Quick on SL practice
by SpyderRyder on Jul 10, 2008 2:10 PM PDT
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PrintQuick was on Olive talking about the summer league practice and here are some quick tidbits:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2008/07/podcast_post_rookies_pre_vegas.html
-Batum WILL be on the roster this year. He does not have a contract in Europe so we will sign him.
-Compared to Rudy Gay but some think he may be like TO
-Bayless looked like a stud with a nice dunk and a pretty teardrop, but playing against SL scrubs he should dominate
-Needs to work on his jumper as he gets good elevation but needs to get it off quicker
-Some compare Bayless to Roy in the way he can control the way his defender plays him, moving him one way or another
-Bad with Media so far, just is not his "cup of tea" as per Quick. Not a bad thing just "firey."
-Might be 6'1 per Quick but DX has him listed in predraft measurements @ 6'1.75 w/out shoes, 6'3 w/ shoes. Exactly the same height as Devin Harris minus the wingspan and the same height as Deron w/out shoes but Derons shoes are a .25 in shorter than "Pay Up"s
-Jones will be missed but this is a chance for Marty and TO to step up
-The team will belong to Roy, but Portland will belong to Oden, insofar as Roy will command the respect of the team, but may not have the personality to win over all of Portland. Oden will have the personality to win over all Portlanders, not just us hardcore Blazer fans.
-Channing should have "marked improvement" as per Quick, and should have the biggest leap among returning players. Epitomizes the "Perfect Blazer" in losing his starting spot, working hard and being ready at any time if called upon. "Ultimate team guy"
-Starting lineup as per Quick per Nate,
Blake
Roy
Webster
LMA
Oden
"Set in stone"
Is it the 14th yet?
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woo!
Blazers are cool.
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by Outlaw is Rejector on Jul 10, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2008/07/podcast_post_rookies_pre_vegas.html
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
I don't believe he was.
The title of the comment always links to the main post. Try here
My ignorance is my greatest weapon
dear god
what a waste of time and full of pain!!!
I think she misplaced her brains.
Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624
you want a link??
I will link you to death.
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by Outlaw is Rejector on Jul 11, 2008 2:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Bayless might be like Terrell Owens?
I think I might have just changed my mind about him.
BLZRS FRVR
You hear that Timbo?
Channing is going to be jacking up 3s next year.
A Time For Heroes,
It's not right for young lungs to be coughing up blood
And it's all
It's all in my hands
And its all up the walls
Well the stale chips were up and the hopes stakes were down
Until Kp came into Town!
'Sing it Petey!
Timbo threw the internet out a window
When he heard that part.
Just a guess, cuz I ain’t listened to the podcast yet.
Mortimer
If that's the opening night starting lineup...
I’m definitely satisfied.
Good balance on both units.
Playing basketball... is like playing poker while running on a treadmill at full speed with people swinging a Louisville Slugger at you. -Dave on 95.5 The Game
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 10, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
I love Roy, and definitely see him as the leader of the team...
but GO is such a media stud.
Give that goofy dude a mic and look out.
I gotta agree w/ Quick on this.
Playing basketball... is like playing poker while running on a treadmill at full speed with people swinging a Louisville Slugger at you. -Dave on 95.5 The Game
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
so white unit is:
pryz, frye, trout, rudy, bayless
As long as Roy is Roy
Oden’s outsized game and outlandish personality won’t win everyone over away from Roy.
I always figured everyone here would love both, with Roy being the favorite in Portland and Oden being the face of the franchise (and the most loved) nationally, and even internationally.
Oden will become like Shaq except cooler. And not prone to go to LA.
Mortimer
This just in from the Associated Press
PORTLAND - Having recently returned from his home in Starkville, Mississippi, Blazers forward Travis Outlaw had the team over for dinner at his Portland home. He reportedly rapped, “Hey Blazers-tell me how my bass tastes! Hey Blazers—tell me how my bass tastes!”
No word on whether he he caught the fish himself or if they were store bought.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
by prezofdeath on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 14 recs
Is this true?
Mortimer: "It’ll be so nice I’ll need microfracture—ON MY WEINER."
by 92wastheyear on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
Mortimer: "It’ll be so nice I’ll need microfracture—ON MY WEINER."
by 92wastheyear on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
Nice work!
"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Batuuuuuuuum!
by rockingharder on Jul 10, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, me too
"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"
These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.
this gave me nightmares
and I’m awake!
Vote Sam Bowie as Greatest "Other" Blazer Ever.
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jul 11, 2008 2:55 AM PDT up reply actions
That speculation about "winning over" Portlanders is silly
My mother didn’t follow sports at all, but always admired Clyde Drexler, who didn’t have the sort of outgoing personality that this theory supposes is the key to attracting interest from all corners. Trust me-people from all over Oregon are going to be big fans of the whole team-I’ve been through this in the late 70s and the late 80s, when I knew plenty of casual fans in Eastern Oregon who’d rave about the key guys off the bench, let alone someone with the talent and charisma of Brandon Roy.
Much ado about nothing
So Quick said Bayless was disappointing Yesterday?
I think Quick is was just playing with us and “the fan”
Joel Freeland=Stud
No he said Bayless feels he didn't shoot welll and Bayless is dissapointed.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Quick sounded impressed to me
At least with the Dunks and tear drops and said Bayless looked like an NBA player. I doubt Quick is too worried by Bayless’s shot, because Bayless was a good shooter in college. A slow release might be a problem, but given his short arms he could develop a very compact and quick release with some work . But this was based from today’s practice and last night’s comments might have been based on something else. Anyway, Quick now sounds more convinced about Bayless than the pessimistic comments last night lead us to believe.
Joel Freeland=Stud
Yes, with his extremely short arms
the nerve impulses must just race from brain to fingertips. We’ll have to call him Quickdraw Bayleaf.
"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"
These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.
Bayleaf?
Cooking spice?
or Pokémon?
You decide!
One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season
I will miss Jarrett Jack, but getting Jerryd Bayless is helping ease my pain.
Upon Review
I don’t know how much more of a complement you could give a guard than to compare him to Brandon Roy, but Quick went there and I’m now even more excited.
Joel Freeland=Stud
Almost.
Compliment = polite expression of praise or admiration
Complement = something that completes or brings to perfection
Joel Freeland = Lifetime Euroleaguer :)
"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Batuuuuuuuum!
by rockingharder on Jul 10, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I've goggled at Google but I've never Googled goggle.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
Hey now
Your spelling is alright. The compliment/complement deal is a common mistake; Just one of those funny homonym deals.
"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Batuuuuuuuum!
by rockingharder on Jul 11, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Just when I couldn;t possibly fit any more love into my heart for Kevin Pritchard
he goes and signs Batum. I was always under the impression that Batum would be marinating in France while he gains 100 lbs and starts capitalizing on some of that upside, but darn- it KP just had to sign him, and now im gonna be day dreaming of that 88 all day every day … *sigh, when I said i heart Kevin I had no idea that he hearts me too.
-Sophia
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Soph
Just don’t get played. I’ve heard that Batum has been quoted saying, “I don’t want to be a player no more… but it pays so…”
Just be leary ok.
I am the master of my fate, I am the Captain of my soul. - Charles Wesley
>:(
can you please provide a link to that quote.. or perhaps even the context ? Common, I highly doubt KP would sign someone that doesn’t want to be a player and is just out for the money. That kind of thing is what KP specializes, NOT signing players that have character issues…
-Sophia
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
I don't think it's about the money
See PippenAintEasy’s post below. And is bein’ a ladies man a character issue?
Oh and I don’t have a link, but I heard it from a reliable guy my uncle’s cousin’s former roomate knew. So I’m sure it’s true. ;)
I am the master of my fate, I am the Captain of my soul. - Charles Wesley
Its hard out here for a pimp
But im not gonna get played, lets not get that twisted. I started sayin I heart Kevin years ago when he didn’t even work for the Blazers and My dad didn’t allow me to date.
- I dont devote my heart to no bodies…. clearly
-Sophia
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Hey, I play a bit o' piano myself
but I don’t think I could touch Batum!
"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"
These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.
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