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Our national nightmare is over; the long-anticipated Steven Hill vs. Kevin Love matchup is finally upon us. 

The game against McHale's boys starts at 7PM Pacific again tonight.  Mr. Love is coming off an 18/17 performance (he now tops the Summer League in rebounding) and we pretty much don't have an answer for him. 

It will be interesting to see if Batum draws Corey Brewer; if so, I think that's what's called a featherwight matchup in boxing.   

Another local angle: former UP guard Pooh Jeter will be tonight's Jerryd Bayless Crossover Dribble Victim.  Good times.

Get your hype on.

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Our national nightmare is over; the long-anticipated Steven Hill vs. Kevin Love matchup is finally upon us.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

We’ll I had posted a triumphant little one-line “First” here, but it didn’t seem to stick.

So, I’ll say it again: First!

(I don’t think it suffices to say “+1”. Sorry timbo.)

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 8:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought "First" posts

were heavily discouraged…even in Gameday threads. Didn’t Dave say something like that?

by jamon51 on Jul 17, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they are only allowed in gamethreads

I THUNK that t’was so, anyways.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 17, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it weren't for them

I’d have nothing of substance to contribute here.

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wish we had a decent Big

Would be nice to have someone to help with Love, but watching Pooh battle Bayless should be fun…...

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Jul 17, 2008 8:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Technical question

I’m just wondering. Does it actually SAY in the rules that you can’t have one guy sitting on somebody else’s shoulders? Because I imagine that Bayless perched up on top of Ellis might just give K-Love fits down low. Meanwhile, Koponen is big enough to guard a couple of Minnesota’s smaller guys. Just sayin’...

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think you're onto something

But why Ellis? Let’s put Bayless up on Steven Hill’s shoulders and really cause some havoc.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Jul 17, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill's taller, but Ellis has the strength you'd need

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

One consistent “jury’s still out” issue has been whether Bayless can create for those around him. Having a decent big to create for might help in seeing what he can do.

by Montavilla Steve on Jul 17, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Italics?

I just wanted italics for emphasis on “create for”. does it go “italics button” text “italics button to end italics”?

by Montavilla Steve on Jul 17, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hi-lite what i want & then hit the big italicized I up above

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 17, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Summer League really worth watching?

I honestly think my level of fandom stops at the summer league. That first game was boring and I decided to sleep through the second one.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 8:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

that must have been a long nap.

by lama on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I work midnight to 8am

Then I normally sleep from 1pm-7pm. I DRV’ed the game but didn’t want to watch it once I knew it was a loss.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, the drama is seriously lacking

Still, I am interested in seeing how our fledgling Blazerlets operate out there. I taped the second game, then fast forwarded through the most boring stuff. Usually, I skip commercials, side-line chat, free-throws, and sometimes even the other teams offensive sets. A game only lasts about a half hour that way.

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the way I do it

You can watch an entire game in around an hour

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at this point

i would watch jerryd bayless waiting at a bus stop.

so there’s that to keep in mind.

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and then you could add

‘Waiting at a bus stop’ to the many faces of Jerryd Bayless! I think that face will actually be a tad more serious than usual because no one wants to miss their bus and be forced to walk.

The street lights is on.

by Magnum on Jul 17, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I thought about fast forwarding through the game then I realized all the important plays will be on Youtube in a day or two. It’s just a real boring game when there are only two players who are playing at a level worth watching.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sound a bit down

Maybe it’s time to change the meds?

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once a paint huffer always a paint huffer

Why change what’s been working? I just though the first game was really mediocre. Maybe if French Chocolate was making some noise, I’d be all up in.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Betty Ford Center

in Oklahoma City is the future home of an unnamed NBA eam. It also hosts the Oklahoma City Blazers!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Center

Cave Canem!

by Caveowl on Jul 17, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thieves.

They steal Seattle’s team and they stole our teams name…...and gave it to HOCKEY??!

blasphemous.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Blazers

by postup on Jul 17, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's also the U of Alabama Birmingham Blazers

Their mascot is a fire breathing dragon. Different type of Blazers.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know the fanpost wave is affecting you my friend.

