Summer League Game 2: Blazers vs. Rockets Open Thread
by Ben Golliver on Jul 15, 2009 4:24 PM PDT
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PrintBE has landed in Vegas.
I tried to re-enact the airport scene from Bruno and was briefly detained by security. Thanks to Rip City Project for bailing me out of that jam.
Tonight's game against the Houston Rockets tips at 7PM. The game will be televised on Comcast Sports Northwest and will be broadcast on 95.5FM The Game.
Time to get settled. Check back for much more later tonight.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)
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I hope we can contain Artest and Yao this time. Oh wait...
Clyde the Glide, the greatest player ever
Cliff Robinson got mad at my brother who was trying to sell him a cellphone when my brother called him Uncle Cliffy. Apparently, he doesn't like that name very much.
by BeaumontTXBlazerFan on Jul 15, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
J Bay Bay
gonna beast all over the rockets!
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
Do not assail the masculinity of The Rex with puffy fluffy nicknames.........
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
he does wax his eyebrows, at least
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh its being broadcast in HD too :)
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
seriously?
anyone want to get an hd stream…nudge…nudge..online?
or perhaps, is it being broadcast in hd on the summer league 15 dollar package online?
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Really?
I didn’t know they had HD cameras at the LV league? I’ll try Channel 737 (the Comcast SN HD Channel) but I’m betting its in SD.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
everyone's digital now. I think SD has officially been replaced...
by blacknoiseNW on Jul 15, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
That'd be nice
Since of course a lot of the CSN road games last year were SD only, which was annoying.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
either he was kidding
or he doesn’t understand the digital transition. Either of which is fine because god knows “they” made it confusing enough, but digital does not equal HD.
If it’s in HD then it will be on 737. Whether or not road games are in HD or not depends on if CSN wants to lug the HD cameras to away games.
by portlandpete on Jul 15, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
remove
one “or not” in the last sentence if you want coherency.
by portlandpete on Jul 15, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They did announce it would be broadcast in HD (the other two games also)
But they never say WHICH HD channel. I’ll try 737…
"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla
If its CSN its 737
By definition. Since Fox Sports now has its own channel at 734.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Anyone for guessing JB's stats?
i’ll say 18pts, 6 dimes, 4 rebs, 2 steals, 5 t.o.’s.
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Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
Those are nice over/under guesses.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
you think he has a worse game than vs. the raps?
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na, i just think Houston will have a better game
than the Raps ;).
Portland's PG of the Future - Meet John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
Time to get revenge!
Well, not really but kind of…
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Taurean Green
playing in the Bucks Bulls game
man I miss DL Hughley
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
his stand up is all right
his television work was not so good
I am talking about him like he is dead, but I am pretty sure that is just Bernie Mac
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i hope james white is playing
i wana see some nasty dunks
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Game time and tv channel?
Is it on comcast sports net like all the regular season games?
by true2trout on Jul 15, 2009 4:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
/agree
Portland's PG of the Future - Meet John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
Penderham
it is going to be a sight to behold
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isnt that mighty morphing power rangers
I thought captain planet was just an albino dude
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all the kids had element rings
earth, wind, fire, water…they put their rings together to fight global warming or something
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And heart.
I mean How lame is that?
Earth Fire Wind Water…. Heart!!!
Huh?
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 Jul 15, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed
I always wondered about that haha. What a sucky element to get stuck with…Has nothing to do with the rest…
And they gave it to the minority kid
Well played, Fox Kids, Well played.
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 Jul 15, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh... they were all minorites (except the american)
The whole idea was each one came from another continent. The heart kid was from South America.
Still one of the suckiest show ever though. :D
Oh yeah.
there was a dude from Africa too, huh?
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 Jul 15, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm aiming a little lower
I’d take 6 or 7 at 2:1 so long as the number of quasi-assists is still high and he maintains a distributing mindset throughout the game
Other goals for Bayless:
Less than 15 shots at over 50%
At least 3 impressive drives to the hoop (think he has this one covered)
At least one pick and roll play with Pendergraph (is this too much to ask….really?!?)
Pendergraph will have to set his first screen of Summer League for the last-mentioned to occur. I don't reckon that one is on the Rex.
Who cares about A:TO ratio. That’s a dumb stat.
What we want: lots of good passes with not very many bad turnovers.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
true enough
there is too much luck involved (ie do your teammates make shots and are your teammates in the right places) to put much stock on ast/to ration from one game. Over a whole season its a good stat, but not for one game.
why is
A:TO ratio a dumb stat?
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
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Short answer: basketball is art, not science. Good play is in the eye of the beholder, not in some dry ratios on a page.
Long answer: Assists are a bad stat because it overvalues incidental play (the 10 foot pass around the perimeter to a shooter who may or may not make it) and undervalues the truly GREAT passes, which still count as only one assist. The assist is the single most overrated statistic in the game today, I think.
Rebounding and shooting percentage and FT percentage is where it’s at, baby. Assists don’t win games, buckets do.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
as far as straights stats go
you could make that same argument about any recorded stat. Over a long period of time though a straight stat will start to tell a story, but game by game they should be taken with a grain of salt.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
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I agree with both of you
A guy who tallies a good amount of assists consistently over time is, generally, a good passer who is unselfish.
Sometimes guys like Iverson or Crawford get good assist numbers, but they are still selfish ballhogs who just happen to have the ball in their hands a lot so they accidentally get assists.
For summer league, the actual assists of Bayless are near-meaningless and just serve to make us feel nice. What really matters is HOW he is passing, whether he is seeing the offense in layers and not straight passes, if he can manage the team on offense, and hit his jumpers.
We know he can penetrate at a good NBA level, and get to the FT line, and score efficiently because of it. What we need to see is the ability to make GOOD passes, and not just get lucky with a nice assist total that is inflated because guys were making their long jumpers.
(Not that you were arguing against that).
Mortimer
Morty for King...
For summer league, the actual assists of Bayless are near-meaningless and just serve to make us feel nice. What really matters is HOW he is passing, whether he is seeing the offense in layers and not straight passes, if he can manage the team on offense, and hit his jumpers.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jul 15, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You don't vote for kings!
The lady of the lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, must fling a scimitar at you for you to become king.
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 Jul 15, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Shut up!!!
Bloody peasant.
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by haildablazer on Jul 15, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, King, eh, very nice...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Now we see the violence inherent in the system!!!
Help, help! I’m beng repressed!!!
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by haildablazer on Jul 15, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Well I didn't know you were CALLED Dennis
I said sorry aboout the “old woman” but, I mean, from your Avatar you look… well…
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 Jul 15, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Assist numbers also ignore great passes that lead to FT's
I really wish they’d offer an alternative stat that includes that info.
Good point.
Like I say, it’s an art, not a science. Watch what you like to watch, stats might point you to trends and answers, but they ultimately don’t win games — unselfish, artistic team play does. Bigs that muck for rebounds and hustle, wings that make their open looks and slash to the rim, snappy passes and uptempo, flowing play.
The worst pseudostat of them all is PER, which attempts to reduce everything to a single number. It’s idiotic to think you can compare Shaq with Yao with Duncan with David Lee with a number on a page. An arbitrary creation of a sports journalist that accomplishes nothing except adding to the fame and income of the journalist.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
stats dont win games
I thought we still kept score?
jk
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
My favorite Nate line:
Reporter: How’d you win that game?
