Summer League Open Thread Blazers vs. Spurs, Game 4
by Ben Golliver on Jul 18, 2009 7:00 PM PDT
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"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jul 18, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
bayless is gonna eat blair's knees
"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen
40 turnovers?
"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen
Starting Rex at SG, which is starting to look like his future role for the Bulls...
"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
Blazer SG matchup gives up 13 inches, by my count...
"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 is gonna have a good game. Go Blazers!
Rip City Baby!
by bla7er4life on Jul 18, 2009 7:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pendergraph accidentally wins his first tip.
"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 they ever have a 5'6"-and-under league, he's gonna be a Hall of Famer...
"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
First HORRIBLE TO by 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
Ultra lazy pass that wasn't there to start with...
"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
im excited, don't know why
Just thinking about some recent posts….
I don’t care if we don’t make any moves for a while.
I want to see Cunningham/Pendergraph in Frye’s old spot.
This is do or die for some guys on our team I would think, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to the pressure.
Offer Cunningham a contract now
he’s good enough to make the roster
No worries...
"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 still get Hinrich vibrations...
"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
Good Blazer D, including especially 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
Anyone feel like Rex should be exclusively a SG?
He seems to have none of the PG skills PG’s need. I’m starting to like the idea of packaging him for Hinrich or whatever.
If he is going to a 6'3" SG he might as well go to Europe
Wait till the regular season to make any real judgments.
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Im not ready to say that
I think he will do well penetrating and kicking to NBA caliber shooters, plus when teams have to respect everyone on the floor as an offensive threat he should have more space to do his thing
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't need to be a creator/distributor
to be a good PG for the Blazers. What he has to do is (1) defend the position and (2) conform his offensive game to work with B Roy. If that happens, he’s the guy
Team Bayless - The takeover begins in 2009
by blazeraddict on Jul 18, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like the Lakers' job description for Derek Fisher.
"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 when you have playmakers like Roy and Kobe on your team
Chris Paul isn’t really needed.
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rex holding his left wrist in the huddle, blazer trainer geoff clark attending to him, looks like a stinger
second time I worry about bayless being hurt
cramp was obviously not bad, but he’s still messing with his wrist.
Not as worried as I would have been last year
so far I'm liking our draft picks
cunningham and pendergraph look good. Even Pooh might work as a 3rd string PG if we can’t find a suitable veteran.
Blair is really not very tall.
"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
Rice just mentioned that. He was standing next to Padgett, who really dwarfs him...
"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
http://www.atdhe.net/7402/watch-summer-league-portland-vs-san-antonio
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Inferno has bricked three clean looks in a row...
"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 he keeps bricking
maybe call him the mason?
his knees are going to explode by halftime
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
how can they explode
when they dont exist?
by phillyduck23 on Jul 18, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
She also is married to Ben Gibbard
who is the lead singer of Death Cab who I saw play at Edgefield yesterday, I wonder if she was in the crowd
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex nice assist to Padgett...
"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 doing a nice job, isn't he?
"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 with a quasi to the corner.
"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 pass
robbed of an assist by bad open shooting
Even when it is a good three point shooter...
that happens 60% of the time. Quasi assists are dumb…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
In this game, for these purposes
Seeing him hit the right/open guy is what matters more than the assist.
I agree....
But I dont really see that happening too much. I just want to see more out of Bayless as a pg. He has been “underwhelming” so far this SL, although today isn’t quite as bad as the last couple games…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
depends on the spot
can be like 50% or better from weakside corner
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
freakin soccer
Is this 2ot soccer game the reason that there are no good links right now?
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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But if we did, we wouldn't have 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
Blair is pretty damned 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
Another quasi to the corner by Rex. No shooters...
"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 Pendergraph has just shown that his effective range is 4 feet...
"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
It took Prunty long enough to start playing the Center at Center and the Power Forward at Power Forward...
"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 miss Lizzy and Bluooby.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Gardner
BOUT TIME!
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
wow wow wow wow
i swearrrrrr where the helllll do they get these stupid announcers from…. their not announcing the game, their talking mumbo jumbo, Making me pull my hair outttttt
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
watch your knee
it’s jerking
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
BS carrys on both
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
"Shows you why he spent two years with the Washington WIzards"
Really something to be proud of…
he would have played with jeter
my dream summer league line up: pooh, patty, bayless, dante, and pendy/padgett
by phillyduck23 on Jul 18, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
How can they legally say Jeter is "5-11"????????????
"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
More like 5-6....
"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
good D on Hill
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Nice driving assist by Rex to Pendbot...
"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
wooooooooooooo
Bayless assist!
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Still better than China's
I lay awake at night fuming over their sloppy moldy hand towels they used.
i'll describe it for you
bayless was all like i’m here!
then he was all nuh uh,
and swooped in jumpin up to put it oh no!
he just dropped it off to pendergast.
and he stone cold .laid. it. in.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
i'm trying to get hired by the people that do closed captioning
who knows how to get me an interview?
dinasour type of guys choir boys
doin' all kinds of drugs aall tatted up
lol antonio harvey
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I love winehouse
her music is great.
wouldn’t wanna meet her in a dark alley tho…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Skag the skank
or vice versa
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
#33
"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
anythign u can do i can do better!
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
soccer's over
Much better link on sticktv.net if you can handle Barrett & Rice.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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sir-1
Is there a password for sticktv? It’s asking for one…
Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.
by RenoBlazerFan on Jul 18, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
sticktv.net is the password
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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thanks!
Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.
by RenoBlazerFan on Jul 18, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
atdhe.net isnt working for me.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Thanks, Morty.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
AH says 6&4, 1-5 from the field,
TOs werent stated
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Minimum 3 TO, probably 4. One of those not his fault but a bad call...
"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 saw that bad call...
It was a bad pass, but def not a turnover. Hit one of the spurs foot…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Rex with yet another TO.
"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
Padgett putting Pendegraph on notice
Pendegraph better kick it up a couple notches
"Let's go out there like a bunch of crazed dogs!" - Lawrence Taylor
bayless dealing with the double
still struggling
Hill blows by Rex, Padgett crushes him into little shards...
"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 gave him that drive though
He shouldn’t expect a big to help in summer league and should just stay in front of him.
I think Padgett has a place in the NBA. He's big enough and moves well enough.
"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 was considered a lottery pick his junior year
then wrecked his knee something fierce.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
He's legit 6'10", so if he can run and move side to side well enough, he doesn't need to jump all that much...
"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 can make a solid backup
he works hard and isn’t afraid to commit the hard foul, he’s outplaying blair that should tell people he belongs right there
by phillyduck23 on Jul 18, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Plus, as much as I hate to say it, Joel might not be here beyond this season with the opt-out/potential to start somewhere else. And if Yao has shown us anything, it’s that you need to be able to rest your 5 man
Team Bayless - The takeover begins in 2009
by blazeraddict on Jul 18, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, no, not gona happen...
"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 have a five man whose government doesn't control his contract negotiations
Dictated, not read. The management.
ESPN Live tweet
“Kevin Arnovitz Still, there’s a recklessness to his game. Another crappy baseline pass after getting caught in traffic.”
“Kevin Arnovitz Bayless: desperate to make things happen. It’s not that he’s forcing stuff. With the real Blazers, it would be working.”
It's very convenient...
"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
Is it just me or is Jeter already twice the pg Bayless is????
Color me impressed…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Best half of the summer league by the Blazers...
"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 we go 0 and 5 for the summer
It will be up there with losing both finals in the 90s, and the 2000 WCF.
Where?
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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What's wrong with Blair?
Based on all the hooplah, he rightfully should have amassed at least 30 rebounds by now against this scrawny, malnourished bunch that Blazer management laughingly refers to as a “basketball team.”
Zues called down
from Mt. Olympus and said to Blair: “My son, do not use your godly powers tonight lest the mortals think you blessed from on high. Save it for the regular season my child”
Bayless
Your boy has 5 assists at half and his horrible teammates have blown at least 3 or 4 more. He does still have too many turnovers but his passing is not bad at all.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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The effort to improve and really work on that aspect of his game
Should encourage us all. Lots of guys like him who are good scorers will stick to being good at what they are good at.
Jury is still out on Bayless. I think he's a couple years off, but the Blazers need him NOW.
"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
maybe he can speed up his learning curve when he is playing with the varsity guys
plus if he can really defend other point guards there is value in that by itself right now
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Turnovers
5 turnovers in a half sounds terrible but if you are directing a team that only has 7 turnovers in a half of sloppy summer league play then you are doing something right.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
##
Keep In Mind
Bayless is still young and he is a gym rat. He will only get better.
uh
the justintv link isnt working
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
Just some tumbleweeds
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 18, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahhh thank you
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 18, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed most of the first half
were Jerryd’s 5 TOs of the ugly variety?… or more of the acceptable “it’s summer ball” type?
KP uses the Rician pronunciation of "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
REX ASSIST!!!
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
Rex actually gets the A on a corner find, first time of three tries...
"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
Hmm...
I thought the one sock longer than the other fashion died now.
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
Oh right
I forgot those sleeves served a medical purpose.
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 18, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
someone needs to bring back the
white socks a cm longer underneath the block socks on top
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex screams: "AND ONNNNNNNNNNNNNE!!!!!!!!!"
"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 know he is just dieing to go one on one to the hoop and score like 50...
Cause there is no doubt in my mind he could do it against this competition…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Coachability
Or the lack of it, is usually why we don’t like the Bayless sort of player. He’ll become what we need.
lol..watching the stream from China and love the Jantzen Beach commercial...
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
yeah...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
by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
refresh and re-enter the password. It will come back.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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Bayless
He somes much more comfortable and confident playing with a capable ballhandler with him in the backcourt. This bodes well for the real team playing with Roy or Rudy.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
##
Kevin fired up about the team this year...
"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 prefer "cheeky" and "self-assured"....
"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 so charismatic.
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 18, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Woj and Mortimer affair...
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 18, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex trapped.
I hate PG-centric offense… It is WAY TOO EASY TO AMBUSH.
"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
Two point guards on the floor
and you think thats a sign to ambush with traps??? Doesnt compute for me…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
hahaaha
that accurately describes him. I love him too. I don’t care what anyone says.
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 18, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH!
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
pooh jeter would make a good third PG
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
I think a short quick guy like him
Will always look decent in summer league. I’d rather have an experienced but over the hill vet as a 3rd guard.
Jeff Peezy
looking good
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
What the crap...
Pendergraph’s hometown is Ontario?! He’s…Canadian?!
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
Bayless
He needs to take a page from Jeter’s book and start his pick and rolls from 18 ft instead of 25 ft.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
##
was a duece...
but not by much. Still nice to see a long jumper from the kid….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
college 3
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 18, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ontario california
That’s Ontario California, my home town, that’s because Pendergraphs mom is my sister.
whoa!
Okay good. Pendergraph has my respect again.
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 18, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
That was the playing with Roy shot that he will get all year.
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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true
but that is if he gets any minutes with the first unit
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex trying to rack some points 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
Moss
I feel this guy Moss, has something, I just have this gut feeling with a bit of work this guy will , be great.. I know call me crazy , but its just a feeling. I have been watching him these last few days and , I don’t know but , I think he has the hunger, oh well only time will tell. but I truly think he is going to be a great player with the right couch
Ok you're crazy
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
##
Rex hungry.
"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
Hmm...
That was a pretty bad pass by Bayless 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
A quasi-turnover followed by a quasi-assist...
"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
Moss , is someone we should be really looking at, I have been watching him and I think with a good couch he could be a great player, he has that hunger, but that just my opinion.
lol my couch tends not to make me a better player
Dictated, not read. The management.
by Samsara on Jul 18, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
K.P. just made a great comparison.
Dante = George Lynch
Get at me. I'll be the one rockin' the game worn Rudy jersey baaaaybeeee!!!!!!!!
I got love!!!!!
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I'm standing by my comp
Cunningham = Sean Elliott
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Horrible Rex TO, jump pass directly feeding a SAS break...
"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
Was it Cunningham?
idk who but I think that was the shooter’s fault there. He moved away for some reason…
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.
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by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It was mucho ugly.
"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
How can anyone tell?
"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
Would you really be surprised?
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What the crap...
Where was the shooter?! Did he move away from the corner?
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.
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Nice putback by Pendy...
"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
Solid move by Pendergraph.
But cmon Jeter. Give the ball to Bayless…
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
or wait...
is he 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
by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex sitting.
"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
my bad...
I’ll just blame Prunty for resting Bayless. A T Rex can never go extinct. (haha)
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 18, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"Blair" rhymes with "Don't Really Care"........
"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
Baby Z-bo.
"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 like hot Pendy keeps the ball up when he rebounds
and looks for the outlet right away
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Hmm...
My first look at Blair 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
Huh, that last possession was kind of embarrasing.
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 18, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Pooh pancake...
"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. OK-plus...
"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
david?
i think?
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That was my guess.
"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
Nooooooo.....
Noooooooooooooo….
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.
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by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll be better in a year
once his knee is a bit better
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by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
he looked really good the other night
lots of boards, fighting for balls
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He will never be the defensive presence that Joel is.
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no way
more like Zilla .002
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by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha
Mike Rice said “Wiz”
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.
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MB
“Squeaky and pooh matched together”
Rice – “I am not gonna touch that”
The Bedger formally known as ????????
I just realized
Blair and Tyreke Evans have similar measurements, sep Blair is much heavier.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
havent looked at measurements..
but I bet Blair has a much superior standing reach….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
no actually!
2.5" difference
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by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Blair's wingspan is like a pterodactyl's
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.
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by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
His vertical tested well
If his knees don’t explode and he can keep his weight off (a big if, for all fatties), he could be pretty good.
I agree, he was a beast in college
but the image of him with paradactyl wings invokes an image of his belly scrapping the ground on takeoff.
I like Jeter
Call me crazy but if we cant trade for a 3rd pg, Sign Jeter up. He has looked good, and has been playing out of position a decent amount of time….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Jeter looks way too small to play consistently in the NBA.
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 18, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed, like the kid
But he’s just not big enough.
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would u rather have
jeter or patty mills?
i think mills will be better
by phillyduck23 on Jul 18, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
havent seen enough of patty...
I was really looking forward to watching him. Can’t really say yet. Jeter is impressive though, and we are talking about a 3rd string pg…
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Pendy to Blair: "Not in my house, Z-bo!!!"
"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
Name Height w/o Shoes Height w/shoes Weight Wingspan Reach Body Fat No
Tyreke Evans 6’ 4" 6’ 5.25" 221 6’ 11.25" 8’ 8" 7.1 28.5 11’ 0.5" 34.0 11’ 6"
Dejuan Blair 6’ 5.25" 6’ 6.5" 277 7’ 2" 8’ 10.5" 12.0 26.0 11’ 0.5" 33.0 11’ 7.5"
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Man and a strong board just now
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 18, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang
PENDERGRAPH! Atta boy.
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 18, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
This is his best game by far,,,,,,,
"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
Huh...Looking at his stats
they dont look that great, but he’s definitely making an impact right now. Still, 6 fouls with 12 pts/9 rebounds to Blair’s 13/10/3 fouls.
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 18, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
What's your point?
Nobody is arguing that Blair isn’t the better player. He was an all-american and was the best player in the Big East. People were just worried about his lack of ACLs.
Jeff Peezy
looking REAL good
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I think he could have a spot in the L.
The Boykins comparison is a good one because of his strength, quickness, and ability to make shots.
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Boykins can bench 315 pounds.
Quite possibly one of the most impressive pound for pound players.
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.
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by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter is very strong as well
He is probably benching close to that much. I would not be surprised.
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Hmmm...
Can you find a source for this? That’d be absolutely amazing though. 315 is over twice Boykin’s body weight.
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 18, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember some of the GS guys joking about it
Saying “sure he can bench as much as anybody on the team but his arms are so short he dont have to move the bar so far”.
by southern oregon on Jul 18, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He wasn't a huge difference maker
But he played alot of years in the league. Jeter could do the same. He could easily be a third pt on a good team or a back up on a bad team.
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This is really true.
Quick players that have great iso moves ALWAYS do well in this league. Bayless, Tyreke Evans, etc….(there’s more haha). But look at Derrick Rose. He’s a passer and did absolutely horrible.
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.
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by dyshooter182 on Jul 18, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
Michael Beasley. Blake Griffin.
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 18, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I say roll the dice and put him on the team
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
On a playoff team?
I’d rather have a guy who has been around forever and we know what he can do over a rookie.
Oh, you big bay-bay!!!
"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'd rather take a flyer on a guy that might be able to be something dynamic
than an old guy thats going to play less then 100 minutes in the season
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
But he would never play
If he’s going to be in the NBA, it will be for a team without any PGs and no chance at winning.
Roll the dice.
"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 can run the offense
That’s all.
C Creg Oden
PF LarMarcus Aldridge
SF Nicholas Batum
SG Brandon Roy
PG Jerryd Bayless
Jeter is small
but it’s not like there haven’t been small point guards in the NBA before.
wait... was that sarcasm?
I hope so. Aaron Brooks. Nuff said….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
no kidding...
small, fast, and clever is no longer a bad thing in the nba….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
He makes big boy passes and seems to be able to finish at this level anyways...
"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
One reason tonight's Blazer team was better: The thoroughly useless Freije hasn't played...
"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
ya no kidding
that guy made it 6 on 4
by Peteyhasnohead on Jul 18, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
On an off-topic note
Does anyone else think it looks like the Inferno is wearing clown shoes? They’re huge!
wha-....
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 18, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Omg, they've cut the lead to 16!
PANIC!
No really, we’re cool.
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"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
Love this.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Can I use it occasionally?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Only if you repeat yourself three times
just like the ol’ timbo….
The Bedger formally known as ????????
Triple posting has passed into the public domain, sadly.
It was very lucrative while I had it under patent.
Use the graphic, Annie.
"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 with a huge ice wrap on his left wrist and thumb.
"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
No offense to Joe Prunty
but he doesn’t look like he ever played basketball.
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
neither does jeff van gundy
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by HurraKane212 on Jul 18, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
the least basketball-player-looking coach
has to be Lawrence Frank. He looks more like he should be running down loose tennis balls at Wimbledon.
He probably didn't after high school
But to work his way this high up (unless his daddy is somebody) means more than if he was a known player, to me…
But I am anti giving players high positions on teams just because of who they were.
They finally have a lineup on the floor that can win...
PG – Pooh
SG – Rex
SF – Inferno
PF – Pendy
C – Padgett
Once a real lineup exists, all else follows.
"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 still ran the offense, it was similar to how he and Roy would coexist in a backcourt.
life is better as an optimist
Yes, this was Rex's best night, 7 official TOs notwithstanding...
"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 he and Roy will be an effective backcourt. As long as he can shoot and is willing to pass… it’ll be good. I’ve been most impressed this week in that he is seeing people, just not able to get the ball to them efficiently. but he is seeing them…..
life is better as an optimist
Yes, the rap has been that he hasn't been able to see the floor, and I think that's been proven to be bull...
"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 was about to post the following, but see I could get hit with friendly fire.
Oh well, my .02
I like Jbays shot, it’s looking better.
I just hate the fact that Pooh has better court vision and better passes. Not saying it was a lot better, and some might argue against that thought. I’m just waiting for Bayless to turn a noticeable corner in that area.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
I think Jerry’d showed court vision, but is struggling with how to run the offense and make decisions. He’s a long-term bond… give him two years and it’ll be a nice payout.
life is better as an optimist
My gut feeling is, despite the fact that he’s a tiger,
he’s very timid with his passing. I want to see what he can do when he quits thinking about it, and just does it.
GO
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
I know that Rex’s turnovers aren’t looking good, but he’s shown the ability and desire to pass… the ESPN talking heads, Kamla, they like what they’re seeing. That the kid is even willing to not score and try to remake himself is impressive.
life is better as an optimist
He's a willing passer
But not an able one.
