Aldridge/Bayless & Olympic team practice - UPDATE to the UPDATE

by JasonT on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT

Does anyone have information regarding how Bayless and Aldridge are doing practicing against the Olympic team?

Here's a photo I found at the O Live forum:

UPDATE: Here's some video of the Olympic team scrimmaging with the select team. Some of it shows LaMarcus in action...I will warn you it's not pretty.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Some notes from the scrimmages. It sounds like Bayless with his gimpy hand, didn't get to play much b/c he is not signed yet to a contract? It's a little unclear. Anyway, here's the passage, maybe you can figure it out:

Select Team coach P.J. Carlesimo said that Mayo had to go home after Wednesday and Blazers rookie Jerryd Bayless was hurt with a lingering hand injury from summer league so he appreciated Westbrook and Smith helping out.

"Only got to play one day with Russell and with J.R. we really couldn’t take a chance and put him out there, due to the fact that he’s unsigned, but they helped us when we put the stuff in on five-on-five" Carlesimo said. "Russell got to play a little bit which was good because we would not have been able to scrimmage today, we didn’t have enough guys and they helped us out."

The whole article is here

And a little more...here is some audio of Nate and Chad Buchanan talking about the team and how LaMarcus and Bayless are doing against the Olympians.

P.S. How did this become the dating tips and fashion thread? Maybe someone should open up an OT dating and fashion thread.

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I beat Bayless

Is jealous of Tayshaun’s wingspan.

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Jul 23, 2008 9:38 PM PDT 0 recs

Tayshaun may be jealous of JB's quickness and leaping ability.

Stu Inman: a soft-spoken, witty and brilliant basketball guy -- who had so much to do with Portland's only championship. He believed that you won with not just great players, but with great people. (D Jaynes 2-2-07 Portland Tribune)

by OrygunRod on Jul 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

and chick pickup ability

The man has skillz

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 23, 2008 11:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

I read somewhere a quote of Jerryd saying

“I’m not good with the ladies.” He obviously should be. He must be like me: Very handsome, relatively successful, and terrible with creative conversation concerning women. I feel your pain, Jerryd. I can’t remember where I read this though. Anyone else remember seeing it?

I want to be tucked in by Greg Oden and have him tell us stories about the old days.

by MGNNoah on Jul 24, 2008 7:48 AM PDT up 0 recs

Ask Questions and Compliment the Ladies

A little humor helps too. Like say you’re at a funeral, you could say, “Wow, you look great in black.” Then look around the room and point at an old person and say, “How would you like to go on a date with me to that guy’s funeral?”

Works every time.

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by tominhawaii on Jul 24, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up 9 recs

Wow

Tom, that’s an MVP type post.

by Powder on Jul 24, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up 0 recs

Transcendant

Ferrell would be proud. In fact, that line should’ve been in wedding crashers.

Bayless isn't the second coming of Jordan.
Jordan was the first coming of Bayless.

by KP Corleone on Jul 25, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

agreed

compliment and show genuine interest by asking questions. Be yourself. Remember it is perfectly ok just to have a conversation without dreaming about a future with them or even asking them out. “Let the game come to you”.
The funeral “pick up” and consequential date is a difficult one. Leave that to the masters like Tom.

by clonigro on Jul 24, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up 0 recs

Wow if only a guy could perform this task in person

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up 0 recs

hmm...

I think most guys think to much and psyche themselves out. According to your photo and myspace photo, I imagine you intimidate certain guys.

by clonigro on Jul 24, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up 0 recs

Not my fault, im extremely personable

how hard can it be. And hey, I’ll even talk sport with ya…HELLO im ready made for easy convo.. jesus H. – Ok if you like the L*kers I might embarras you..

Sophia

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up 0 recs

Women sports fans rock

My wife can talk sports. My buddies and I call her to settle our arguments. It’s a beautiful thing…....

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Jul 24, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up 0 recs

I suppose unless I know more about

the team than the guy does, then he feels little and never calls me back… :(

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up 0 recs

My wife

Especially with Baseball, but really all three main sports, she is full of odd info. She knows all the normal stuff, but she’s got this memory that allows her to know the little things.

I call her back all the time.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Jul 24, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up 0 recs

Just means he is not a competitor

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 24, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

still sucks

aww well im holding out for Nic anyway…

LOL

Sophia

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

then he's stupid

and that’s the scientific terminology.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Jul 25, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

A lot of guys do.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Jul 25, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

I've never met any of them

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm always amazed

how various groups of people always swear that they never meet other various groups of people that a have what they’re a lacking.

Ultimately… i think people should get out more. By that I mean don’t just mean quantity, but mixing it up and exploring new places and things. After all, if hte same old isn’t working… mix it up :)

This has included myself in the past. I like the nerdy girls but going to sports bars or events isn’t going to score me those. Unfortunately sneaking into their homes does score you a night in jail for trespassing.

It’s not my fault… if they freaking GOT OUT MORE!!!!

I finally found a girl that didn’t press charges and we’re now dating. I’m rather fond of her.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Jul 25, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

You mean meating men on myspace is NOT a good way to go?

LOL I ammm soooo joking…lol Anyway, I got ya. One of these days i’ll meet a guy that doesnt have a problem w/ my sassy-ness and rude mouth.

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

meating men?

men are NOT MEAT!!! DARN IT!!!!

Well, we could be if you really like pork and have a big BBQ pit.

Besides… everyone has those freaking myspace angles… oh the horror stories I could tell when I went to the myspace well. Mostly it’s just good for amusement.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Jul 25, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up 0 recs

Myspace is sketch

Facebook is the way to go.

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

did i type "meating" LOLOLOLOL

so many connotation so little time… wow

RE Facebook.. nah, I never got into it. I was considering joining just for the game Scrabulous but then I thought
“im too old for facebook” so um yea… i never joined..

SOphia

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

haha

I don’t think you’re too old for Facebook? Originally, it was almost exclusively college kids and college grads (that was like 4 years ago). It’s kind of changed demographically, but I think there’s still a lot of people your age. I have a myspace but I never liked it too much. When I used it was very slow and there were ads everywhere. Although facebook isn’t as customizable, it has a lot of nice networking features, and picture tagging and all that.

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm 24 and on facebook

so you are definitely not too old. I joined when I was in college but I still use it a fair amount.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up 0 recs

Dheep im 22

and a college student_ but b/c i didnt continue on to college the way most kids do you know right after high school blah blah i didnt catch on quick enough. How silly, well maybe I’ll have to try it out.. i like myspace but i dont customize it, just keep up w. old friends…

Sophia

And 24 is a good age, not too old either :)

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah I know how old you are

Yeah you should try it out, it’s a little different but you should get the hang of it pretty quick. I’ll invite you to the BE group when you get on ahha.

I don’t know who anyone on there is though, they all have different names (besides Ben).

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

We should use the "officers" tool

so people can identify who they are on BE.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah

My name is Dheepan in real life though, so if you want to add me on there go ahead.

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

I just signed up for facebook

this is weird.. i am already friends w/ that network on myspace…LOL whatev. i gotta stay w/ the fads.. how the F do i find BE? thats what i REALLY care about…

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

lol

Um, it’s a group, I think you can just type blazersedge in the search and it’ll show up.

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

You can also find

BG (I think we should call Ben that) by typing it in.

Dead Finks Don't Talk
But dead finks don't talk too well
They've got a shaky sense of diction
It's not so much a living hell
It's just a dying fiction

WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Jul 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up 0 recs

oh ok

lol

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up 0 recs

AWESOME misspelling... 5xStars!!!

................................. By the way, you are now banned for the entendré.

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

by timbo on Jul 26, 2008 12:06 AM PDT up 0 recs

Great typo.

She must have been thinking of Nic at the time.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jul 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

Women want more opportunities

even if it is not with you. They want guys that are willing to be more active in their world, and open to women in general. You don’t have to be friend material. If you are not their tye they might find someone for you who is. Gynoworld is weird for us competitive cavemen. It is best to travel light with a smile on your face.

'77

by LaoTzu on Jul 24, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

"gynoworld'

Thats a negative

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

haha

I actually laughed out loud when I read that one. I like “Gynoworld” better than insinuating that women are from Venus – it’s like they’re from a theme park instead of a whole different planet.

And yes, that DOES mean that instead of Mars, us men can be from the TestosterZone.

Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.

"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Nicolas Batum

by rockingharder on Jul 24, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

So let me get this strait

we get a theme park and you guys get lazer tag? NOT FAIR

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

Who says there isn't lazer tag at an amusement park?

Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.

"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Nicolas Batum

by rockingharder on Jul 24, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

There's always testosterzone in Gynoworld

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

by Kelsoballa on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

genius

count yourself as a friend, islander

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Jul 25, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

I think most guys are not "good" with the ladies

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 8:51 AM PDT up 0 recs

Normally I just snap my fingers an point at my feet

Then the women come running.

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by tominhawaii on Jul 24, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up 0 recs

Funny, that's exactly how I attract all the men in my life

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up 0 recs

I usually show a little leg too.

Good hygiene is extra important too.

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by tominhawaii on Jul 24, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up 1 recs

HAHA PLUS ONE

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up 0 recs

Take a number, ladies

I’d woo them with my boyish good looks and witty charm.. gets em’ every time. Had to install a ticket machine outside my apartment. “Take a number ladies, there’s enough of the Joemeister to go around! ” hahaha

I really should write a book for my geeky friends. ;-)

Kidding, BTW.. my chasin’ women pastime is ancient history!

by SloppyJoe on Jul 24, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up 0 recs

SSSUUUURRRREEE IT IS!

LOL JK

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 24, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up 0 recs

Where has this post gone to?

Any cool peeps wanna chat? 14/M/Gresham/PIC/HOTTT

Gimmicks don't make dynasties

by WarEaglePDX on Jul 25, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up 0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Totally reminds me of middle school…

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 25, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up 0 recs

ah chat rooms

land of the zombie brains…

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Jul 25, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up 0 recs

In a few years Prince will be jealous of Batum's mad skills

Or so we hope.

Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...

by Norsktroll on Jul 24, 2008 7:11 AM PDT up 0 recs

We've all made so many short arm jokes

that I no longer think of a great basketball player when I see Bayless. Now I just think of how hard he has to work to overcome them.

by KobeStoppa on Jul 23, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

Don't underestimate the power of short quick arms and speedy legs

The dude is deadly with the rock. That’s all I got to say. Ain’t no wingspan that’s gonna stop Mr. Bayless from darting and driving and powering to the hoop.

Where have all the flowers gone?

by bilingual octopus on Jul 23, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yep,

he’ll be under those wings and long past before they reach horizontal.

"We, as Blazer fans, are perhaps the luckiest fans in the league."-Idog1976, July 19.

by jorga on Jul 23, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

I was just beating a dead horse

I love him… Lets hope those short quick arms and speedy legs pwns some Olympic noobs!

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Jul 23, 2008 10:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

Nice l33t speak

We don’t hear enough of that around here.

Kevin Pritchard is a 4.0 Draft Day Student

by rmcdougall on Jul 23, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

Someone's performed one too many BXRs it sounds like

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 23, 2008 11:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

nevr enuff

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

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

by ptwnblzr on Jul 24, 2008 2:46 AM PDT up 0 recs

False.

Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.

"I think it’s going to be very beautiful game next year."
-Nicolas Batum

by rockingharder on Jul 24, 2008 12:53 AM PDT up 0 recs

He just shouldn't wear t-shirts that go all the way down to the elbow ;-)

Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...

by Norsktroll on Jul 24, 2008 7:12 AM PDT up 0 recs

Great find on the picture

He’s getting experience against true NBA defense – and working with LMA.

"We, as Blazer fans, are perhaps the luckiest fans in the league."-Idog1976, July 19.

by jorga on Jul 23, 2008 10:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Its not that big a deal

about the wingspan,JB has huge talent and has his mind right.If you can jump higher and faster and out hustle the other guys,you win

by southern oregon on Jul 23, 2008 10:15 PM PDT 0 recs

LmA, Bayless pick and pop

Nasty

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 23, 2008 10:25 PM PDT 0 recs

LMA looks a little beefier

Especially his arms.

A Time For Heroes,
It's not right for young lungs to be coughing up blood
And it's all
It's all in my hands
And its all up the walls
Well the stale chips were up and the hopes stakes were down
Until Kp came into Town!
'Sing it Petey!

by Dheepan on Jul 23, 2008 10:38 PM PDT 0 recs