Nate: We scored 109, they scored 108.
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 Jul 15, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
it doesent get more real than that
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some fast break points would be nice too :D
Darius Miles Tribute Vid
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gr
Wow, you know you’re a real Blazers junkie when you’re foaming at the mouth to watch a game with one blazer and a couple of possible bench warmers.
Will be interesting to see the dynamics between Pendergrass and Cunningham considering most people seem to feel one and only one will make the team.
think they're both blazers next season..
haven’t heard people say otherwise
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agreed
there are too many open roster spots for only one to make it.
by portlandpete on Jul 15, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
not if Sean May gets signed
you never know who’s gonna show up for training camp…Ime Udoka, anyone? Now there was a long shot who made good
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I think there are 3 Blazers on this team.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
ehh,
I think there are spots for both guys on this team if they are up to scratch.
Blake/Roy/Batum/Aldridge/Oden
Bayless/Rudy/Webster/Outlaw/Przybilla
Those are all the players currently on our roster, so we have 5 spots for our draft pics and free agent. If we do end up doing a 2 for one (like Blake/outlaw for hinrich), that will leave 6 roster spots.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Bayless
Probably right. They should have plenty of roster spots.
Sergio’s
Frye’s
Shavlik’s
Ruffin’s
So that’s 4 roster spots right there.
If they do any trades that probably won’t cut the number of open roster spots because the purpose of an uneven trade is to get a better player for lesser player or players.
In fact there could even be an additional roster spot opened- for example in that possible trade people were batting around for a while of Blake+Outlaw for Hinrich.
I’m wondering if they will give Patty Mills a roster spot despite his injury. Considering a lot of people pegged him to be a first rounder, seems like it’s worth keeping him and see how he does once his injury has healed.
He's pretty much done for the year. Oregonian said "4-6 months" today and given the situation with Yao and Marty, we know that's probably optimistic...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Broken metatarsal with screws in it = Broken metatarsal with screws in it
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Bayless
Sorry wrong title on last post.
As to Bayless, I wouldn’t focus on how many assists but how many good passes he makes. If he makes a good pass but the guy doesn’t make the shot, don’t penalize him because these guys aren’t as good as the regular team.
How is Morris Almond
not signed
he has a bankable NBA skill with that shot
Seems like a great guy for Toronto or any team that needs some bench scoring
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
people keep thinking he's morris chestnut
they sign the wrong guy each time.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
cant find what site i watched mon and dont have comcast
any suggestions to watch on my computer…….almost computer illiterate
"show me a good loser and i'll show you a loser" - coach
watching SAC-NBDLers now
decent picture no sound
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone will have a link during or right before the game
Have faith in the Bedge, and the Bedge will enable you to watch whatever ya want.
Morty
I am watching
the NYC game on justin.tv
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
you can always find a game "on" here
http://www.justin.tv/directory/sports
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
On Talkin' Ball
they just said that Brandon has increased his asking price for giving autographs. It’s now runs in the range of $45 at signing events. I like that. It shows that he’s moving on up.
If you're at a card show
and Brandon Roy is there to sign autographs for a fee, it will cost you more than a couple Jackson’s is what they were implying.
Jayne's article
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I should go to a shrink
Staying awake during the season is already quite crazy, but staying for a summer league game…
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
thanks fellas, thats what i was looking for
and dan, get us a group rate
"show me a good loser and i'll show you a loser" - coach
THE TIME FOR BAYLESS IS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I BELIEVE WE ARE LOOKING AT THE POINT GUARD OF THE FUTURE NBA CHAMPION TRAILBLAZERS CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM PLAY TONIGHT HE IS 20 AND HAS THE DRIVE TO BE GREAT YOU PEOPLE WANT HINRICH, HARRIS, MILLER I SAY START BAYLESS EVEN IF IT MEANS LOSING 5 MORE GAMES
Can't Stevie put on some weight
I think Steve’s game on offense developed pretty well last year, and he had a career season. He didn’t do a TON of creating, but he did a little bit. I don’t like him off the pick and roll, but other than that, he’s a solid offensive point guard.
But the problem on D is that he can’t guard quick PGs OR strong PGs. The quicks he will never get, but he’s a tall dude – why does he weight 170? Can’t he hit the gym, knock down some protein powder, and add 15 lbs. of muscle (focusing on legs and back)? I think it would help.
Q: Is Greg favoring his knee?
Frye: He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors.
why does he weight 170? Can’t he hit the gym, knock down some protein powder, and add 15 lbs. of muscle (focusing on legs and back)?
Pretty sure he said he spent all last Summer in the gym. This might just be as big as he gets.
this seems like it would worsen his ability to defend smaller guards
Someone should prescribe a summer of plyometrics for him
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the time for cap locks
is never
not to be a jerk, but that is annoying to read
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Bayless
types big, but he uses short sentences
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PLAYED BALL TODAY.
DID GOOD. MUST DO BETTER. TOMORROW, WILL DO BETTER.
He writes in his basketball diary every night that way, like Rorschach.
they are fairly similar
I wonder if Bayless ever randomly yells “YOU’RE LOCKED IN HERE WITH ME!” during games?
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
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dang morty,
dropping watchmen references in a game thread? you gangsta, bro.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
We should sign Sean May
For the league minimum and put a uniform on him and give Bayless a decent big man to pass inside to.
May is already in Vegas, I see no reason it can’t happen.
DO IT KP.
Oh man, you had me.
I didn’t notice who the username was at first, and almost hit reply, when I saw the username.
Nice try.
This is going to be the worst offseason ever.
KP passed on Blair and now he’s probably going to pass on May.
He’s gone crazy! Finally has a chance to redeem himself and now he’s going to blow it.
by Nick Van Excellent on Jul 15, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get what he has against fat people with knee problems.
Makes no sense.
I think his ex-wife was fat and had knee problems, and he has to realize not everyone is his ex-wife.
Just give her some anabolic steroids and a knee replacement.
You don’t pass on that kind of talent.
by Nick Van Excellent on Jul 15, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually would be a-ok with him getting a roster spot
But I’m not convinced he’ll bring much to the party in the regular season yet.
If it's for the minimum
why not? No risk, and the guy has skills – he just needs to get his weight under control (a task, but I think it could happen)
Team Bayless - The takeover begins in 2009
by blazeraddict on Jul 15, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
you dont think
a half eaten box of donuts brought in daily would add to team morale?
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
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by jonestr on Jul 15, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec for making me chuckle out loud.
I presume he’s not a bad locker room guy either, and hey, everybody loves donuts.
He makes sure there's no leftovers from the game day buffet table
Unuseable leftovers are the biggest money drain, so we’ll get more bang for our buck with May on the team.
BECAUSE HE IS FAT.
There is none of this
“There are starving kids in China!” jibbber jabber when May is around. That is why I think he is a perfect 10th PF for Houston.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
Guys, let's not get caught up in summer league stats
There’s a bunch of amateurs playing in summer league. Not just players, but referees and scorekeepers. I’m not hanging my hat on any of these stats.
