The Junk Drawer--July 1st, 2008
by Dave on Jul 1, 2008 2:25 AM PDT
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PrintThis is a new idea...a daily fanpost where you can put all of your thoughts that maybe don't require full fanposts of their own but still would make interesting discussion. As long as the general site civility rules are followed I see no pressing need to keep comments here strictly on-topic either. It's called the "Junk Drawer" after all. That means you can get a little wacky.
We'll see how it goes. If we get enough comments and if this allows more fanposts to stay on the front page longer we'll keep it up.
--Dave
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Welcome to Blazers Edge!
Have a good time discussing the Portlandia Trailing Blazers, and I hope you enjoy yourself.
I happen to like the Blazers very much, and I don’t mind telling you that even though we just met.
Again, welcome to Blazers Edge!
Mortimer
'nother noob
I’m at work, why are yall awake?
Welcome to Blazers Edge!
Have a good time discussing the Portlandia Trailing Blazers, and I hope you enjoy yourself.
I happen to like the Blazers very much, and I don’t mind telling you that even though we just met.
Again, welcome to Blazers Edge!
This will become my standard greeting for meeting the new Bedgers, since so many are joining in on the fun every day. Also, this way I don’t greet someone better than someone else, and no one ends up hating me like Bow4meow does. He’s petitioning the local government to lay down new train tracks right through my living room, and then he’s going to crush me under a speeding train he is driving. HE HATES ME I TELL YOU.
There’s lots of late night beasts here. I gotta be up sorta early, so I’m gonna head to bed, but I had to greet a new member with love and care. So, welcome!
Mortimer
I cant beliebve you called me out like that
first off, your statement that I hate you is absolutely false. I entirely appreciate you and your long-winded posts… Just because I dont see eye-to-eye with you on everything red and black is no reason to say I hate you. I dont believe in hate. Hate is not the truth, therefore it is a lie. Hate is the wet blanket people too lazy to identify their feelings use to mask their own inner turmoil. I feel bad just being accused of hate, but I assure your projection is unwarranted.
I feel the bad rap is on me. As a Yahoo PTB message board transplant, I have found the adjustment from an anything goes/too often flame warring with trolls environment, to the civilized demeanor on the Bedge not so easy a transition. I really have tried to restrain my enthusiasm but even eliminating cursery and malcontent. my sarcastic tone still comes thru like a painted stain. Its not like I try to be that way, I just am.
Mortey, Im sorry if I ever offended you, or that I try to knock down the pillars you build your posts on. Its all for the sake of representing the PTB, and being civil does not include feeling obligated to agree with everyone or laugh at anyones morbid sense of humor (not you.)
I always say Nice Kitties Dont Fight
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
A TiH joke?????
Jus playin Brah.
All the cool kids pee their pants. You taught me that TiH, and I will never forget it…
RUDY > MJ
the costs alone of running a RR line thru your living room
and time it as you planned while you’re watching Nancy Grace and eating a Reesers Green Chili Burrito would be astronomical. Even I cant afford that. Besides Mortimer, honestly, I love you, man like I love everyone.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
Sorry Bow
I’m TOTALLY kidding, I love talking to you. For whatever reason, I just think it’s funny to pretend you hate me.
You’ve never been too harsh or mean or ANYTHING like that to me, my friend. I’m just playing around 100%, because I like to imagine having an enemy who is working night and day to ruin my life. It makes me smile!
I know we’re friends, so don’t worry, you’ve never offended me, and I’m sorry if I did the same with this running joke of mine. I’ll pretend TiH hates me now! Probably closer to the truth anyways :-(
Mortimer
To: MORTIMER-- ragging on Tom in Guam is my shtick
Its always right after you hit the post button that you realize the mistake. Part of me knew it was a gag, at the same time I had to assume some personal responsibilty. Mortimer, something needs said.
