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Gameday Open Thread (Summer League Style)

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Go here to get started watching the games on NBA.com.

By Timbo's request, here's a thread to track tonight's summer league contest against the Wizards.  Gametime is 5PM and it is airing on Comcast SportsNet as well as NBA.com (or so I am told).

I'll catch you here later tonight.  Until then, get your hype on. 

There are only two possible outcomes for tonight's performance: 1) I immediately buy a Jerryd Bayless jersey from NBA.com or 2) I'm writing a Trade Him! post tomorrow.  No middle ground.

Go Blazers!

-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)

Update from Vegas:  Blazersedge has arrived in Vegas!  I don't think I'll be updating very much during the game but to the extent I do you can find updates in the comment thread.  I'll put DAVE or something in the subject line to make finding them easy.  Watch for a complete recap after the game.

--Dave

Second Update from Vegas:  I understand there have been some shenanigans post-wise while I have been on the road.  To be clear:  if you violate site rules while my back is turned, including the use of blatant profanity, you will be immediately banned, no questions asked.  

--Dave

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It's been way too long

I’m like a junkie, I swear. This one little hit will put me so much more at ease.

by robrun2 on Jul 14, 2008 9:01 AM PDT   0 recs

Summer League = methadone?

My, that’s a fine looking monkey you’re carrying on your shoulders!

by DonkeyShins on Jul 14, 2008 10:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Rex, Petko, and Batman...

........................................... and their temporary SuperFriends.

t

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 9:26 AM PDT   0 recs

thanks for the reminder!

much appreciated.

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

2:00 PM HST

For all you locals out there. I guess I’ll be here but it’s going to trash my sleeping schedule.

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 AM PDT   0 recs

You're funnier when you're sleep-deprived, Tom.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 9:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You should catch me while I'm drunk

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 9:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm always cheesing but not always drunk

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 10:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh dear

Make sure you are prepared to fight at the arena in Nipopolis.

by DonkeyShins on Jul 14, 2008 10:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's why you need a DVR

My TiVo was so excited to find it that it scheduled it twice, once on Comcast and once on NBA-TV. I guess I could get them both and compare the broadcasts (I am assuming Summer League is free on NBA-TV as I don’t buy League Pass.)

"We will do nice things!" - Rudy, 07/01/08

by jorga on Jul 14, 2008 10:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I got it

Everything is just better live.
I’ll just take 2 naps and hope my wife works late.

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 12:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tell her the house is on fire

And you’re worried she’ll die in a fire if she comes home early. She’ll dawdle a bit on coming home, you’ll watch the game, call her back and tell her it wasn’t a fire you were just gassy, and she comes home thinking you’re a hero like a firefighter.

The perfect crime…

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 14, 2008 1:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Too bad...

...I have to miss the game. I have been in total withdrawal, and the WNBA on ABC isn’t providing a fix of any kind.

"Every time I see Stern in public now, I kept expecting him to point up to a helicopter hovering above, like Sosa did to impress Tony in "Scarface," followed by the sight of a beaten-up Tim Donaghy being pushed out of the 'copter in midair," Bill Simmons, ESPN Draft Diary 2008

by Anthony Stine on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 AM PDT   0 recs

I watched 3 seconds of the WNBA yesterday...

......................... that was enough.

I don’t do college BB either.

t

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 9:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

really?

I kind of like the WNBA. There it is, I said it.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 9:51 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't mind it

But I’ll watch any sport that is on TV.

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 9:54 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed

WNBA = all right by me

by DonkeyShins on Jul 14, 2008 10:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The WNBA is fine by me

As long as I never have to watch it, hear about it, or sense it in any other way. Including (but not limited to) smelling it.

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jul 14, 2008 3:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't be ashamed

it’s okay to like girls.

by Jumbo on Jul 14, 2008 4:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm fine with girls...

............................. short people playing basketball, not so much.

t

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 4:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

in person only

women’s basketball on TV is slooo and boring – a testament to how good and fast the men’s college and pro games are – but I find it’s much better in person.

M, period. Fresh, comma.

by manzell on Jul 14, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree, but...

Have you checked out the Seattle Storm this year? Trying to do what the Celtics did, and not with three stars but 5 (each of them with multiple championships already). They’re the best team in the WNBA… and I think Clay Bennett still is owner but has decided to keep them in Seattle. Is it any consolation for loosing the Sonics? Very strange.

by rip_city_fan on Jul 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Here's what's most interesting about this game to me:

1. Whether Petko is able to dish, dish, dish, dish, dish, dish his way onto the roster (thereby effectively sending Sergio to a quick exit and bringing me to my feet with a mighty roar).

2. How Rex manages to dribble the ball with those itty-bitty little baby arms…

t

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 AM PDT   0 recs

no one said it yet so, First!

I like the ultimatum with Bayless, Ben. If he doesn’t get it done in his first summerleague game, ship him out.

