JD 3/16 - "Where Am I?" Edition
by Outlaw is Rejector on Mar 16, 2009 12:40 AM PDT
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Recently this happened in outer space....
Everybody get up it's time to slam now We got a real jam goin' down Welcome to the Space Jam Here's your chance, do your dance at the Space Jam Alright....
It's taken me a few days to get over that... But a long time ago I decided that it was in my best interest to just keep a water resistent skin color, screw race, screw sterotypes, just resist rain.
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Thank God
Seeing this junk drawer (assumption) reminds me alot of some bad flashbacks from the 60s :-/
If you have nothing constructive to say about someone, I prefer that you say nothing at all.
"If Jumping to conclusions, Kicking others when they do not do well and Launching into senseless tirades were Olympic Events, some people around here would be Medal Contenders". Me
by coastrider on Mar 16, 2009 1:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting article.
It’s a little old, but the author basically says combo guards don’t work because they don’t fill a defined role. Even though they can score, they generally can’t score as well as players who are taller.
combo guards do not work well in the long run for any franchise. -John Nguyen
If this is true then what the heck is going to happen to Bayless? If Portland really wanted an undersized scoring guard then why wouldn’t they just go after a more effective one like Ben Gordon, Allen Iverson, or Leandro Barbosa? Chauncy Billips is the only undersized guard I can think of who transformed himself later in his career. Other than that, when has an undersized 2 guard ever been a good fit on any team?
My question is this: Is Bayless doomed?
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 1:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the heck is John Nguyen?
Bayless wasn’t drafted for his scoring, it’s just the best thing he can do now. He will be in the game for his defense.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't know why John Nguyen is?
Man… you are out of touch.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I googled him
Still don’t know why I should know that guy: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/8024/
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 3:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who he is either.
I just thought his article was interesting.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 3:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Scamp
It took me a while to figure out that no one follows links, they just comment on what you write. You could link NAMBLA and then say, “Great article about the youth movement in the NBA.” Everyone would just take your word for it and talk about the year out of high school rule.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 4:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah.
Did you say something about NAMBLA? You are probably in a database somewhere now.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 4:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great.
Now I’m in a database. You tricked me.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 4:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a founding member of NAMRLA
North American Man-Roy Love Association.
Yeah, I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again. So what? YOU DON’T KNOW ME.
Mortimer, Founder, NAMRLA
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 4:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Nguyen = Vietnamese for John Smith
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 16, 2009 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Tran = Vietnamese for John Smith
Still trying to figure out the C value paradox...
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Mar 16, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would
mentioning the North American Marlon Brando Look Alike’s club get you on a database?
by DrivetheLane on Mar 16, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any relation to Peter Nguyen?
that dude is like the best writer in the whole wide world
Still trying to figure out the C value paradox...
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Mar 16, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS
Never heard of HoopsVibe until a second ago when I clicked your link.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 3:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't shown
Much defense or scoring.
Find our Championship PG
Boris Diaw?
Draft:
Terrence Williams
by Air Norv on Mar 16, 2009 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya didn't see him actually able to stay in front of Devin Harris?
NO ONE can stay in front of Devin Harris, and dumb rookie Bayless was able to.
He’s not a super effective defender overall right now since he gets called (and commits) stupid ticky tacky fouls and gets too aggressive and doesn’t anticipate screens well— but how can you not see the potential there?
His big body, good height, and super quickness (and his willingness to USE his big body, unlike many combo guards) make his defensive potential quite high and we’ve seen it in nearly every game out there in his man on man defense. Rotations, decision making, anticipating the enemy, all comes in time— but the athleticism, effort, quickness, and size are all there.
Man on man, he’s been good especially for a rookie.
He’s just a dumb rookie otherwise.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 2:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No wait a second here
I saw Conley have a great defensive outing against him, Westbrook too. Who happened to beat out veteran ahead of him, Earl Watson. Yet Bayless can’t beat out Blake. Yikes.
by Air Norv on Mar 16, 2009 2:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which argument are you making?
So you DON’T see Bayless’ potential on defense?
Blake is obviously a better fit right now because of his great 3 point shooting and solid decision making. Yeah, we’d like an upgrade, and Bayless will likely beat him out over time. That he hasn’t done it yet isn’t really a big deal, is it?
And Conley and Westbrook didn’t “beat out” anyone. They were handed their spots. If Bayless was on a bad team, he’d be handed his spot as well. He’s gotta take it outright on a team like ours. We can only develop so many positions at once, and developing a PG is hard enough as it is.
Morty
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
If Bayless lives up to his potential on defense all bets are off.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 3:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course all bets would be off
If I bet you he lives up to his potential, I would win, you would pay me and the bet would be off. If he doesn’t, I would kill you for betting against a Blazer and trying to collect on it, and then the bet would be off as well.
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
by einman77 on Mar 16, 2009 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon, Iverson, Barbosa, Foye, etc
Can’t guard PGs.
That’s also why most combo guards don’t work (and I am usually pretty anti-undersized shooting guards forced to play PG ineffectively because of their lack of size)— they can’t guard PGs and aren’t good enough playmakers to be a PG on offense.
They also don’t have a big SG next to them who CAN be a good playmaker (ala Roy). It’s a unique situation we got here in Portland, where a combo scoring guard who can guard PGs can actually fit quite well.
That’s why Bayless could work here. His potential to be a nice scorer alongside Roy, and able to guard the PG position well, makes him possibly a good fit. Gordon is too slow to guard PGs and not even a good dribbler for a SG let alone a PG, Iverson is a nice ballhawk but too small to be a good defender, Barbosa just doesn’t play defense even with his extreme length and quickness, Foye is too slow to guard PGs and too small to guard SGs, and so on. Most combo guards have some fault that prevent them from being totally effective.
Bayless wouldn’t fit as well for another team since he’s going to be a PG but he isn’t a strong playmaker right now. We can afford that, since Roy does most of the playmaking. Bayless has been a better passer than I expected, but still isn’t an out n’ out PG. BUT, as long as he can guard PGs, it’s okay. It’s what sets him apart from other scoring combo guards.
It’s a perfect situation for him.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets rephrase that
Bayless was able to guard the college PG’s well.
Iverson “Too small” is simply no truth behind it. Maybe now he has lost a step but in his prime he had no help from the front or back court, carried his team to a finals appearance.
Again you are putting too much in height.
by Air Norv on Mar 16, 2009 2:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your comments intrigue me
AI is a SG who can’t guard SGs so he is forced to guard PGs, and he can’t do that very effectively because of his build and height. That is a fact. What he DOES and DID do well, is get a ton of steals because he’s a ballhawk. Steals do not equal defense, even if it gets you awards.
Bayless has shown he can guard any PG one on one. You are in the select few who don’t think so, even when one can see it right in front of them on the TV box.
AI’s Finals appearance was one of the flukiest of recent years. He’s a great individual player who luckily had an incredibly weak Eastern conference and could take a team to the Finals. That’s great, but it doesn’t change how he played or his weaknesses that has hurt every team he has been on.
Height matters when someone is INCREDIBLY short, like your favorite player Nate Robinson. Remember Damon Stoudamire? He might have been the strongest PG pound for pound and he was useless defensively because he was too small. Those things matter in the playoffs on good teams, but it was fun to watch him run around and shoot under 40% and score 20+ on a bad Raptors team, wasn’t it?
Once ya move a guy like that to a GOOD team, it’s a lot less fun and his weaknesses become exploited every night.
If Bayless couldn’t guard PGs and was forced to guard SGs, even though he is strong and very quick he’d still be exploited there as well. Clearly he has the size, speed, and athleticism to guard PGs and I’d venture a guess that you are inherently biased towards him so you try not to see such things, or at least downplay them.
I am not saying he is great defensively all around right now, but the potential is there and being able to take guys like that one on one is a huge advantage that 90% of the PGs in the league don’t have. The rest will come with experience, like with every other PG.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 2:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
iverson gambled a lot
and got a lot of steals, but i recall he had ratliff or mutombo back there right?
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes a lot of sense.
Even though… wouldn’t you rather have a real PG who can guard the PG position well?
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 3:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our situation is not that unique
Memphis with Mayo and Miami with Wade come to mind.
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Devin Harris was a scoring PG as well
Harris had to learn to be a real live PG in the NBA, but was always able to score and defend at the position well (ala Bayless). He also came out a lil’ older.
He was much more like a SG than a PG, and like Bayless what seperated Harris from other combo guards is the unique ability to guard even the quickest of PGs. Tony Parker was the same way coming into the league.
Both learned how to become playmakers, with Harris having an easier time of it because he had Jason Terry and Dirk to do the real playmaking, like Bayless will have with Roy.
I’d say, the combo guard ain’t dead, but ANYONE who can’t guard any position on the floor effectively will never work well for a good team. You can be one of the best scorers in the game like Iverson was, but if you’re positionless on defense or having to give up quite a bit, your team will suffer in the long run. It just so happens that this is why most combo guards ultimately fail, but it isn’t their combo-ness precisely.
Stuckey, Bayless, Devin Harris, Tony Parker, Billups, all started as scoring PGs who have (or ARE) learning to be PGs, and can guard the PG position. Roy is a combo guard too, but can guard the SG or SF spots.
All comes back to defense!
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 2:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You keep comparing Bayless
To Harris, now Billups, Parker & Stucky. Bayless hasn’t shown near the ability Parker had as a rookie, same with Billups.
Not sure how you can say “Bayless can guard the PG position” while talking like he has the same ability as the other players you mentioned. They are far out of his league. Bayless hasn’t proved he can guard a great PG outside of college except maybe one game.
by Air Norv on Mar 16, 2009 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billups was almost out of the league
when he started. he wasnt very good at all.. resurrected himself in Detroit
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you truly want to watch a so-called combo guard play marvelous defense versus an opposing ...
point guard, then Kirk Hinrich, Devin Harris, and Russell Westbrook are a guys who ought to definitely please your tastes. Jerryd Bayless, however, is demonstrably inferior to those three guys defensively; that’s due to his inability to effectively fight through screens, clog the passing lanes in light of his tiny wingspan, and tendency to foul by being overaggressive during on-ball matchups.
That, in conjuction with Bayless’ piss-poor jump shooting percentages due to fundamentaly unsound shooting form, makes him an awful short-term and long-term fit next to Brandon Roy in the backcourt. Alongside Roy, the Trail Blazers basically need a version of Steve Blake who can actually, y’know, play defense. There’s one man out there who fits that bill, too, with that being none other than Kirk Hinrich.
by AK1984 on Mar 16, 2009 3:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I love Devin Harris
Get me Devin Harris please. I’ve been calling for that for years but no one listens to me.
I know ya don’t like Jerryd, but you also liked Shelden Williams so there (cheap shot).
Bayless has a longer wingspan than Chris Paul, and Paul seems to get a few steals here and there. Quickness and anticipation mean more, though obviously I’d prefer it if Bayless had a 6’8" wingspan.
Being overaggressive will help him in the long run. Refs won’t call that ticky tacky stuff forever once ge establishes a rep. And fighting through screens will come with experience; every dumb rook has problems with those. Once Bayless stops TRYING to fight through one, I’ll worry.
He could shoot before, he’ll be able to shoot again. The changing of his shot has certainly affected him for the worse, obviously.
Hinrich is fine, I wouldn’t mind if we had him. He’s no Devin Harris, but who is?
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 3:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
boo on hinrich
also his defensive prowess is greatly exaggerated by his one solid year.
I dont think Bayless is there yet but he CERTAINLY has the tools. and I wouldnt say Harris is a defensive stalwart at all, but an adequate defender who has an excellent offensive game.
seems awfully early to give up on bayless, when he has shown he has skills, a great work ethic, and speed.
Also his jump shot was fantastic in college, so I dont know what he changed but if he changes it back he will be effective
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outlaw is Rejector is small kine crazy
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 1:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
he's trying to beat your record.
OH! HE JAMS WITH TWO HANDS! You gotta be kidding me!
Now don't get too excited Bayless, We'll let MB do that -
No get excited! TELL EM WHERE YOU'RE FROM!
by Portland89 on Mar 16, 2009 2:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Mortimer and Air Norv messed it up by talking about basketball
Someone is going to join that conversation tomorrow and punk Mortimer with some stats.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ain't never been punked phoo
Stats are the crutch for those who cannot trust their eye, or don’t know how to see.
I actually love stats, so no one get me wrong. They just make baby Allah cry when used on their own, or as the entire basis of an argument. ANYONE can read a stat and understand it. Too many can’t see past ’em though.
And then some get to the point where they don’t even try to see what is happening in front of them, and only look at the stats to interpret what their eyes see, making them for all intents and purposes, blind. It makes baby Moses cry as well :-(
STATS ON THEIR OWN ARE FOR THE WEAK MINDED.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 3:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I judge a players defensive prowess entirely on stats.
I use formulas that calculate lateral stay infrontness and hand distruptionment. Don’t even get me started on my “make the other guy pass the ball” rating.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 3:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So many people forget to optimize the quad levels on their stats
Like, they’ll say a stat and stuff, but forget to run the H-rating across the Q axis, translating the stat into real time productivity units! And I’m like, what?! I’m supposed to take you seriously when you forget to run the H-rating across the Q axis, translating the stat into real time productivity units? AS IF.
The stat n00bs always reveal themself by not remembering to run the H-rating across the Q axis, translating the stat into real time productivity units. Never fails to make me laugh.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 4:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Total noobs.
I always frag those guys in statistic competitions.
by Nick Van Excellent on Mar 16, 2009 4:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
linkage
Don’t forget to run your stats through a Discrete Hartley Transform before performing the ANOVA analysis. That’s how you can tell the noobs from the pwners.
by royroty on Mar 16, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A regression analysis! A regression analysis!
My kingdom for a regression analysis!
by MiledAnimal on Mar 16, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More evidence that Morty is Actually God...
Stats are the crutch for those who cannot trust their eye, or don’t know how to see.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 16, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
100% of people who talk basketball in the junk drawer
don’t get the idea of the junk drawer. How’s that for a stat?
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
by einman77 on Mar 16, 2009 6:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying this would be a great time to start comparing Oden and Durant?...
If you can't laugh at yourself, everyone else probably is already.
by cafe_civet on Mar 16, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. For example:
1. Who would win at foosball, Oden or Durant?
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 16, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
................. and ...............
2. If you were going to an amateur comedy night with a two drink minimum, would you rather see Durant or Oden telling jokes?
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 16, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
................. and ...............
3. Who would be more likely to get a tattoo on their butt, Oden or Durant?
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 16, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have become the beautiful octopus that you have dreamed of.
All of the neon colors of the rainbow couldn’t compare you to the vibarnce of your being. You are here my friend and I’m so jealous.
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
by einman77 on Mar 16, 2009 6:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was our Buffalo friend TrendEdwardsHOF2018 nuked?
Don’t see his B-Roy post anymore
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 6:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he was
What happened that that thread?
by tingeyga on Mar 16, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bummer
that means my 1800 word comment got nuked as well
by prezofdeath on Mar 16, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Repost it in Air Norv's thread, similar ideas
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Air Norv and fatty are taking control of that thread
It’s a black hole of basketball discussion.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very nice
Did you do that yourself? It’s special.
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
by einman77 on Mar 16, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
I used 4 different pens
I can take a better photo at home
You can see the birds on the right though
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The birds are on the left for me
Should I flip the monitor upside down? And are you using tominhawaii at work and dragline at home?
XXOO,
Confused
by Corvid on Mar 16, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm also confused
It says
Only 4 Montas!
Does Tom want to trade for Monta Ellis then clone him?
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I switched back to tominhawaii
I was sticking with dragline until I caught up on all the read comments. I was just doing tominhawaii in the JD.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec...
but.. lol..that is toilet paper right?…somethin jump out of your mind and miss the toilet tom?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
by faith on Mar 16, 2009 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
brilliant
did you use the #25 neon marker though?
by prezofdeath on Mar 16, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
I just used a yellow highlighter and two paint pens.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broncos fans think they have jokes
http://www.milehighreport.com/2009/3/11/794179/jokes
I bet Tom could single-handedly out do them. If you go there, just don’t read the one about Cutler unless you’re really into wasting your time.
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
by einman77 on Mar 16, 2009 7:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh I got one
Mortimer walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder and the bartender says, “Hey, we don’t allow your kind in here.” So the parrot says, “It’s OK, he’s with me.”
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So....
A pirate walks into a bar with a ship’s wheel attached to his groin area.
The Bartender: “Do you know you have a ship’s wheel attached to your groin area?”
The Pirate: “Aye….it’s drivin’ me nuts”
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember the joke, but remember the punchline
And then he said, “I guess I should have told you the genie was hard of hearing; you don’t really think I wanted a 12 inch pianist, do you?”
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could recreate that joke
with just the punchline
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, ok....a punchline without the joke
Doctor:“Your wife has VD, your daughter is pregnant, your car needs a tune up and if you don’t stop the self abuse you will never get rid of that tennis elbow”
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Well, what did you learn in your first day at school?"
“Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow.”
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
by amlmart1 on Mar 16, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice
is that funny in spainish? (not being snarky….genuinely curious) I have always wondered how and if humor translates to other languages
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It´s funny in Spanish too. Humor translates well when a joke isn´t play on words. Bad translations can kill good jokes.
Trying to kill a joke:
One day, John "the Humpback" got drunk and went to his house by night walking through the village´s graveyard. He encountered a Shadow. The Shadow asked John: – "Who are you?- "I´m John "the Humpback"-, John replied frightened. – "And what do you have on your back?"- "A humpback", John answered. -"I´ll take it out." And the hump disappeared of John´s back.
The next day John met Peter "the Lame" and told him how his humpback had disappeared. Peter thought he might get rid of his limp. He got drunk and went to his house by night walking through the village´s graveyard. He encountered a Shadow. The Shadow asked Peter: – "Who are you?" – "I´m Peter "the Lame"", a confident Peter replied. -"And what do you have on your back?" -"Nothing!" -"Nothing? I´ll give you a humpback!
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
by amlmart1 on Mar 16, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!
Puns obviously won’t work. Also I didn’t get the the shadow joke which I think was probably the point of including it here
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted other..."hot pink"
I hate pink…so nothin jumps off the page at me like a good few lines of pink.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
by faith on Mar 16, 2009 7:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't?
Still trying to figure out the C value paradox...
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Mar 16, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pink?
Like this
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bigger fan of the pink highlighter.
i used to like the Pink back in the day, she’s okay now.
by bustabucket on Mar 16, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we going to get the 8th seed?
I kind of hope so.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't you think we match up better against SA?
or if we got the 6th, and the rockets, or hornets got 3rd? I just don’t want to go against the nuggets or the jazz, not as fun to watch and less of a chance at winning it seems like. i guess any team will be hard to beat on the road, so be it.
by appel82 on Mar 16, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously want to play the lakers
We would have zero pressure to win and the Roars Garden would be freaking explosive.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus we'd force a game 7
My stubbling is perfect...
by In Walks Rudy on Mar 16, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This JD reminds me of a Talking Head's song.
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Burning down the house?
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
psycho killer?
I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.
by bow4meow on Mar 16, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop Making Sense
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And she was?
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Mar 16, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So right now I'm in the lobby of the teams hotel...
Monty, steve Blake, Mike Barrett, Rebecca Haarlow and an assistant trainer are about ten feet from me….last night we had a sing a-long at the lobby piano with Shav, Mike B Rebecca and serg & Rudy briefly in the background….everybody’s feelin good about a big win tonight…..go BLAZERS!
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That sounds like a fun scene. I’m still rooting for Greg to hire you over the summer.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 16, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or today :-)
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jealous. Does Shav have a good singing voice?
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...I'm his piano teacher as well as chiropractor...
things are coming along nicely
Gratuitous happy Shav picture
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
things are coming along nicely in the singing part or the back part?
or both?
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
back is fine...the music is really coming along....
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should sing the national anthem at a home game
Crowd would love it. Team would love it even more.