Lets state the obvious. I love the PTB. Always have. My friends cant keep up with me on PTB related conversations. One friend thinks Brandon Roy is the teams future PG. So is it that hard a “stretch” to accept why I come to the Bedge for salvation. I can come to the Bedge anytime and find intriguing if not illuminating dialogue.
Plus, not everyone here is recent conglomerate. Know matter how much I think I know, someone out there has been there longer then me. I barely missed the inception but that doesnt mean I dont know what rose red and black means.
Sorry I got bent out of shape about the hater remark, its just I want to be thought of as a PTB radical not a terrorist.
May the force be with you young Mortimer
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
FACTS
1. bow4meow likes to rag on TiH.
2. Mortimer thinks bow4meow hates him.
Hmm.
3. TiH posts in the middle of the night PDT.
4. Mortimer posts in the middle of the night PDT.
Hmm.
5. TiH claims to tell KP what to do.
6. We all know Mortimer is KP.
Hmm.
Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo
CORY MAGGETTE
Now that free agency is here, is this a guy we would be willing to get in a sign and trade with the Clippers? He opted out of his contract. He is 28-29 years old, is a SF, very athletic, slashes to the basket, and could possibly be a good addition to our team. I’ve heard nothing about trying to get this guy. I know he doesn’t get along with Dunleavy, so perhaps that is a red flag. Perhaps he doesn’t fit into the culture. I have no idea how much $$$ he wants, but perhaps we could re-sign James Jones, and then add Martell Webster and Sergio Rodriguez to the mix, and then get Maggette and a draft pick in return. Thoughts?
Can I buy you a fish sandwich?
He's a nice SF to have
Draws tons of fouls and goes to the free throw line. Unfortunately his skills don’t mesh well with the team. He doesn’t have a 3 point shot and needs the ball in his hands to score. I think the Blazers have enough offensive firepower and SF who can play off the ball knocking down 3s fits the best. Maggette will probably get more money this year, somewhere around 8-10 million.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
Dude
I went to bed around 3:00 PM HST and left four fanposts untouched to read at work. I think there are 13 new ones now. It’s 1:17 AM HST. I’m not complaining since most of them have around 30 to 40 comments each. It’s just hard to keep up these days.
<-;-)
im complaining!
since over half of them are replacing fanposts about the exact same topic. then everyone has to repost all over again why trade idea number 12908908324 was a bad move.
;-)
Acutally
It’s from Fast Times at Ridgemont Hight on TNT. They changed “bitchen” to “wizard” and my friends and I always liked it.
"Man I want to rec it again." - pualo talking about jscot's long comment
I remember that
I like to say things are WIZARD also, with my brother, but we are referencing the completely lame attempt at making a ‘new word’ for kids to say from The Phantom Menace.
WOW ANI THAT IS SO WIZARD. LETS GO PLAY BALL.
I’ll put Empire Strikes Back up with any movie, but Phantom is soooo painful. It’s the complete opposite of wizard!
Wizard = Brandon Roy
Anti-Wizard = Ha Seung-Jinn
I like watching Robocop edited also. It’s about 7 minutes long.
Mortimer
repeating fanposts
you are correct, sir. whats worse is seeing identical posts on the same page spaced hours or less apart. I know because the PTB are the future dynasty of the NBA and that alot of the previously disenfranchised plus the predictable band waggoners arrive, the sites going to explode with replication.
I could talk all day about why the core 4 include Travis, and often find myself repeating myself repeating myself…. see… its an almost mystical effect. The point is the Junk Drawer is a great idea.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
I´ve asked Paco more for caricatures.
Blazer roster´s butts caricatures. Do you have the 15 real butts photos or models?. I have Rudy´s butt and we´ll do a photo, so I only need 14 more. Once we have all the caricatures we´ll do a butt caricature contest. Everybody will send the photo of his butt to Dave who will post them in the main page between the players butts (this will get national even worldwide attention to the blog ). The contender who match more photos and caricatures wins the contest. Special Nate´s butt caricature prize for the contender who guess what´s Dave´s butt, so we can finally have his photo and recognize him.