Bayless showed me a couple things in the first game. He made passes off the dribble with his head up. There was a nice alley oop to Pendergraph and a couple of whip passes to the corner. This is important because last year he tended to get caught in the air or the paint without knowing what to do. He was confident, but he ended up pressing in the 2nd half.
There is one problem that was been brought to my attention. Bayless is chasing the ball instead of controlling the ball. You’ll know what I mean when he is trying to dribble around a hedge screen or defender.
I like to see him be in control of the ball. I don’t feel completely safe when the ball is in his hands, similar to how I felt with Jarrett Jack. Hopefully he improves his handle.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Jul 15, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Don't worry, most of us aren't taking it too seriously
It’s just something to watch during the quiet period.
Sure a few folks will overreact, but that’s kinda the definition of this site some days. :)
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!!!!!! OF COURSE THIS IS SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Timmay!
Timmay!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
anyone see the guy on the raptors
eat hardwood on the last play? looks like he got messed up…
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Ok no caps lock sorry
But I dont see the point in signing Sean May do you think he can really bring more than Pendergraph can honestly?
It's not an either-or situation
Tons of roster spots, and May could have an non-guaranteed contract, and be cut at any time (in case of trade, or if he’s just not working out).
Btw thanks on the caps lock thing.
when May is healthy, he's pretty good
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
did you see his reportage from Bonneroo?
priceless
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't seen Bonneroo yet.
I think I watched the Star Wars line a dozen times. Haha.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
he completely replenished my stock of hippie joke
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he has very nice hands, and a soft touch
It remains to be seen if he was just unlucky with injuries, or if he just isn’t a player. He WAS a good player (at least backup worthy) when he was healthy, which was very rarely.
He has always had weight problems, and has undergone micro and other knee surgeries. If he is in shape, he could be good. if he isn’t, he won’t be.
no worries dude
If you look at May’s college numbers they are really impressive and he even put up some nice numbers when he was healthy in the NBA. We might be only one of a few playoff teams that will throw any money at him.
he is definitely a low cost high reward type of guy who could fill the off the bench rebounder/scorer in a Brandon Bass type of role, but possibly with better rebounding.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
That's a tall order.
That’s like me saying, “When I’m not grumpy, not lazy, not reading about basketball, I’m a pretty good husband.”
by Nick Van Excellent on Jul 15, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
link?
please?
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jul 15, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
ah ha
http://www.atdhe.net/index.html
"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 Jul 15, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
me too
cant find a justin.tv link either
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
I just watched the SAC game
they don’t show anything until the game starts. I’d just keep trying
"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 Jul 15, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
by my clock, 4 minutes to game time
make ready to link
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
I think Dwight Jaynes is OK as host of Talkin' Ball. He looks like a slightly flushed potato, but hey, it's local cable...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
right?
but i was just thinking he was kind of going on and on there.. flushed potato-like
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Did Michael Holton just say in his final thoughts...
That Roy and Aldridge signed contracts they are happy with?
Please tell I heard that right. I don’t have TiVo so I can’t check it again.
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
totally heard that too
but i think he was saying the blazers needed to sign them… not that they already had
Oooh Mikes are calling the game?
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Rice almost looks sober...
Almost
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
by Salem Stephen on Jul 15, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
MB looks like he was foolish enough to be outdoors in Vegas during the daytime....
Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroasted!
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Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
by Salem Stephen on Jul 15, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
probably they will all be working soon
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how did you make it work?
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Now THAT was a bad pass.
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One quasi for Rex.
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is the game on yet?
chennelsurfing.net says its off-air……………………
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
Cunningham has not attempted a shot he doesn't like.
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First TO for Rex; I guess that was on him... Good idea, bad execution.
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Blazers going to Bayless in the post?
Why? What’s the point.
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It opened up a couple nice passes.
Blazers are gonna get killed tonight.
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He's a big strong PG....could work against some defenders.
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Rex travels, TO2
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Looked like he was tripped on that travel
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Rebound Rex
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Rex with a pretty jumper from the top of the key
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links dont work for me.... bummer
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
thanks for the link... its good quality too!
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
Thank you. Way better quality than others that I’ve seen.
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by blazerbeliever on Jul 15, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Good god, the "Blazers" have some horrible guys on the floor...
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Dorsey crushes Sideshow Bob
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He looks fine. Everyone else: not so much.
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hes forcing too much
just like the first game. he’s trying to do too much
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Everyone looks bad.
It happens when Brandon Roy is not there to save the offense. They are running the same sets, but the summer league doesn’t have a good isolation player.
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Rice: "Great pass" by Rex to Big Penny on the oop — bricked at the rim.
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i thought the bounce pass to the cutter in the lane was a good pass
the oop was NOT a good pass
How did you guys win that?
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by blzrfan on Jul 15, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
It's nice to see Bayless at least trying this stuff even if it doesn't work.
Have to work on it to get better.
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I liked the pass to the cutter (TO) and the lob to the rim (Miss)
That’s not a demerit on Rex, that’s a plus both times, even though execution wasn’t quite there.
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This is gonna be about a 40 point Rocket win.
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Rex D forces a TO
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Inferno strokes a 15 footer...
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Inferno strokes a 15 footer...
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Big Penny from the foul line.
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Inferno has a pretty stroke. He's a keeper.
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Got the lead down to 1.
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good help by Penny
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
VERY nice Rex pass to Penny, who botches it... A Quasi.
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Holy Smokes.
Pendergraph rolled on the pick and roll. Huzzah!
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And Rex hit him and he went all Przybillamitts with it...
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and we actually PASSED to the roller!!!!!
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Rex to the rack and the Blazers actually lead.
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can't argue with the results
and that was not a great fastbreak setup with so many houston guys trailing, but it would be nice to see bayless iniate the break and force somebody else to finish it.
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I think he looks OK.
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I Would actually like to see bayless pass
on that last play rather than shoot….that would get blocked in NBA
"Grayg"
-Nate
Yeah, to the rack.
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Rex forces a shot and misses; fouls on the other end.
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Gardner hit a shot!
Lunar eclipse incoming.
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Pendergraph knows how to look up the court for the outlet pass
Awesome.
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Nice turnaround from the baseline 8 feet by Pendy
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by Dheepan on Jul 15, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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That Freije dude is horrible and needs to become an accountant.
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Hope springs eternal.
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I don't think anybody can handle dorsey on the glass
we are going to be mighty depressed come the Blazers/spurs game
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dorsey is dominating the boards
he is truly eating space.
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That Frejie guy is killing the Blazers.
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Rex 2 FT the hard way
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yea
he made i think 80% (when he actually played)
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80.6%
to be exact
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 15, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
thats because
he was like 2-15 to start the year out
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-Steve Kerr
Good Rex D there
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Rex long jumper, swish. PDX 22, HOU 19
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I give Rex an A- for that quarter. No other Blazer looking all that good.
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Yes. Watching vs. Stat-Watching = A- for me
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pendy's offense was good
rebounding was terrible. But then again, dorsey is making everybody look bad.
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do we get to see that?