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they've asked him to play the anthem on the piano at the last home game
but we think it’s gonna be a no go
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Shav and Martell can play a duet.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 16, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool....didn't know Martell was a musician...I hear that LMA tinkers with it too..
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he drags a keyboard along on all the away games. I don't
know how proficient he is.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 16, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're referring to martell, right?
by prezofdeath on Mar 16, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martell, yes.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 16, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that's what I thought
thanks for clarifying. i wonder if LMA ever goes in and jams with him….
by prezofdeath on Mar 16, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE TALK SHAV INTO DOING THIS!
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't forget to check or vote for your favorate dance team:
Which i’m sure is the Blazer dancers!?! ;-)
so many teams to compare.
by appel82 on Mar 16, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lunch crew on its way...this is Steve, Monty..and asst trainer fella who's name I forget ...oops
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess you have to be a coach to get shotgun privileges...
or at least be the tallest of the group
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
steve looks taller in this picture than he looks on my tv screen.
he should really try not to stand next to greg, he looks like a midget/regular sized person.
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
steve is like....my size? 6'2" ...6'3" maybe?
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what I mean.
He is a foot taller than me but I always view him as shorter because of freakishly tall people like oden and pryz
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
love the pics!
keep them coming, along with the random stories.
by bustabucket on Mar 16, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blazers roll in mini-vans
We are tissue soft.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaa...yeah...hotel provided stuff...
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steal Blake's jacket for me pleeze
I’ll love you longtime if ya do.
I asked for a Blazers jacket like that for X-mas and my family told me to go to die and go to hell :-(
Morty
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you can wait until the game tonight...
Steve might just throw it to you during a critical 4th quarter possession.
Oops, sorry, my inner cynic took control of the keyboard for a second there. Naw, Blake’s just going through a rough stretch.
If you can't laugh at yourself, everyone else probably is already.
by cafe_civet on Mar 16, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah its called a career
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I voted for Neon Black. My favorite color
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And yet Neon White wasn't available
Must be affirmative action
If you can't laugh at yourself, everyone else probably is already.
by cafe_civet on Mar 16, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...I ordered THIS car for them but they couldn't all fit...
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a photo of Darius' car I hadn't seen.
by MiledAnimal on Mar 16, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shoulda took a picture from up in the room so you could see the paint...
is it really his….if so I missed a great picture op
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will go get a few more shots of it....
so he must be at that hotel……uh oh…….
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy mother of god
way to rub your disgusting wealth in less fortunate peoples faces.
I Blazersedge daily, nightly and ever so rightly.
by Claire on Mar 16, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I just watched a nice romantic comedy about a mafia assassin confused with a book author writing a revealing novel, so now the whole familia wants him dead and sends all kinds of weird characters after him
Very sweet and great cast. Could be my new job. Looked like an old Dean Martin remake. I doubt it will ever hit US cinemas though.
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well look at you then
“Oooh I’m Norsktroll I just watched a quirky foreign romantic comedy that you’ll never see, ohh doesn’t everyone want to be me with my fabulous life”.
DON’T THINK WE DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING THERE PAL.
On the real real tip, what is it called?
Morty, jealous
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murder is my business. It's a German comedy mostly with a local cast plus Franco Nero and Bud Spencer as mafia bosses
I recently also watched a funny French comedy that broke box office records there. Maybe that will be somewhere in the US. And reportedly Will Smith bought the rights for a remake. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bienvenue_chez_les_Ch%27tis
And Watchmen. That was pretty bad except for the intro and the Rorschach character.
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Watchmen the longest movie ever?
I say yes.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 16, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems I won't be driving anyone to the game today....the arena is right at the corner
Shav did suggest I drive Jerryd anyway just to see if we could recreate that NJ effect, but it’s gettin late and seems unlikely
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your mere presence is enough
You’ve already locked up Blazers Edge rookie of the year, so don’t worry. You don’t need to drive him.
Just walk in front of him as if he was in your backseat, and move your hands around like you were steering a wheel. Don’t tell him why or what you are doing though, it has to hit him subconsciously.
