Best rookie class in the history of the NBA?!?

definetely has a chance to be a special class

Don’t expect anything from Batum, but Oden’s debut is as anticipated as any in recent memory and Rudy and Rex both are candidates to make a significant impact.

We’ll see.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 24, 2008 3:06 PM PDT 0 recs

I think Nic will contribute more in practice

with his defense and athletic ability. He should push his older teammates (funny to type that when neither is 25 years old). He is also the backup SF is either Travis or Martell is hurt. There is still an outside chance for Petko isn’t there? Eventually he may become the 5th member of this team. KP said he is waiting to return home from USA practices to review film before he makes that decision.

That link is also a nice story on Nic in the Daily Columbian today.

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 10:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm thinking Nic's biggest contribution

this year will be to titilate Blazerfan1.

I remember telling him how impressed I was with a player during summer league. In Avery's unique voice, he replied, "Marc, it's summer league." I

by TwoDeep on Jul 25, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up 0 recs

Agreed

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 11:55 AM PDT up 0 recs

I think that's certainly what she's hoping for.

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

by annthefan on Jul 25, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Duh!

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 3:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

The T-mobile weekly rookie update thing...

...should probably have three blazers in the top ten for at least part of the year.

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 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs

lol duh

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 3:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

no your post should have been

I

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 24, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

huh my <3 disappeared

I heart Nic

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 24, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

dddaaammmmnnniiitttttt

I forgot Sheesh I gotta remember these things… :) I always try to put the

:(

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 3:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

<3 disappeared ...

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 3:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

:)

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 3:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

This just in from the Associated Press

PORTLAND – The Portland Trailblazers’ recently acquired forward Nicolas Batum has been cited by league officials for violating NBA Drug Policy Standards. Apparently, trainer Bobby Medina acquired “Bulker Upper,” a notorious steroid, for Batum. The league has not yet issued a statement.

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up 0 recs

OMG that is disgusting

I think tall skinny boys are cute, this guy is most likely NOT tall and clearly is not that skinny…........... and another thing, do you think he has chafing problems?

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 3:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

Steroids are a horrible thing...

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up 0 recs

No seriously

I bet that dood goes through a tub of arm and hammer powder daily

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 4:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

I would rather die than look like that

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

yeah no kidding

i am very suprised he can fit into a tanning bed

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 4:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Waht's scarry

is that looking at the haitline you can tell the dude is caucasion, yet he’s darker than Batum. If the roids don’t kill him, the skin cancer from tanning will.

by NWfan on Jul 24, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

I apologize for posting that...lol!

It truly is scary. If you refresh it’s now just his head…..lol.

The worst was in our high school weight room. Our weights teacher had a chick that made that dude like wimpy. She was so ripped, I swear it had to be photoshopped. The teacher took an extended leave one time for a couple months, and the first thing we did was rip that poster down and throw it away…..haha….

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 11:25 PM PDT up 0 recs

Without steroids

none of us would be here. The abuse of steroids is a horrible thing.

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 10:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks for making me want to vomit

Ew.

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 24, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up 0 recs

yeah right, you know you are running to the gym right now trying to loook like that

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 4:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

Who needs steroids?!

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

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

It's true

Ever since I started using a nilla wafer gladwrap combo I’ve noticed significant growth in my lats and triads.

WWSBD?

TRADE 4 THE STACHE!

by nightbluefruit on Jul 25, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

triads

isnt that an asion gang?

"I was playing rock band with my wife and a four year old girl, after U of H got their booty handed to them in the Sugar Bowl. My wife was playing the drums, and the little girl and I were on the couch behind her. I was just joking and pointed at my wife and whispered, "She’s a bed wetter." The little girl smile real big and said, "So am I." That really wasn’t the reaction I was going for so I just said, "All right, high five." Then she high fived me and I never joked about bed wetting again." ---tominhawii

by ptwnblzr on Jul 25, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

Correct

And my workout regime is making them swell.

WWSBD?

TRADE 4 THE STACHE!

by nightbluefruit on Jul 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

well stop it

thos guys scare me

"I was playing rock band with my wife and a four year old girl, after U of H got their booty handed to them in the Sugar Bowl. My wife was playing the drums, and the little girl and I were on the couch behind her. I was just joking and pointed at my wife and whispered, "She’s a bed wetter." The little girl smile real big and said, "So am I." That really wasn’t the reaction I was going for so I just said, "All right, high five." Then she high fived me and I never joked about bed wetting again." ---tominhawii

by ptwnblzr on Jul 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

That picture goes great with your sig.

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 26, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

When you said Zers I was thinking,

Who did the 76ers draft again that was so good?

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 3:46 PM PDT 0 recs

The nickname "Zers" makes me want to

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 24, 2008 4:37 PM PDT 0 recs

turn into a girl?

by shralpster on Jul 24, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up 1 recs

+1

Hahahaha

by Powder on Jul 24, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

y?

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 4:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

Good question

IMO, there’s nothing creative or clever about Zers. It looks like the person saying or writing it was just too lazy to add the “Bla” part. More likely it’s because I’m an old forte.

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 24, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

The Alamo is an old Fort(e)

Zers is just lame.

I remember the good old days. The Rasta Monsta days.

by GreatOden'sRaven on Jul 24, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

Go to Blazer#52's post

here and search for forte.

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 24, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up 0 recs

Scream like Chris Kaman?

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 26, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

Roy, Aldridge, Rodriguez

was a pretty good one—yeah, Sergio regressed a bit, but it was a great rookie class. To have another so soon after is amazing. If Oden and one of Rudy or Bayless lives up to the level that BRoy and LA did (which seems likely) then that’s a hell of a 3-year period for rooks here.

by BrailleTaser on Jul 24, 2008 6:34 PM PDT 0 recs

Could be the best two rookie classes in history

This year, Bayless-Oden-Rudy are all arguably top 5-10 prospects. Oden would be ahead of anybody in this year’s draft, Bayless was the concensus number 4 most talented player (slipped due to team needs and KP’s smokescreen), and everybody said Rudy would’ve been a top 5-10 pick. I doubt if one team’s ever had three of the top ten picks.

Roy-LA probably included the top two rookies of the year, as things played out. (Did they finish 1-2 in the voting?) That also may not have happened before.

Durant-Green were obviously both top five prospects, and Durant won ROY, but I would put Roy-LA solidly above those guys. There are probably other drafts when one team has had two top ten picks, but I can’t remember them.

The crazy thing is that they’re adding these three guys to a .500 team!

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

by KP Corleone on Jul 24, 2008 6:51 PM PDT 0 recs

no roy almost won unanimously

but for one vote to bergyannie, or something like that, i think.

"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 11:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

By the Raptors play by play announcer.

Can you say, homer?

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 25, 2008 12:19 AM PDT up 0 recs

lol, "the swirsk"

When they played the Blazers last year, his broadcast partner called him out for it.

Swirsky now works for the Bulls- you can book at least one R.O.Y. vote for Derrick Rose.

The previous year, the Jazz play by play man cast the lone vote for Deron Williams, robbing CP3 of being unanimous R.O.Y.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 25, 2008 12:23 AM PDT up 0 recs

That Jazz homer is last year's winner

of the Swirsky Award, given each season to the one ROY or MVP voter who votes for the local guy despite overwhelming evidence that someone else deserves to win. Here’s what the trophy looks like:

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 25, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up 0 recs

LA was somewhere around 5th in the voting

He didn’t play a lot in the 1st half and didn’t play in the Rook-Soph game, but came on with a great 2nd half and made the 6 man all rookie team.

Right now, I think most NBA observers would rank the class like this:
1) Roy
2) Gay
3) Aldridge
—-big drop off—-
Foye, Rondo, Farmar, Thomas, Brewer, Bargnani, Millsap, Gibson

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 25, 2008 12:27 AM PDT up 0 recs

Agreed, good call

Gay would probably get the nod over LA

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

by KP Corleone on Jul 25, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up 0 recs

"The crazy thing is that they’re adding these three guys to a .500 team!"

May I add ”... to a .500 extremely young team!”?

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 25, 2008 1:25 AM PDT up 0 recs

You may add it, amlmart

if you can KONTROL your KAOS!

See? I’m getting the hang of this…

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 25, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up 0 recs

I hang my head.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 25, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

Just not this way, please!

Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

by MiledAnimal on Jul 25, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up 1 recs

Classic

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

Cash

I still can’t get over that this is a Sting song.

--. --- | -... .-.. .- --.. . .-. ...

by tominhawaii on Jul 25, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

nice

ive never really got into cash, this makes me want to

"I was playing rock band with my wife and a four year old girl, after U of H got their booty handed to them in the Sugar Bowl. My wife was playing the drums, and the little girl and I were on the couch behind her. I was just joking and pointed at my wife and whispered, "She’s a bed wetter." The little girl smile real big and said, "So am I." That really wasn’t the reaction I was going for so I just said, "All right, high five." Then she high fived me and I never joked about bed wetting again." ---tominhawii

by ptwnblzr on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

Good.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jul 25, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Ding Ding Ding...we've got a winner!

KP Corleone with the money analysis…I like saying the Zer’s. I wouldn’t throw it out to someone that I didn’t know was a legit Blazer fan. I actually TrailBlazers a lot better than Blazers, but Blazers is still better than the other 29 teams names out there!

by Ptownbeaver on Jul 24, 2008 9:20 PM PDT 0 recs

Who do the historians think

The best crop of rookies on one team[up until now] is?

by southern oregon on Jul 24, 2008 9:28 PM PDT 0 recs

Luke & Moses

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 10:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'd have to go with the 12 disciples....

They pretty much turned the world upside down in short order.

Jesus doesn’t count because, well, He’s been around since the beginning, thus making Him a vet.

Darius Miles found me.

by prezofdeath on Jul 24, 2008 11:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

+1

for taking the high road. 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

by ptwnblzr on Jul 24, 2008 11:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

Judas

Judas was a big bust, he was the Darko of that class.

"Switzerland is a place where they don't like to fight, so they get people to do their fighting for them while they ski and eat chocolate." - LD

by RoyDrexler on Jul 25, 2008 8:36 AM PDT up 1 recs

Best?

The disciples were constantly misunderstanding, Jesus was constantly frustrated with them, Peter’s denials, etc.

Judas was a terrible GM too—he made the original Pau Gasol trade of Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. And, like the Pau Gasol trade, he was traded to Satan.

by TimG on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up 1 recs