The Midnight Rambler
Maurice Lucas is an assistant coach.
So there ya go.
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
Tom, maybe you should branch out
and look to get some from elsewhere
Sexy bod and sexy job. What more can you ask for?
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
Wow
That photo is crazy. Utah most save a lot of money on staffing.
"Man I want to rec it again." - pualo talking about jscot's long comment
I just thought it was the Bear showing some respect
After all, he’s mopping the floor for McBob.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
I was never greeted!
Maybe I will take George Carlin’s vacant position as Mr. conductor and ride Thomas the Tank Engine through your yard singing happy songs…er, sorry, I got kids. This is a great idea Dave. I would have had like three things to post in this last week but today I only got complaints for Mortimer.
Oh dear
Now I have to decide what might make interesting conversation, but doesn’t deserve a fanpost. May we have guidelines, please? (only half kidding here)
I thought links and such that didn’t call for discussion should be fanshots, but many people put such links in fanposts. But since fanshots only appear with the main page they appear to disappear and don’t get read by as many people as they should. I’ve seen some fanshot topics appear as fanposts well after the original posting … and still not bringing much conversation. Maybe we should abandon fanposts all together and have a weekly Post Your Links Here fanpost. (OTOH, I think we tried that months ago and it didn’t fly.)
I want us to be hated for how good we are, not for reveling annoyingly in how good we is. - Mortimer, 06/29/08
jorga do you mean adding a link for humor or...
one that directs a person to the nearest suicide prevention center is out of bounds unless in an OT arena? I did not know that. Such ends the days of my trivial links.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
I'm just saying what
SBN says : “FanShots – Share Your Discoveries
You know that video you found while searching YouTube for highlights of your favorite player? You don’t need a full FanPost—the video speaks for itself. FanShots let you easily share quick hits like these with everyone on the blog.”
That goes for preventing suicides with humor or preventing humor with suicides… if you wanna share it but not discuss it then it should be a FanShot. According to them.
And I see that in my post I suggested doing away with FanPosts and really meant doing away with FanShots. At least they did away with diaries…
"We will do nice things!" - Rudy, 07/01/08
so incidental links are ok or not
I dont even understand the whole fanshots deal. Personally I dont mind irrelevent links as its just too easy to slide my cursor to the big X in the corner, click and move on. so tell me jorga, because I sense you are a voice of reason, is it ok to post links within threads that do not necelery quantify as PTB hooplah or hysteria?
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
You must be displaying only 10 fanposts
Change your settings and your post will come back. It’s still on my front page and I’d given it a rec because it was SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Oops, not yelling at you…
I want us to be hated for how good we are, not for reveling annoyingly in how good we is. - Mortimer, 06/29/08
Fair enough
I just am so tired of these “Who is our PG of the future?” questions. We have just as much information as we did last Thursday, so any speculation is going to be the same every day.
Amen
Free Joel Freeland! (with the purchase of 1 Wafer)
I've always wanted to say this.
I love cheescake.
Trail Blazers are really cool
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 AM PDT reply actions
Which style?
New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Farmer, French, Italian, German, ...
By the way, the cake is a lie.
Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...
does it matter? all are good
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I have confirmed
This is indeed what they told him.
Vote Sam Bowie as Greatest "Other" Blazer Ever.
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jul 2, 2008 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions
We need to be supportive... DUH!
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
My wife makes the BEST!
Wherever I go, I always order the cheescake so I consider myself a coniseur (SP?).
3 Las Vegas Treasure Island Steakhouse#2 Mother-in-law. Lemon cheesecake w/mango-blueberry topping
#1 My Wife. Lemon cheesecake w/ chocolate raspberry drizzle. Ah, the crust is made from ginger cookies. OMG!
