Blazersedge Season Awards: Most Valuable Player (Besides Brandon)
by Dave on May 20, 2009 12:10 AM PDT
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Now that the season is done and has been properly reviewed, it's time to put the final punctuation at the end of the sentence with our Blazersedge Awards.
This is the Big One: the award for the Blazers' MVP. However we're throwing in a caveat. Brandon Roy would probably win this award unanimously in straight-up competition. That's valid but not interesting, especially for the purposes of discussion. So we're declaring Brandon the winner of the Most Valuable Player award right now and creating a new title: MVP(BB). Who is your team MVP besides Brandon? Use any criteria you see fit to make your determination.
You can vote in the comment section below. One vote per person, make your vote easy to understand, and also favor us with a bit of explanation about your choice if you would. Voting will be open for the next couple days and then winners will be declared.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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pryz. can you imagine where our season would be without him?
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGH!!!!!!!!- Sabonis getting fouled.
by sabonis on May 20, 2009 12:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be frye playing major minutes...
i vote for pryz as well
by Blazerland on May 20, 2009 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lamarcus
stepped it up big in games when b-roy was down, and was a major contributor otherwise.
by cornplant on May 20, 2009 12:12 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
WOW
COMCAST SUCKS!!
"Let's win the playoffs!!!!!"- Rudy Fernandez
by shamman on May 20, 2009 12:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
unrec
that game ruined Frye’s career.
"Whatever...I heard Bayless uses a pillowcase as a wallet." --TiH
by prezofdeath on May 20, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recced for your sig line.
And because I agree about L.M.A.
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
by haildablazer on May 20, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for minute, I thought I had a first.
COMCAST SUCKS!!
"Let's win the playoffs!!!!!"- Rudy Fernandez
by shamman on May 20, 2009 12:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
hands down!!
COMCAST SUCKS!!
"Let's win the playoffs!!!!!"- Rudy Fernandez
by shamman on May 20, 2009 12:14 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Przybilla for the way he stepped in and had one of the best seasons of his career when Greg was injured/struggling. Plus his veteran experience is valuable. And he was a monster defensively this year.
by shighkin on May 20, 2009 12:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean besides Brandon and LaMarcus?
LaMarcus Aldridge very obviously was the next most valuable player on this team. Look at what happened when he wasn’t on the court. We got destroyed by teams. His progression towards the latter part of this year makes this an even easier decision. He can defend the perimeter like few bigs, his mid range game is beautiful, he even played more and better inside as the year went on. His ability to finish in transition is special for a man his size. Without him we’re probably not a playoff team, besides Brandon, he’s the only player you can say that about.
by as11osu on May 20, 2009 12:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
end of discussion!
COMCAST SUCKS!!
"Let's win the playoffs!!!!!"- Rudy Fernandez
by shamman on May 20, 2009 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Magneto was right
MEMO TO KP-GET BIRDZILLA!
by WhiteRabbit on May 20, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lamarcus Aldridge
I was wondering if I’d get a chance to vote for him in these awards!
LMA reached a point near the end of the season where it seemed his accomplishments were being undervalued by some fans.
He didn’t have a perfectly consistent season, but he was definitely the First Officer to Captain Brandon. He deserves recognition for his hard work.
There’s no runners up for this award.
by Timmay! on May 20, 2009 12:16 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"Besides Brandon"?
.. shucks, Dave, that makes it one step harder. :) Well, then it has to be LaMarcus. You could just see him step up his game after the AllStar break. There was a stretch of a couple weeks when Brandon didn’t seem quite right that LMA put the team on his back and carried it. He took my respect for him to a new level.
I gotta mention Joel next. He was the last line of defense and night after night the most consistent player.
by jayfisher on May 20, 2009 12:20 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, if LMA is #2, then Joel is #2(a)
I just don’t think one can ignore Aldridge’s scoring over the whole season, plus his blocks and defense add up to maybe just a BIT more than Joel’s.
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
by haildablazer on May 20, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also torn between Joel and LMA, but gotta give the edge to LMA.
When he was out, the impact was huge. Of course, Joel never was out this season….hmmm
I like the whole team.
by RenoBlazerFan on May 20, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
neither, really, was LaMarcus
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
by haildablazer on May 20, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I think it's still a flawed question even without Roy in the mix
LA is clearly the second most valuable player on this team.
by JK47 on May 20, 2009 12:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Michael Ruffin!
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on May 20, 2009 12:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryzbilla
If there was no Pryzbilla, there would be a hell of a lot more weight and pressure on Greg. He was the only guy that could go in and stop the bleeding.
by tkblazeys on May 20, 2009 12:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryzbilla.
Hopefully KP makes Channing go away and gets him some help in the off-season.
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by timbo on May 20, 2009 12:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
Our 2nd best player is easily our 2nd most valuable player.. he’s the Robin to Brandon’s batman, the Pippen to Brandon’s Jordan, and on nights Roy was off, especially towards the end of the season, he basically grabbed the game by the balls and dominated. No other player Besides Brandon on this team had more impact on the game than Aldridge. And a player than finishes strong at the end of the season is surely for real, we owe him for our 4th seed.
by jbm01 on May 20, 2009 12:34 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Przybilla gets my Most Improved Award
He added just a little bit of spice to the Blazers by learning how to catch the ball on the move on offense. And his defense was even better than last year.
But LaMarcus has to be the MVPBB. I mean, imagine someone else taking the shots he’s making, and taking control like he did in so many games. How many times did he just turn it on in a 3rd or 4th quarter this year, and go from 6 points to like 18 points in an 8 minute stretch, while adding two blocks or s couple steals or something? His defense is needed, and his offense is imperative. And really, there’s nobody else (BB) on the Blazers you’d want taking the shots LaMarcus is making.
by FlyingOutlaw on May 20, 2009 12:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever keeps Channing's butt planted on the bench
AKA LMA
Joel second
by Sabonis4Ever on May 20, 2009 12:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually I'd bet, if given LMA's minutes
Frye would look pretty darn good. Just like if you suddenly cut LaMarcus’ minutes to Frye’s level, he’d look like a scrub. Both of their games are predicated on rythm, meaning they both need minutes and shots to be effective.
Which is why Channing is not a good back-up. A banger doesn’t need a rythm to pull down a rebound, or box out an opponent, and is therefore more valuable in shortened minutes.
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by haildablazer on May 20, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA
"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"
by amlmart1 on May 20, 2009 12:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Freakin Aldridge.
He is the only low post presence we have at this point. Without his easy buckets from offense rebounds and his smooth post moves, there is no way the team wins 54 games.
by Roybot on May 20, 2009 12:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
Took his game to the next level. Especially at the end of the season.
Please do not feed the B-Rex
by BRoyTheNatural on May 20, 2009 1:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
Its a tough choice between LA and Joel, but I shudder to imagine our D without him.
by jksnake99 on May 20, 2009 1:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
If only because Frye would be the other option. LMA was a workhorse down the stretch playing big minutes almost every game.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on May 20, 2009 1:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
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
by dyshooter182 on May 20, 2009 1:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryz
I can’t imagine our defense without him
by JuNov on May 20, 2009 1:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
Just barely over Joel. Next year, I expect him to take over more games.
by Entity on May 20, 2009 1:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
joel
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on May 20, 2009 1:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Nobody put in more minutes. You know why? Because if he wasn’t in we were falling behind. LMA sits, we start to make fewer baskets, get fewer stops. LMA back in, we get back in the driver’s seat.
by staylost on May 20, 2009 2:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake
The only player without a suitable backup.
3
by tominhawaii on May 20, 2009 4:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
Interesting way of looking at it.
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
by haildablazer on May 20, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
Our only non-Roy offensive option in the half-court.
He made significant strides in all areas of his game (okay, I know his stats didn’t improve much, but my eyes tell me it’s true).
by Marvin100 on May 20, 2009 5:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
If counted correctly up to this point
LMA……21
Phrzy….11
Blake…..2
Ruffin…..1
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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by Blazer1342 on May 20, 2009 5:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
When both he and Brandon are on, the Blazer’s are an almost impossible matchup. When he’s playing off, taking long jumpers and not being aggressive on the boards, the team struggles.
by skyman375 on May 20, 2009 5:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LTrain
I love me some Pryz, and I understand the argument for Joel as MVP, but really, it’s gotta be LaMarcus.
Pryz would definitely be #3.
I'd still honk once!
by bklynblazr on May 20, 2009 6:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge is the obvious choice here,
But Rudy deserves greater consideration. He replaced James Jones as the outside shooter we needed, provided ball movement not seen before, provided a spark on defense and also provided the intangibles that very few players in this league can provide. Tell me how many times the Rose Garden erupted for any number of plays that Rudy made, whether it be a dagger three, an alley oop, a steal and a fastbreak or a beautiful pass to a cutter. Other than Brandon no one can change a game like Rudy. I bet if someone did some research (I wish I had the time!) they would find that when Rudy was good the Blazers were good. When Rudy didn’t play as well the team didn’t fare that well either.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on May 20, 2009 6:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Steped up and make the differnce game after game and will only get better!
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
by NOWINE on May 20, 2009 6:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by dcblazer on May 20, 2009 6:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(Brandon Roy)
1 – L. Aldridge
2 – J. Przybilla
3 – R. Fernandez
4 – S. Blake
5 – T. Outlaw
by gouillou on May 20, 2009 6:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we agree
except for five. I felt Outlaw was replaceable, i didn’t feel the production that Oden gave (while he was on the court) was replaceable. Rebounding was a key for the blazers winning and that was largely impacted by Oden.
I might drop travis to second, but I understand why you’d put him here too. A lot of last second and big win shots.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
by ratbastird on May 20, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA was the 2nd best player,Joel was 2nd mvp.
The reason I pick Joel was not just that he stepped up his play but he stepped up in Leadership.Joel has never been a big vocal player but this year he was & I think it was HUGE for this team
by We-B-Dunkin on May 20, 2009 7:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JoeLaMarcholas
Can you imagine the hole in the center without Joel? The lack of scoring punch without LMA? Having to play Travis big minutes at the 3? It’s a 3 way tie.
by LaughingJon on May 20, 2009 7:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
A big presence on both ends every game.
The Oden Era, Day 699
by Heymoe on May 20, 2009 7:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
L-Train
Przy is 3rd, no question, but LMA’s improvement from mid-to-long range won us games, and his defense rivals Joel’s. He’s always the first to get in the face of a L*ker who throws a violent tantrum at the RG, too! :)
by The Penguin on May 20, 2009 7:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Przy
"I've learned one thing, and that's to quit worrying about stupid things. You have four years to be irresponsible here. Relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So, stay out late. Go out on a Tuesday with your friends when you have a paper due Wednesday. Spend money you don't have. Drink 'till sunrise. The work never ends, but college does" - Tom Petty
by Work?nah... on May 20, 2009 7:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
Had to think about it though. Both good individual defenders. Joel is much better at help D. LA brings a more complete game. He could be a scoring machine on a crappy team, but doesn’t seem to mind playing second fiddle. Good team guy.
by TPforprez on May 20, 2009 7:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
L-Train
if brandon roy played for toronto he'd be brandon waaaaah
by R1cEbUrNeR on May 20, 2009 8:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm... Aldridge
Aldridge stands out with stats. He makes a difference. then again, so does Pryz. There’s no way we have the record without Pryz. Oden changed the team as well. In the limited time he played he had a huge impact. Blake was a stud performing at his max potential. Rudy came in and showed the blazers another way to play the game and got those guys moving. I’m not sure our offense would have been nearly as good without him.
I’m going to go with
1.) Aldridge
2.) Pryz
3.) Rudy
4.) Blake
5.) Oden
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
by ratbastird on May 20, 2009 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
He has bumped up his consistency and his toughness, still needs work on both (mainly toughness). But he has helped our team not become so dependent on Roy.
"Sometimes I catch myself watching him and he's shooting floaters all-net. And just to watch how he's talking trash. I loved it. I loved every minute of it. Rudy's a competitor." - Brandon Roy
by Trail Ducker on May 20, 2009 8:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's LA
And it’s so obviously LA that I’m not seeing much reason to defend my choice.
by sagcat on May 20, 2009 8:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
You could make a good case for Joel or Joel/Greg, but I believe that if Brandon has his usual fine game, then if LMA is also on his game, the Blazers have a decent shot at winning just about any game. Without the big fella, they need multiple significant contributions from players who are not that consistent or that productive at this point in their careers. LaMarcus is generally so smooth and automatic that you might overlook his contribution. With an increasing ability to put the ball on the floor and another couple post moves under his belt he will be unstoppable.
by CatMan2 on May 20, 2009 8:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
we had nothing behind him that was starting calibur. Frye would not have gotten us to the 54 win platue.
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
""If I'm playing this game to get media and attention, I shouldn't be here," Aldridge said. "I'm here to play basketball, and do what I can do to help this team win."
His stare became blank. It was apparent he was back in that place, on the Rose Garden's logo, picking up Aaron Brooks as the crowd nervously roared.
by Dragonage on May 20, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
Other than Brandon, no one has been more dominant more often than Aldridge. On nights where Brandon just hasn’t had it, LaMarcus has had his back. Along with big games, he shows a consistency to play at a very high level night in and night out.
Then there’s the whole talent aspect. As in, other than Roy, he’s got the most pure talent on this team. He will probably be an all-star someday and he will absolutely deserve it.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on May 20, 2009 8:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
L-Train
He was a great second option, he played hard both ways, mixed it up in the paint more and showed an ability to deal with double teams, something he hadn’t seen much of in years past.
And that’s how we know he’s pentultimate MVP, he commanded double teams on a nightly basis.
by nikolokolus on May 20, 2009 9:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake
I think we saw what happened when he went out…….it was NOT pretty.
by antediluvian on May 20, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
really
we only lost twice…
blake has lost AT least that many games this season by himself..
sophia
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violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
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by BlazerFan1 on May 20, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My take on that is...
take out Blake for an extended period and plug in Sergio or Bayless and see how many games the Blazers lose. Any player other than Brandon could go out for an extended period and the team would not lose at the rate they would if not for Blake.
That said, I am ready for him to assume the back-up PG position this coming season….as long as KP brings in a quicker, better one.
by antediluvian on May 20, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MVP II
Joel P, a true warrior.
by Original Blazer Fan on May 20, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Got to be Pryzbilla
Imagine our defense without him. Absolutely no way Greg fills those shoes all season long. Aldridge is the 2nd best player but I think the overall leadership has to be taken into account and Przybilla was the foreman of this crew.
‘OK Nic, swag on out on ‘em!’
by clinchmobb on May 20, 2009 9:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on May 20, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reeeeeally tough one for me between Joel and Lamarcus, but I think Lamarcus gets it for me.
Him establishing a scoring threat opposite of Roy was key to countless victories.
by dario argento on May 20, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
Without him, this team probably does not make the playoffs.
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by lrh86 on May 20, 2009 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
Joe’s a close second. But I don’t think this team could have gone very far without LA.
by jenstcy on May 20, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA for sure
Now if only he wouldn’t start the year so slowly…
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by skywaker9 on May 20, 2009 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus
"Sasha? That's a sissy name." -Mike Rice
by koyote on May 20, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vanilla Gorilla
With all the unknowns around Oden, Pryz had to step up, and did in a big way.
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by PaulSF on May 20, 2009 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
He stepped his game up a ton this year, and really complimented Roy well.
by pcrackenhead on May 20, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough Choice
Pryz
The only reason I say this is because of the way I interpret Valuable. LA is important piece of the puzzle but Joel was the leader on the court after BRoy. Without him tutoring Oden, locking down the paint and bailing out everyone one, and I include Brandon, on the defense end we would not have the record we have. His O-Rebounds were amazing and if we actually looked for him on the offensive side he could have averaged 10 pts a game.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on May 20, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Tha Vanilla Gorilla
I don’t the Blazers would have been anywhere near as good this season without Joel patrolling the middle and giving us a hard-nosed toughness when someone dared take it to the rim.
He is THEE warrior on this team.
by BlazersDude on May 20, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
"Whatever...I heard Bayless uses a pillowcase as a wallet." --TiH
by prezofdeath on May 20, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know LA was the second best player
and that we don’t get nearly as far without that second fiddle player, but I got to say from a leadership and overall impact on the team… Pryzbilla gets my vote
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by ablazrfool on May 20, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel
If Brandon is the leader of the team, then Joel’s the second in command. He’s the closest thing to a “vet leader” we have, and it’s been fun watching him communicate more and more during games. Plus he adds a much-needed tuffguy attitude and he’s critical in the development of Oden.
by Corvid on May 20, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel
no questions
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Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
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by BlazerFan1 on May 20, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
There’s no contest really.
You need players at multiple positions who can score, and you need your inside players to be able to rebound, block shots, and defend the paint.
Aldridge is doing that at a remarkably high level for a third year player. He is a near term All-Star and is turning into an overall outstanding performer.
That 2006 draft will turn out to be one for the ages in terms of total talent KP amassed in a 90 minute period, and Steven A. Smith will always be known as a giant douche for not being able to get his mind around what had happened.
by baduk on May 20, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on May 20, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nic
Not because of any particular stat or play, but because he let everyone else play where they needed to be for the rotation to work.
by DucRider on May 20, 2009 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
Just a bit more valuable than Przybilla, IMO.
by Storyteller on May 20, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now THIS is a "Well Duh": LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, I know Joel Przybilla is right behind my man LMA, but he is behind my man LMA.
I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by LaMarvelous on May 20, 2009 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
L-Train
Is running down the tracks with this one.
by BlazerFanFromDenver on May 20, 2009 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the list:
Roy
Pryz
Aldridge
Batum
Fernandez
Oden
Blake
Sergio
Bayless
Outlaw
Frye
Blaze
Incomplete: LaFrentz, Shav, Ruffin, Webster, Diogu
PUT BATUM IN NOW: Rallying cry of the BBIQ appreciation club
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...
by rockingharder on May 20, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
no matter how much you like or dislike certain players, it is a RIDICULOUS statement to say that Bayless and Sergio were more valuable than Outlaw. There is no way you actually believe that.
- Sam
by RipCitySam on May 20, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
for MVP. – Elgin
VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on May 20, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
joel
never ever worried when he was in the game
The only reason i shoot 3's is cuz there ain't no such thing as 4's.
by cpt.morgan.ahoy! on May 20, 2009 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryzbilla
No question. If Aldridge had played the way he capped the season off the entire season, it would be just as obviously him. But in my mind, the most VALUABLE player, the player that, besides Brandon, kept things running smoothly, was the vanilla gorilla.
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
by TheGreatMon on May 20, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
He is so hot consistent.
-Gabby
by ireallylikejerrydbayless on May 20, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel
Blazers would have finished in the 9th spot without him.
by Mackal on May 20, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge, LaMarcus
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
by lukeyhere on May 20, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
Saved defense, brought vet leadership, was very versatile in minutes for Oden, brought some of the only toughness and physicality on the team, I don’t even want to think about where we would of been without him.
- Sam
by RipCitySam on May 20, 2009 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LA
by a bit over Joel…
and because I’ve already voted (or co-voted) for Joel three times…lol
But they were both absolutely indispensable…
by raggmopp on May 20, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruffin
Dude is a straight up baller. And his head reminds me of alien….
I have my P.h.D in unreliable hyperbole.
by Eat Politicians on May 20, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel, w/out a doubt
For every single reason you have already listed in your synopsis of his season. without Joel this team would probably have been struggling to hit .500 again as Greg got hit with fouls for just stepping on the floor. He provided us with the ability to loft all those silly jumpers that this team fell in love with, and hit at a good clip most of the time, and he provided the most toughness this team has. I’d love to see another lunch-pail guy on this team to go with Joel!
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times: I heart Portland!!!
by saregister on May 20, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
Not even close. He stepped up the last half of the season. He was the only guy besides Brandon who scored in the playoffs.
Joel is next.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
by jscot on May 20, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
When Roy was off LMA was there
ALLLL Rudy Then!!!!!
by Miker Blazer on May 20, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Przybilla
After Roy, he had the most Wins Produced by a Blazer and is definitely our Second Most Valuable Player.
by mmm! on May 20, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
He’s an allstar caliber power forward. Unstoppable, but inconsistent. Definitely a franchise player next to BRoy. Very good, yet still with a lot of potential. Kept us in a lot of games. Good guy.
Joel is good, but LMA is rare.
by 3pointer on May 20, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PRYZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
But my heart says Fryelock.
by MplsDefector on May 20, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA!
I miss Martell. Come back soon!
by mannyfresh1 on May 20, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla!
Tough, smart, dependable, productive.
If you say "basically" at the beginning of a sentence, you probably also put ketchup on everything you eat.
by CosmoPlavix on May 20, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel (The Thrilla) Przybilla.
Without Joel we were toast this year.
by Rick C in Tigard on May 20, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JOEL THE THRILLA VANILLA GORILLA
PRZYBILLA
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
by bowdown on May 20, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
FTW
MLB2PDX!!! (someday...)
by The Cactus Leaguer on May 20, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Aldrige has been huge this year. Just giving the blazers a second consistant scoring option.
by jsmuc on May 20, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryzbilla
hands down this year… next year I’ll be probably disappointed if it is not LMA, but Pryz did so much for the team. Broken hand, defensive stalwart, bouncer… you name it, he always had the fire and always helped the younger player know what they should be doing.
Plus, Pryz was solid from day one, there was no fading or resurgence, such as with LaMarcus.
by Oggbog on May 20, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the vanilla gorilla!
JOEL PRYZBILLA!
by 5Blazers5 on May 20, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMarcus Aldridge
No doubt. Especially the 2nd half of the season.
Don't believe the hype.
by Artie Fufkin on May 20, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
no contest. Rudy/Blake were distant 2nds.
This year is NOT a building season!!
by collectiveshane on May 20, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
No 2nd choice, it’s that simple.
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on May 20, 2009 11:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Pryzbilla the vanilla godzilla
without him, the season would have went down with Greg, LMA comes in close third
"...Lies, damned lies, and statistics."
by Teri on May 21, 2009 12:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
przy
someday i wish for this to be oden, lma, rudy, batum..
but the last two years it has been przy
"Slum dunk? You just go to the rim, and crush.. crush the ball in the rim."
- Nic Batum
by idoltime on May 21, 2009 4:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Przybilla
Mmm Hmm
-Shad
"If a doctor ever gives me six months to live, I want it in basketball time." - Marc Acito
by NBAstard on May 21, 2009 7:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The posts
Joel and LaMarcus…
But if I had to chose between them and have one leave the team, I’m keeping LA.
So LA as MVP runner-up.
by pdxer in dfw on May 21, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gimmie the Pryz!!!!!
Tied with Denver for first in our division…that’s why.
by Nazrhite on May 21, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake
Before the season this choice was unthinkable. Now I see that this year we thrived on Blake’s threes and defense. His veteran’s savvy was very important as well. I do not expect to have the same conclusion next year but this last year we had no replacement for Steve Blake.
"What's so interesting is that this team took on a dynamic that was very special. I don't think we as a group, in terms of management, coaches and players, realize what we did as a young team. We broke all the metrics. We broke all the molds. Our challenge is can we continue to do that. As young of a team with 54 wins, no issues off the court, phenomenal chemistry." - Kevin Pritchard
by lee3022 on May 21, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm inclined to go with Przybilla
with an honorable mention for LMA.
SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
by MrGrinch on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge
Scored in so many ways, stepped up big in the postseason
--
by CaptainSexyJacob on May 22, 2009 12:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be...
LMA! Way to step it up this season!
by carlsoja on May 22, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Who else other than Roy can score consistantly?
by Holybackboards on May 24, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
Do I need to say why, isn’t it apparant?
by somanluna on May 25, 2009 8:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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