You can even go “beep beep” or give a “move it pal” and shake your fist to really bring to life the illusion.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 16, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well thx for the vote of confidence...I walked over with Shav..my camera is rechaging or I'd post that
So if he breaks out for 20 we can credit my foot and back adjustment, encouragement and escort to the arena…If he does get in the game listen for Mike Barrett to talk about our piano adventure last night…He and I apparently went to different schools together as far as musical past so I was able to strike a chord with him (pun completely intended)
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shav dominated the scrubs under the boards in the ATL game. Hard to say how much time the Memphis scrubs will get though... :)
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say something rude about how wll you tell which are the scrubs on the Grizzled squad..
they actually brought Shav in for a tryout this summer but were looking for a big 4/5…and he had worked hard on speed and flexibility this summer – - and healthfood – - and had dropped from 245 to 217 at the time he got out there…he’s back at 235+ now (thank you Bob Medina)…that was before Memp had signed that huge Iranian monster fella….has he touched the floor at all? I’m gonna bring some raw meat with me to see if I can lure him out of the shadows….anyway, can’t help but wish that we could see if Shav could board as hard against more than scrubs….not like we can use it or anything…like Trav at the 4 (somewhat) but not when he gets 2 boards for the game…lose 7 possessions a game like that
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haddadi has stats reminiscend of Jerome James
4 games, 2 shots (1 made), 4 free throws, 1.3 rebounds per game
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a grand total of 14 minutes played all season
But what is truely amazing is that to sponsor his basketball-reference.com page will set you back $20, twice what sponsoring Shav’s will.
by tingeyga on Mar 16, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I guess i'd be bidding against the Ayatollah
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you sponsored Shav's page yet?
I have KP :)
by Norsktroll on Mar 16, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lead a live goat in front of rex
then hide it just before game time and tell him that Memphis players took it
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took it, cut its head off and drank it's blood....
that’ll get him going
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 16, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
J-Rex doesnt want to be fed
it wants to HUNT!!!
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 16, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no memory of making this post.
"Brian (Outlaw is Rejector) is now on the fan saying he put this on to see what would happen " - 123_G.O._RipCity
by Outlaw is Rejector on Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Were you on meth when you posted it?
by tominhawaii on Mar 16, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you were abducted by aliens.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 16, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Air Rudy
My stubbling is perfect...
by In Walks Rudy on Mar 16, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Beeeeooooootiful!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 16, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
any word on greg's return?
any chance it could be wed?
Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!
by hawkblogger on Mar 16, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are saying he will return for the Bucks game
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...and he will be coming in off the bench
not starting
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 16, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we could trade Greg for Big Z
and just pick him up and play him when we’re in Cleveland
by prezofdeath on Mar 16, 2009 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bedge is really quiet at 1:29 am
we have a lot of slackers around here who must only Bedge at work. Ha, they probably think they deserve 8 hours of sleep as well. They probably have “injuries” and “sicknesses” they could play through, but choose not to.
I question their dedication.
by prezofdeath on Mar 17, 2009 1:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
she was using it for a while, but it kinda’ became official here….in a minnesota open thread….and by golly, you’ll never guess—-Dave actually OPEN THREADING!!! That’s a throwback. Now he loves his little notebook more than he loves us….sniff. Nobody loves us….except Ha.
by prezofdeath on Mar 17, 2009 2:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Open threads have become a harsh environment
It’s not like the good ol’ days.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 17, 2009 2:34 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i know
i actually ditched today’s open thread…i open threaded up until about 4:50 and then i peaced out…..I think the key is to only show up for open threads that are guaranteed wins.
by prezofdeath on Mar 17, 2009 2:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I only go into them to pick up chicks now.
by tominhawaii on Mar 17, 2009 3:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought Annthefan was married
Bedge or go home -- Sabonis4Ever
by prezofdeath on Mar 17, 2009 3:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
She’s too old for me and doesn’t wear enough makeup.
by tominhawaii on Mar 17, 2009 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flag
After Blazers Edge night, my friend and I both agreed that there were a lot more attractive people there than we expected.
by tominhawaii on Mar 17, 2009 3:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone was drunk enough to agree with you on something?
Bedge or go home -- Sabonis4Ever
by prezofdeath on Mar 17, 2009 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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