Not a true NY Cheescake, but not the custard-type French. It’s a hybrid that makes it thick, but oh so creamy. My tastebuds just want to jump for joy with even the slightest nibble.
by Steve The Hedge on Jul 1, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I shall introduce a topic that should inspire no discussion at all:
“What will (or should) the Blazers do with their mid-level exception?”
prrreet prrreet
prrreet prrreet
[cricket chirps]
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
Oh right, the MLE
The only thing that a lot of teams have to work with (including my other favorite). And the Blazers have so many new things going on that you almost forget about the usual bi-annual and mid-level exceptions.
Mhm, if we do something with it at all, can we get Jones back or a replacement for him? Like, James Posey or somebody that another team really wants to have as a veteran role player and we take him away?
Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...
not use it
we don’t have the Playing Time to give to anyone anyway, so why spend the $
by douglast on Jul 1, 2008 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Use it on a Euro player and stash'em
Oh wait, it doesn’t work like that. I believe Pritchard when he says he’s basically done this summer. He’s going to keep the team together going into training camp. Sergio is still a question mark since he’s going to be the 3rd PG, I don’t think he’s gonna be happy about that.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
Yeah, totally.
Our MLE just might as well not exist.
We just don’t need it, and can’t use it.
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
Deron Williams...
Did any one else hear Quicks interview on 1080 Friday? He intimated that the Blazers have a plan in place to go after Deron Williams. He said it all hinges on whether he signs an extension with Utah this off season.
He made some mysterious comments regarding a loop hole in the rule book and Paul Allens money. The point here is he made it sound like the Blazers had a plan to get him this year, not next when he’s a free agent. Did anyone else hear the interview, did I hear it wrong? How would it be possible to get Deron Williams before he becomes a free agent? I looked around and didn’t find any posts about this, and well, this is the junk drawer…
trade or sign&trade
Deron would have to tell Utah that not only is he not extending this summer, but next summer he’ll just sign their Qualifying Offer and then be unrestricted in 2010 (when a lot of teams will likely have cap room). Utah could then decide, with his help perhaps, to try and trade him and get something back in return, rather than see him walk after two more years. Or they could call his bluff and try again next summer to sign him. Or barring that, the summer after. In both cases they can still pay him more money than anyone else, and even if he wants to leave it would be to his advantage to use Utah’s ability to pay him more money to orchestrate a sign and trade deal. Or maybe he decides he likes it afterall and stays.
Deron Williams a Blazer?
Highly improbable. Quick is always stirring up the rumors about PGs. First Chris Paul, now Deron Williams. I’m pretty sure they’re both going to sign extensions this summer preventing them from ever becoming a free agent.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
I think if Boozer opts out and leaves
Deron may have serious concerns about how good that team would be.
Blazermania - It's not just for die-hards anymore.
Question:
When you say “it all hinges on whether he signs an extension with Utah this off season”,
does that mean the acquisition plan relies on Deron NOT being extended in the off-season?
Or does it REQUIRE him to be extended – an extend-and-trade scenario, where we trade players to Utah for Deron,
players matching not his current rookie-scale contract, but a bigger-salary extension?
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
Simple
No extension this year means Deron will be a restricted free agent next year. With a extension, his rookie scale contact glides right into his extension thus preventing him from free agency.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
He will, Utah won't let him go anywhere. I highly doubt this will happen...
know we should all know how KP is gonna pritch-slap us…floatin rumors this early are we KP ? Im onto ya buddy..i am up on your game lemme guess KP is gonna sign Chris Paul :)
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
I heard it..
he did say “a guy LIKE Deron Williams” (but NOT Chris Paul), for what it’s worth… and he said they have something planned that can elevate them not only to a championship contender status, but literally a dynasty.
Then a posted what I heard, and a few people told me that Quick is a liar, and then I got the usual stuff about how Utah will never let him go, blah blah blah (of course they would never let him go, but if there is a way for him to go, then of course he’d at least consider it, right?)
I think something big might be going down on July 9th, and it’s something that has not yet been reported in the media. Wheeler hinted at it on his radio show too.
