Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Clippers--Second Half Edition
by Dave on Apr 11, 2009 8:45 PM PDT
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Avast! Here be yer second half thread.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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just tuned in
I am kind of surprised how close it is, I thought the world team was outmatched this year?
Ben
And they said they would show the second half of the clippers game, so some Bedgers might be there too. We will get some recap.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
or did you?
Blazer's fan since '84, Spurs fan when they are not playing Portland.
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
by HurraKane212 on Apr 11, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
oh well
I feel dirty after watching most of that half. At least the team finally realized that they are a 50 win team.
pretty similar to the first halves against SA and Memphis
the only difference is that the Clippers were really really terrible in the first quarter as well.
by trailblazersfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
zebo's comments on his DUI
“I regret the situation happened,” Randolph said Monday afternoon at the Clippers’ practice facility. “I hope people don’t rush to judgment. What I have to do now is focus on basketball and let the process run its course. Let it work itself out.”
Asked whether the incident revealed a larger problem, Randolph said, “I don’t think so. Situations like this happen. It was a bad mistake, a mistake in judgment. It happens all around the league, in every sport. There’s a lot of stuff I can’t comment on right now.”
That's always been Zs problem
He assumes what he does is ok because everyone does it (like when he accused Rasheed of being a sucker puncher, and then sucker punching a teammate). Someday he’s gonna have to come to terms with his own behavior and his scape goating.
oops, misunderstood
thought it was a sarcastic comment asking me not to post so much about the world summit game.
I should think better of people! I think I got confused by saying thread instead of link. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Beat LA! Beat LA!
Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA!
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on Apr 11, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
Apparently
there are serious chemistry issues in Utah. Millsap vs. Boozer is a big subplot.
draft dejuan blair
It'll be fun to see his production plummet when he realizes there isn't a single PG on the Pistons roster
Who can run the pick and roll even half as well as Deron.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Apr 11, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Camby probably hates the Nuggets for trading (read: donating to save money) him to this messy team
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
It's pretty ironic they became a better defensive team when they gave him away
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Apr 11, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it just me, or do we not have any legs today?
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on Apr 11, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
It's understandable,
I just am wondering if that’s why we force-fed Aldridge inside early.
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on Apr 11, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
MB: "I don't think it was quite as bad as Zach made it seem, he was trying to get the foul -- although it is bleeding a little bit now -- I don't know if it's bleeding or not, they were bringing a towel...
Maybe it’s one of those pro-wrestling things where they disappear for a little bit and cut themselves…."
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
They were hating him when he was with the Blazers and Knicks. Was surely not easy to make a 180
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
yeah.
they’re actually really funny.
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!
I take it back
I love these Commentators!
I don’t know who they are, but they’re spending more time ripping Zach then I would!
hahahaha
“Oh Me oh my… that barely grazed him!”
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!
BLAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
BINGO!
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!
hahahahaha
just play some basic D. maybe a basket or two. no more than 60 points
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!
Clippers haven't seen the Blazers lately
Said they’re not a running team, they must not be aware of the attempt to pick up the pace.
The Rex?
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
THIS GAME IS SO BORING!
especially after last night.
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!
I'm not in the mood for irony
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Ben = lousy prognosticator of hoop summit results :)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
BLAKE JUST RAN IN TWO CIRCLES
gawd damn this game sux!
he dribbled the ball around aldridge TWICE.
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!
without oden in its even more boring
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
no frye please.
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.
interesting move by nate..
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.
Question....
Does anyone here actually enjoy watching women’s basketball?
like would watch it by yourselves. not in a crowd, not what you say, but actually enjoy it?
cause it’s the absolute worst.
i hate that WNBA players are in NBA promos from time to time.
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!
i can watch candace parker any day of the week....
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.
Women's soccer is more entertaining (international tournaments, not leagues)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Women's biathlon is even better than men's, since the results are less by chance
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
plz play a little better
Momma.....der go dat man
the secret service
will be at your door shortly to disappear you. What you say happened, never happened.
This game is fast entering the Worst 5 of the Year category...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
i'm waiting for the BasketBall Jones recap on Monday.
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!
they’ll say that Friday was one of the most! exciting, and saturday the worst.
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!
Gordon looks like a chipmunk
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
god dam quit fouling
Momma.....der go dat man
Jones you might want to grab the ball
Momma.....der go dat man
wow, these Clips announcers are awful
Bringin' Rip City back.
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter. He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
you gotta figure if they work for the clippers, there are 31 other sets of announcers that are better.
Diet. Dr. Pepper.
wrong, i haven't heard better all season
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
Wasn't that a double dribble by Trav, throwing the ball up and catching it himself?
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
No. I think it was a triple dribble
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Must win game
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
make freethrows plz
Momma.....der go dat man
Oden Makes 2 FTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
nice.
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!
this game should have been over by now
Momma.....der go dat man
I just changed my mind about these announcers. They suck.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
What gives, hating a bit on Greg? :)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
You know me well.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
LA CLIPS Commentators
are ON the bandwagon!
“If he even becomes a defensive force they’ll win multiple championships”
HA HA!
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!
Oh, my bad. I've been watching on ch. 37 in lo-def, it's actually on ch. 737 in hi-def. NOW they can start to play good...
My apologies.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
In Corvallis we get the Eugene HD affiliate instead of KGW = bad news for me.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
i HATE that
I wish we could get the KGW HD feed as well.
by far my biggest pet peeve about OSU’s cable
Clips announcers lost
They’re going on about how Oden is a disappointment, meanwhile he’s abusing Skinner.