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Quincy freaking Douby is playing SL, along with some other vets
Martell could use the run after so much time off the court.
by OneTrickPony on Jul 15, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I don't think the doctors were convinced he was ready
They want him to take it easy this Summer
thought it could've been a nice opportunity to build some confidence and get some burn
by OneTrickPony on Jul 15, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
From initial impressions, cunningham appears to be the anti travis outlaw on defense
travis plays decent on ball defense, actually. His problem is help. Cunningham appears to have the opposite problem (helping on everything)
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Padgett showing good hustle.
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lol. He is awful.
Also Freije the Freezer just got blocked
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Padgett = Mark Madsen's less coordinated little brother.
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Yes, that was nice.
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spoken like someone who doesn't watch college basketball :)
Padgett has more post moves than Madsen could ever dream of.
Padgett was a pretty good athlete in college
much, much better than Gray. You have to be a good athlete to play for Pitino.
He does have soft hands around the rim though. Nice little jump hook from point blank.
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Bad call against the Rockets.
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This game is a chuckfest by both teams.
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padgett had a solid career at Louisville
led his team to the elite 8 in 2008
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padgett cannot be stopped
…maybe they will retire his summer league jersey after this game
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-Steve Kerr
Padgett should be able to get a job in Europe. That was a nice snappy pass.
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is that moss
growing on Moss’s head?
"It's like that Jerry Seinfeld line about sports, that we're all just cheering laundry. I don't care who plays for Arizona. I'm going to cheer like crazy for them. People have strong connections to these teams, and whatever your connection is, it stays regardless of who is wearing the uniform."
-Steve Kerr
time for cunningham to take over as the focal point on offense.
let’s see those point forward skills!
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Padgett AGAIN hustles, boards, and nice soft putback
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Yes.
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This one is on TV, for one thing...
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Blazers are actually playing with a center in Padgett.
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He's a 3, not a 4. For sure. Agreed.
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He's a 4 in Nellie's system, maybe even a 5 in Nellie small ball.
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Cunningham shows really good awareness
Like that cut to the hoop.
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I think he needs to play for the Lakers. That's their game, the shots he is good at.
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cunningham actually passed up a 20 footer that time, and got the ball back
first time he’s passed the ball.
Pooh capped and Houston runs out for an easy 2.
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interesting stretch where the blazers pulled a lead out w bayless sitting
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RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREX!!!!!!!
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Rex D creates a SECOND TO
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Bizarre backcourt violation call.
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Bad call.
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thats on the ref
first problem – the TO occured in the backcourt, so the inbounds should have
2nd problem – the ref should communicate to the players if the backcourt is in play or not
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
james flight
it was the free throw line, windmill jam…he did one between the legs from a little closer
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Rex is learning the Steve Blake handbook of not penetrating past the free throw line.
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he can get to the rim whenever he wants here. He’s trying to work on his weaknesses.
All Westbrook would do in SL was penetrate and score, frustrated Sonic fans to no end.
draft the stache
I don't consider passing the ball to another guy on the wing a skill or weakness
Bayless should learn from Westbrook a little bit and collapse the D to make some plays.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
but we’re seeing Bayless take jumpers, pass it to a few rollers, trying new things. Westbrook hadn’t changed at all from his rookie year.
draft the stache
I don't think Westbrook is a PG either
Bayless is showing me less than Westbrook though.
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In defense of Pendergraph
he’s not played one minute in either game at the ‘4’
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
lol
he was well known for such nonsense in memphis as well.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
nice body, so so face
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Yeah you are right she is actually attractive
;)
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I'm sure everyone's mentioned it
but this shooting from Pendy is unexpected, is this something that people who followed his college career know about? It’s great.
Another nice lob pass by Rex, not handled, TO
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THAT was a bad TO by Rex. Out of control.
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That was his first really bad TO.
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He's making high risk/high reward passes, but he's playing with guys that can't handle them.
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uggh
getting owned by budinger right now.
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-Ron Artest
Rice going into homer mode right now
After Bayless PG experiment is not going so well this game.
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TERRIBLE rebounding by Pendergraph. 6th offensive rebound for Houston. TERRIBLE.
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David Padgett needs to be playing more with Pendy at the 4
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That one play answered something important for me. NEED ANOTHER 4!!!!!!!
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Padgett at 5, Pendergraph at 4, Cunningham at 3
Come on Prunty. Take out Jeter.
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first 3 minutes and last 3 minute of half
we were like -20
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
1 bad one.
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TOs not on him -- 3, Quasi-assists -- 3.
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No matter what the quasi stats say
Bayless isn’t looking like a PG who can run a team right now. I’m withholding full judgement until the regular season, but this is not pretty.
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disgusting
very bad floor management by bayless.
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-Ron Artest
Straight C.
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He made a couple nice passes that didn't pan out, made a really bad TO, shot okay, but the team wasn't clicking...
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this is the way guards play in SL. very rare to have low turnovers. See: Flynn, Westbrook, Evans.
draft the stache
My bigger problem is defense. He has had a couple of great possessions on defense
but a lot of cruddy plays as well, losing his man.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
he was crashing to the glass and missing a bunch inside, didn’t show much passing awareness at all. Lot of TOs.
draft the stache
(1) he had Harden to pass to (makes shots)
(2) He was TO prone the entire Orlando SL
draft the stache
yeah, but if you give him the same excuses as bayless
except he had one good guy to pass to,
assist 9 t.o. 4
8 5
5 4
9 7
That does not seem so bad for SL. Though he did play a whole year as the primary pg, so perhaps he should do better, there are some rookie pg’s doing better this year i think.
Not even close.
Westbrook has monster physical advantage over Bayless. He makes some nice passes, but the decision making is lacking.
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he's trying to hard to be a playmaker
needs to be more natural in the flow at it. it will come. but i like that he’s trying to make plays. many of those passes would be converted by guys like Rudy and LMA and Batum
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
wow...
this game is really ugly…what Ive learned so far:
-Bayless’ shot looks good – when he looks to score he is the best player on the court, w/o a doubt…when he looks to pass, however, its another questions.
-Pendergraph has range, tho I wish he was hungrier on the boards.
-Where is Cunningham?
dante is not fast enough to guard small 3's
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
yeah, but then we have nic and roy play more 3
If a team is playing a small line up we got that covered with the guys we have now
dante needs to show more
I must see more than jumpers or he will not be anything better than a scrub.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Sure he is
In college he used to guard all 5 positions: he would almost always guard the best player on the other team, even if it was a point guard.
Outlaw will be traded if KP can land another 4.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
its pretty clear
that Outlaw has been out since May. It’s just not official yet
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
you can assume all you want...
but based on how this offseason is going, im not counting on anything until it actually happens.
pretty much both
at least he did better at the 4, and I think he is gone. Though I wouldn’t put money on it the way things have gone this offseason. I don’t mind though. I don’t feel big moves are badly needed.
IF and only IF Marty is really back.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I really want bayless to succeed
but he better flip that A/T ratio in the second half or his chances of being a starting pg in this league look more and more slim.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
The Bayless as a PG
playing with teamates who can’t finish experiment is over… I would rather watch him take it to the rim for these 4 meaningless games than see this garbage
He's made some NBA-caliber passes to guys who are not NBA-caliber.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
does this always broadcast comcast sportsnet?
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
rockets are shooting 57% and have collected 10 of a possible 16 O-rebs
That’s right, they’ve rebounded over half of their misses. Not good.
I don’t even want to know what Houston’s points/possession is.
i guess my hope that pendergraph becoming our back-up 4 this year is gone
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 15, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, that has been the revelatory thing for me tonight.
Rex is fine as a backup PG. He can give Sergio+ quality in Sergio minutes.
Pendergraph is NOT ready as a backup 4.
Inferno is fine as a 11th man 3.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
What production?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Sergio wasn't very good, even by backup standards
He was still better than Bayless though.
You and I are in agreement right now.
Sergio was a vital gear in the 2nd unit. He made plays. Bayless just isn’t the shot creator like Sergio.
I’d like to see him be put in a role similar to Jannero Pargo or Bobby Jackson.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Pendergraph has earned a TERRIBLE rating as a rebounder. Just TERRIBLE.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
If it makes you feel better: it's not really Portland and it's not really Houston...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Pendergraph's going against an NBA level rebounder in Dorsey
and Dorsey has 2 O-rebs. This is one everyone— lots of Houston guards are getting O-rebs and Cunningham allowed a couple also. Pendergraph has not done a good job, but its unfair to single him out.
I’m not at all comfortable with Pendy as the primary backup 4 though, that’s for sure.
lol
what I wouldn’t give for blair right now.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I'd give both my ACLs
Keep in mind that everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazers Edge.
by pualo on Jul 15, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
San Antonio is saying the same thing
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
yea but they definitely aren't moaning
“I wish I had Pendergraph”.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
touche'
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I'm learning much about Bayless here
I don’t like the way he’s been playing, but I sympathize with anyone’s ability to be a playmaker with this roster. No rhythm, lousy shotmaking, and good lord are we getting killed on the boards.
by samuelleejackson on Jul 15, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
The important thing is what to focus on
Remember Nic he looked awful in summer league and Bayless was MVP.
Season Bayless hadn’t improved his game in a way to fit into the system gets little playing time all year. Batum worked on Defense and positioning and was able to fit into the system.
Bayless this year is working on thing to improve his game.
If that helps him become a great fit into our team I don’t care how he looks in summer league.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jul 15, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
summer league makes preseason look real
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
What if they had summer league playoffs?
My head would explode.
Keep in mind that everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazers Edge.
disturbing thought
but they do have a d-league playoffs, don’t they?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I saw a lot of Pendergraph in college
and was not ever impressed with his game. His productive moments almost always came in games against teams that doubled/tripled Harden, he does not rebound with purpose and seems to get lost at times.
I'm off the train already.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I think she just works for CSN
and is sub’n for the game
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
If Portland cant pull off a win in the next couple games
Im going to feel Hopeless about Bayless leading an NBA team
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
Douby lit up the Lakers, too.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
yeah, its important to remember that summer league is basically irrelevant.
but I’m still frustrated with Rex.
Patience.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
really
Remember Nic he looked awful in summer league and Bayless was MVP.
Season Bayless hadn’t improved his game in a way to fit into the system gets little playing time all year. Batum worked on Defense and positioning and was able to fit into the system.
Bayless this year is working on thing to improve his game.
If that helps him become a great fit into our team I don’t care how he looks in summer league.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jul 15, 2009 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate startin to get some gray hair
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
Outlaw >>>>>> Dante at shot-creating.
draft the stache
by Cablinasian on Jul 15, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's a worst-case scenario.
If Dante Cunningham is Brandon Bass or Antonio McDyess on offense, the everything should be okay with him. On the other hand, though, everything will fall apart for him if he shoots inefficiently from mid-range like Darrell Arthur did as a rookie in Memphis last season.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
"martell looked sensational"
we’ll see.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
That's 2 bad paint-shot misses for Inferno. He's a jumpshooter, not a rucker.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
stop fouling jump shooters,
SL’ers
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Nate wants Oden at 260 lbs.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Don't expect much from 2nd round picks
If Pendergraph or Cunningham get minutes this year, consider it a bad season for the Blazers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Or that they did a lot better than expected
Call Brandon Roy by his real nicknames: The Natural and Roybot. Lets put an end to "B-Roy"
by #7TheNatural on Jul 15, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They like fine as 2nd round draft picks
Cunningham seems like a guy who could be solid role player in the NBA. Pendergraph has to play bigger.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
That's really good phrasing. Totally agree.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
they might be niche guys
like pendy fitting at the 4, not because he is a top ten player in terms of talent on the blazers, but because we want a garbage pail type of guy at backup 4, and don’t have the personnel
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
It boinked off his foot. Could have been a TO but not one to worry about if it was.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Nate: "We can talk about all the free agents we want, but the key is Greg Oden."
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
exactly
oh wait, we knew that didn’t we
by mathrockerpdx on Jul 15, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not watching this game
But from the descriptions by everyone here, I’m envisioning elementary school kids on the court.
it's definitely not brilliant basketball by any means
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
stupidity by gardner
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Sean May
“finesse player” “pick and pop” – Nate
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
That Aussie player is pretty good for the Rockets.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
It's basketball. Record it.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Von Wafer looked great.
I think he had like 42 points in one game or something ridiculous.
by Nick Van Excellent on Jul 15, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Batum's current skillset is not conducive for a good SL performance.
Defense in SL is ridiculous. No organization or set plays really. I can see why Batum struggled last year.
that's the definition of dorsey
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Whats up with the negativity in here
These two are 2nd round picks, and both a pleasant suprise
"Grayg"
-Nate
Im usually the negative one :)
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Jul 15, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
31 and 33 are high quality picks.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
cunningham is to outlaw
like Roy is to webster (in terms of development)
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
That's a little harsh.
Inferno is a midrange jumper shooting triangle-offense style 3.
Travis is an isolation-loving big hops gunner. If Travis had a handle, he’d make a hell of a shooting guard.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I'm comparing Cunningham to Outlaw-Yr 1
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
or heck
even year 4
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Cunningham is definitely not gun shy.
Dude loves those jumpers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I like Cunningham but this guy is not very tall. We already have a bunch of small forwards. No way this
guy can back up Aldridge.
C'mon put Bayless back in...
Lets some more Rex
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
we're doing better when he's not running the point
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
good third quarter
jeter had some good minutes at the end
Baylessedge - A Site by Bayless fans, for Bayless fans
I think Prunty is tempted to keep Jeter at PG in the 4th quarter
Play Bayless at SG.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
bayless is not driving and dishing
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
just to'ing
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
OMG Assist Rex
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Rex turnover
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
YEAH!
Keep the dimes coming for rex
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
I'm still amazed at how Bayless can get in the paint at will.
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
Nice little move by the Inferno.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Freije is really not good.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
he looks like he's 30.. or 40
I’m pretty sure I played as him on NBA Jam on my Game Gear
by Cool Hand Roy on Jul 15, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
are we BErs calling him
Freezer?
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It's easier to spell, for sure.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Yeah definitely half the reason I switched to calling him the Freezer
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
This game is so important for the playoff push
got to tighten up the D and finish this one off if the Blazers are gonna get a high seed.
Why does Prunty hate Padgett?