MLB2PDX!!! (someday...)
by The Cactus Leaguer on Jul 1, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
BATUM
I love Batum’s name. I can hear it now…on a Batum dunk, Wheel’s yells …”baTOOOOMMMM” with the BOOOOMshakalaka”
Thomas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im hurt
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
If he's your typical soft Euro
he could be Toom-by-ya
Free Joel Freeland! (with the purchase of 1 Wafer)
Tracktown is back...
Eugene has been hosting the Olympic Track and Field Trials. It continues through this weekend. The locals have spruced up the facilities and the athletes are raving about the excellent conditions there. There have already been many world class performances and it looks like the US will be fielding a strong team. NBC and USA are televising the events.
Eugene also has the trials for 2012. The fans have been great and it appears Eugene is on the way to track and field supremacy again.
A nice off-season diversion.
I missed the NBC coverage this weekend
but I have been following online. It sounds like it would be pretty awesome to be there.
Has anyone gone?
Just hung out a bit at the festival outside the field.
But that’s pretty cool – a bunch of jumbotrons so you can see the events, music, vendors, happy people. The Trials is a fabulous event – I’ve been to a couple years ago. The fans are usually excellent – and the performances—ah!
My Battlestar Galactica Blazer's Starting 5
I’m a big fan of the re-imagined series:
At Center- Caprica 6 -This tall, blonde seductress brings height and cyclon enhanced strength to the center position
Power Forward – Chief Tyrol – His bulk and attitude make him the enforcer needed in this spot.
Small Forward – Helo. Tall, athletic, nice shooting touch (with a pistol at least), works well with Sharon/Boomer at the point.
Shooting Guard – Boomer – Good shooter (again, with a pistol), kinda hot, good size.
Point Guard – Lee Adama. Excellent decision-making skills. Can run a team. Lost weight so he’s back in good physical condition.
Coached, of course, by Nate McMillan..assistant coach/Defensive Specialist, Admiral Adama
Was Zach Randolph a Cylon?
Randolph did sabotage our team by pilfering money in cap space and being a blackhole on the court. Pritchard is StarBuck, leading us to our destiny.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
God I hope not
Starbuck will kill the human race, so what does that say about what Pritch is gonna do to the team… is he amassing all this talent to trade for the collins twins and 2nd rounders?
I remember the good old days. The Rasta Monsta days.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jul 1, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Tacos and I like Pizza
I don’t like Taco Pizza
The same goes for Breakfast Burrittos
"Some of Dave’s greatest gifts are unanswered posts."
have you ever tried taco soup?
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Learn to sleep with your head propped up,balanced cupped in your hands...
your forearms at about a 45 degree angle to the surface.
Final touch: tattoo fake eyeballs on your eyelids.
Free Joel Freeland! (with the purchase of 1 Wafer)
I've been working on that
My elbow keep slipping. I might have to put rubber cement on my elbows.
<-;-)
Work on the elbows
If you stop using moisterizer on your elbows and rough them up a bit then they could be the “hooks” half of a velcro system. All you’d have to do is strategically place the soft felty material to your desk.
Hope that helps.
Free Joel Freeland! (with the purchase of 1 Wafer)
Should the Blazers trade Sergio this summer?
He’s the 3rd PG on this team and has already pouted about playing time last season. Sergio won’t be happy about his role and could become a distraction. Maybe it’ll be better for Sergio and the Blazers to ship him to NY, Golden State, PHX, or WAS where his style of play will be utilized.
Rudy has said he is coming over, is there any reason to keep Sergio besides giving Rudy a spanish speaking teammate?
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
I can answer
First question – No, not until the trade deadline.
Second question – None that I can think of, but he should stay until the trade deadline. Rudy should have Portland figured out by then.
<-;-)
His salary is under $2 million
That’s less than the cost of a draft pick. There is no rush to get rid of him because he’s cheap and who wants him? It’s not like we can trade him for Chris Paul. Also there is a tiny chance that he will improve his game over the summer and will be worth something to the team. They players all like him and talk about him as part of the future. No link for you though.