That was pretty good D by Baron
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
hahahaha!
Zbo and Dunleavy!
two of my least favs ever!
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!
hahahahaha
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!
wow got lucky there
Momma.....der go dat man
Roy now has gone 1 for 2 four times
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
BLAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
who is in this thread.
there’s like 10 of us.
ROLL CALL!
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!
WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF
Momma.....der go dat man
BLAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Outlaw leading the break...
never a good feeling
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Z-Brick
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
So. Rudy was huge in the second.
56s in the Third, and no Rudy. And the starters are clearly exhausted.
What’s up?
it starts with a quivering lower lip....
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 11, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
and throwing of things. Books. Small household appliances. Cats....
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
and calling of the police by the neighbors....
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 11, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
No cats.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I've only got one cat, but if you throw her enough times, it looks like more.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
She's the biggest Blazer fan in the house, for obvious reasons...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
She's like, OH CRAP, NATE IS PLAYING SERGIO IN THE 4TH QUARTER and runs under the bed where she's really hard to grab...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
You talk big. I bet your cat is spoiled rotten.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
loss here
could cost us a banner in the rafters! i think if we end up tied with DEN, we would syll be co-champs, regardless of seeding
KP has made a lot of great trades
Getting rid of Z-Bo was the best
Outlaw needs to find his shot by the time the playoffs start......
His last couple games have been brutal
yeah hes missed 2 in a row from his fav spot in the corner
by dario argento on Apr 11, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
For this to become a championship team, he needs to be shipped off elsewhere.
I, by the way, don’t give a crap about the off-court chemisty between Outlaw and Brandon Roy. Heck, if Roy would let his on-court performance or attitude in the locker room get affected by his buddy Outlaw getting the boot, then he’d need to see a sports pyschologist for being a mental midget.
You, by the way, are fond of bold, declarative statements...
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 11, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i think we need some spanish connection right bout now
Momma.....der go dat man
end this game now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Momma.....der go dat man
Randolph pulls down gettable board from Oden. What is wrong with this picture?
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Zach bails them out with a 30 foot clanker. Lead is 7 at the end of 3.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
say what you want about Zach
but he’s a good rebounder. boxes out well and is wide, which negates his poor vertical
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
bomb a way z bo one might go in
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
why does he shoot so many 3's i dont get it
Momma.....der go dat man
he is actually shooting 35% this year
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Yeah, his lack of basketball IQ is perplexing
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
here here
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
learned it in N.y.
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
Our 3rd quarter looked a lot like our 1st
difference was, theirs didn’t, so we lose the quarter 25-17 and we are in a ballgame now
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
b-rex smash clipper ship
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
Come on Zbo, try to school some fools at mid-court and jack up a 25 footer
Momma.....der go dat man
Why does Dunleavy even play Zach???
Eric Gordon should be taking all his shots
by trailblazersfan on Apr 11, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
come on rodriguez we need you to play good
Momma.....der go dat man
ask and ye shall receive
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was looking at something else
and heard “Taylor for three! Bingo. Ties the game!”
Then I realized it was a highlight from the first quarter.
draft dejuan blair
I wonder what Nate's thinking is on playing Bay and Frye
I think I would be very apt to play the end of the bench in a game like tonight and in this tuff week. I think Nate has chosen his playoff rotation of eight and that’s that barring injury.
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
LA commentators like it!
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!
The Austrian TV channel?
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
spanish play
they ran that play last time they played clippers in LA. Might have been spontaneous the first time.
Huh? Since when?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I hope he's not playing hurt and not mentioning it to anyone.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Clips announcers clueless
This is the SAME TIME Roy always comes in, and they’re talking lke Nate is panicking.
you really expect them to know the rotations of other teams?
that’s not an easily found stat.
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!
http://atdhe.net/live-tv-6183.html
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
atdhe.net
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!
thanks!
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Take our advice, don't click that link.
This is not a game for human eyes. I feel bad my dog is seeing it.
be careful what you ask for
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT?
clips fans excited???
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!
RODRIGUEZ WTF U IDIOT
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
What's the rule on how late a call can be made?
it was a legit 24 second violation, but it came at least 4 seconds after the rebound
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
pathetic
4th in 5 night or not, we are not bringing any energy
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
SOMEONE BACKHAND SLAP RODRIGUEZ.
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Hopefully we'll get an eyewitness account from Mortimer tomorrow.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
He will talk a lot about the bathrooms in Staples Center. Oh wait, that would be Tom.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
that was absolutely NOT an offensive foul
gordon ran across the court, cut him off and fell down. stupid.
OKAY, HERE'S A LIST.
1. If Blake is too tired to play, it should be Rex. If he is not too tired to play, he should be on the floor now.
2. Oden flat out stinks tonight. The reason he has no fouls is because he’s an inert lump. Pryz now, until he fouls out.
3. Brandon had better start waking up right now.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
how are the blazers down four... this is the CLIPPERS.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
Nate, you have tired players and survicable subbs who are hungry for some burn
Now it’s too late and they’re exausted. Randolf could have given us 15-20 productive minutes.
Ouch.
More Batum, please.
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
PUT BATUM IN NOW
by rockingharder on Apr 11, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
no
batum is hurting bad right now, would be a bad idea, he needs the rest
Free Sergio... no really, please, take him.
THIS IS MAKING ME LOL
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
I've got one.
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
PUT BATUM IN NOW
by rockingharder on Apr 11, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally Travis hits!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
man this game is embarrasing
Momma.....der go dat man
Travis Outlaw can hurt you in a lot of ways. He loses his man so often on defense and rebounds don’t interest him much. If he’s not making that jumper, I’d stick with Batum, who does all the little things Outlaw does not do.
-Dwight Jaynes
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
PUT BATUM IN NOW
Can we trade for Skinner as our backup power forward? He makes about as much as Ruffin and Shav combined
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
The whole team's non-functional tonight
Oden looks bad tonight. But the whole team does.
Him looking bad this game isn’t really a worry. He’s still behind on conditioning.
Man wheels decibal level has risen so much
Momma.....der go dat man
PRZY FOLLOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
"He doesn't run round. Like a 70 year old Bill Russell"
(I hope for a season wrap-up podcast/playoffs preview)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
He should just stop writing columns altogether
He’s much better in podcast format, where people can call him out on his crazy prognostications.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Apr 11, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is funny, because he had a great game in LA last time
And Bill had a glowing article… about Durant a few days later.
He is AT THE GAME
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
The replay showed the Clips trying to figure out how to celebrate on the sidelines.
by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
This is the worst game, no matter the outcome
Momma.....der go dat man
NEVER
Sergio – Never I have seen a player move SOOO MUCH while accomplishing ZERO.
Where's Kirk Hinrich when you need him?
Oh, wait, nevermind that. He’s still in Chicago.
All right, that’s more than enough sarcasm from me.
Przy comes in we start rebounding
coincidence? i think not
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Good move bring Joel in
Oden doesn’t have it tonight. Step slow
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
I called a trap. But I didn't expect them to confuse the two LA teams. They make the Clippers look like the Lakers and Gordon like Kobe
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Oden got blocked by skinner
lets shut him down for tonight
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
by bowdown on Apr 11, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Let's just get a W and get the hell out of here
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
Sergio Rodriguez and Jerryd Bayless are both garbage, albeit in different ways.
Y’know, I might actually be the only guy around here who can’t stand either one of them.
can't stand might be a bit much
bayless has a great work ethic, I don’t know how you could not like that at least
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
I think Oden
Roy etc. are very tired. This is their 4th game in 5 nights keep in mind with travel after a HUGE matchup Oden Vs. Bynum, Roy Vs. Kobe.
Why?
Absolutely
They’ve had a rough stretch this week, basically traveling to every game for over a week.
thank god Joel is in
Momma.....der go dat man
No excuses. Lakers were in our shoes last night
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
I actually think we're pretty good about singing about all of our heros :-) Even Channing Frye.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111
Momma.....der go dat man
Kamen would hit that shot against Greg
And it wouldn’t even have been Greg’s fault. just bad luck tonight
bang kapowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!
Momma.....der go dat man
You are right, but sometimes you just have to break the rules
OMG I just jizzed in my France
;p I've always liked rebels.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
rudy looked so smooth on that 3 pointer
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
GEEZ! I leave for 5 minutes - come back and we are up by 10 points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Stay away until the game's over
;) just kidding.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 11, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Lead back to 10.
Sergio and Oden’s +/- is gonna be very indicative tonight, I am guessing.
Getting Travis out was also helpful.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Momma.....der go dat man
Rudy's new Nick. The Spanish Cannon
OMG I just jizzed in my France
I lost my internet feed! Cuss cuss cuss!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Stop wardriving for open WLANs :)
82 – 68 with 2:30 to go
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Rudy is a stud!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Actually, Nate saved the day by pushing the right buttons at the right time.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Well those are substitutions
I was thinking by pushing buttons, he told a player or two something to get them going.
But the subs… well yeah. Smart subs. Oden was clearly gone at that point.
FAST BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Joel and LMA yell at each other, the ball goes out of bounds
They walk to the bench laughing about it.
Very good effort LA
Momma.....der go dat man
ODEN GOES OUT
PRZY COMES IN.
ALL OF A SUDDEN WE MAKE THE RUN
thanks to rudy too ofcourse
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Worst win of the season
at least no one was injured.
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↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
better then the worst lose!
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
For all the basketball geniuses
ripping on Oden you will note that Roy has scored ONE basket in the second half. Where is the B roy hate?
Why?
one of those two guys has earned the occasional off night
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
Take a look at their travel schedule for the last 8 days. Seriously!
I’m blown away at their record over this stretch.
notice they dont get Oboards when Billa is in
Momma.....der go dat man
is this a 16-0 run?
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
52 wins
Rudy coming on strong exactly at the right time of the season
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Check out the +/- numbers tonight!
http://www.nba.com/games/20090411/PORLAC/boxscore.html
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
You do realize
Oden has been the plus minus leader in quite a few games recently right? I know you’re myopic and hate Oden etc. etc. but come on.
Why?
Actually, I was defending him on a Laker board today. Try again.
He’s a pretty raw rookie with flashes of great potential. He was oversold. He will be very solid but not a superstar.
That’s where I’m at, clip and save for future reference.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Joel Przybilla is the Jon Brockman of the Portland Trailblazers.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
I wish he had the real Jon Brockman behind him as the emergency C and backup PF...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
See the E word above. A 6'6" guy with good technique can fill in for a few minutes in foul emergencies.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
6'7'' unathletic centers are the future
by kobisportsguy on Apr 11, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
w00t!
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Despite being a diehard Washington Huskies fan, I'll be the first to admit that Jon Brockman will ...
not be a NBA player. Without a doubt, Brockman has D-League written all over him and then some.
Eff that.
Brockman has ‘NFL Pro Bowl TE’ written all over him.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Something bad... last I remember he was playing for Tampa?
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
GORILLA DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
it looked like he went up for the shot and turned it into a dribble somehow
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
oh Pryzy
Bringin' Rip City back.
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter. He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
except when we need extra defense, then it should be batum
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
What's the score?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
tired legs
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Chris Kaman
Worst low post player ever
Blazers Prophecy.
3-5 championships in next decade.
You heard it here first.
LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
the clippers fan is really disappointed
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 11, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Kings will kill denver
Momma.....der go dat man
Wow. I can't believe we won that big. That was UGLY.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
Bill Simmons: "Just imagine how good the Blazers would be with Durant"
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Exactly.
Unfortunately, we’ll be hearing that for at least one more summer. I hope hope HOPE that Greg can quiet that at least a little next year.
He will
jeez. Microfracture……….HELLO? Not you TheStone but others who should know better. Just annoys me it’s the number one reason I rarely come here anymore. The blazer player hate is so lame. I feel like I’m reading YouTube comments.
And to respond to Norkstroll. Remember how Simmons ONLY talked about Oden before Boston missed out on the #1 pick? Yeah that’s right he called it the Oden Draft like everyone else.
Why?
hard to see how he improves our offensive efficiency much, since it's already at the top of the league
he just takes shots away from other guys. Not saying I wouldn’t want him on that end of course, but if he’s scoring 20, it just means LMA and Roy and Rudy and TO and Blake are scoring 20 less than they do now.
And on defense… ?
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Rebecca heard that Rudy play like bull and wants more specific info.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
love the clips announcers
their high point saving grace was “the Clippers did lead by 2 int he 4th!”
que?
I think I would be able to understand Rudy better if he spoke spanish in his interview instead.
when isnt he slow to the ball, he just needs to get in better shape
Momma.....der go dat man
Their Dave is on holiday. Maybe that has something to do with low visitors at the moment.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
I wasn't referencing the volume
it was the slight hopefulness followed by utter acceptance.
draft dejuan blair
Ugly but a victory with no injuries.
Course the team is now exausted. Think the Oakies will give us a contest in our building two nights from now?
Maybe it was the first quarter, but this was a booooring game....
Kinda wish I just heard it on the radio.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
Lightning next
thank god its at home
Momma.....der go dat man
Big Daddy P
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, you need 2 good centers if you want to be a serious title contender.
See: Lakers, Los Angeles
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
are you insane?
sorry, but joel is better at this time, but having both is huge! And really Blake is doing well, so is sergio. I don’t think having a better point would be worth losing oden. Plus who would we get for him?
as I said, sorry
I over reacted. But I guess I would hope there would be a better way to get a good point. Also I’m not so sure a great point that would change everything is out there right now.
it's a reality
Joel starts and plays down the stretch (unless we go to a no-center lineup).
Nate knows. People here need to pull their heads out of the sand.
Brilliant.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Blake was +33 tonight.
Rudy and Pryz +22, LMA and Roy +19.
Oden -7, Outlaw and Nic -8.
This is one of the nights when +/- really does tell the story.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Oden's led the team for the last week
I’ll give him a game break.
Blake… wow. That’s crazy high.
draft dejuan blair
Thank you
that’s what I’ve been saying Jesus Christ people look into things deeper! Oden has been rocking it recently until THIS FREAKING GAME!
Why?
I'm not saying he should be killed, only that he shouldn't have been playing there as much as he did. But Nate fixed it.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
See my
reply above. I think gasp we actually totally agree about Oden. You are just more caustic then me by nature that’s all. It’s just hard to tell where you really stand about players due to the over the top beatdowns you apply that’s all.
Why?
everyone is so fair weather on oden, it gets old.
by svlittle on Apr 11, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Oden 4 eva
…but sometimes Przybilla, just until me ‘n’ Oden settle down.
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↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
by HurraKane212 on Apr 11, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Durant is the worst perimeter defender in the NBA.
I had to cheer for a team that joke was on last season, which was enough for me to last a lifetime.
by AK1984 on Apr 11, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh! I hate to admit this but there are times when I do too. Dang it.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
5 great games in a row?
he’s had 5 decent games in a row…
I guess expectations for him have lowered to subzero that you people think he’s had 5 great games in a row.
Odenfanboys, Odensheeple… face reality.
Well now
I know you aren’t TominHawaii cause he’s not that kind of poster to throw up this garbage. Oden led the +/- for 5 games in a row and had a huge impact last night. If we fed Oden the way LA feeds Bynum he would have huge numbers. His biggest problems are A) Conditioning and B) recovering from microfracture (see: Stodamire, Amare, or Martin, Kenyon).
Why?
exactly
if people pull their heads out and realize he might not be the dominating center we’d hoped for… it’s OK… we’ll still be a great team.
Go Blazers!
what was that about sample size again?
pot, meet kettle
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↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
by HurraKane212 on Apr 11, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
i wasn't referring to any sample
so i’m not sure what you’re talking about. Perhaps you just made a mistake and responded to the wrong post.
Games Greg has played in
is the small sample size for you to be basing judgments off of. No mistake here partner.
Blazer's fan since '84, Spurs fan when they are not playing Portland.
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
by HurraKane212 on Apr 11, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I just thought I'd tell you
you can’t get more then 21 lives so you don’t need to keep entering that code. Besides once the music loops it’s too late to enter it.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
Oh and a follow up
Contra or that awesome space game?
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
LOL
well it came out during the Iran-Contra affair but no I mean this game.
using the code in HurraKanes signature gets you 21 lives. It’s a classic nintendo code that also worked for some awesome space game whose name escapes me.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
I like him too.
I’m also fascinated by him as a player and person.
I want him to dominate, both for the team and just for him. But you can’t deny that when he’s off, he’s WAY off.
Great job Blazers. :)
Let’s just recap this past week+, shall we?
- Fly to OKC
- Beat OKC Friday
- Fly to Houston
- Lose to Houston
- Fly to Memphis
- Beat Memphis
- Fly to San Antonio that night
- Beat an inspired San Antonio team
- Fly home
- Beat a hungry Laker team (!)
- Fly to LA that night
- Beat the Clippers while fighting exhaustion
Read over that. That’s 6 flights in 8 days, 5 wins, and 1 loss.
Who cares how they won this tonight? They went through an INSANE stretch, traveling between EVERY game, and just went 5-1, including wins at San Antonio and against the Lakers.
This team rocks.
by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Great Post Timmay! rec
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
by LaMarvelous on Apr 11, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Simmons paid a fan to yell "Jackass!"
every time Oden was in the game
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 11, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions
it seems like zbo gets love from fans twice per team hes on, when they get him and when they get rid of him
by svlittle on Apr 11, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'ed
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
Well
The Blazers won 4 games in 5 nights. All things considered, that is the biggest accomplishment this whole season.
4 points 6 boards 1 block 1 pf in 17 mins
thats not the worst I don’t mind that
it’s just not as good as he had last night
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
I've never been obsessed with stats, because they don't show things like botched rebounds or lousy defense.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
he was being blocked alot more in the begianing of the season
but nit nere that much now…hate if you want but I won’t\
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
not a homer just realistic
i don’t need him to be a world beater
and as for the block skinner had the sun shines on a dogs behind every once in a wail
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
As long as he is no wife beater...
I was also hoping for a little more this season, but in glimpses he has shown that he can be just what the Blazers need.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
he's so dang young and rusty from missing so much action over the last 3 seasons (including at Ohio St.)
he can only improve from here.
That’s the thing the Odensheeple are missing in my comments. I think Greg has a bright future, but some people (or “you people” as fatty would say) can’t accept any criticism about him without getting their panties in a bunch.
Oden might not blossom until his third season, but that’s still fine.
I am just tired of people in general
spouting of garbage.he right now what he is right now later is later. let everything (expectations and disapointment ) go.
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
i agree mostly
you know you’re in a good spot when you just locked up win #52, you just won on the road by 15 points… and people are still arguing about the play of the back-up Center.
fickle Portland fans, I guess.
For defense, net points allowed per 100 possessions is an outstanding statistic.
Joel Przybilla: -9.1
LaMarcus Aldridge: -2.3
Nicolas Batum: -1.5
Rudy Fernandez: -0.9
Sergio Rodriguez: -0.2
Brandon Roy: -0.2
Steve Blake: +0.8
Jerryd Bayless: +2.2
Travis Outlaw: +2.5
Greg Oden: +2.8
Channing Frye: +6.7
Much love for Przybizzle!
I’m assuming -9.1 is for the other team. We’re blessed to have two centers one a great defender the other an up and coming player I look forward to seeing bloom into greatness.
Why?
Actually, Greg Oden has pretty much been average on defense thus far this season.
In Oden’s case, one must take into account that Joel Przybilla is so extremely effective defensively that it skews the numbers somewhat. The same thing applies to LaMarcus Aldridge, whose numbers benefit a lot by having defensively inept backups (i.e., Travis Outlaw & Channign Frye) playing when he’s sitting on the bench.
true
Oden was heralded as a defensive/rebounding guy before the season. It’s just be a little um, underwhelming, so far. He can only get better. I guess that’s the way to look at it.
Greg Oden has been spectacular on the glass, though, especially on offense.
16.1 Offensive Rebound Rate (1st in NBA)
20.1 Rebound Rate (8th In NBA)
24.2 Defensive Rebound Rate (22nd In NBA)
Indeed
His glass work is spectacular when he isn’t tired etc. I also see his potential for blocks (New York game 6 blocks). I have to add a third problem he needs to work through.
1) Conditioning.
2) Regaining explosiveness post Micro.
3) Staying on the court due to fouls.
He has other areas that need improvement obviously but if he gets these three down he will improve steadily instead of the herky jerky up and down we’ve seen thus far.
Why?
his lack of explosiveness has really hurt his game
I hope he gets it back next season. I’m not going to make any judgments about Oden’s future until All-Star break next year.
by trailblazersfan on Apr 11, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Read
Norkstroll’s signature and think about him getting even a fair amount of it back.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
if he could stay out of foul trouble and injury trouble
it would have been a joy to see him average 30+ minutes per game.
The consistent getting into foul trouble is definitely an issue, as are ...
questions about his conditioning. You two are right on the money there.
two ways to look at conditioning
1. He’s been injured off and on and hasn’t been able to build up his cardio fitness.
2. When he’s been healthy, he doesn’t work out hard enough. That brings in the questions about how much he really loves the game and wants to be great. Martell has been sidelined the whole year and could probably still run a nasty 5K. Pre-season, the team said Greg needs to play games to get into shape. There are other ways of getting into shape (not pure basketball shape, but close enough) without playing in games. Jerry Rice, Rip Hamilton, and others know how to do that. But they are able to do it because they have that burning desire to be great. Does Greg?
We'll
see. I think so yes. I just hope he’s wearing red and black when we find out.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
The team trainers seem to think Oden works
very hard on his conditioning but what do they know. Rehab is surely the expert here. He probably watches Greg’s every move.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
everybody on the Blazers "works hard" on their conditioning
but there are different levels of working hard. Travis goes to Miss and sits around and fishes all summer. LMA works out in Dallas and came into camp in spectacular shape. Martell was also in phenomenal shape. Bayless is known for staying in the gym late at night. Sergio isn’t.
They all work hard, but some work harder than others. This shouldn’t be a surprise to you.
She said
that the team trainers say that Oden works very hard. His work ethic is supposed to be one of the best on the team actually. Regardless all our questions will be answered no later then his third season. I expect to see a greatly improved Oden next year barring a major economic collapse and a Coup De’Etat by the Illuminati/Bilderberg New World Order-ers.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
What does any of that have to do with
Greg’s work ethic? Nothing at all.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
No, you focus. The conversation was
about Greg, not LaMarcus, not Sergio, not Martell, not Travis. Try to pay attention.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
So far.
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
by jazzaholic17 on Apr 11, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
They need 2 more wins. Then we'll sing our happy song about the achievement.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Denver
but did you see Oden get blocked by Skinner…
Good ol’ Brian Skinner… guess we shouldn’t have traded him.
You are inspiring me
to install that monkeywrench kill program for annoying posters. Watch more then one game for crying out loud. And you know learn about recovering from Microfracture and get back to me next year.
Why?
Heads up that it doesn't work for real-time comments
But it’s great for when you click a thread and want to already have certain comments removed.
If I was up for scripting, I’d add a script for real-time threads.
i agree, it is rather annoying.
If we had Durant, Roy woudnt be the player he is and Oden prolly wudnt have had micro surgery and we wouldnt be in the playoffs
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
You're
just thinking big picture again and using nuances such as taking into account coming off a missed year due to microfracture. If you just waited until he had an off game you too could post the brilliant insightful comments others make.
Why?
nobody said we should have drafted Durant...
I didn’t anyway.
We’d still be in the playoffs if we had Durant, but long term Oden is the better fit.
so now you've accepting that Oden isn't great
and have moved onto excuses (microfracture)… I agree that he should improve a lot next season.
I’m glad you finally moved on to excuses and accepted that Oden isn’t great yet.
Who
said he was great? I said he had some great games. And yes I take into account the player’s situation such as being a very green rookie coming off a missed year due to injury. Not to mention having missed quite a few games due to the Magette kneebash. With that in mind his past 5 games have been great.
Why?
you said he had "great" games
but didn’t include your qualification in your original comment.
Now that you’ve explained that he’s had great games based on his situation (in which expectations are lowered to nothing), I tend to agree more with you.
When you say “great” without any qualifications, it sounds like you actually mean “great”
My expectations
aren’t lowered to nothing. I think he’s an ultra green rookie big man coming off a missed season due to microfracture. He’s shown flashes of dominance (Golden State, New York and Boston games instantly come to mind) and a desperate need for conditioning. I am virtually certain he will be an impact player next year and possibly even in a few playoff games. He gets up for big games (Boston, Lakers at home) and is known to do well in playoff situations (NCAA). So I think he isn’t as good as I had hoped but FAR from a bust even with lowered (NOT zero) expectations.
Why?
Hopefully next year the poseur will have moved on.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
If KP trades Travis this off-season
I promise not to post next season.
I should probably start looking for a new hobby… I sense I may be self-banned.
Your presence here is not that important.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
in much the same way,
Travis’ presence will not be important to the Blazers’ future championship runs.
The similarities are endless I tell you.
I love the LA anouncers
Anouncer A “is this the worst run the clippers have givin up this year?”
Anouncer B “sadly, no”
bayless leaves over my dead body
I know people got annoyed at them
But they’re fun announcers, and aren’t afraid to compliment their opponents.
They made a few mistakes tonight (they always do, though I’d argue less than others), but they’re entertaining to listen to.
MB was making all kinds of mistakes last night at the RG
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 11, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree, but good luck with that
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
I wouldn't miss any of the Blazers announcing team
I know some people love homer announcers, which is cool with me of course. But I really like unbiased announcing. I’m so tired of “he travels with the ball and he..” on (what feels like) every other opponent’s possession.
me too, that why i like national announcers better even though they are
are unprepared for a lot of games
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
First Luftman & Holton. With a focus on Luftman
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
second youngest
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 11, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
so after a 0-3 start on the road they played 20-18 since the first week in Nov... not too shaby
by QuebecBlzrFan on Apr 11, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
actually if you take raef off the roster the blazers are the youngest.
and considering raef hasn’t played this year, and in fact I haven’t even seen him anywhere near the team, I think that’s a reasonable thing to do
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 11, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Does the team fly back to Portland tonight?
Or do they just bunker down in the dressing room?
Hold up a "Roy ≠ Superstar. Really?" Every time he does something spectacular
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
The TV cameras might be scared off, not getting the sarcasm
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Then write "Roy is no superstar? Really?"
Or “Roy = Superstar” to dumb it down :)
Or print the picture of Durant holding the ugly HORSE competition trophy, glue it to a sign and write “Durant wins awards, Oden wins in the playoffs” or something like that.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
casey's blog has them when we're at home
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do they show a bad Haarlow interview twice instead of complete Nate comments???
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
she's hotter?
no idea
Blazer's fan since '84, Spurs fan when they are not playing Portland.
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A B A START.
by HurraKane212 on Apr 11, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of which
guess who haarlow interviewed in the locker room after the players left after the laker game?
