Saturday Practice Report (sort of)
by Ben Golliver on Feb 7, 2009 1:24 PM PST
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PrintInitial word last night was that the Blazers would practice today at noon. Minutes ago, the text rolled in: "today has been changed to a maintenance day, with no media access."
After last night, I wouldn't want to speak to reporters today either. And with the trip home plus a game tomorrow, a full practice seemed dubious from the start.
So, instead of a practice report here's a treat for weekend readers: KP2, Dave and I wrote brief articles about the Blazers in this month's Sports Northwest magazine, which you can read online or pick up locally. I just got my copy in the mail; Brandon Roy is the coverboy and it's pretty slick.
KP2 talks pace, Dave talks rebounding, I talk locker room dynamics.
For the record, Dave did not select the image that runs next to his column.
- In other news: Bobcats send Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown to the Lakers for Radmanovic.
- Also, apropos of nothing, this is my favorite twitter find so far: NT7S's Blog, which is heavy on Ham Radio content.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)
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If I were Nate...
I’d make the guys run lines until they were puking. Of course…you probably can’t do that in the NBA….but still.
i'd make them do wall-sits for a minimum of 35 minutes,
the same amount of time they decided not to play last night… this might also teach them better defensive posture.
Probably not a good idea in the NBA
Unless you have a three-day gap in the schedule, that’s a great way to ensure you’ll lose your NEXT game.
by EngineerScotty on Feb 7, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
not sure if that was a lesson
i think more of a vacation.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
No worries, the Nuggets are getting hosed by 36 in the 3rd Q in New Jersey... Stuff happens.
Gotta account for that Durant fellow next time though. That means Nic shadows him, I think…
The cilantro in your tapioca pudding since 2007.™
Saw that, they played ugly despite having everyone on board
And Jason Terry just broke a finger. Don’t gloat. Off-hand, but should still miss some time.
The cake is a lie. Trade the cake!
Good stuff Ben And Dave and KP2
the z-bo pic LMAO…why the hell would they pick that.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
Well, at least he's got a shot at a ring.
As long as he doesn’t mind it saying l@kers, and rooting for K@b$…
Hey, hard times, whatever it takes to survive.
Stay humble Golly
I know getting a piece published is a big deal, but remain Royish.
We were such a bad rebounding team last year. Frustratingly bad. Great to see that has been fixed.
Karma
that's probably just the pot smoke
blurring the picture… it could be either one of those lazy, pothead, no-good pieces of dog excrement.
by Bust a Bucket on Feb 7, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
I'm wearin' my Blazer gear downtown
Ridin’ my bike to “Rip’s” to pick up a bottle o’ spirits. Wish me luck.
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
you're probably going to get mugged
good luck though
by Bust a Bucket on Feb 7, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
Definately not the best day...
…but my Beav gear is in the wash.
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 7, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
This Game is goin' to be a riot!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
OKC needs a poundin'
I went to the Sonic’s game last year and we were not the pounders 8^(
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
That trade
I think Charlotte got the better of it, no doubt about it. What was LAL thinking? Must be a money thing. They will probably waive Brown.
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
I think
Morrison will work pretty well under jackson.
Hopefully he can turn his career around.
"Awesome! Totally awesome! All right, Hamilton!"
Yes
He can shoot/score, and they’ll get him open looks. It will help them keep the defense spread. They may have just picked up a bargain. He’s been awful, but the talent is still there, and Phil can probably get it out of him.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
Cool. The Stache and Sasha can compare notes on how to cry.
Now if the L[xxx]rs can just get Glen Davis, the towel boys
will be wiping up more tear puddles than sweat slicks.
Do it! Do it! Do it 'til you're satisfied!
Well on the upside I found an awesome picture of... Lamar Odom?
-Gabby
by ireallylikejerrydbayless on Feb 7, 2009 5:21 PM PST reply actions
I found the picture like that. But at least he's alright.
slaps knee hardeeharhar
-Gabby
by ireallylikejerrydbayless on Feb 7, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
he's actually coming out of him
and taking the ball with him.
by LicketyBrindle on Feb 7, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
what does Bayless' right inner arm tat say?
Anyone know?
Truth comes as a conqueror
only to those who have lost the art
of receiving it as a friend.
Rabindranath Tagore
yesterday was so depressing
i turned the game off this time, being blown out by the thunder is not what i want to see EVER. im so sad.
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
There there Sophia
It was a bad night for me too. If we can’t defend OKC, who can we defend?
i know
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
If we picked up a solid veteran like Battier
our team defense would drastically improve.
A lot of Rocket fans over at clutchfans.net love a Travis for Battier swap…
Shane is such a together dude too - - -totally would fit the "character" thing
"..[Travis Outlaw] could jump, grab a rafter, eat a sandwich, and then dunk.."
tmundal 12/30/07
Can I just make a point about yesterday's game?
Everybody on Blazer’s Edge is treating it like the end of the world, and our players suck, and Nate’s an idiot.
Tonight, my other team, the Nets, beat Denver by 44 POINTS! Do you think the Nuggets suck and need to trade all their players and fire their coach? No, we know they’re ahead of us and they’re pretty tough, and one collapse doesn’t mean your team sucks.