@('.')@

by JTDuck22 on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 AM PDT   0 recs

(headline)

“AFTER ONE DISAPPOINTING SUMMER LEAGUE GAME, BAYLESS IS TRADED FOR 38 2ND ROUND PICKS”

by shralpster on Jul 14, 2008 10:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Collect a set, win fabulous prizes!!!

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 10:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

is Oden playing?

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Jul 14, 2008 9:48 AM PDT   0 recs

no

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Who is Oden?

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 10:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

link


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oden
A Japanese dish served mainly in the winter

by PippenAintEasy on Jul 14, 2008 11:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't like Oden.

Doesn’t look good at all. Maybe trade for a teriyaki bowl or something.

by pualo on Jul 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

God of Gods.

If you use the swedish spelling.

by sixth on Jul 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Scouting the Wiz

32 Andray Blatche F/C- athletic shotblocker/defender who has already made and impact with the big club.
35 Vytas Danelius F- former Wake Forest star
24 Dontaye Draper G ?
42 Frank Elegar F ?
40 Gary Forbes F ?
52 Taj McCullough F Was on the Winthrop team that lost to the Ducks in the 2007 tourney
34 JaVale McGee C/F Athletic big man but very raw
5 Dominic McGuire ?
14 Oleksiy Pecherov C/F Skilled big man who has played for the Wiz in the regular season
16 Michael Peeples ?
7 Jason Rich G ?
54 Will Thomas F From the George Mason final four team
12 Vladimir Veremeenko C/F ?
13 Jonathan Wallace G 6-1 Former Georgetown guard
1 Nick Young- former USC star had a very good rookie season and will be the toughest matchup today by far.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 AM PDT   0 recs

Who Dey?

I think the PTB took a look at J-Vale.

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I smell something...

...and it is Game Day, baby!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 14, 2008 10:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know you smell with your tongue, that´s why letters are lost in your comunication.

I know you go out by Gameday looking for hot to warm up you cold blood.

But i miss the forked expressions of a Lizard. You are too honest for a reptil tongue.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 14, 2008 10:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Their Big Men are going to eat ours alive.

I won’t be surprised if all our young guys have a bad game.

BINGO, BANGO, BONGO

by blzrfan on Jul 14, 2008 10:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah

this is a tough matchup. They have 3 established NBA players. We have none.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 10:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wrong

We have three, Bayless, PK, and Batum. If KP picked them in the first round, they are established.

Koolaid is good. Drink more koolaid.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Jul 14, 2008 12:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Grape Flavoraid.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jul 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

good question

Blatche, Young and Pecherov and McGee (this year’s 1st round pick) for sure. Maybe McGuire and Veremeenko (last year’s 2nd round pick). They’ve also picked up Dee Brown so he may play (according to Bullets Forever).

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 10:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You're almost right

I doubt Veremeeko will be on the NBA roster, but the others should.

Brown’s still a bit of a question mark, but his contract becomes guaranteed in January, so they can have him on the roster and release him before then if he doesn’t work out.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Pradamaster on Jul 14, 2008 2:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 3:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Blatche got quite a bit of time in the playoffs

some 15 minutes a game, and Young impressed when he got the time (I remember one game where he torched his home-town la l*kers, which made him a hero to me). The papers here in DC said Pecherov impressed people in practices but the rotation was jammed at PF (Jamison, Blatche, Songalia).

We might be spanked, but I’ll be watching – LOCALLY BROADCAST IN THE DC AREA!!!!

"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West

by Honka Playboy on Jul 14, 2008 11:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pecherov out, from the "Washington Times"

quoth the Moonie-owned Times:
“Pecherov watched practice for a third straight day, still suffering from a sprained left ankle. He said he will miss the first two summer league games, but hopes to get some action in later in the week. “

that helps us. If it mattered, which it doesn’t. But I don’t want to lose this one, either

"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West

by Honka Playboy on Jul 14, 2008 11:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Its good for me

His face hurts my eyeballs.

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Jul 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Guards

The Blazers were already planning to emphasize their perimeter players this summer. With all of the Wizard’s interior experience, I’d expect to see I lot of shots out of Bayless, Batum, and Petteri. To put some numbers on it, I’ll predict:

Bayless 25pts, 4 rbs, 3 assists, 4 TO
Koponen 12 pts, 2 rbs, 4 assists, 3 TO
Batum 16 pts, 5 rbs, 1 assist, 2 TO

by PoliSam on Jul 14, 2008 11:58 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know why

But I am expecting Koponen to really shine during summer league, at least enough to get himself on the Blazers this year. He might surpase all expectations and blow a few “experts” away with his court vision, and shooting ability. 18pts, 8ast, and 5 reb would not suprise me.

But on the other hand, I would also not be too surpised if Bayless struggles in Summer League. No reasons behind any of these expectations, just a gut feeling on my part. I will ofcourse watch every second and cheer them all on to glory.

by usmcr3049 on Jul 14, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't fast athletic guards usually kill in summer league?

I think Bayless will put up some pretty high scoring numbers.

by pualo on Jul 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Batum

43 pts, 25 rbs, 33 dimes, 15 TOs, 26 PFs, 10 steals, 16 blocks.

Septuple double. Book it.

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jul 14, 2008 3:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pech isn't playing

Veremeeko was our second-round pick in 2006.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Pradamaster on Jul 14, 2008 2:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

zz

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 9:50 AM PDT   0 recs

Question.

Which type of otter pop is the best? False. Sir Isaac Lime.

Seriously though, im confused…is the game on 5pm ET or 5pm PT? I only have 3.5 hours to get the truth?

by joelor on Jul 14, 2008 10:27 AM PDT   0 recs

Pacific

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 10:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

8 eastern 5 pacific 2 in the middle of the pacific with TiH

"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West

by Honka Playboy on Jul 14, 2008 11:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

1 a.m. in Britain

2 a.m. on the continent.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Jul 14, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What time is it in Antartica?

It is in all the time zones….simultaniously

Mortimer: "It’ll be so nice I’ll need microfracture—ON MY WEINER."

by 92wastheyear on Jul 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There´s not time in Antartica. Ask to Mammoths.

They have cryogenesis there.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 14, 2008 1:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One Question

I’m going to watch but pretty much don’t care at all about the summer league. With no disrespect to our guys, we’re talking about three guys that I sort of hope won’t get much playing time this year because they’re just rookies.

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 10:34 AM PDT   0 recs

Blasphemy!

You must not utter the words “don’t care at all” about ANYTHING Blazer related. You must care deeply about every hangnail, haircut, and yes, pretend-basketball games. Anything less and you are not an obsessed superfan and must search for another hangout.

"We will do nice things!" - Rudy, 07/01/08

by jorga on Jul 14, 2008 10:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait...

You said “One Question” but I counted fewer than that.

by pualo on Jul 14, 2008 10:39 AM PDT to parent up   1 recs

LOL!

"We will do nice things!" - Rudy, 07/01/08

by jorga on Jul 14, 2008 10:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

I got a call and just hit post. I was going to ask if everyone else is not as excited. I long for the day when Blazer fans are more excited about the regular season then the draft and off season.

"We're just one big family. And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved." - Jason Mraz

by tominhawaii on Jul 14, 2008 12:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This blazer fan is.

more excited for the regular season, that is.

by Montavilla Steve on Jul 14, 2008 1:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Man, if they Blazers would just wait 3 months to play 5 meaningless games ALL the time...

...I’d be in heaven. It doesn’t get any better than that.

But seriously, this is just a matter of getting my fix. That and I’m curious to see Bayless et al.

by shralpster on Jul 14, 2008 2:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

agree

This is a big step for us. For the first time in a while, we don’t have multiple likely starters in Vegas. Its a sign of progress that we don’t have to care so much this year.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 14, 2008 10:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But here's the thing

At least one of ‘dem (that Bayless kid) could get pretty major minutes (for a rookie on a winning club), and that makes it kinda important to see how he’s doing. Batum is that guy for another day, and just seeing how far along he is against fellow raw athletes will be fun to see.

PetKop is a total mystery, so just seeing what he can do as a PG is a bonus.

No matter which way we slice it, with Oden and Rudy coming in we’re giving MAJOR minutes to at least two rookies, and then bummed if either Rudy or Bayless suck.

I am glad we don’t got any projected starters on the summer league team though. It’s bad enough to have your starters playing in Vegas, and it’s worse when they don’t even do that well (aside from LMA last year; he did good).

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 14, 2008 11:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No

We can afford to have either Rudy or Bayless bomb out. We’ll be bummed if both of them do.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Jul 14, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, I'll be bummed at least

I think we can afford ANYONE bombing out, outside of Oden/Roy/LMA. That’s as good of a core as you’ll get, and everyone else is gravy… important gravy, but gravy. So, we can definitely afford both Rudy and Bayless bustin’...

But, I’ll be totally bummed if either dude is a bust, because I think both will be really good. I don’t want to be wrong :-(

They’re both projected to be pretty awesome, so something semi-major happened if they suck. And then I’ll be bummed city, dude! :-(

Mortimer ;-(

by Mortimer on Jul 14, 2008 1:37 PM PDT to parent up   1 recs

WOOOHOOO!!! I made sure to schedule my DVR to record all 5 games, plus the oregon duck cheerleader show rigt after, just in case it runs through ; )

by tmac16550 on Jul 14, 2008 10:47 AM PDT   0 recs

Yeah, right

We know why you are recording the Oregon Duck cheerleader show…don’t try and deny it.

by DonkeyShins on Jul 14, 2008 10:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs