Gameday Open Thread (T-Wolves)
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:32 AM PDT
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PrintOur 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!!!"
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.
I thought "First" posts
were heavily discouraged…even in Gameday threads. Didn’t Dave say something like that?
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.
Dave agreed with me that they should be done sparingly
Game day threads only.
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
That's the way I do it
You can watch an entire game in around an hour
Both Teams Played Hard
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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 Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
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
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!
Thieves.
They steal Seattle’s team and they stole our teams name…...and gave it to HOCKEY??!
blasphemous.
there's also the U of Alabama Birmingham Blazers
Their mascot is a fire breathing dragon. Different type of Blazers.
Boomshakalaka
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
Thanks friend
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
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
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.
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!!!"
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.
here's the link for everyone
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9489
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
We need Sergio to help Rudy transition
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Hmmm...
I’m not sure we want to use a roster spot for someone’s BFF especially when that BFF has high trade value.
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
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!!!"
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).
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
Because they don't speak English
Period
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At least not well enough to make the transition smoothly on their own
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Both Teams Played Hard
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
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
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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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
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
I'm generously called 5'8" and I have to get stuff down for people all the time
But then, I hang out with a lot of women.
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?
"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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%?
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
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.
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!
I heard
Bayless and Julie Emry were spotted holding hands around the Park Blocks area… could it be love at long last?
Mortimer
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
Greg Oden interview
over at the Yahoo blog Ball Don’t Lie. He talks about basketball mohawks, rihanna, and flying monkeys, i swear.
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 17, 2008 10:41 AM PDT reply actions
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
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
where did that pic come from?
an elton john concert cameo?
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 17, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
apparently that was from the ESPYs last night
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 17, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
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
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!
Supposed
to be a reply to torsoheap above
by MavetheGreat on Jul 17, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
start it up... i forgot who did it last time, but go for it
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
testing testing.... roll call... anyone with me???
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what uppp
no snapper on the broadcast tonight :(
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are these chumps?
They sound like golf announcers
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The tip is delayed
It’s supposed to start very very soon
its live
No commercials…cool huh
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
k love in the nba uni
still not used to that
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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
yeah the warmup shirt
u know what i mean though… im used to seeing the LOHS and UCLA
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Bayless for 30 tonight?
any takers?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start
Our answer to kevin love
Is him committing 10 fouls on bayless.
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
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
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
If you can....
Let me know
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
.... .... ....
sigh
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start
I think I'm a few seconds behind you guys and It's freaking me out
You’re describing the future for me right as it plays out.
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
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
game clock
4:20 here
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start
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
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
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
they seriously look a rough tho
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
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
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.
OSU, sorry.
Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.
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
ouch bayless
I’m chalking that one up to unfamiliarity with his teammates.
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
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
he better have
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
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
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.
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
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
petko is about 672 percent better than sergio
book it
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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
I mean PK
acceptable faux paus
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi digressing on why it seems to take so long for the season to start
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.
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.
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
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
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?
Another uncalled foul on Love on that last bucket...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
God, the "Blazers" have a bunch of stiffs out there....
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
not only should petko make the roster
his coach should be hired to develop martell
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by Ben Golliver 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
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
Oh, I've already said that Oden is going to be a 25 minute per game starter this year...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Joel will get the same number of minutes as last year...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
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.
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
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
both are indisposed
snapper is in jail for killing the other guy
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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.”
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
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
you're awake!!!!!
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I’m doing housework too.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
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.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
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.
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.
Nice run by Bayless...
....................... Very un-Blazerlike.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Boom!
We need another Josh to warm the bench. I vote we sign him.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
Josh Davis = only one of Kevin's Undead Lowposters that can play.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
He's 7'2" in basketball shoes, according to the Oregonian.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
by the end of summer league
pekto will be 6’9” ... white magic… just wait
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
He's already 6'10" in basketball shoes with really thick soles...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
..................... Wear big enough shoes and you'll get yourself a max contract.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I have nothing important to say, but you seem to like it when people reply to you
So…here you go.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
Don't jinx him
I had a bad experience with a girl named “The Spanish Magician”
Don’t want any more magic. Please.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
lol
off topic fan post please oh dear
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by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
even more importantly
he’s really going to have to put on the weight to be the same size as Martell.
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.
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."
They are going to need to get him his own whirlpool, for sure...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
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."
I'd make Love shoot FTs every single time he gets the ball low...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
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."
Oh Yeah
And kind of a mix between Mr. Peterman and that baseball GM guy from ESPN.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
anyone link me to streamin vid ?
NBA.com picture goes all greenish
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
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."
That was a nifty little move by Davis along the baseline...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
everyone enjoys that subject
meth is evil… truth
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Whoops, meant to cancel that... I was working on a whore joke, so it's an ironic freudian slip...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
........................................ I'm sure Freud would have something to say about the size of my screen.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
how easy
Freud my friend was not referring to the size of your screen
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
................. sometimes a 15-inch MacBook Pro is just a 15-inch MacBook Pro...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
"you'd rather say whoa than giddyup"
new signature time
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That's what she said!
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
exactly!
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
There are so many thruths to that statement.
≈
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
oh come on
you have to change gears. some of us dont just pop the clutch and gun it
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I'm always in neutral
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Or neuter?
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."
Sorry it slipped out
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."
that's what he said?
did i do that right?
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
First
Wooo
I’m on fire just like that haole boy!
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
oh boy finishing each other's sentences that's a bad sign
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
You complete me.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
LOL
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."
That's what HE said!
Ha, I kill.
Thanks folks, I’ll be here all week.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
cant get it in gear?
have you tried pushing it into gear?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
LMAO
Petko is still growing apparently. Just gained an inch of height under the wise gaze of Dean Demopolous!
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
Look, if they're gonna give Bayless 6'3", then Petko is 6'6"...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Dean's called two players sweethearts
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
At least now we know
Who has been tying Jerryd’s shoes.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
what did you call them?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Cub Scout Blazers
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
funny
but taunting my imagination is tantamount to flattery, and I know you wouldnt admit giving that up… boing
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I was trying to go with tight
But I couldn’t get it to work.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Homer quote
if somethings hard to do its not worth doing
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
That's what she said
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."
Blazoclods fail to block out and get dunked on hard.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
how much time is left in first half? cant see that far
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
.58
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
by timbo on Jul 17, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
just wondering if you caught that
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Dean: Playoffs are a goal this year...
............................ Neener, neener.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
At the door is a man who will greet you
never forget
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I just found out why
I think I’m about 30 seconds behind.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
There's a WNBA game on NBAtv
How junk is that? I got watch it on the internet tubes.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
is thursday night ladies night?
that would explain it…
“put that whistle away, we gotta get out of here bro, the club is poppin”
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
........................... Maybe it's not such a good idea to call 80 fouls in a 40 minute game.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Apparently this game is being officiated by D league refs so they know more
about what they’re doing.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
No sweat
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."
Great defense by Koponen.
Rex – 11
Petko—10
Rest of doofi – 15
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
driving michael holton to the old folks home for thursday supper?
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and whats he doing?
we deserve to know
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Ben---
You got paid!
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
i'm surprised the people at jason thompson's draft night party
knew who jason thompson was
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
lol
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was cool the way the little neighbor kids were jumping around on the front yard...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
lol
i was kidding
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a lifesize tattoo
of Jerryd Bayless on my back.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
how can you imprint a 6'3 tattoo
on somebody who is 5’6 and call it lifesize?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Havent we beat this mule to its death?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I used to do that when I was single.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Then you stopped beating it and married one
Hahaha…just kidding.
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll cut you
How dare you call my wife a penis!
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
pretty much what you are saying TiHa is
that nothing is out of bounds here except swearing and we are all protected by the first amendment. kapish?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
You gotta follow Dave's rules too.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
I figure if I keep it at , near or maybe just barely above your level Im safe
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Smaller then Batum!
Actually I remeasured Batum against Bayless on my screen and there is exactly 1.2mm difference!
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."
Love is 6' 7.75" without shoes
and 6’ 9.5” with shoes.
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/?year=2008&sort2=ASC&draft=0&sort=
This "with shoes" crap has got to go... The league is nuts for making this a legitimate statistic...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
who is jason thompson?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I'm going to have to publish TIMBO'S SUBJECTIVE GUIDE TO NBA PLAYER HEIGHTS.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
The NBA will shut you down for copyright infringement
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."
........crap, I tried to cancel that one, too.
................................... ABJ, another blown joke.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Pay up!
"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 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the best surprise that Jason Thompson was taking.
No one expected it, and it’s better that way. Every on is the expert on draft night and this is something they couldn’t condescendingly predict.
what does condenscendingly predict mean
I require more information…. Landru guidance
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Wonder where the guard Sacto was expected to take went?
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."
Oh great a love fest has broken out
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."
Yeah
I’ve said that too. With him on the team, you don’t need a real point guard, just a guy to bring the ball up the floor. Love could make plays in the half court and he can see over a lot of defenders.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
What numbers are
Bryce Taylor and Pooh Jeter?
They're all talk, and I'm all action.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
I really like him. He could be the guy in a couple years.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I have a gay friend like that.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
oh geez
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't say anything, or he'll take his pants off and start dancing...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I took them off in the pregame
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
yes or no
brewer is still in the league in 5 years?
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
Yes - his shooting will come
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."
looking but good %
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."
It
usually takes a date for me to score. Bayless can do it with just his hand? Lucky.
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So happy to see that left hander
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
y does rex remind me of jack?
"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
maybe you have post traumatic stress disorder
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no you didnt!!!
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
.................. or because they're intense and like to drive the paint and both play guard?
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
for that bayless DOES seem like a smarter more aggressive and certainly more
CONFIDENT version of jack
"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
becouse when the ball touches him its got a 17 % chance of going out of bounds?
"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
Maybe too early to tell
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."
Batum is wayyyyyy cuter than brewer
so batum
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
your not a fan of the goofy stupid look?
"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
maybe he should hang with Outlaw
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
he almost posterized love
i would have loved that
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
how many turnovers is that?
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
Woo Woo
Did you folks hear that?
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
aldridge
on the corey brewer apology tour
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
12
Depending on playing time.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
By Richards???
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."
nice drive
to bad he couldnt get off a shot
"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
kopper that is
"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
david aldridge
angling for a job with blazers pr here
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
He is kissing some major butt
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I've NEVER heard a coach that positive about an opponent before...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Oh, sorry...
................................... I was thinking he’d make a good TV guy.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
he's a writer not a coach
but he is slobbering
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
think he would trade rosters?
"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
yes
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe no referees
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."
Hooody Who!!!
hows that
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
wait was that bayless? that just drove to the rim with the dunk?
"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
No he was assisted by my boyfriend...
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
That was Greg?
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."
Can you guys all do me a favor?
And please log off the NBA.com stream of the game it’s getting really choppy. Thanks guys!
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
Channelsurfing is fine
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."
mines good, it's just a few seconds behind the thread I hear about it here first then watch it happen
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
IT WAS SOOOOOOOOO SICK
OMG U MISSED EPIC
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw it
he did a 360!
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
News Flash!
Portland has a lot of young talent.
-David Aldridge
Punk Rock and Basketball aren't mutually exclusive.
"an embarrasment of riches"
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
I'm down with being embarassed
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."
20 points so far for love, this with 2:43 in the 3rd Q.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
You knew a team with any sort of talented big men would beat Portland
This is a good summer league team for Minnesota
denver window is CLOSED LOL
"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
Denver is just trying to save cyber-space
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
They sure are all over a team that's getting its butt kicked!
When we gonna get a lesson on “it’s” and its?”
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
I work in a writing center, I can give you the apostrophe lesson
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
I didn't want too
When we gonna get a lesson on “too” and “to?”
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
as long as you don't start using "2"
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
The biggest thing that kills me in sportswriting
is that you can say they when reffering to a team. You have to refer to the team as it.
480+ comments so far
for a SL game! Are we hard up or what?
"...and that loud noise you hear coming is the Portland Trailblazers." - Charles Barkley
lol
he does put up numbers
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
It's my role off the bench.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
the record was like 800
on monday
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
with 350 comments in the delay thread
"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
831
http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/7/14/571231/gameday-open-thread-summer
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I just thought of u...
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Is that a new rule for Summer League?
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."
Did Bayless just say
“Oh ref,” as he went up for that lay up?”
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
no he didnt.
he said “D’oh. ref”
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
They're not the only ones.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
something about being sexy
"...and that loud noise you hear coming is the Portland Trailblazers." - Charles Barkley
it's got to be Vegas
"...and that loud noise you hear coming is the Portland Trailblazers." - Charles Barkley
whoa whoa whoa whoa
did he just say vince carter to portland
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
Now there is the embarassment
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."
EMBARRASING as he should know that carter to pdx makes negative zero sense
what a moron
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
#7
did i do that right?
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
An assist for Bayless!
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."
ARE YOU SERIOU??? I COULD GET A JOB AS ANALYST
VINCE CARTER ?!>
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Half-Man
Half-no-work-ethic hack to Portland? Aldridge you need to lay off the smack!
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
Interesting point by the play by play about Bayless getting calls:
We know that “superstars” tend to get favorable calls, and so although Bayless isn’t gonna get as many calls in the real game as he is right now, he might have an acceerated pace towards being favored simply based on his summerleague play.
Is David Aldridge a moron?
Didn’t he get the memo? The Blazers don’t take on losers like Vince Carter. Don’t insult the Blazers management by saying it makes sense.
He had it all figured out and then took his cred out of him pocket, poured lighter fluid on it, and set it ablaze...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I like how then he mentions Chauncey Billups afterwards
That is a more better fit if you’re just going to throw out a name.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
They don't need a veteran though. Just keep the core together.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
He said he wasn't trying to start rumors blah blah blah.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
Moments ago, Vince Carter had an uncontrolled orgasm, and he has no idea why it happened.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Aldridge is an idiot
plain and simple, 20 mins b4 he was talking up randy foye for gods sake seriously a complete idiot
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Are you up next Dave?
These guys are interviewing journalists – demand equal time
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."
I could do better than VC to PDX
that’s for sure.
—Dave
by Dave on Jul 17, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Too true
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."
Ah-man!
"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
Dave is a notorious potty mouth, no way they're gonna take that chance...
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I've noticed that and called him on it least twice.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
OH, we're back to the game
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
what game?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
He means EA Sports
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."
My bad, I'm used to YMCA ball, so this looks like a game to me
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
I'm liking what I'm seeing
Question when does NBA.com archive the games? How fast? I’m liking Bayless pull up midrange, fade aways and going left and using the left hand. Bayless must read all his critics!
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
the NBA archives every game
they are stored in Antartica along with every seed grain known for future survival.
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
recap
no fouls being called
petko is killing it
batum made a shot and hit the rim at least one other time
bayless is steady ballin
but we are getting dropped
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
77-60 with 8 to go
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
you mean big 2?
"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
Gradin' em...
REX …................. B+
PETKO ….................. A
BATMAN …................ C-
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
ex gets extra credit 4 effort
"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
The Oregonian article mentioned today
that there were still 2 openings on the team practicing against the Olympic team. LMA is already selected for it.
Batum is 3 for 4 !
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."
is this the time for the their/there/they're lesson?
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
If Batum can shoot 75% from the floor
how could the team not sign him?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
thats what im sayin...
think of the marketing they could dream up w batum
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
they dont need marketing, your allready sold
"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
hill is a walton wannabe
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
You mean he want to tick off Snaapper?
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."
brewwer looks like he just rolled outa bed
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
Imagine how cool it would have been to watch Petri Koponen play for the ducks this year.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
for real.
or gonzaga.
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
They're soft.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
mark few = petteri plus 20 years
like coaching the son he never had
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell me that guy wouldn't get you deep into the NCAA tournament.
You can’t because he’s really good for someone his age.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Why?
Although he is from Finn Land, he said he sucks at hockey.
Bayless4Ever
by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He would dominate in college.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
That is what I'm screaming
I’d love to see him a year against college talent.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Naaaah, who cares about college basketball (says the Corvallisite).
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
But you got an edumacated coach, you'll do good this year.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
They need to sign Petko and plan on him being a 3 year project...
................................... D-League him a couple times…
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
yea how cool
that would be cool TiHa. Wow really that would be way cool. Cool. Cool dude. Cool. Dang that would be cool.
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
My game just went away.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
ever see that OPB on "what is cold?"
very interesting
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
We are shooting 59% and down by 10
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."
Did I actually hear David Aldridge say...
that he thinks we should package some of our young talent for Vince Freakin’ Carter?
I used to think he was intelligent… but now I think he’s a dolt.
Just BEdge it.
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jul 17, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
true
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
Love that expression!
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."
May Love's whole career against Portland be just as frustrating
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."
Pooh Jeter
I just can’t hear them say his name enough!
Punk Rock and Basketball aren't mutually exclusive.
batless could be likeai with the free throw
"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
corey brewer
may he play 30 minutes a game against the blazers this year
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
you kant just talk a guy up after he loses the ficken ball
"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
Did he just say Bayless is our "go to guy"?
What happened to Roy?
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
He is East Coast
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."
roys just an allstar,
and everybody knows that doesnt really mean anything
"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
That game wasn't on the East Coast either
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."
What happens in Vegas
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."
They're playing
craptastic nostalgia music. “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”, “Hey Yah”, and the like.
LOL…Jerryd just busted a monitor.
David Aldridge
is the same loser who argued ad nauseum that Isiah would turn NY around. A buddy of mine and DA had a nasty little text war going on about it, until DA finally sent three straight profanity-laced texts and didn’t reply any more.
Great guy!
by TheThinWhiteDuke on Jul 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions
There you go Sophie! Just for you.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
YYYEESSSS ;)
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes. - Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35-95AD) Roman Rhetorician, Critic
You know Dave so tell us
are the PTB going to sign PK or Batum?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
I know you know
some sort of ethics probably prevent you from revealing everything you know…. Hey havent we been pretty well behaved lately?
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
Just cut 'em.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
I can't believe
that I actually hate Mensu-Bansu I mean damn that would have been pretty if JB dunked that.
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
OK I've got to say it
Love is fun to watch
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
LOL
very nice
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You bet!
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."
I don't get it?
His family lives in Oregon.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Fished in!
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Our Dave can withstand all temptation.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
Drawssssssssssss a fizzzzzzzzzzzzzoul
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
fire monty
two game losing streak
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
by Ben Golliver on Jul 17, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
+1
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
For Reals
I don’t like this. I’ve heard how much the score counts in this thread.
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
Pseudo-Blazers have no players.
......................................... Literally, NO PLAYERS.
Three rooks thrown to the Wolves..
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
We didn't
Fire his sorry butt after LAST game???
by TheThinWhiteDuke on Jul 17, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If they lose any more
I’m writing a diary demanding that Nate fire him.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Jeebus Crackers!! 6 TOs each for Pet and Rex??
Hopefully some or most of those were fumbled by the Y-Scrubs?
by TheThinWhiteDuke on Jul 17, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
steven hill hugs kevin love post game
real recognize real
"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos
I just got kicked off my tv, info wanted on perti
"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
Kevin Love
definitely has game. Batum looked a bit better, but I hope they stash him somewhere next season. They should definitely put Koponen on the active roster.
Dave!
Where’s the postgame?!
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
My first open thread
Well that was just….just….
We went like this, he went like that. I say to Hollywood: Where'd he go? Hollywood says: where'd who go?
people still hating on Bayless?
I mean I guess he’s only averaging about 28 points and 5 boards…BUST.
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
You can see he is very quick, and fearless going to the rack -- two things they are gonna miss without Jack.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
I love racks.
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Racking up the quips?
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."
but rex seems quicker and more fierce or determined then jack
"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
Which One Was It Now?
Quicker/Fiercer or [more] Determined?
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
he was faster and more determined
then jack with slightly less turnovers
"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
With 6 turnovers though
like to see that decrease rapidly
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."
agreed
"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
Nash leads the league in TOs
I think the 6 TOs is a good sign
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
Here is your post game
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 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
tisk tisk tisk
stats link does not open into a new window..
"Meow" --- My cat Bonzi insinuating Trail Blazer fans have forgotten about how important Steve Blake and Joel Pryzbilla are to the team.
If...
Minnesota doesn’t sign Pooh Jeter, we should. I’m just imagining Mike Rice saying: “Nice move Pooh”!
Punk Rock and Basketball aren't mutually exclusive.
We don't have a Rex on the team.
You don’t see the Nuggets calling AI shorty… We have BAYLESS! ROY contender.
Probably a losing battle
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."
I thought Bayless was called ‘Rex’. That’s what I call him, anyway. Me and his mom.
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
HIs first name is an acronym
And Rex is what the second R stands for.
Kevin Pritchard is a 4.0 Draft Day Student
No, Rex is a nickname making fun of his short arms
It’d be like Pacer fans calling Reggie Miller “ears”
Oh, we could do much better than that for Reggie..
................................... KP should sign him and then get back to the board in a week.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
Now, I WILL point out that Chula Vista is a city in Southern California and you need to change your name.
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
.............................. Very un-Oregonian of you!
"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"
raptors at 76ers now on NBAtv
"France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper" - Billy Wilder
Whoowee
I better go to the archives and watch that one before it gets deleted.
How do I set my laser printer to stun?
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