Maybe we are investing too much time and getting seasick. This mental diarrhea will never stop but increase. We can´t rule the waves like the Britons do. And both old and new people are amazing for me, each one in his way. If at least you could learn English here…

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 17, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks friend

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one wants

to rule the waves like the Britons do.

Especially since they don’t.

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

by jscot on Jul 17, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.

by johnv59 on Jul 17, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like watching the guards...

............................... although its more akin to an open scrimmage than a game. It’s pretty clear that the Blazers don’t take it seriously as a competition, judging from who they put on the court…

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KP on Bayless

Hoopsworld interviewed KP yesterday, and there are some quotes:

Kevin Pritchard likes this time of year: a chance to take in some basketball and watch it all come together. Of course, there is some evaluating along the way too.

Take Jerryd Bayless for example, the Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard. He came back for seconds on Tuesday night.

One night after scoring 28 points in his summer league debut, Bayless followed up with a 26-point performance despite the Blazers falling to the Sacramento Kings, 75-74, in overtime. And while Bayless – along with another solid outing from Petteri Kopenen (18 points) – tried desperately to string back-to-back wins together to no avail, the Blazers general manager shared his thoughts on Bayless’ overall game and what he believes summer league is truly all about.

“He’s got great legs. He’s got great size. He’s strong and he’s fearless at the basket,” Pritchard told HOOPSWORLD from the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas.

“We need a guy who can defend point guards, knock down shots and be aggressive at times and we feel Jerryd can do that.”

Certainly these last two games have proven easily why Bayless was considered by some draft experts the best point guard of his draft class. It also lends credit to Pritchard for having the prowess to once again score another steal in at the NBA Draft. It’s his claim to fame in June.

In many ways then, Portland’s 13-man summer league roster is getting the best of both worlds even if they aren’t completely aware of it. Look at Nicolas Batum for instance: The 6-8 French forward came to Las Vegas a candidate for one of the Blazers two remaining roster spots. But after two less than impressive games, it appears now he could be bound for Europe baring some spectacular play in Portland’s next three games from Batum. On the other hand, Kopenen is making a serious case for the Blazers opening day roster. After two solid games (going for 19 and 18 points respectively) the 20-year-old point guard from Finland could force Portland’s hand to finally bring him stateside.

The other option is to simply leave a roster spot open heading into next season. Although that discussion will play itself out in the coming days and through Kopenen’s consistency, one thing is for certain: Bayless sharing the backcourt with Brandon Roy at times next season would be an exciting act to behold.

Then again, who would run the point and who would be the two guard in that scenario?

“Brandon (Roy) gives us a great luxury,” Pritchard suggested when asked about visions of a Roy-Bayless backcourt. “He’s a special player. He can play multiple positions, then in the fourth quarter we give him the ball and a lot of players play off of him.”

Perhaps Bayless – or maybe even Kopenen – could be one of those guys playing off Roy when next season rolls around.

by Eben Calder on Jul 17, 2008 8:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

here's the link for everyone

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9489

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kopponen

The Blazers might need to bring him over this season to prevent him from signing a fat contract in Europe. We can free up a roster spot by trading Sergio for future picks.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need Sergio to help Rudy transition

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

I’m not sure we want to use a roster spot for someone’s BFF especially when that BFF has high trade value.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the best part

Sergio is super cheap and if I was a GM, I wouldn’t trade more than two second rounders for him. I don’t think he has high trade value after last year.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll bet KP would take one 2nd rounder...

...................... If he collects 10, he can cash them in for an attractive set of fine luggage and a dinner for two at a VERY nice restaurant in NYC…

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it worked before

We gave McBob a roster spot for a year, then used him as a piece to net guys who will undoubtedly get more playing time than he did. Who’s to say we can’t follow a similar practice with Sergio? Though if things keep going the way they have been for him, it might be more likely that he eventually returns to Europe (aka the Khryapa path).

by abdelnaby on Jul 17, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who helped sergio with the transition?

who will help Pet-K.O! with the transition?

who will help Bayless with the transition?

how bout all the professionals that will be surrounding them every step of the way.

Life is a transition…...why does everyone think theese young MEN need to have their hand held through the process.

"Rudy Fernández ha confirmado hoy que la próxima temporada jugará en el Portland Trail Blazers"

by $chonzarelli on Jul 17, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because they don't speak English

Period

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least not well enough to make the transition smoothly on their own

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So....

...you’re suggesting that the only reason to keep two players of the same nationality is because they dont speak english, or at least not well enough to survive without each other???

Again,.....who helped Sergio?

And while we are at it…

Who was that german player the Mavs signed to help Dirk???

Or how bout the Chineese player the Bucs signed to help Yi??

Houston and Ming?

Portland and Ha?

How in the hell did Drazen ever survive in this city without the help of a fellow countryman…....IN UNIFORM!!!!!???

The rest of the world is familliar with the job title “Translater”. Here on our sheltered continent we don’t have a need for them as much, but in the rest of the world it is a common thing, especially for those who have celebrity status and are required to do interviews on a regular basis. Most translaters don’t just learn a language, they learn a culture, which is why they come as part of the package when you sign a foreign player. Using a roster spot for a translator is a bad business move. I don’t see it happening.

"Rudy Fernández ha confirmado hoy que la próxima temporada jugará en el Portland Trail Blazers"

by $chonzarelli on Jul 17, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here is the deal

Sergio’s salary is half the cost of what Paul Allen pays for draft picks. Name another player that is going to join the roster and contribute for that salary? I don’t know how long it took any of those guys to get acclimated to the NBA, but I am willing to bet that every one of them, would have benefited from having their own version of Sergio. If it took Sergio six months to get acclimated, maybe now it will only take Rudy three or four. There is no harm whatsoever in having Sergio on the roster and there are undeniable benefits, both on the court and off the court, for having Sergio on the roster.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Gone at the trade deadline. Not before.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Dap

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I have to rec any comment by TiH that is even halfway serious, plus I agree with this one!!!!

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Jul 17, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They all DID benifit from having their own version of Sergio.....

...they all had translators to help with the transition. Sure it’s convenient to have Serigo help Rudy but by no means is it necessary to use a roster spot as Kelsoballa suggested. Also, what does salary have to do with the 12th player on the pine? I’d take Pittock right now over Sergio for half the salary. And contribute like Sergio?? I must have missed his contribution, what was it again?? oh yeah, the players like him and he told Rudy to come over, thats worth a roster spot. I like Sergio, I really do. I’ve been pulling for him from the start and I really hopes he gets jumper squared away in the Caymen Islands and proves us all wrong next year.

"Rudy Fernández ha confirmado hoy que la próxima temporada jugará en el Portland Trail Blazers"

by $chonzarelli on Jul 17, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With all things being equal

Which is almost always the case when it comes to the 12th spot on a team, Sergio would be a better fit because he can help Rudy transition faster than he would without Sergio. There is no way you can argue that point.

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Dap

"He is one of several very talented young players who has a great upside," Nuggets coach Jeff Bzdelik said about Qyntel Woods

by tominhawaii on Jul 18, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a thread for Pooh Jeter

I’m very excited to watch this game not only because it’s the Blazers, but because of Eugene “Pooh” Jeter.

I went to college with Pooh, we graduated the same year and played ball together a lot. He’s such a good guy and is really fun to be around and I wish him the best.

He can drive, pass, finsih, and damn he hits his free throws. In practice he would drain almost every single shot he took and he is the quickest player I’ve ever played against. With the speed of the game ever increasing, I have no doubt he’ll make it one of these years, if not this year.

While I’ll be cheering for a Blazer W, I’ll be cheering just as loud for my man Pooh.

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 8:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you guys smoking? Cause I want some

Tom, You slept through the second game! The OVERTIME thrilla where JBay hit the final shot in regulation to force the OT. Yeah, A total sleeper if you ask me. And that first game, when we were down 5 points and the Finn hits three 3-pointers in a row to bring us back on top. Overrated. I am gonna sit here and wait for Ice Dancing trials to start for the olympics, or even better still, that one Gymnastic sport where they throw the ball around.

TOM WAKE UP! If you ARE a fan then summer league should be a TOP PRIORITY!

Also of note, Steven Hill, AKA the Mountain Man, is one of Rick from NBA tv’s favorite guys! They said his beard is on par with William Walton’s!

Is the game live? I heard it was on tape delay.

Can’t wait to see if we can get anything out of Batum this summer league, but more importantly, I am rooting for PetKo to have another break-out game so the Blazers have to sign him!

