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Team USA thoughts

Yes it was Canada.  Yes it didn't count for anything.  Still good to see our boys put one on Joel Anthony and rest of the mounties.  Hard to say which USA players were most impressive since they all were.  

Star-divide

One major stand-out is Michael Redd.  USA will need consistent shooting from the closer 3 point line.  For the most part, Redd was money (6-8 3s, 20 pts.).  Couldn't help but think to myself as he swished in his third in a row at one point, "Damn, wonder if he could be that quality vet we need?"  With the Bucks getting RJefferson, do they really need Redd and his huge contract?  They may pull a Denver and be willing to deal Redd just for cap relief, who knows?  

James Jones left a hole and we know it.  We hope that void can be filled by Webster and Rudy, and we'll use at least half of this upcoming year trying to find out if that'll work.  Personally, I really hope it does.  I still love Martell and wouldn't want to see him anywhere else.  But if we're going to send off a gunslinger, it might as well be to Milwaukee where he can't punish us for at least the immediate future.  I like Rudy for now as well.  Love the YouTube highlights and if Sasha Vujacic can get 5 mil a year for 3 years on a championship-contending team, Rudy should be able to be at least that productive in the league.  

Regardless, as Dave has mentioned, we might as well spend the money we have while we can.  In which case, try to trade Raef and Martell for Redd by February or hope Redd doesn't get traded before the end of next season and then try and get him.  He's a vet who is lights out when left alone.  No team can afford not to keep a man on him at all times.  It would free up more space to operate inside for the LaModen. 

I'm not saying Martell won't be better than Redd, he'll definitely be around longer if nothing else.  But Redd has a lot of respect as a shooter in this league.  Would you do it you lil faux-KPs?

 

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Redd wouldn't fit

Redd would want to be a starter and play starters minutes at a position where we are stacked. I am sorry Michael Redd, but there is no room for you on the Blazers.

There are no stupid questions, only stupid people

by blazersfan50 on Jul 26, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

I agree

Redd’s a guy who would be a fantastic complementary player if he was willing to play that role (as he does with the national team). The problem is, he’s paid like a star and expects to be a star. That makes him the wrong fit in Portland.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 26, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Redd is the shooting guard version of 'Melo and Z-Bo.

Some would say his name is actually Michael Re.

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

by MGNNoah on Jul 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't get it.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

i on't get it either

life is like a bank, you can only take out as much as you put in. -Cal Ripken Sr.

by winnerwinner on Jul 26, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL, first time I've heard it

though I have heard of that German guy, Irk Nowitzki.

Bad idea not to play D in the NBA if you have one in your name…

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

by MiledAnimal on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh. I get it now.

No d.

Golf clap.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Jul 26, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are these "Team USA" thoughts or "Michael Redd thoughts"?

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of which, I'm excited because Greg Doden is going to bring us some extra D.

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

by MGNNoah on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Greg DOden.

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

by annthefan on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greg Odddddden.

The last five Ds are silent.

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 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Everytime an opponent tries to score...

they will get ODenizeD!

LMA's reign as "LaMonster of the Low Post" has just begun!

by LaMarvelous on Jul 26, 2008 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

ODENied!!

mannyfresh, that’s brilliant. Nice!

by sagebru5h on Jul 27, 2008 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

I had some Bucks on my fantasy squadron

So, I watched much more Bucks games than I feel like a man should admit.

The games were shot with used former Soviet Union cameras from the 1980’s, all dull and dreary looking. I don’t know why their broadcasts look so dead.

But, I watched ‘em to root on my players, as I was doing pretty well and it was my first fantasy team ever.

I grew to hate, hate, hate Michael Redd. He is the Zach Randolph of shooting guards.

He can shoot, certainly. He’s a good fit for the Olympic team because he accepts a co-star role. On the Bucks, he shoots whenever the hell he wants, and usually it’s a bad shot. He shoots when others are open, when others are red hot (when Mo Williams or Charlie V are hot, they’re HOT), he actually YELLS at teammates for not passing to him or shooting their own shot, and seemed to have a horrible attitude. He also played zero, zip, nada defense.

With his selfish play, I grew to hate hate hate him. He’d be an awful fit because of this.

Even if he was a nice guy and was a good teammate (which he isn’t, if I didn’t make that clear), his defense doesn’t make him worth the money he’s paid. He can certainly stretch the defense, but he wants 20+ shots a game. He’s such a jerk the way he acts out there.

I never thought I would care enough to have much of an opinion of Michael Redd, but I hate him. It takes a lot to deserve my hate. He’s up there with Hitler, Ruben Patterson, etc.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2008 2:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Rumor is that Redd demands his shots...

... in other words no way he ends up a blazer.

by khryse22 on Jul 27, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

its interesting....

Generally speaking, the players on the all-Zbo team tend to be guys who are awesome complementary players if they were willing to accept that role (remember Zbo in his breakout playoff series and then the year right after it), but got ruined after their teams stupidly decided they were worth star type money.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hey...

Ruben Patterson’s a little strong.

by parkinglotj on Jul 27, 2008 7:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Could be. Maybe she had many jobs with the Pattersons.

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

by MGNNoah on Jul 27, 2008 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

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