<-;-)
who says we couldn't get CP3 strait up for Sergio?
In the words of a very irritating center/power forward over emotional baby named Kevin Garnett”ANYTHING CAN HAPPEEENNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!”
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Thats how I got the clap for the first time
I remember the good old days. The Rasta Monsta days.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jul 1, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
depends if Sergio and Rebecca Harlow are still an item
but if they’re not seeing each other it must be because he didnt treat her well enough. She’s too cute for him anyways.Trade him.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
Agent 0
Gil is allegedly being offered 6years/$127M (!!!) by the Wizards and 5/$101M by the Warriors (I think?)... is it me, or is that COMPLETELY CRAZY?
The guy can score, no doubt. He is better-than-average on the entertaining scale, yes. BUT 9 FIGURES OVER 5-6 YEARS? For a guy that played 13 games last year before undergoing microfracture surgery?
WOW!
We don't NEED the draft. -Mortimer 6/18
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 1, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions
I didn't learn my lesson the last time that happened to me...
apparently I can’t put an ! followed by a ? a couple times… is that some kind of html code interferer or something?
We don't NEED the draft. -Mortimer 6/18
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 1, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
There was a good article linked on TrueHoop yesterday about this.
The gist is that maxing out Agent Zero is essentially signing a contract for first-round playoff exists as long as he’s on your team.
Gil means a lot to the Wizards, but if I was a fan I would be leery of giving someone with one knee that much money.
I will try to find a link to the original article.
BLZRS FRVR
by nightbluefruit on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be wrong
I’m pretty sure he didn’t endure micro. Just normal knee surgery and what not.
I’d expect the Wiz to do it, but it doesn’t mean I think it’s the right idea. Having your star player be kinda a ballhog and not play defense doesn’t always end well, even if he scores 30ppg.
He sure didn’t look good when he tried to come back, but he clearly came back too soon and now he is okay. Perhaps the Warriors offered him the big bucks to let Baron know they ain’t gonna be held hostage by him for a payday?
Arenas is a popular player who sells tickets. You’d think a team with Jamison, Caron, and Arenas could do some damage in the East, but except for a few stretches of play they are just flat out mediocre. I’d wanna find some way to get GOOD before locking up a player like him, even though he is talented.
If a player is cool and popular, SOMEONE will pay him too much somewhere.
Mortimer
You might be right...
I couldn’t remember if it was the microfracture type or not.
And you’re definitely right that someone will pay too much… someone ALWAYS pays too much.
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Grand idea Dave
"Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist." -- RIP George Carlin
I agree good call
Is there a way to keep it as a recommended fanpost and then retire it each night at midnight?
I remember the good old days. The Rasta Monsta days.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jul 1, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
BARON DAVIS = CLIPPERS
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3470016
I remember the good old days. The Rasta Monsta days.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jul 1, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
My junk drawer rant....
I like this idea Dave, so much in fact, that I will pollute this post with a meaningless rant.
Today on Overtime with Gavin Dawson, he said he would root for Rudy Fernandez over team USA, or something along those lines(I dont have a quote handy). He got a ton of flack for it on Wheels after Work(from callers) and I got to back up my fellow blazer nut. I fully plan on rooting for Rudy/Spain when they play USA.
First, USA has KXbe Bryant, call me unpatriotic(and you might be right), but I will never root for a team with KXbe BXan BXyant. Not going to happen. I know Nate is there, but its KXbe XXXX BXyant. Coommeeeee oooonnnnn…..
Second, I want to see Rudy drop 30+ in KXbe’s face. Just try and tell me that wouldnt be the sweetest thing ever. Really though, just try and tell me you dont want to see Rudy cross KXbe, step back and drop a 3 in his eye. Just try, please. Thanks for keeping it Real G Daws!!!!