Hooray for tall white boys! (I’m 6 ft, doesn’t that count?)

Andy

Mike Barrett Says "Yes Sir!', Wheels Says "Boomshakalaka!'

by BlazermaniacAndy on Jul 17, 2008 8:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

5' 9" is supposed to be average for men

I think you can be considered tall if other people consistently ask you to grab something from a high shelf.

The street lights is on.

by Magnum on Jul 17, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm told I'm tall all the time and I'm 5' 10"

Then again, most people here are Asian and quite a bit shorter.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah tom, I can recall a time I thought I was tall

In Thailand when I was 16 visiting my dad, my head hung out in the clouds while these “tall” Asian women (5’2” or 5’3”) walked around with nice scalps. What time is the game on?

Mike Barrett Says "Yes Sir!', Wheels Says "Boomshakalaka!'

by BlazermaniacAndy on Jul 17, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

7:00

What time is the game on?

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm 6'1"

But my wingspan is only 6’2”, making me a bust :-(

I feel like the games have been kinda bore-ring, but mainly because they’ve been especially sloppy and the reffing especially intrusive, even for Summer League.

I really am enjoying watching Bayless go though, and he’s been the obvious highlight. He’s making terrific, quick moves to get into the paint, and even against someone known for being a good defender like Douby. He’s been worth the sloppy, un-fun games…

And really, even though the game went to overtime, I can’t get myself to care THAT much about the score. Fortunately, I find much joy in keying in on a hopefully really good Blazer, and seeing what he can do. I wanna win once it gets down to the end, but that isn’t a piece of drama that keeps me watching like it would a normal game.

I do enjoy watching me some Bayless, and I’m glad PetKop K-9 is showing up well.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 17, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Mort-Rex?

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost

busted a gut when you said said you were a bust. Brilliant man. I want JB to have like a 40 point blow out to silence the doubters with like 5 assists (4 to the Finnisher obviously). I also want Kop to have another break out performance with like 7 assists (6 to JB of course) and 22 points.

I think they both can do it against this competition but I want to see it tonight to end the debate. My only concern is Love he looks to be legit in the NBA making him a BEAST in Summer League. JB needs to show he can stroke it in game. I think he will find his touch. Payless becomes Pay MO'! Cause Minnie is gonna pay when JB breaks their ankles.

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jul 17, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

well the rest of my post sucked anyways so I guess I should thank the computer for greying out the second paragraph. I think I get it now. it does that in response to the enter key or something…

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jul 17, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont indent your paragraphs

It doesn’t make a lot of sense, but I believe thats why it does it. And don’t worry, we notified the grammar police and they are willing to let it slide…

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Jul 17, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking he meant "bust" like one of those statues

with no arms or lower anatomy—just a head and upper torso. But then his winspan would only be something like 2’0”

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tall

You are tall if you can kiss the top of your wife/GF’s head. It’s all relative…

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.

by johnv59 on Jul 17, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you were a Blazer, you'd be 6'2-1/2"...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little perspective

I enjoy watching our new young talent play. Heck, I would have watched Oden’s pickup game at 24Hour Fitness if it were on TV for a few minutes. But the point remains, this is not the best basketball to watch. Seeing around 50 turnovers in a short game where almost no rhythm is established and the refs call a foul every 1:30 is hard to watch. Just because a game goes into overtime does not make it a great game. I can go to The hoop and watch several games that are close.
Anyway, it’s neat to see these guys and dream, but the way it all comes down when they play in games as a team and not as individuals trying to earn a spot is completely different. So Tom I kinda agree with you.

We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?

by Black84GTI on Jul 17, 2008 9:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’ll probably watch today. The open thread was more exciting than the first game.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why Bayless

The reason I posted the Hoopsworld interview is because I’ve read KP contantly reiterate why they picked Bayless. Summer league shows some of that reason, but obviously, it will be an entirely different game when the team suits up They obviously were not looking for that “pure point guard” who would always handle the ball. They wanted a player who would “complement” Brandon – not take over. They didn’t need that. They prefer the ball in Brandon’s hands in the 4 quarters, and want someone who can play off of him. That’s not your classic point guard. Then, they wanted a strong, fearless, aggressive attacker who can finish at the basket – or dish off. This saves Brandon’s body, and plays directly to what our future strengths on the front line will be. And, who also, has a good mid-range game – as Bayless showed in college. We’re seeing some of this in summer league, but you can bet we’ll see a lot more of it as Bayless transitions onto the team. Then, they wanted a good PG defender. And, given Bayless quick feet, leaping ability, and size, they seem to believe he can and will be that defender. Obviously, they felt this was not a strong point last year.

Fans have spent a lot of ink on talking about getting a pure PG. The Blazers, however, weren’t looking for that player – but a different type of guard.

by Eben Calder on Jul 17, 2008 10:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So far

I haven’t seen anything to indicate Bayless will be better on D than Jarrett Jack. Koponen does seem better on D than I would have guessed, and really does have “great size” (can’t believe KP would say that about Bayless—he’s got good size, but not “great”). But I like Bayless for his ability to finish and get by people. Mainly, Jarrett wasn’t able to get by quicker point guards and that’s what hurt him.

Now, the biggest question is what Bayless’ outside shot will look like in the regular season. Is he a 28% 3pt shooter? Or 35%?

by jamon51 on Jul 17, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roy's career will be longer

The less time he has to spend playing the grueling minutes portion of the PG position. When JB is in the line up, he can bring the ball up over half court and then (simply?) hand the ball over to BRoy. Then switch back on change of possesion and play the end to end in your face D on the other teams PG. In this game plan the only time Roy really spends at PG is in the half court set. For us and our big time, big play star this is the perfect scenario. He plays only the quality offensive minutes at the position the Blazers see as his most effective when he is on the court. His carrer will not take the pounding of trying to deal with the quicklness and energy he would have to absorb nightly with the rest of the PG duties.

I agree Eben.C. KP seems to have it all mapped out to shape up this way.

PS: jamon51, I respectfully disagree about JB Vs JJ defense. IMO Mr. Bayless has clearly shown that he can stay in front of NBA quicks already. In the first 2 SL games our opponents both had NBA quick quality PG’s and to me he appeared to successfully pass the “can he stay in front of his man?” test. And that test is end of the term final type of big test.. JJ never was able to pass that exam that finally land him that PG diploma he so valiantly aims for. JB already shows flashes that he indeed can and will play effective man on man D at the PG position. Again, this takes the burden of BRoy.

I say JB will pass his freshman year with flying colors. I expect at least a 3.0.

The Oden Era, Day 386

by Heymoe on Jul 17, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

We’ve been talking about the “ideal running mate” for awhile and Bayless meets most of the criteria.

1) guard opposing point guards? Check, JB has the desire and the lateral quickness

2) run the fast break? Check.

3) hit an open jumper out to 3 point land? Jury is still out, his college 3 pt percentage is encouraging, but his shooting form can use some work. At the FT line he looks like he “cups” his hand and initially handles the ball on the side before cetering it on his fingertips. This can be corrected by the Blazers shooting coach.

4) ability to penetrate and dish? Jury is still out. Obviously, he can get to the rim at will. JB’s ability to find open players on the wing/slot and delivering the dime is difficult to determine in summer league, due to the quality of the bigs on the Blazer team.

He’s not Devin Harris, but at first blush it appears JB’s got the right stuff to play alongside Roy, guard opposing point guards and run the break.

by two4larue on Jul 17, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

here here

i second this emotion.
also he looks physically quite like tony parker.
so my question is: what Portland celeb will he hook up with?
My call: Margie Bolue.

Write it down: rings in 2010. ODEN = BLACK LINCOLN!

by nep4life on Jul 17, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard

Bayless and Julie Emry were spotted holding hands around the Park Blocks area… could it be love at long last?

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 17, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope it's Mayor Katz

What. I said it.

And now, I can’t unsay it.

Kevin Pritchard is a 4.0 Draft Day Student

by rmcdougall on Jul 17, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greg Oden interview

over at the Yahoo blog Ball Don’t Lie. He talks about basketball mohawks, rihanna, and flying monkeys, i swear.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/The-Ball-Don-t-Lie-interview-with-Greg-Oden?urn=nba,94381

Woof

by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 17, 2008 10:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh I am looking forward to reading this,

that picture of greg at the piano! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love it!

Mike Barrett Says "Yes Sir!', Wheels Says "Boomshakalaka!'

by BlazermaniacAndy on Jul 17, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was my thought

Looks like a serious EJ song, maybe “Daniel” or “Candle in the Wind”?

by two4larue on Jul 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Blend

Of the LJ & EJ styles.

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 17, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was playing the piano

while Justin Timberlake was singing

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.

by johnv59 on Jul 17, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See if this works

Link?

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Jul 17, 2008 10:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heymoe/Two

And KP agrees with both of you. He said in one interview that by the time Bayless got 40 games under his belt, he’d have it figured out. They wanted a solid complementery piece to an exceptional talent. Roy. And I think they got him. Sure, he’ll get more polish. Of course, I have no idea what we’d be saying if Fernandez was in the summer league, not on Spain’s Olympic team. He brings another element, which appears to be his outside shot combined with the fact that he also likes going to the hoop. I’m really looking forward to watching these three develop. KP says Fernandez does some things very few players in this league can do. And we have to admit, KP doesn’t seem to be too far off on these things. It was obvious they pulled out all the stops to get him here – and a kid that was offered 20 million Euros net, which is 30 million US net – or about 50 million pretax, must really want to play in this league. Because that’s a lot of money to give up.

by Eben Calder on Jul 17, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you

on being super excited to see what Rudy brings.

by MavetheGreat on Jul 17, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope

he brings lots and lots of outside shooting. The Blazers are going to need it.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

he and Sergio can double date with Rebecca Haarlow and her BFF. I’m hoping for that too. Or better yet I could double date Rebecca and her BFF on my own!

by MavetheGreat on Jul 17, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Supposed

to be a reply to torsoheap above

by MavetheGreat on Jul 17, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has any NBA team ever added

this much talent in one season? Much less any team that was .500 the previous year? Oden is considered a once-a-decade prospect. Rudy is one of the best players in Europe and, at worst, a quality shooter off the bench from day one. Bayless is an elite athlete who’s ready to contribute (by taking it to the rack and playing decent D, at least, if not shooting from deep just yet) right away, too, and he was widely considered the fourth best prospect in a strong draft class.

All three of these guys would immediately be in the rotation (at worst) for literally any team in the league. All three of them would start opening night for a number of teams (of course, GO would start for most).

I know it’s trendy (and, to some degree, realistic) to temper expectations, especially where rookies are concerned – and clearly there has to be an adjustment period while these guys learn the NBA game – but I think all three of these guys will make the team better (to some degree) starting opening night, and their impact will only increase from there… and I doubt if there’s any legit precedent here to really give anyone any idea of what to expect.

by KP Corleone on Jul 17, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, we're headed for a Singularity

That is, we approach a point in time when the accelerating rate of change makes it impossible to predict the future, when all of our experience fails to guide us, and what lies around the bend is shrouded in mystery.

For more on this, see http://www.kurzweilai.net/

"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.

by CatMan2 on Jul 17, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No reason to temper expectations

This season is going to be exciting because I feel Portland is going to have a chance to win every game. Obviously they won’t, but I don’t think any teams are going to blow them out of the water.

I think they’ll miss James Jones though.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get out of here

They will win them all. I feel it.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Jul 17, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

By the numbers, JJ was the best 3 on the squad last year. I think he was the only 3 with a positive +/-, in fact.

by KP Corleone on Jul 17, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Ben,

is there going to be an official NBA.com delayed thread, for those of us who don’t have Comcast? Or should one of us non-comcasters go start such a fanpost?

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

start it up... i forgot who did it last time, but go for it

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

testing testing.... roll call... anyone with me???

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what uppp

no snapper on the broadcast tonight :(

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who are these chumps?

They sound like golf announcers

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

k love in the nba uni

still not used to that

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he in a jersey

Looks like a ugly cutoff shirt.

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah the warmup shirt

u know what i mean though… im used to seeing the LOHS and UCLA

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can sign up on NBA.com and watch. The steaming sucks though. I think it’s because I’m streaming on a Macbook though and the quicktime player NBA.com makes my laptop use is just bad for streaming. If you have a computer uses XP than it might be worth streaming.

by BRoyInThe4th on Jul 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bayless for 30 tonight?

any takers?

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our answer to kevin love

Is him committing 10 fouls on bayless.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NICE PREDICTION. FINISHED WITH 29.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batum

continues to impress :(

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does Batum suck so bad?

He needs to go back to europe, or start playing much harder.

by BRoyInThe4th on Jul 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love is going

to be spending the entire game at the free throw line.

by JoeBlazer on Jul 17, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Then why don't you marry him!

Ha that makes no sense to me.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since I can't get a Trial Blazers bong

Do you think I can get a Blazer’s Edge bong?

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you implying?

I’m just a collector.

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you can....

Let me know

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

.... .... ....

sigh

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

Bayless just owned that kid

by BRoyInThe4th on Jul 17, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nobody better say that

he got paid… no way thats coming back

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I miss the PTB dump on Joel Freeland?

whats his status? Bagging groceries again?

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

game clock

4:20 here

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought i

recognized neitzel

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm there as well

via NBA.com

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bold move Prez

I admire your courage

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well the ref's are clearly shook rooks tonight

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 17, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bayless and Petko look like NBA players...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

always with the refs

what does snapper say? they have to play thru it.

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they seriously look a rough tho

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

its summer league

if last years Oregon State Beaver squad played this years PTB developmental squad, what do you think the outcome would be?

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As a person who attended multiple OSU games last year

They’d be crushed by at least 20.

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who?

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OSU, sorry.

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

20??

I watched(unfortunately) OSU this year and I would say they would be lucky to score 20, and not lose by 60 or so. I am a beaver believer but not even my homeristic ways can justify the collective disaster that was OSU basketball….

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Jul 17, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still like Love a lot...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm all about his hook shot

Big bodied players with touch on a hook shot are tough to stop.

by KobeStoppa on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch bayless

I’m chalking that one up to unfamiliarity with his teammates.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow im so glad bayless just pulled a jj

if he ever does that again

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

first!

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was pretty sweet.

Spin, draws the foul

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bricking the free throw didn't help.

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the 2nd

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Complete

with a Shaq-like delivery.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he better have

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Petko is surprisingly fast for a 6'8" guard.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was 6-9

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are those typos?

I thought he was 7’8

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

8’7” in shoes with a 6’2” wingspan.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Freakishly short arms, why don't we call him T-Rex?

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think your right

I googled it and he is 7’8 and a half bear foot

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought PKs height to be

18 stone

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

im soo tired

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another GM using the "process" word

KP is taking over

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOOOOOOM!!!!!

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

batum hit the rim!

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He should get a point for that...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're not calling the fouls tonight...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Petko is looking GREAT...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

petko is about 672 percent better than sergio

book it

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love stiff-arms and scores it...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Its done, somebody stictch KP a jersey

logo up

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean PK

acceptable faux paus

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If KP had a number, what would it be?

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did he wear in college?

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pfft, I was hoping for something creative and inspired from one of you

Because I’m certainly not capable of it

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Jul 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did he ware in europe

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GM

He’d make a way. David Stern would have no choice

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew who you were talking about....

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

100% guaranteed that he'll be on this team...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does it?

I only saw Maravich late in his career but highlights and folklore of his ability illustrate how he transcended the game. Maravichs’ dribbling skills were truly so beyond anything else going on at the time. I loved what little chance I had tos ee PIstol Pete. tube pistol pete if you dont believe me peoples

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He showed the same tear drop scoop thing PK does in his training videos

And he was pretty old when he made those. Youtubing and watching game highlihgts makes the shot look even awesomer. And PK does a good job mimicing it.

My firefox spell checker is going nuts with “youtubing,” “awesomer,” and “mimicing.”

How do I set my laser printer to stun?

by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another uncalled foul on Love on that last bucket...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God, the "Blazers" have a bunch of stiffs out there....

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Petko pressure leads to TO.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not only should petko make the roster

his coach should be hired to develop martell

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   4 recs

LOL rec

"As long as Yao is in the league, Greg Oden will probably never start in an all-star game, because he doesn’t have 1 Billion people voting for him."
silkybrown

"Just so we're totally clear(, y)ou’re saying you want me to kill Yao, right?"
nightbluefruit

by ptwnblzr on Jul 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love is going to be a foul machine this year...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've seen 3 so far...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you think thats true

whats Oden gonna be? Are you trying to jinx us?

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joel will get the same number of minutes as last year...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

................. more or less.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

depends huh

you say it

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nirvana

Its not the journey its the destination

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

I was just wondering if he was actually a mountain man like Steven Hill

by KobeStoppa on Jul 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another botched assist by the Blazers... (Clod)

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bayless is the new Jack

Scapegoat when he is with the big boys.

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Large Pseudo-Blazer dribbles, shuffles, uncalled...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who are these dorks

doing the play-by-play & commentary….I need me some Snapper and the other dude w/ snaggly teeth.

I didn't mean to turn you on

by dukedee on Jul 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

both are indisposed

snapper is in jail for killing the other guy

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rick Kamla?

I love that guy. I called in to his fantasy show a while back when Zach was still gettin’ 20 and 10 with us and proposed a fantasy trade

I give up: Tracy McGrady
I get: Zach Randolph

He laughed me off his show and said quote, “I think a sanity check is in order for that guy.”

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best play so far has been by Love

"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder

by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you're awake!!!!!

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’m doing housework too.

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by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a nice flush, all right...

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't paying attention and I thought it was one of our guys.

I was like yahhh!!!...errrr….oh. That was ok. 7 out of 10.

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Koponen looks good (again)

Koponen continues to impress. Plays good D. Handles the ball well (also can drive to left, although coache’s instructions are going mostly on right), controls the pace, scores, and set up his team mates nicely. THe problem is that no one can make their shots, except Koponen himself and Bayless, and Bayless wants to take at least one dribble before scoring, which means that there is no way to get assists with this team.

I really hope that Blazers sign him as otherwise there is a real risk that he will not be seen in Blazers jersey for 4-5 years.

He said in a chat that his objective is to be a starting PG in MMBA, but that at the moment he will be happy to do whatever needed, if that means sitting on the bencch, D-league, he is fine with that. Would you find any other player who has huge upside, work ethic, is already NBA ready as a back up, and would not complain about not receiveing minutes. You need that kind of players to fill your last roster spots.

by Couch Coach on Jul 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One more...

the few minutes that Koponen has been sitting on the bench in these SL games, Portland has been suffering. Shows his value, at least for this team.

by Couch Coach on Jul 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bayless puts a hit on...

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible low post play by Blazers... Blech.

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice run by Bayless...

....................... Very un-Blazerlike.

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I (heart) Bay Bay

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rex does his Tony Parker impression again...

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JOSH DAVIS

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boom!

We need another Josh to warm the bench. I vote we sign him.

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pooh

They’re talking about him as if he were only 4 apples tall.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he just say...

Koponen is the same size as Martell?

by wilbjammin on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Someone needs to learn how to read the program correctly.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

by the end of summer league

pekto will be 6’9” ... white magic… just wait

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't jinx him

I had a bad experience with a girl named “The Spanish Magician”

Don’t want any more magic. Please.

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

off topic fan post please oh dear

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

even more importantly

he’s really going to have to put on the weight to be the same size as Martell.

by wilbjammin on Jul 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Petko

actually is an Einherjar… opponents will not know what hit them when this guys calls for Fimbulwinter

"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.

by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Portland needs to install a soft floor for Bayless

so he can sleep while he is down there

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Jul 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like my nights

up down up down up down

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Jul 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's Morris Finley?

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOA

BATUM!!!

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Batman makes ball go through hole.

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Batum hit one? Wowzers.

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Some sort of

Bizarro thing going on.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dean Demo

coming on soon

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dean on the line

Sweet

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dean looks like a senator

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by Ben. on Jul 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They are called the Nationals now

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Yeah

And kind of a mix between Mr. Peterman and that baseball GM guy from ESPN.

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by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice ball movement

All set up by a nice entry pass by PK

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by prezofdeath on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone link me to streamin vid ?

NBA.com picture goes all greenish

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

by CroRupt on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Comcast has shut us out again

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Jul 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a nifty little move by Davis along the baseline...

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This game

is like H-O-R-S-E where everyone is on meth.

by torsoheap on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone enjoys that subject

meth is evil… truth

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by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meth-heads don't spell ho

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

......................... if Freud had a laptop...

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by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how easy

Freud my friend was not referring to the size of your screen

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by bow4meow on Jul 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs