldridge goes down what happens. We bring in the jump shooting defensively soft Frye or Diogu who can’t make a lay up. Our second scoring option becomes T.O. or G.O. and I don’t think anyone wants to see that. Joel has played great but he is a spectacular role player not M.V.P. status. Blake has had spectacular shooting nights but there is a reason the opposing point kills us every game, Blakey is a worse defender than sergio, and that is bad!
by The Natural ala Mode on Dec 21, 2008 9:50 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i hope ur seeing something im not
http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/12/17/696346/this-is-quite-interesting#comments
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
by maid tu rek on Dec 22, 2008 1:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla
he’s the glue of this team
by SalemORguy on Dec 21, 2008 9:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Roy
Rookie of the year, All Star, MVP.
by crakarjack on Dec 21, 2008 9:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whoops!
Didn’t read the post first.
by crakarjack on Dec 21, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Joel
I thought I would be original, but turns out I’m a copy-cat
" if you don't like it, you can shove it
but you don't like it, you love it!"
- Weezer (Red Album)
by halfasiansensation on Dec 21, 2008 9:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz
Role model, toughness, consistency, leadership, rebounding, defense!
by crakarjack on Dec 21, 2008 9:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
This answer surprises even me.
Initially, I was going to go with Blake and then I asked myself this question: The absence of which player, besides Roy, would most hurt the team in a game?
One way to answer this question, is to look at who would fill each position instead. There are 2 1/2 players that could fill Blake’s hole (Roy, Sergio and Bayless), 2 1/2 who could fill Oden’s (Przybilla, Aldridge, Frye), 3 1/2 for Batum (Rudy, Roy, Outlaw, Fye), but only 1 and 1/2 + 1/2 for Aldridge: Outlaw, Frye and Diogu. At present, Portland really has only one decent power forward. Just try to imagine the current lineup of Blazers winning a game against a team like Phoenix, or Boston, without him.
And that’s the truth.
by Trutherlizer on Dec 21, 2008 10:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
Aldridge hasn’t dominated like he did for stretches last year, but neither has he disappeared like he did for other stretches. He’s growing into a consistent threat and a solid presence on the floor. His minutes have gone WAY up this year. His backups have proven to be such a drop-off from his contributions that they get less than 10 minutes per game. The team relies on LaMarcus for key contributions in many areas, and we wouldn’t be nearly the same team without him.
by markc_wa on Dec 21, 2008 10:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LA
has helped take more of a load off of brandons shoulders then any other blazer hands down, and has shown he wants to become a beast on D
by storm on Dec 21, 2008 10:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
we simply have no adequate replacement if we lost him. Travis could never start at PF (he would disrupt and destroy our starting offense), Frye would fade into oblivion near the 3-pt line leaving us no inside game, and Ike couldn’t score.
by BlazerFanSince1970 on Dec 21, 2008 10:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
He’s the blazers only consistent post up threat. They’d be lost inside without him. Plus he’s maybe our best overall defensive player. His ability to defend in the paint and out on the perimeter was crucial in our win over the suns. I’m a fan of the Thrilla’s toughness and Blake’s leadership but LMA is more critical to our short term and term success.
JRogero
by JRogero on Dec 21, 2008 10:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
He gets demoted to a “struggling rookie” (foul trouble, overwhelmed, etc…. not neccasarily actual performance just compared to the hype) and comes out and shoot 80%+ from the field and rebounds like a beast.
That is how you show your worth…. i will never again agree with a “Trade Joel” post…. Best back-up center in the LEAGUE
Michael....Tell them what they've won!!!!!!!....... *iinsert reference to a baseketball game*
by Blazerhopeful on Dec 21, 2008 10:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
There is a reason that Nate keeps him in when Roy is out of the game in the second half. Even when he was in is shooting slump he was hustling for rebounds, blocking shots, and staying involved in the game. How good he is on defense will become more apparent as the Blazers get better as a whole and he gets stronger, but he is our best all-around (inside and out) defender. Joel is better inside but I don’t think anyone else is better outside.
