Tuesday Practice Report
by Ben Golliver on Feb 10, 2009 1:14 PM PST
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- Blake practiced today. Is doubtful. Team won't rush his return. I think we don't seem him until Memphis (2/18) at the earliest.
- LaMarcus injured his right hip. Is "questionable" for tomorrow according to Nate.
- I asked Nate what adjustments, if any, the team will make to limit Kevin Durant. His response, "He's been hot for probably the last month. One of the hottest guys in the league. When you're facing guys like that, the best defense is to not let them get the ball. Deny his touches. Get closer. Our weakside. We gotta be better. Things we talked about before the game [in "Oklahoma City"], we've got to do them, and do them better."
- Greg and Channing were getting the full Bayno treatment after practice. Nice to see some really hands-on coaching with Greg and he was absorbing both the contact and the instructions very well. The main points of emphasis: keep the ball high, power up with the ball, set up his left hand toss shot, attack the rim to draw contact/fouls, and finish with authority. Bayno commands instant respect. Coach Dean also got in on some of the fundamentals instruction...
- Greg claims Jerryd's nickname is "Turtle." Jerryd denies this. Jerryd calls Greg "Gregory Wayne" and "Wayne Oden." Oden just smiles.
- Brandon said that he plans to limit his appearances at this year's all star game considerably. He recalled last year's hectic schedule, with both the rookie/sophomore game and the full all star game with a smile and a shake of his head. He said he remembered being injured, tired, and trying to catch 20 minutes of sleep in between various appearances. He says he's in much better shape physically and injury-wise this year than last year, however he said it's that time of year when "your body tells you that you need a few days off."
- Greg was sporting a black version of his kicks I haven't seen before.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)
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Travis is hilarious
Nice picture.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
I didn't catch that
until you posted that, its been one of those days. And I 2nd taking sown the creepy picture of Blake.
Sometimes I feel like I'm going in different directions...
Turtle?!?!?!?!?
hahahaha takes a different meaning than Rex.
So Travis is the Lurker and not you Benny?
"Step up to my mic!!!" Joel's right and left fist
The only question is, did he mean the ole animal or the glue-guy sidekick on “Entourage”.
The cake is a lie. Trade the cake!
i'm thinking Entourage when I first read it....
short, stubby, and aggressive
"Step up to my mic!!!" Joel's right and left fist
It is wise
to pull your head back into your shell when going up for the layup. – Elgin
Since when do we need to ponder to froth? - jscot
That is a major bummer about LaMarcus
Hopefully he will be well enough to play Wednesday.
I think it’s a good idea to rest Blake until after the All Star break.
This is the game I hope Roy says to the team….“I’m taking Durant” and denies him the ball all game long. We’ll see.
And for pete’s sake, get the ball into the post!
Dave! Please!!
take down that creepy fan shot photo of Blake……
2-4 the who
by 24thewho on Feb 10, 2009 1:49 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Agreed!
He’s haunting me from the right side of my screen!
by still.i.rise on Feb 10, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
You guys should start reccing some fanshots...push that monstrosity out of the main page
The cake is a lie. Do not bake it.
I'm so glad BB is working
but especially with the Blazers. – Elgin
Since when do we need to ponder to froth? - jscot
Man, LMA possibly out.
Blake, Marty, and possibly LMA out too for this game makes me nervous the way they embarrassed us the other night.
Shav for 20
"..[Travis Outlaw] could jump, grab a rafter, eat a sandwich, and then dunk.."
tmundal 12/30/07
YOu know
I’ve never said thanks for these reports.
I appreciate that you’re able to get in there and get an inside look at the players as well as some conversation with them. I think this adds some nice flavor to BE.
Also, glad to hear Bayno is working with the young guys.
I’d love for BE to interview Lucas and Bayno.
Did development suffer with Lucas out (with the big men?)
How are they doing getting back into the groove.
What’s the story with Bayno? (is he back long term, or did i miss that? Also, why did he leave or is it personal?)
It’s been a while since the BE interviewed some blazer personnel and I think it’s time to get one in. I’d rather do it now than in the off season. Off season is great too, but the season is when it’s all fresh. Do it again in the off season with some reflection and you could do a compare and contrast, which would help fill out the off season time as well.
I’m missing some of the meaty stories that focus on others besides the players and the spotlight people with the blazers.
The goal is not to be better, the goal is to be the best.
by ratbastird on Feb 10, 2009 2:26 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I think Bayno is back permanently
that’s what Nate said, if I remember correctly. It’s all provided his recovery from his condition keeps going well.
Ben, is that top picture of Brandon new or recycled?
I recognize a friend in that gaggle of onlookers.
by samuelleejackson on Feb 10, 2009 2:32 PM PST reply actions
I recycle
But in an environmentaly responsible way
by southern oregon on Feb 10, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Your friend didn't call in sick that day, did he? :-)
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.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons
Ben, you've never seen those kicks before on Oden?
Just check out one of the more popular Blazer pics right now, the pic of Roy posterizing Samb.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bt_AXr_u6rQ/SX7fvt21UHI/AAAAAAAABMg/ixDdVGO1ulg/s1600-h/royjam.jpg
Red Hot and Rolling
by BlazerFan88 on Feb 10, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
he wears the white ones at home. might have seen the black ones at practice before but don’t remember them.
love that pic tho.
by Ben Golliver on Feb 10, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
The name of the shoe is....
Nike Power Max
http://sneakernews.com/2008/11/23/nike-power-max-greg-oden-away-pe/
Brandon now wears the Phenom (Used to wear the Blue Chip)
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/model_nbr—103710/sku—61655013/
i feel like he is bizarro deron williams
and vice-versa; One is point guard with a mean crossover and scoring skills, one is a shooting guard with a mean crossover and distribution skills. One has tatoos all over and plays for the most evil and unattractive team in the league, the other has no visible tats and is on the most benevolent and handsome team in the league.
Don't Redeactivate Shavlik Randolph
So damn tempted to buy the Brandon Roys.
Arg, why do you do this to me!
Clyde the Glide >>> Jordan
Cliff the Stiff got mad at my brother who was trying to sell him a cellphone when my brother called him Uncle Cliffy. Apparently, he doesn't like that name very much.
by BeaumontTXBlazerFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Those Roy shoes look nice
I do need a new pair of basketball shoes….decisions…decisions…..
The cake is a lie. Do not bake it.
seeing Greg work out with coach D makes me wonder
what’s up with coach Lucas ? Haven’t heard much about him lately (not that that means a LOT). Just a thought.
dang, Greg's hands on his waist reveal this guy is pretty lean..
A man that size with a waist that small… I know I’m impressed. Enjoy it big guy, you earned it.
the look on his face
says he doesn’t think whatever the coach is showing him will ever work in a game.
by LicketyBrindle on Feb 10, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Hey Ben --
How was the overall mood at practice? Sounded like the guys were pretty down after the NY game, but Nate was pretty excited. Do you feel like he’s been able to communicate his excitement to the team? I think morale is a big issue for us at this point in the season. February can be a pretty depressing month. (Not just for basketball players, either.)
I watched Nate run jump and skip off the floor laughing and smiling in a way
I hadn’t seen since….NC State won the championship
he was happy with the NY win
"..[Travis Outlaw] could jump, grab a rafter, eat a sandwich, and then dunk.."
tmundal 12/30/07
mood was business like today, LOTS of media there because its the last time the team will be available in about a week thanks to the all star break. jerryd, ike and shav were playing a game of 1 on 1 and joking around. trav and greg were joking around in the locker room. lots of guys were doing solo interviews. joel was very focused on looking at the playoff race. brandon was talking about how they need both wins prior to the break because they cant afford to drop any games. definitely more upbeat than at the game the other night. i think they enjoyed having the day off.
by Ben Golliver on Feb 10, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
thanks man
for being our man on the scene. much appreciated.
by LicketyBrindle on Feb 10, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Ben-
Thanks for the report.
Any word on Martell. Is he still in that dang boot, or is he out of it now? Last I heard, it sounded like early March…. but if he is in the boot – then that doesn’t seem likely.
Additionally – How is the team handleing the trade rumors swirling around?
didnt see martell today. last i saw him on sunday he was still in the boot. you will definitely hear about it when there’s any update. he’s a ways out. the last anyone said was march but no one ever talks about “once we get martell back” so it makes you wonder. im not really holding my breath for his return. i think it would do him well to just wait until september.
i think the team is just deflecting all trade talk. nate said KP is handling all of that, he’s focused on winning tomorrow. all the typical things youd expect him to say. no one seemed overtly nervous or anything. they know its a business. nothing was really given away one way or the other as to whether somethings in the works. if asked, all the players will just pull it back to “we are thinking about the playoffs.”
by Ben Golliver on Feb 10, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Bonzi has taught Travis well
"Every time a trade proposal goes up on Blazers Edge, a big man on the Blazers takes a long distance jump shot."--- Who else?
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