But onto your “basketball” related questions and comments.

but really does anyone here have the credentials to honestly tell whether rudyF will be successful in the NBA?

Not even the magical KP knows that for sure, but in my expert opinion: Without a doubt. Want a second opinion? Read myemic23’s signature. Just because we have none of these “credential” things doesn’t mean that we cant voice our opinion, no matter how off the wall it is. Otherwise, I would have nothing to say, and neither would anyone else.

We’re gonna need our point guard to be able to guard.

-tony parker, chris paul, deron williams, and derric rose

I don’t think anyone can guard those guys. Except Gary Payton in his prime, but would he fit our culture if we had a time machine? But I am also confused on your list. Why would Derrick Rose need to guard himself? Wouldn’t that be counter productive?

we’re gonna need someone( forward/guard it doesn’t matter which) who can guard

-Lebron James

If Bruce Bowen can’t guard him, who would you suggest? I mean, James even avoids the foot-in-the-landing-spot trick.

no point guard will truly become great until nate hands over the reigns,,,not meaning that he leaves rather he justs let them play

Based on what, exactly? It’s not like we’ve had a good point guard who would have become great so far. Blake and Jack are decent, and Sergio is more mercurial than Jack (brief periods of awesomeness followed by much messiness). But the point guard situation will change, as you will see in about 12 more days.

Part of the reason I come here is because the community makes me laugh, not just to endlessly dissect if Jack will ever figure out to quit stepping out of bounds with the ball (no) or if we need to trade Raef, McBob, and two second-rounders for LeBron (hate to give up that cap space, but a reluctant yes). If you don’t like reading the OT diaries…well, heck, it says so right there in the title. Just don’t read ‘em.

if it wasn’t for tom’s ramblings.

A “Jump to Conclusions Mat.” It’s a mat where you can jump to conclusions. You need one of these. I shall send you one.

with the Bulls. Just thought you guys would like to keep tabs on that knucklehead.

The idia of adding basketball, or more to the point of following the playoffs with the BE comunity is….GREAT!!
The way in witch this message was transmitted…...hmmm….
“why aren’t people writing geat diaries anymore…” If i believe that something is missing, i might become frustrated with the others that I blame, (becoming hostal{i kant spel}) I might decide to give up and leave becouse I am not getting what I want, further contributing to the lack there of. Or, I might bring what I find missing, saticefying others with the same needs(I know they are out there), and simply be the leader I am looking for.
I am in sales, and the product I sell changes lives, but I am treated with much sceptism, to be VERY kind. It is not the person who you are selling the (in this case) idia to respnsibility, to be available and prepared to recieve it, the responsibility lies instead with the presenter. If the idiea is important, then you have the responsibility to think ahead, to create a situation in witch the idia will be most likely to be accepted.
I have found it dificult to shame others into followinging my will, when for them theres seams quite just. esample…”i don’t care start a new site. this site is for fans of the blazers, not tominhawaii’s ramblings about life. nor does anyone care about martell’s grandma’s white hat Are you kidding me”
These people are enjoyed by this comunity, my self included. I mean I enjoy them 2. Any post with the (OT) heading will be Off Topic.
“does anyone here have the credentials to honestly tell whether…...” then, “no point guard will truly become great until nate hands over the reigns,,,” this assertive claim leeds me to think that you have the qualifications, or at least that you think you do.
Me, I really want the Spurs to just stop cris paul, please no ring for him in new orleans. I heard that there owner has publicly declared that he would never give a max contract. does any know anything about this, links?

That is… why aren’t we scouting the enemies? Analyze the boys in the play-offs. What are their strengths and weaknesses and how can the blazers take them off and counter them…

Oh crud… that’s too advanced for me.

Where’s this Tom blog you speak of? I think I musts go and hangs over there for a bit. I hope they have bBQ!

I also have the credentials.

I drew them up in crayon myself.

Rudy will be awesome as will the finland kid.

If this upsets you, feel free to let your hair down and come on over to Tom’s. I hear he’s having a BBQ to celebrate Jscot’s release from jail. I heard this because it’s what I just told myself, so better hit him up while the rumor is fresh!

heh… get it?

like if Mel Gibson where a basket ball player what team would he play for?

There would be a lot less off topic converstaions if the Blazers made the playoffs. Maybe you should write an angry letter to Nate or KP for failing to make the playoffs, and making Blazers Edge boring for you.

How many more discussions about our small forwards and point guards, would you like to read each day? Maybe we should go after a small forward from Atlanta, or a point guard from New Jersey or Toronto.

Where do I sign up for Blazers Edge credentials?

Its already been said throughout the season and afterwards, saying things like: We need a steve nash style point guard except with lock-down defense or: we need a defender who can shut down LBJ, are being more than ridiculous. You may not like the OT diaries, but at the same time, what you are asking for is OT masquerading as basketball discussion. We are not now nor ever going to have either of those players: someone who can shut down LBJ nor a guard who is equally as good as Ime on the defense and Nash on the offense. Atleast Tom has the sense to put OT by his diaries, maybe you should write FL (Fantasy Land) by yours.

do I have the skills to scout other teams? I think the Blazers pay some people to do that.