/rant
RUDY > MJ
Ru-Dizzle Fernandez
I’ll be rooting for Rudy and Spain this summer. Why can’t they go back to having amateur players on USA basketball? I think it’s easier rooting for an underdog US team with young stars than to watch a bunch of overpaid NBA players that only care about not getting hurt. OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE, OOOOO-LE, OOOOO-LE!
whats so unpatriotic about co-be?
Despite being a l*ker, I cant think of anything the guy has ever done that could make anyone think him representing the United States of America is anything but a good thing.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
He did rape somebody(allegedly:::cough:::)
Kidd has been arrested for beating his wife and Melo was recently arrested for DUI. Who wouldnt want to root for those guys???
RUDY > MJ
This time you have Mike D´Antoni
who knows well other basketball different than NBA because he coached in Italy. The combination of this coach and the players of USA team is almost invencible, IMO.
The Midnight Rambler
Is Ricky Rubio playing?
Is that even his name? I really want to see that kid in action. I hope I get to see some of the b-ball in the Olympics here.
He's kinda taking Sergio's place
On the Spanish national team. He = Rubio.
RUBICKO’S CUBE shall be his nickname.
Mortimer
what about cube?
I’m not into nicknames that are longer than the original. Especially when typing. It took me a half an hour to write this. Then another half an hour to explain how long it took me to write it. That last part was really quick though.
OT Petrozza wins Hells Kitchen right?
he just has too much experience, not unlike the veteran chef we need to cook the perfect cake
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
What is Raef's value?
Is he worth trading this year oe waiting for contract to expire? Shouldnt Raef donate 99% of his salary to charity since he contributes barely 1% to make the team better. Is it fair to pay five dollars for a hotdog at the RG knowing Raef isnt doing anything but CTC’n?
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann
it's not his fault, though
I know you’re not really suggesting he give 99% of his salary to charity, but still. . . (well, you could be, I guess- and 1% of his salary is still about 3 times mine- wow, that’s ludicrous- I can’t believe I even support this league)
But anyway, he plays hard when he gets minutes, has a couple good games a year, and I’m impressed that he stays into the games and doesn’t whine about playing time.
He should be the team chef
He can earn his money at the stove instead of sitting on the bench. I figure Pritchard will most likely let him expire unless a deal he cannot pass up comes along. At least he’s not complaining about playing time, he knows his role.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
Marty
He is now twenty-one
"Some of Dave’s greatest gifts are unanswered posts."
by 92wastheyear on Jul 2, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Stadium situation in Portland
The blessing that Paul Allen has bestowed upon Portlanders by paying for almost all of the cost of the Rose Garden has also been our curse, because now everybody has this mindset that the city will never, and should never, help to pay for any facility.
Now there are valid arguments why a city should or should not help to pay for a stadium, but hello, wake up people, EVERY OTHER CITY with MLB/NFL/NBA/NHL/MLS/AAA baseball, or any combination thereof, has spent HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of dollars on public stadia.
I’m saying this now because I know every libertarian yay-hoo, and every borderline socialist who hates sports (and there are plenty of both types in the area) will be coming out of the woodwork soon when Merritt Paulson goes to the city with hat in hand to try to get some help to pay for converting PGE Park into an MLS/PSU football-only facility, and helping to build a smaller AAA baseball facility (please build it near the Rose Quarter or downtown, Merritt!!!).
We are going to hear how terrible it is for the city to commit funds for a stupid (fill in the blank) stadium, how they should pay for it themselves like Paul Allen did (as if every owner in pro sports was as rich as Paul Allen), how we can’t do blah blah in this economy, etc.
Now, let’s remember, Paul Allen did finally wise up and get the city of Seattle to kick in $300 million for Qwest Field, which is used, what, 15-20 times a year? Surely we can afford to have Portland kick in $50-$100 million to help build two facilities that will be used 120-150 times a year, can’t we?
MLB2PDX!!! (someday...)
by The Cactus Leaguer on Jul 1, 2008 10:49 PM PDT reply actions
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