He looked competent out there.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
They should always give the most minutes to Pendergraph, Cunnigham, and Bayless
Or i’m gonna get mad
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Padgett would give them a real center.
Shift Pendergraph and Cunningham to their natural position.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
bayless, gotta knock the 3 down.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Play Bayless as 1 Prunty...
Get Jeter out of there.
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
Jeter is too small to finish at the rim...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
strong rebound by pendergraph
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
That was his best board of the night. Good position, went up strong.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
same here
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter's play shows how far Bayless' PG skills still have to go
Jeter is no Chris Paul, but much more natural at the point than Bayless
"Let's go out there like a bunch of crazed dogs!" - Lawrence Taylor
Wait..
what the eff…my sticktv feed went out…
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
lost mine too
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
lol what now?
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
Another Quasi for Rex
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
LINK
http://www.atdhe.net/index.html
Call Brandon Roy by his real nicknames: The Natural and Roybot. Lets put an end to "B-Roy"
dante missed...
but that was good decision making by BRex.
Nice pass. That's about 4 big boy passes that have ended up zippo.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Cunningham 6-for-15 shooting...
So much for his A grade tonight…
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Dorsey and Pendergraph are just battling
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
Dorsey wins
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Very fortunate pass by Pooh there. Good assist, a millisecond later and that was picked.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
yea.
too much love from the mikes
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Coke > Pepsi
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Or rather -- Coke > French Fries
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Yeah...
remember how lost batum looked in Summer League
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Great hustle by Rex there.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Great hustle by Rex there.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
To be fair, limited minutes used for that score
But I do think two slashing guards could make for a lot of trouble for opponents.
that's 2 charges picked up by pendy
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Penderderndergraphs takes a nice charge there.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Cunningham and Pendagraph!
. Rrealy liking Cunningham. This draft season my not have been a bust afterall. Pendergraph and poo jeter aint too shabby either.
Pendergraph picks up foul 8
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Joe Prunty knows what's up.
I think Prunty is tempted to keep Jeter at PG in the 4th quarter
Play Bayless at SG.
Bayless playing the role of bring the ball across half-court. Jeter is the one making plays.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
NICE pass by Pooh. Inferno hits again.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Pooh = Danny Young/Michael Holton
"Let's go out there like a bunch of crazed dogs!" - Lawrence Taylor
Nice!
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
Pooh for Point?
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
No.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
so is the rest of blazer nation
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
pooh is dominating?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
looks more like a pg than anyone else on the court
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Pooh is the new bayless?
Sadly, this game has made me think Pendergraph is the new Frye with all the outside shooting…
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
pooh figured it out
saying it’s hard to run the offense with non nba guys, so he just works a two man game
with on of the best guys. Wish I was watching bayless do this
and then trade blake for rose.
I like that idea.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Holy Crap, Bayless is 6 inches taller than Jeter...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
He's like 5'8",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
damn that budinger
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Why do they keep leaving Cunningham open? Dude could have like 50 points by now if he made all
his open looks.
ARGH
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
Inferno forces.
Does he ever pass?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
darn...
Cunningham should’ve passed that out.
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
I don't know what to call Dante...
Can you be a chucker if you don’t chuck 3-pointers?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
extremely dense mass.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Jay Bay Bay
game winner on the way?
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
bayless for 3?
Maybe Pooh for 3?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
blah
so close
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
What was that....
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
I can safely say this Mr Coach will never actually be a head coach.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
didnt the real blazers do that against the real rockets?
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 15, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Not by design.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Fitting end to this game.
I have no idea how this game was even close.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
lets face it
bayless will never be the pg we want him to be
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
well if he cant do it in SL
wat makes u think he can do it in NBA
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
That will never happen
Nate has players who want to win now, and after winning 54 games last year he’s in agreement with them. They can’t risk a point guard that can’t protect the ball under pressure and doesn’t make good decisions in half-court, even as a backup.
I do agree Bayless needs minutes though, so I hope he spends the whole season in the D-League.
Ummmmm, nope.
I do agree Bayless needs minutes though, so I hope he spends the whole season in the D-League.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
summer league games are more important then regular season or playoff games
you can tell who the future all stars will be in just one quarter
yes
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
hey lets make premature judgements after his second summer league game!
YEAH
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WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
c'mon...
Pooh Jeter was taking all those possessions with Cunningham.
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 Jul 15, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Youngest guy on the roster, second summer league. Hmm. Washout. DO NOT WANT!
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Why
Remember Nic he looked awful in summer league and Bayless was MVP.
Season Bayless hadn’t improved his game in a way to fit into the system gets little playing time all year. Batum worked on Defense and positioning and was able to fit into the system.
Bayless this year is working on thing to improve his game.
If that helps him become a great fit into our team I don’t care how he looks in summer league.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jul 15, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That's how we lost to houston the first time.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Kinda looked like Steve Blake there
against Houston
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
worthless
don’t even give bayless those points
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Grades
Inferno A-
Pendergraph B-
Rex C+
Jeter A-
Padgett B+
That is all.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Rex
C-. Very poor management of the ball.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
in graduate school
it is the difference between just passing and failing
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
0-2
dang.
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way." - Dale Carnegie --- Same goes for the Blazers. Thanks Houston.
Pooh is 1 inch taller than Laura green. MAYBE 2 inches.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Bayless looked pretty horrible out there as a PG.
He played like Steve Blake without the deadly shooting or the low turnovers.
Just a forgettable game for him. Chalk another game up in the Bayless is not a PG column.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
first game was pretty good actually.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
At his height he will not get anywhere near to a rotation spot anytime soon.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Semantically, you were overreactive rather than "overly reactionary."
An example of someone who’s “overly reactionary” is, oh, Pat Buchanan.
As you can see, I’m bored tonight. Oh, and to make things even here, I’ve made a ton of grammatical errors recently, so there’s proof that nobody is perfect.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
Chalk another game up in the Bayless is not a PG right now column
Edited for accuracy.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
quite possibly....
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jul 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
There will be another one around somewhere I'm sure. We'll look through the recycling skip.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
probably not
Not worse trouble then we were in last year
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
well...we might get Pooh.
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way." - Dale Carnegie --- Same goes for the Blazers. Thanks Houston.
by blazerbeliever on Jul 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there is still a deal coming.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
makes me wonder why they didn't give up Bayless in the deal...
It is like Outlaw… all the potential in the world… it just needs to click.
i will reserve judgement until pre season
with real teammates and real competition
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 15, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
If he doesn't get better quick, Blazers are in deep trouble
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
He doesn't look comfortable passing the ball
it’s akward and slow coming out of his hands
Bayless is fine. Nash couldn't look good in summer league.
Summer league rewards individual play. It’s like spring training for baseball – the trap is believing the .200 player with 0 HR in 160 games is better than the 5-tool #1 draft pick because the sucky guy got on a hot streak against minor league scrubs while the true talent struggled with his timing and adjusting to wood bats.
Developing players takes time. Bayless can get in a zone when you give him the ball and stand back and watch. If you want to control his game, you are going to have to wait till it becomes second nature.
by blacknoiseNW on Jul 15, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
i believe so
hes not a PG and people need to realize, If we has 6 TO’s a game from SL how in the world will he try to dish the ball with real nba players. Trade him while his value is still decent
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Go and check other SL point guard turnovers.