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
by tssbro on Dec 21, 2008 10:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
he is everything that an MVP should be. A leader, with both his actions and words, a smart basketball player who has his teammates respect and has continued to improve, and despite losing his starting job does not complain about it, he just goes out and plays, while helping G.O. out whenever he can.
"Smile! You're on a poster!!" - Mike Rice
by lefty6283 on Dec 21, 2008 10:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
He has been a massive part of the rebounding edge aka why the Blazers are winning, and he is pretty much a 10 rebound a night guy that you can always count on to step up. Career season on top of taking a backseat to Oden.
by PtownJake on Dec 21, 2008 11:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tough.
Joel or Steve, Steve or Joel, Joel or Steve …… okay JOEL
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
by TwoDeep on Dec 21, 2008 11:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is a tough one - no vote
When the Blazers clearly answerer this question LOOK OUT! there are going be real good.
by ITSChuck on Dec 21, 2008 11:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
THE GORILLA PRYZBILLA
really not a question in my opinion, sorry LMA
Oden & Rudy co- Rookie Of The Year ---- Brandon for MVP!!!
by Ripped City on Dec 21, 2008 11:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Save for that ~4 game slump he has been there for us and hits most his crazy tough shots.
by pklym on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blake
This one is really tough. LaMarcus is doing fine, but he has been pretty inconsistant this year and still doesn’t look like he is comfortable with his game fully. Steve knows what his game is, knows his limitations and knows what is expected of him. He goes out every night and just plays his game. Nobody on this team, except for maybe Joel, does more with less.
by bigdaddy4838 on Dec 21, 2008 11:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
That steady ship in the night..
when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.
by Net Ranger on Dec 21, 2008 11:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
Because Joel is Defensive MVP
by oregonslee on Dec 21, 2008 11:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
by DarthBlazer on Dec 21, 2008 11:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge
A little inconsistent, but a huge offensive threat at times, and he played Amare very well against Phoenix.
by 3pointer on Dec 21, 2008 11:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
Aldridge without a doubt.
by BlazerKoolAid on Dec 21, 2008 11:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blake
Character +Culture = Chemistry
by Old School on Dec 21, 2008 12:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
by timbo on Dec 21, 2008 12:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
"There is a difference between having two guys banging down low and having two guys who can bang down low." - Blazin'
by tominhawaii on Dec 21, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla
The vanilla gorilla is playing career ball, and is turning opposing teams into perimeter offense teams.
Some men see things the way they are and ask why, I see things that never were and ask why not. -Robert F. Kennedy
by kevinschock on Dec 21, 2008 1:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oden
He draws so much attention by simply being on the floor and breathing. His impact is so much bigger than his numbers indicate. He is a total game changer whether he is playing well or not.
by Qyntel Woods on Dec 21, 2008 1:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
Defensive stopper on the interior
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 21, 2008 1:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
Can’t give it to a player like Aldridge who hasn’t played up to my expectations. I think you have to excel and be consistent to win the MVP, hence Joel Przybilla.
by Dr. Strangelove on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake
He’s done everything asked of him and more. His shooting has been unbelievable and he know to get out of Brandon’s way when it’s time to take over.
by morg on Dec 21, 2008 2:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla
Undoubtedly our best defender.
Everyone else can score, but only Joel consistently brings it on the defensive end.
More Blazing, Less Trailing
by Bretski on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
We might have a losing record if we don’t have him.
"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car"
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No brainer
Without Joel Przybilla the Trailblazers don’t win very many games this year. He is the glue. He is the backup center who should be starting. He IS!
by Switchie on Dec 21, 2008 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
enuff said
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Dec 21, 2008 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Vanilla Gorilla, Hundred dolla Billa, Ghost Face Killa, Mike Jack Thrilla!!!!
Smile, you're on a poster!
by RoysOurBoy on Dec 21, 2008 3:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
if anyone wins this besides him its crazy.
by jsmuc on Dec 21, 2008 3:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla
As part of my first post on this forum, I would like to sing the praises of the Vanilla Gorilla. Because of him, we didn’t miss a beat when GO was out, and Pryz’s invaluable interior toughness has been a crucial part of our early-season success.
by Roy Wonder on Dec 21, 2008 3:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Roy.
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
by BlazerFan1 on Dec 21, 2008 3:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
On a serious note I would say LmA.
or Joel Przybilla.. but count the vote as LmA.. :)
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
by BlazerFan1 on Dec 21, 2008 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LA
no question
Jaws were hitting the floor as Greg repeatedly attempted to tear the rim off the backboard...
by TheOdenator on Dec 21, 2008 3:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
With Przybilla a close second. Aldridge is too important to this team (hence "valuable") to ignore. Przybilla would be #1 if not for Oden being a capable backup (despite Oden starting, I still think of Przy as the starter).
"Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live." - Anthony Johnson
by jamon51 on Dec 21, 2008 4:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz
He’s the only non-Brandon I can think of who has been there for nearly every game, and never made you say “what happened to Pryz tonight?” He’s elevated his game the most, covered for Oden’s growth, and has also taken his new role like a team player.
Da Vanilla Gorilla is my easy pick.
by torridjoe on Dec 21, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
PRZY
I’ve always loved przy before and would often root for him to outperform whoever the new incoming center is, but I have to say that I’m shocked at Przys contributions this year He went from not being able to catch a pass to doing some amazing (albeit lucky) things on the offensive glass. Honestly Przy has looked better offensively than Greg has.
Honor Terry Porter
by Philthyanimal on Dec 21, 2008 4:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz
But I would understand votes for both LA and Blake
It's all about defense......
by 67 on Dec 21, 2008 5:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA, but really, really tough choice here.
The Oden Era, Day 548
by Heymoe on Dec 21, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oden is my choice, but Przy so I don't waste the vote.
I’m surprised he hasn’t been mentioned. The guy changes the game with his presence.
Honestly, it’s just not clear cut after Roy. Various players pick up slack at different times. Pryz has been the man off the bench and not always recognized, so I’d like to see him get love if not oden.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
by ratbastird on Dec 21, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blake
Just to be contrary. Not really. It’s more because he calmly sets up the team to make great shots.
by martinezec on Dec 21, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.
by sixth on Dec 21, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steve Blake.
A calming presence who runs the offense and hits big shots.
2. LMA, 3. Pryz
by erastus25 on Dec 21, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate playing by the rules.
Which is not helping here.
The right answer is clearly Nate.
But that’s not within the rules, of course, so the gent seemingly most impacting our success after Brandon would by Joel.
Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Ojala John on Dec 21, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ALLLL Rudy then!
He has hit some big shots and always gets the crowd going with his dunks
Rudy Fernandez
by Miker Blazer on Dec 21, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pryz
Though waffled with Stevie
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by dcblazer on Dec 21, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla
I waffled with Steve Blake too, but for the “where would we be without Player X?” award it’s gotta be Joel.
by SkyDave on Dec 21, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel . . .
If it were MIP – Most Important Player (Besides BRoy) it
would be Smooth; best post player, face up Big and
very good on D & up & down. But,
MVP = Joel Przybilla -
1. Great rebounding
2. Physical defensive presence
3. Great shot blocking – covering for weak perimeter D.
4. Great improvement on pick & roll / pick & slip
5. Very good screens.
6. Unbelieveable FG % – Improvement around the basket.
7. Great veteran leadership / unselfishness
8. Continued improvement from the FT line.
Where would the Blazers be without Joel ???