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 11, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
that was going to be my guess
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
yah, it is in jason quicks "behind the locker toom for the LA game"
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 11, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Not important. It's his middle name. Travis is Marquez :)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
read about two posts down, its a rumor that she has been to quote the person below me
“tapping that”
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
not if he hits 6 in a blowout of the thunder
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
The quote
The second piece is a tad dense for someone without a biology degree such as myself. It looks good but a bit much for 10:33pm on a Saturday.
Why?
i like the quote too, it's timeless, it weird to think it was written about the mexican war in 1848
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
It actually reminds me of my favorite line in the Baghavad Gita
“Death is not final,” Gita says. “If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?”
Why?
Rudy got his groove back
that’s huge… Outlaw has stopped being consistent (no surprise there, really), but Rudy has picked up the slack nicely.
Oh my god, just saw that the German version of the Trail Blazers article on Wikipedia still has/had Patterson as our GM
And the roster still lists Ike. And generally there is no content. If I have the time next month or so that article really needs to grow a little. Brush up on my language skills :)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
was that your first language?
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
My grandmother's and I lived in Germany for a while, so I'm pretty good
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Just had to check Ruffin's university (it's Tulsa), and they have a Bayless plaza. Ha ha.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Tulsa#Bayless_Plaza
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
It sure looks like
Portland is going to play the Dallas Mavericks in the first round. It is the worst match-up we can get. Portland is projected to get 3rd seed and Mavericks look like they will get the 6th seed.
So
You have Houston beating the Mavericks at Dallas? Okay buddy.
Though I give Houston a better chance than you do.
That’ll be a playoff game for them if they’re jockeying for position.
I agree
we will help the Spurs ride off into the sunset and learn some things from the Master(s) Popovich and Duncan.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
there's no reason we can't beat them. i know we haven't this season
but there’s no reason we shouldn’t be able too
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
Here is my projection.
1. Lakers
2. Nuggets 54-28
3. Trailblazers 54-28
4. Spurs 54-28
5. Rockets 53-29
6. Mavericks 50-32
7. Hornets 49-33
8. Utah 48-34
SA would have the tiebreaker in that scenario
by trailblazersfan on Apr 11, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
as they'll have won the division
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You are correct
But the Spurs have 3 games remaining. I am assuming they will win out against SAC, GSW, and Hornets. I could easily be wrong. They are playing SAC and GSW back to back on the road.
yup, i chalked that up as a loss for the spurs; unless the warriors just quit playing
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
and if Houston loses a game
Denver wants the second seed. They’ll still be playing for it when we face them, unless Houston loses.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Portland definitely looks primed to run the table right now
Especially because the Denver game may be irrelevant to Denver.
Denver may, however, work hard that game to help prevent Portland from being the #3 seed in their bracket.
i don't see why they would, they're going to have to play a tough team in the second round no matter what
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
I swear
we crush Denver in a 7 game series. I worry about Houston, LA and Dallas. Mostly Houston and Dallas.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
houston would be tough
yao is probably the only rematch for out centers
scola always kills us
artest and battier can cool roy
and brooks is a quick guard that can score in bunches against us
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
I know
By the way I mean mostly Houston and LA duh…my bad.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
My feeling as well.
Can’t rule out the possibility though.
I don’t think Denver is too worried about their second round opponent, as long as it’s not the Lakers.
Question
Is the #3 seed possible for PDX? Doesn’t the division winner get it automatically, or is it a pre-tiebreak? I was under the assumption that either Houston or San Antonio will be #3, because they’ll be the division winner. Or is it only if they are tied?
I think I’m answering my own question here…
the three seed is possible for sure
if we have a better record than both Houston and SA, we get the three seed. If we’re tied, I’m not sure exactly how it works.
What is with GS? They beat NO and won at Utah
and they only have 7 active players, they have been without Mona Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette, and Jamal Crawford!
by trailblazersfan on Apr 11, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
thats what happens when you dont play D
and run the whole time, you beat teams you are not supposed to
If the Hornets beat the Mavs tomorrow, they'll be a game up and have the tiebreaker.
draft dejuan blair
the hornet are pretty crippled right now, they really need chandler in the middle to be effective
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
I think Houston will beat Dallas
and New Orleans will beat Dallas. The Hornets then have the tiebreaker.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
houston will win out
Dallas is looking good, but their late season surge hasn’t fallen to any good teams. They are going to be exposed by yao ming and Artest and Battier will shoot that weakass zone dead to the ground
That's my hope as well
we MUST avoid Dallas and Houston. I’d almost rather face L@kers in the first round.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
Dallas isn't that good
they were fluky wins. Rudy was out, they played zone the entire game.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 11, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
You leave
LaMarcus out of this! (just kidding LMA fans).
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
lol i was going to make a similar joke...............but then i didn't
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
I was
kidding. I know LMA has been a beast as of late (exception L@kers game). Just couldn’t help myself.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
other than poor shooting in the laker game, he wasn't too bad 8 rebounds i think
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
what about chris bosh, he puts the balls on the floor more than dirk
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
you need your bigs
down getting dirty and getting rebounds, 5-11 Aaron Brooks
can shoot threes, but he cant grab a rebound and put back up a dunk
So does Harlow
whats your point?
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
lol, seriously out loud
but c’mon that was easy
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
Oh man
must resist obvious reply…
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
It's much easier to hate Timmy or Artest or Yao. Focus your hate there :)
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
If it wasn't for his constant bug-eyed whining at the officials
Duncan might be my favorite non-Blazer.
i don't mind, duncan is underrated as far as i'm concerned
not right now, but he is the best player of his generation. better than kobe
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
NBA already added him to their 60 greatest players list in 2006
History is going to judge him very kindly.
