LMAMIP?

by JTDuck22 on Apr 7, 2008 10:34 PM PDT

There has been a little bit of talk about LaMarcus being the Most Improved Player this year, and now the Blazers are pushing for the award. If he wins it, this will be the second time the Blazers have endorsed a player for an award and the player wins. Do you think things like this really affect voters?

LaMarcus

[editor's note, by scoop] NB: this diary was FUBAR until i added correct parameter quotes to the flash bits. That's precisely why we don't like to let users post fancy stuff. Please be more careful with your qutoes next time.

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Sure why not?

It's a good way to advertise our "product"

by mmopg1 on Apr 7, 2008 11:39 PM PDT reply actions

I like

The videos after you finish watching the comic.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 7, 2008 11:58 PM PDT reply actions

I like the one where they interview players

Travis is fun to listen to as always, and KP has an interesting sweater.

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by JTDuck22 on Apr 8, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions

pretty cool comic and videos

I think LMA merits consideration, and I have no problem with promoting him, but I'd vote for Turkoglu if I had a vote.

by jksnake99 on Apr 8, 2008 12:19 AM PDT reply actions

I don't mind

teams promoting their players for individual awards. There's zero downside to it and it probably helps engender player loyalty. And certain awards, maybe not MIP but certainly All-Star/All-NBA/MVP recognition help players get more leeway from refs on defense and greater benefit of the doubt for 50-50 calls on offense.

I agree with jksnake -- LMA's jump in statistics is almost directly tied to his increase in playing time, and it's normal to see talented second-year players making that big leap when given the opportunity. Turkoglu had been in the league for seven years as a serviceable third option and blew up this season, which is a lot harder to find, plus he's playing an important role on a 50-win team which gets points in my book.

by BlazersOrBust on Apr 8, 2008 2:15 AM PDT reply actions

Turkoglu

I thought he didn't want the award. He sees it as an insult because he thinks he is finally getting an opportunity to show his talents more than improving his skill.

I think the award should go to a player who has shown a jump in numbers because of a comittment to improve their skills. LMA fits this description. He has looked better each month of the season, even with his dips in shooting from time to time.

by tssbro on Apr 8, 2008 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Rudy Gay and Hedo Whatever

Deserve serius consideration too. I don't think I mentioned them in my diary about Dunleavy and his outrageous claim to the award.

by leeroyjenkins on Apr 8, 2008 7:34 AM PDT reply actions

I thought the Jail Blazers were back

I thought your post was possibly referring to the fact that our own LMA got an MIP, a minor in possession. I'm not sure if LMA is still under 21 but I had a disgusting flashback to our days of old. It sure is nice to have a team we can rely on.

by preacherman on Apr 8, 2008 9:14 AM PDT reply actions

LOL

Ha ha! I was about to post an identical comment. Seriously. I had it all written out and then I saw your post. MIP is an infraction, not a criminal offense. Still, it would be a bummer if one of our boys got popped for that. I wonder if KP would ship him out. How much does "character" matter when the rubber hits the road?

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 8, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

If that happens to actors from "Lost"

They get killed on the show.

by BlazerD on Apr 9, 2008 1:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Sweet

JTDuck22, I think it's cool that you broke a diary. I double dog dare you to do it again.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 8, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

Oops

I don't know the correct quote stuff, but at least I obeyed blazers.com. It said post this to your blog, myspace, or facebook, and I did.

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by JTDuck22 on Apr 8, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

Nah

There are better candidates.

by Eventine on Apr 8, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

LMA really improved tonight against LA!!!

22 Points and 16 Rebounds! I love me a whole mess of the LaMonster!

43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 8, 2008 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Just one question

from the diary.

What's a qutoes?

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 9, 2008 12:05 AM PDT reply actions

Quadruped toes?

by amlmart1 on Apr 9, 2008 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions

I have no clue

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by JTDuck22 on Apr 9, 2008 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

We should save it for next year

With Greg in the mix LaMonster could spring his scoring up another 7 points next year. I expect his rebounding to improve as well.

But Aldridge makes a much bigger leap next year in my opinion. Don't forget all of the stories we heard about his work ethic. He knows what could be in store for him next year playing with Greg and maybe an even better PG. No one will be able to double team him or Greg without paying up.

As much as this season has been a pleasant surprise I'm really looking forward to next season.

by BlazerD on Apr 9, 2008 1:31 AM PDT reply actions