It's GO time !
by walkoff41 on Dec 21, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
for heading to the bench even though I think he’s outplayed Oden this season. He also consistently plays defense, cleans up the glass and dunks when he gets the ball. He sets a mean pick as well.
by torsoheap on Dec 21, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
MVP
KP IS THE MVP……
always look on the bright side of life........
by SGTDAN on Dec 21, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus
Joel has played better and been more valuable in a number of games, and Blake has maybe been most consistent. But in terms of overall value… the Blazers would be lost on offense without an inside scoring threat to complement Roy on the outside.
Q: Is Greg favoring his knee?
Frye: He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors.
by KP Corleone on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
J-Rex
He hasn’t caused one scene other than pushing blake too hard in practice. Tough to be a lottery pick and not play any minutes unless your a center for the soni… uhh whatever they are called now…
Blazer fans tell me, where were you,
When our Brandon Roy dropped 52?
by GreatOden'sRaven on Dec 21, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
on the real
Pryz
Blazer fans tell me, where were you,
When our Brandon Roy dropped 52?
by GreatOden'sRaven on Dec 21, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was Sergio, not Blake
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
NorrisHopper30: "someone injure pubert jones"
by rockingharder on Dec 21, 2008 11:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Joel
His points are up, his turnovers are down, his hands are starting to become more clay-like rather than stone-like, he’s shooting a phenominal 79% FG and making the opposing teams fear the paint. And that’s on reduced minutes and coming off the bench. He’s taken the bench role with no ill-will towards Greg and if anything, has been doing his best to help Greg adapt to the NBA.
Not to mention, he’s the only one out there on the floor that is acting as an enforcer for the Blazers. Fear the Joel.
by DonkeyShins on Dec 21, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LA
Only because he gets starters minutes. If Joel did he would probably have my vote.
by Camtown20 on Dec 21, 2008 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge,
Though I also considered Blake, and Joel (in that order)
Travis Outlaw is an alien, but in a good way.
Awesome Graphic was provided by CIC, because he felt like he should be hazed.
by Clevelander among roses on Dec 21, 2008 11:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge
I love Joelzilla. He’s having a fantastic season, and he’s invaluable as a mentor, but his playing time at center is being split down the middle with Greg. Meanwhile, Aldridge is playing 40-minute games and really stepping up his offense. He seems to hit that open 20-footer every single time. Also, if for some reason we didn’t have Joel, I think Aldridge could do a passable job covering center while Oden’s on the bench.
by driver8x on Dec 22, 2008 3:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Joel
He’s been the most consistent and productive throughout the year.
by pdxer in dfw on Dec 22, 2008 8:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
The only guy who can carry the load if Brandon can’t and the only guy who can score at the post consistantly.
by coachgruhler on Dec 22, 2008 10:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
LMA
He has done very well all over the court, he was a little cold there for a while, but is getting his groove back, and taking better shots, attacking the basket, while not completely eliminating his close-to-impossible-to-guard fade-ways. His put back dunks have been sick. He’s getting steals, easy buckets. Right now he’s Sheed, minus the drama, plus some Varejao thrown in for extra janitorial work at the rim. He outplayed Bosh and Sheed. Helped us beat Orlando with no center. He’s getting better at reading the defense. You could make a case that Joel’s hand’s have softened, and that we would look like the warriors with out joel in the 2nd unit, and he deserves this award, but if Lamarcus is injured, if would hurt more than if Joel was out, simply because the advantage of LMA against centers seems equal to or greater than the disadvantage of not having Joel in the 2nd unit. You could argue that is totally wrong though and have just as valid of a case, the blazers win as a team and lose as team ultimately though. Joel is easy to take for granted because he is so consistent in saving us on the defensive glass.
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by appel82 on Dec 22, 2008 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
Although he has yet to live up to the lofty (All-Star) expectations he was given prior to the season, LaMarcus has been the second most consistent Blazer and has hit many crucial late jumpers for the Blazers. Remember the home opener against San Antonio?
by Michael D on Dec 22, 2008 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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