Tim Duncan as a testimonial for shaving (cream). Mhmkay
Too bad Rudy and Carlos Boozer were not active yet at that time.
P.S.: I don’t hate Timmy. I just like Dirk better even though TD clearly had the better career.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
That commercial makes me laugh
I couldn’t resist posting it, it was a perfect set-up.
I have no idea how Robinson and Duncan were supposed to sell shaving cream. And later, they did a second commercial!
Duncan really looks young there.
yeah, that little scream after every little bit of contact
and not being an arrogant bleep is going to annoy people
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
By the way Norks
in case you missed it. You rule. Thank you soo much for putting that stat link to Oden and Parish. It makes me drool to think of Oden with explosiveness next year.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
Thanks. As I said before, it's not put in stone though. I just liked that only this one name came up under those criteria
If you lower the blocks a bit, a third name comes up who is far less famous: Rich Kelley. But Greg is the youngest of the group, and of course comes back from injury. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kelleri01.html
It all came from a conversation with Tom in my post when I found out Greg had exactly 500 points two games back, played around a bit with guys his age, size, etc.
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/4/9/828770/congratulations-to-oden-for-his
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
I wouldnt mind another Robert Parrish
I think saying that anyone is going to be the next bill russell is unfair
You know
I think the Russell comparisons had ALOT to due with Boston being the presumed #1 pick team. Oden compared slightly to Bill but was actually a better offensive player and really wasn’t nearly as dominant on the defensive end. Time will tell though. Another apt comparison might be (I hope) Moses Malone. He of rebounding fame.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
You know
Greg even kind of looks vaguely like Parish and I’ve heard the comparison made before. Regardless, it’s a great sign that he is in such heady company considering his injury history etc. Here’s my prediction based on Vedic Astrology (Jyotish). Oden will explode into a monster player in November of 2010. His Jyotish chart is fantastic (not suprising considering he’s a millionaire famous athlete) but right now he has a nasty dasha (planet that steers his chart currently is bad) and had a bad transit right when he got his microfracture. Conversely, in November of 2010 he will move into a wonderful dasha that emphasizes career success.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
I like Artest
because he told kobe that hes not ready for him. I hope Ron pulls out his old Detroit tricks on kobe in
Amen
would love to see Houston run into Lakeshow in the second round. My hatred of a Dallas match up (#3 seed Blazers vs #6 seed Dallas) is warring with my desire to avoid the Lakers in the second round (#4 seed Blazers).
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
I've read all the different permutations of what might happen
But the truth is… I’m not worried about who we play in the first round.
Success against a team in the regular season doesn’t always translate to post-season victories. So it’s really impossible to say who’s a better opponent.
For me, play the best ball you can through 82 games, and see where you end up.
There are exceptions, but I like that rule.
dont mean to sound like an ass
but I wouldn’t mind the lakers in the second round. I think we can take them to 7 games and who knows at that point. Roy makes Kobe turn into the don’t trust anyone and shoot 3o times old self. Even if we lose that would be some great experience gained.
Yeah I agree
but I just can’t see us winning when they have home court especially not in Stern’s league. The experience thing is true. I would love to see LMA vs. Odom/Gasol, Roy vs. Kobe and Oden vs. Bynum sub-plots though that’s for sure. As long as we weren’t swept or ‘in-fived’ I’d consider it a worthwhile playoff experience fo sho.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it. .. What makes you think that you can destroy the soul?"
The Bhagavad Gita
Brian Skinner
As far as I’m concerned, the Skin-man can come back to PDX and backup LMA any time that KP wants him to…that’s the kind of “banger” the Blazer’s playoff roster needs
Patrick Ewing
KP needs to hire Ewing or someone like him to come in and be a coach for greg like he did for Yao and howard
Ewing is with Dwight in Orlando.
He’s looking for a head coaching gig next.
(I’d love to have him here too)
I think he will get a job this year
but we need to bring in a center coach for him, just look at his poor footwork. I hear Lucas has been working with him, but Mo was never really a scoring dominate big man. Another example is Kareem has been working with Bynum for 3 years.
Big men coach for teams they have a history with
Portland’s three big centers are as follows…
a. A terrible announcer for ABC
b. An announcer for LA (This is Mychal Thompson for the record)
c. Not coming back from Lithuania.
Also, none of them match up with Oden’s style.
We’d really need to steal one from another team. It’s really a bit of bad luck so far.
No, but Mo is a good coach for LaMarcus and the power forwards, not so much a center specialist
I don’t know who would be the right guy since the big names are mostly taken (Hakeem has Yao, Ewing has Dwight, Kareem has Bynum). But the Blazers should really look into getting a big man specialist to work with Greg over the summer and then if possible join the team.
Small things those guys can show a player can really help even if you are a veteran. To use an example for another position: Jason Terry worked with Gervin (The Iceman) last summer. A Spur, of all people. He just asked him, and now his mid-range shooting is as good as ever. He continually stops on fast breaks to pull up for the jumper, and while this would make you cringe for most players with Terry you just know he will hit most of those.
Greg Oden = Robert Parish (HOF, 4x NBA champion, 9x NBA All-Star). The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946.
Yo-ho-ho
I be watching the game right now. That scurvy dog Randolph be slow and he seems aloof to me. Why I’d rather face the cat o’ nine tails or spend an eternity in Davy Jones’ Locker than have that scallywag be a Blazer.
That song of a biscuit eater, Eric Gordon, is one hell of a sprog.
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