You won’t notice much difference.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Westbrook? Flynn?
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
sergio could pass the ball
and see the court pretty well
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
by CroRupt on Jul 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is the correct position, I think.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Sergio is a better PG than Bayless
He was an important gear in the 2nd unit.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Rudy le gusta la responsibilidad. :)
He’ll welcome some more touches taken from of his dribble friendly friend.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Agreed.
Passing for scoring mentality, swapped, other minor attributes tweaked.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
and the polish playoffs
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
TRADE BAYLESS
If Chicago wants him for Hinrich, do it
Panic.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
yeah.
Where’s Timbo’s “It’s time to Panic” image?
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way." - Dale Carnegie --- Same goes for the Blazers. Thanks Houston.
by blazerbeliever on Jul 15, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Problem with Bayless is that he has yet to show a bankable skill in the NBA
His drives are hit and miss. The 3-point shooting is broken. His defense is overly aggressive, but not stopping anyone (IE. Sasha Vuijcac). His passing is mediocre.
Just not a good NBA PG right now. His resume reflects this.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Not particularly.
Count the turnovers, blocked shots, and miss layups. I doubt Bayless is efficient.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Well, on the brighter side of the news...
Pendy and Inferno looked gooood.
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way." - Dale Carnegie --- Same goes for the Blazers. Thanks Houston.
Dangit, Jerryd. I trusted in you.
Back to ZERO on Streak for the Cash.
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Jul 15, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
Here's to hoping Bayless looks
better running the point with NBA talent.
these decisions strictly happen in training camp
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Sure
But if you think he’s likely to develop into a viable point guard in the next couple games plus camp, I think you’re being a bit optimistic.
Batum didn’t look likely to develop into a viable anything this time last year..
Different guy and different position.. but I just feel that things are possible. Rudy playing point is another wildcard that could both hurt and help Bayless’ PT possibilities.
When did optimism become a bad thing?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Bayless is the youngest player on our Roster, younger than now injured Mills.
He is an absoloute physical specimen with a work ethic above most if not all of our roster. There is already clear improvement in his shooting form from last season but it will take months of repitition to improve consistency and accuracy. He is showing a greater will to pass, compared to bulldoze and munch on competition and he isn’t quite as foul happy.
This is satisfactory to me in terms of improvement.
Our offensive system requires heavy usage of the shooting guard, the point guard often merely swings the ball or sits in the corner waiting. While this is not an ideal use of Bayless’ talents, it nonetheless reduces his usage. Rudy will love the extra ball handling (not that I’m too entusiastic) and the development of key role players will also mask some lackings in his game, if he wants to go all T Rex once in a while and drive aggressively, it will make a change from jump shots, pick and pops and threes.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
by The Pirate on Jul 15, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The system is set up to take advantage of the strengths of the roster and mitigate the weaknesses.
Blake shouldn’t be allowed to try and create shots in the pick and roll very much. Sergio was allowed more freedom because he could play off the dribble and create shots for others. Blake’s bread and butter is controlling the tempo, getting the ball to the right people, minimize mistakes, and hit the open 3.
Bayless doesn’t yet have a bankable skill to be used in an offensive system or we are asking too much of him. He will probably be relegated to a similar role like Jannero Pargo or Bobby Jackson in the future if he is going to be successful. Scoring spark plugs off the bench. The Blazers summer league is trying to see if Bayless can be anything else, but I think the answer is clear.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The answer is clear? After two summer leagues, one college season and 19 real games?
If we are tweaking the plays run between second and first units, Bayless’ strength is getting to the hoop and drawing contact, which would contrast nicely with the second unit devoid of anything other than jump shooters. While he won’t dish as well as Sergio, he will still score while Rudy tries to drum up some offense.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Bayless doesn't have a dependable strength in the NBA.
It’s hit or miss when he drives. He could a draw foul, make the shot, turn it over, get blocked, or just plain miss it. Any of those outcomes are probable and that’s not good.
He really needs to improve.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Nate won't play him if he turns the ball over
12 turnovers in two games. He forces shots inside, just like he did last season.
If he’s going to play, it’ll need to be in the D-League until he figures out the NBA point guard position.
by baduk on Jul 15, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Personal Shout Out
To Bobby Jones. I love his toughness, effort & perimeter defense. I would love to have him on the roster over say… Shavlik. Maybe push Martell on the defensive side of the ball.
Patience :)
Bayless is young and driven
Unfortunately, he does not have point guard skills right now.
He will not develop them playing under Nate McMillen, because Nate will not play a guy who has 9 assists versus 12 turnovers in summer league on a team with championship aspirations.
The Blazers need to send Jerryd to the D-League for the whole season. Not just a game or two, but from the opening tip to the championship game. They should send a coach to Idaho with him. They should insist he get minutes only at the point guard position. He needs to get some minutes playing the point, getting a feel for how to run an offense, when to pass and when to shoot. That’s not going to happen in Portland, so it’s either get him minutes in the D-League or trade him.
Very few teams use the D-league for player development, it seems to me.
If it was a true farm system, like Minor League baseball, it would be much more interesting. The NBA should let teams expand their roster by 3 more players, but 3 players would always have to be rostered with their affiliated D-League team. Seems like the NBA should get serious about utilizing the DL.
Too often it’s marginal guys trying to get into the NBA, instead of young NBA guys getting better with experience.
Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.
by RenoBlazerFan on Jul 15, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I think baseball is a game that is much more conducive to a farm system.
You don’t need to rely on teammates for batting or fielding. It’s mostly up to the individual player. Basketball is much more dynamic and the roles on the court can change a player’s productivity immensely.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
good point
Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.
by RenoBlazerFan on Jul 15, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I guess the Blazers should be one of them
When he’s averaging a 3:1 assist to turnover ratio in the D league in significant minutes, then he can have another shot at backing up the PG spot in Portland. As it stands with his skill set, he’s not capable of doing that even in summer league.
i think we are in a special situation bc of our depth
i’m not a hater (unless im playing devils advocate) but I don’t think the problem is bayless’ skills. he has nba quickness, and a lot of intangibles. i think the d league might be helpful for him to learn the game and make decisions. i’m not sure of what type of offense the stampede run, but even if it isn’t similar to ours, bayless should be there to stay sharp and be exposed to situations so that he can make better decisions.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
if Bayless plays in the D-league, who backs up Blake?
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
if he does...
then i could picture rudy and roy sharing the load. especially with martell coming back, rudy might not find all the minutes he got last year at the 3.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I am curious about rudy running the point. I think he can do it. I will wait to see if martell is 100%
and roy needs to rest sometime. Plus what happens if Blake gets injured again? Scary to think about it right now
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i'd assume
if Blake went down, then they would pull back Bayless, the same way they pulled back Mc Bobberts 2 years ago.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
and that's what scares me, I haven't lost all hope on the kid, I just think he needs to get more comfortable out there
He still seems like he is unsure of what his role is, and seems to be indecisive on the floor. He is young, I just hope it doesn’t take him 4 years to figure it out, like it did with martell.