The Blazers have certainly had some shaky games, including the last three, and they don’t play up to our hopes every night. But realize (1) where this team is realistically: making a lot of progress but banging up against half a division of great teams, and (2) you’re over-freaking-reacting.
Sticking up for Travis Outlaw since 2008.
by Kaboomm on Feb 7, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, I'm starting to worry when we lose like that at home against them again
The cake is a lie. Trade the cake!
Who is overreacting?
Yes, yesterday was just one game. No one is concern with one loss. What concern most of us is a pattern of inept defense. We are currently 24th in the league in FG% allowed and DEAD LAST amongst the current playoff teams. Allowing opponents to shoot 46.7% will not get it done. Hell, even Golden State, Toronto, and Chicago rank better than us.
Another issue is the mismanagement of Oden. Nate is not utilizing Oden in the most advantageous way for him to succeed. Chasing speedy point guards around the court is not ideal for a 7 footer. He gets into foul troubles and thus crushing his confidence. With Oden, whenever he gets playing time, he produces.
by Balian on Feb 7, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's well stated
It’s true that these are ongoing problems, and fair to talk about. But people’s hair is on fire at the moment because of the recent 1-2 collapse-y streak. I’m in favor of keeping cool and chipping away at these problems instead of freaking out.
Sticking up for Travis Outlaw since 2008.
And this:
Another issue is the mismanagement of Oden. Nate is not utilizing Oden in the most advantageous way for him to succeed. Chasing speedy point guards around the court is not ideal for a 7 footer.
is totally accurate.
Sticking up for Travis Outlaw since 2008.
Yep
That’s what has me concerned – obviously, losing to OKC stinks, but it’s the manner of the loss/what seems to be a worrisome trend with GO and the defense that has me worried
Jerryd Bayless = Marlo Stanfield
- Early stage Marlo at this point, but Bayless is the emotionless killer new to the game. He will take over, and there will be casualties – it’s just a matter of time.
+1
It’s not the record, it’s the patterns/trends. Rec’d
Jerryd Bayless = Marlo Stanfield
- Early stage Marlo at this point, but Bayless is the emotionless killer new to the game. He will take over, and there will be casualties – it’s just a matter of time.
nate seems stressed out... moreso than usual
Tonight at the Beavs game in Corvallis, Nate was in the stands watching his son Jameel play (and probably scouting James Harden too). The camera panned over to him a couple times and he looked really uptight and stressed out. I noticed, too, that he wasn’t wearing a wedding ring on his left hand. Maybe he wears it on his right hand, I don’t know. But I thought he was married. Last I heard he was married.
Truth comes as a conqueror
only to those who have lost the art
of receiving it as a friend.
Rabindranath Tagore
hes married. wife lives in seattle though.
by Ben Golliver on Feb 7, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't he there with his wife and daughter? I think so.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
It was Jamelle's first Pac-10 start
And I wouldn’t be surprised if Nate looks uptight every time he watches his son play. BTW, not all married men wear rings.
Coaches are always more nervous
Watching their kids than they are watching their own team.
Also, if you do a Google pictures search, he’s never wearing a ring. He probably doesn’t wear one since he likes to mix it up when he’s coaching. Also, he might have been worried some crook at OSU would try to steal it.
It's not offensive until someone reads it.
Yeah
I went to NCC and my wife went to U of O. Once we were camping and two OSU alumni came up to our campsite, held us hostage and systematically assaulted the fish we caught. We escaped by telling them we were going back to town to get them a treat.
We alerted the authorities and when they went to investigate they found the OSU guys dead in the woods. They starved to death out there waiting for us to come back. They had plenty of fish to eat but they were too busy stooping them to eat them. Even though they are gone, I can’t eat sushi because of them, and I will forever hate OSU.
It's not offensive until someone uppity reads it.
lol @ the ham radio guy
on his twitter bar on his site, you can see he’s excited about the shout out.
OMG, my blog made Blazers Edge!
Want more aggressiveness? Try less Baylesslessness.
I think Shane Battier would be a good edition
Quick suggested it in his article. Veteran, defender, shooter.
Shane is a solid addition to any team - -- -100% effort
100% class – - – 2 Dukies on the same squad though – - -would you be alright with that?
"..[Travis Outlaw] could jump, grab a rafter, eat a sandwich, and then dunk.."
tmundal 12/30/07
Haha
it’d be painful, but I’m not a huge Arizona guy and we already have two of them.
Shane would be incredible. He’d be the defensive captain to hold guys accountable, nail the corner three, and help lead the locker room. Absolutely classy guy.
quick doesn't report, he makes the news
he started the whole thing about oden’s moodiness, and i think he did a real disservice to outlaw with that story back in the summer. if we saw a film of travis he may well have been laughing and joking as he talked about being in love with his jumpshot and wanting more shots per game — this was, remember, all said in front of his starkeville buddies… quick made him sound like z-bo, and he’s not like that at all.
i wrote regularly for the l.a. times during the 90s, many other newspapers, most of my friends are journalists — jason quick is out to benefit no one but jason quick.
ignacio
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