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
well...that might be the case.
naturally it just doesnt seem like bayless is a distributor, and martell is not a natural defender. if we want them to grow into roles that they are not accustomed to, then we need to either be patient or allow them to play to their strengths.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Bayless has everything to lose in SL, Jeter has everything to gain. Hard to watch all of Bayless' supposed confidence go up in a blaze of turnovers.
He needs to get his head straight or he is not long for this team… On the upside, Jeter looked phenomenal in the second half, and I’m sure he would happily spend some time riding the pine. I liked his pace and his awareness.
He's small, and not quick enough to be that small
I don’t see him getting a cup of coffee in the NBA.
nooooo....
why!??! i had just gotten rice out of my head!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
bayless may be a good pro...but i'm wondering if it'll be on our team
seems like our coaching staff enjoy trying to change our players into things that they aren’t rather than let them excel at their strengths. if bayless isn’t a playmaker…who cares, just let him do what he does.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Bayless would be better on golden state
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
finding minutes behind ellis will probably be tougher than behind blake
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
just saying he'd be better on a team that's more of a free-for-all, no set plays, all fast-break offense
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
bayless doesn't seem very effective on the fast break
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
really?
i know he doesnt make good decisions on the break, but i always thought him on the break was decent. i’ve seen him break down the defenders and split the d to convert the bucket or draw the foul even when we were outnumbered.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
i guess
I always figured his skill set for breaking down defenders and getting into the paint was a half-court skill set.. it never really feels that he knows where to actually be when running down the break (and he certainly hasn’t displayed any skill for running a break that i have seen) but can certainly take the ball and get into the paint in all situations.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
don't get me wrong
he may not run the break properly and get his teammates involved, but it was awesome in situations where brandon, sergio, blake, and rudy would have pulled away bc we didn’t have numbers..bayless would just turn on a dime causing his defenders to lose track of him and he’d score.
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
your overlooking the single most critical transition skill -
the ability to finish. That you consider breaking down the defense a “half court” skill is irrelevant to his ability to either put the ball in the basket or draw the foul. That is THE primary transition skill. Even fast-break guards like Nash are nothing without finishers.
by blacknoiseNW on Jul 15, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
a finisher on the fast break needs to be able to do more than finish
finishing is obviously critical but knowing how to run the court on a break is what makes this skill beyond a “half court” skill… transition requires getting the full court game…
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
which is why I don't agree with your assessment
If you didn’t know how to transition, you wouldn’t be highly effective at scoring off the break. Rex is just that – an excellent transition offensive talent. If you want to question his ability to “lead” a fast break, you might have an argument. However, taking advantage of the defense is exactly what transition offense is supposed to do, and that is what Rex does best.
by blacknoiseNW on Jul 15, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
okay, you're right
he doesn’t lead a fast break and doesn’t know how to be a part of a fast break, but he is a gifted singular transition offensive talent.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I disagree. he did a good job in fast break situations quite often last year. He just needs people to run with him and space the break correctliy.
draft the stache
by Cablinasian on Jul 15, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
And I thought they weren't too happy with ellis right now
by Tyler Durrden on Jul 15, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
i haven't followed GS lately
but are you referring to his motorcycle accident?
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by Philthyanimal on Jul 15, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A certain All-Star point guard named Steve Nash
was in his 5th season before he could rack up more than 5 apg or score more than 10ppg. He was in his 9th season before he averaged double digit assists.
Much is made of what a “point guard” is. Turn Bayless loose, and he would be as productive as most 1st or 2nd year point guards. I predict his passing will always be set up by his scoring, but that doesn’t make him a non-point guard.
All true
But that’s not productive enough for a team that has championship aspirations.
Nate won’t play him with his current skill set, he has players that want to win now, and they can’t do that with Jerryd’s current level of productivity as a backup point guard. If they can’t swing a trade for a starting point guard and move Blake to the backup, look for them to sign a veteran backup point guard for those minutes.
I just got back from my friend's house, who has digital cable and DVR'd the game on CSN earlier tonight.
I’ll keep this short and simple, since I feel no need to expand on this topic.
1. Jerryd Bayless’ pitiful dribble-drive game — which took me-first ballhogging to a whole new level — made me laugh in vindication the entire night.
2. Jeff Pendergraph and Dante Cunningham will form a so-so third-string frontline over the next two seasons, but that’s it. While they both have potential to be solid backups, the time for that isn’t now and for them it’d be best to get some D-League experience this season. I, howeer, will say the Cunningham pick has gone from a D- to a C — at least in my book — during the past few days.
3. Chase Budinger blowing past Bayless near the end of the game — in which the lesser fo the two Arizona guards got blasted on a sweet screen set against him — should quite anybody who believes the diminutive non-point guard is anything but a terrible defender.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
harsh
i do not disagree at all
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
As a fan of Chase Budinger, I still managed to really enjoy tonight's game.
If Budinger puts out the necessary effort, he could be the next “Thunder” Dan Majerle. Budinger has a first-rate mentor to teach him the ropes, too, with Brent Barry on the Houston Rockets roster.
Budinger’s athleticism on the wing also makes James White expendable, so I definitely expect him to be waived this fall. At this rate, Rick Adelman won’t miss Von Wafer and his antics whatsoever.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
Yeah, there's plenty of them.
Troy Murphy, Luke Ridnour, J.J. Redick, Brian Scalabrine, Aaron Gray, Matt Carroll, Chris Mihm Quinn, Travis Diener, Chris Quinn, Jake Voskuhl, Paul Davis, Adam Morrison — although I like him as a unique guy in the NBA — Brian Cardinal, Ryan Bowen, Sean Marks, Mark Madsen, et al.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
Troy Murphy epitomizes both of the two glaring flaws in WoW, while Luke Ridnour ...
bugs me from my years as a Sonic fan. Although I dislike Murphy the most currently, my disdain for Ridnour was strong as titanium back in the day.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
With a forward tandem of Troy Murphy and Danny Granger, Jim O'Brien ...
must realize that starting Jeff Foster at center over Roy Hibbert is a necessity.
Dahntay Jones should fit in okay with the Indiana Pacers at shooting guard, but he most likely won’t be any better than Marquis Daniels was this past season.
Brandon Rush must improve, too, for otherwise he’ll be just an average backup at the wing positions. Also, Larry Bird should bite the bullet and offer up Jamaal Tinsley to the Memphis Grizzlies for Marko Jaric.
While Jaric was indeed a shell of his former self last season, he could produce satisfactory numbers if given a defined role. With Jarrett Jack likely headed off to Toronto to join buddy Chris Bosh in the Great White North, Jaric could possibly come right in and fill his spot.
Jaric would be just the fourth win on the depth chart, though, with Travis Diener and A.J. Price fighting for minutes behind T.J. Ford at the point.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
Y'all can disregard the accidental use of "Quinn" twice in my above comment.
I was cutting and pasting the names of those guys, so an accident was bound to happen.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
From a basketball standpoint, I like Budinger due to his athleticism and versatility ...
on offense. It’s true, though, that Budinger does seem to be a bit lazy and disinterested at times.
Budinger does get some extra props from me, however, as he’s a living and breathing doppelgänger of the late, great Layne Staley. While that’s a fatuously superficial reason to like a bsketball player, it’s still a reason for me nonetheless.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
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