I mean, I’m all for seeing the glass half-full, but he’s averaging 6.25 turnovers a game over four games, with only 4 assists per. Four games is not a fluke. His teammates are limited, but his turnovers have largely been the result of his own mental mistakes, and playing against more skilled and experienced players in the big league is not likely to yield better results.
Not that it’s an issue. After this summer league, it’s pretty clear Nate is not going to play him at the backup PG spot. Nate hates turnovers more than he loves baskets. He won’t play a point guard who can’t keep his giveaways under control. When Sergio coughed it up, he sat, and that was on a team that had no expectations before this last year, when they were happy just to make the playoffs.
Jerryd may get some run in the pre-season, but unless he miraculously has developed a court sense and the skills to take advantage of it by then, he’ll surely log even fewer minutes this year than last year.
Kamla is with NBA.TV, not the world wide leader
Here’s what he said about Rex the other night, on Harvey’s show
"Turnovers aren’t a big deal out here [in summer league] Fouls aren’t a big deal out here … if you’re a combo guard who needs to develop his PG skills, go out there and be a PG. Take risks. Make passes that may or may not slip through that traffic to the guy you’re trying to feed. Because if you don’t do it here … Nate McMillian does not want you taking those risks on his watch … I think Jerryd Bayless is a helluva talent … I understand why the Blazers are so reluctant to trade him … he is a bulky guard who can get to the rim at will, and in today’s NBA that is one of the most important skills that a PG or combo guard can have … the ability off the dribble to get to the rim take contact and finish, get to the free throw line … if [he’s] cut off [then] drop off a little pass, here or there … that’s an important skill to have, and he has that skill"
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BLAZERS WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll take it, beat the D-League folks tomorrow and go home reasonably happy.
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are we the only ones who make that confette stuff fall down?
cuz its purty
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Others do it too
I can’t remember who it was, but one game a few years back a team accidentally released it a bit early when they were leading and we came back to beat them. KARMA.
I think it is common.
The L*ker$ do during the playoffs
At least, they have these ugly purple streamers they release.
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Clippers do it after each loss.
Portland's PG of the Future - Meet John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
Good game Blazers!
Good to see a win!
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.
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was that travis outlaw's twin on the blazers bench?
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Blair: 16 & 11
on 6 for 16 shooting.
Pendergraph: 14 & 10 on 4 for shooting. Also had three dimes, 2 blks and a steal.
Pendergraph’s all-around game has been a little unimpressive in the fwe games I’ve been able to see. Not as much defense as I was hoping for… I woulda liked Blair and Cunningham at this point, though I understand KP passing on him due to the knees.
life is better as an optimist
I have warmed up to him.
"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 didn’t get to see much of the last two games, mostly saw the first two. Was not impressed with his defense… it improved?
life is better as an optimist
He had a couple of nice blocks, including one head to head in the post against Blair.
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He also had a very Zilla-esque charge taken against a pick and roll driver
He showed off the pick then retreated to the basket and took the charge. It was impressive.
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I got love!!!!!
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His rebounding was more aggressive, too. Lowlight was the 5 foot airball, but otherwise it was a nice go.
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Pendergraph
He looked alot better than Blair did in this game, especially head to head. Blair got alot of his pts against the summer league scrubs, which is about as bad as it can get.
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All I know is what I read in the boxscores
I haven’t seen a second of summer league play so my opinion on what’s happened so far is not worth a lick of salt.
That being said, Blair’s 6 for 16 shooting night is one very ugly number. I’m assuming most of them were close in attempts against a less than rugged interior defense.
Hey, it’s only one game I know. But if I were a Spurs fan right now I wouldn’t exactly be gleefully anticipating the day that DeJuan takes over for TD at the four.
absolutely not… but in the second round, you’re generally drafting for either a big project or a specialist. Blair will be a great rebounding specialist for SA.
life is better as an optimist
I was actually more impressed
with the “longer” Spurs big men tonight, two guys I had never heard of. Blair got 11 rebounds but struggled to get his shot off against Pend or Padgett—that’s not a good sign
Of all the opposing big men that Portland as faced in Vegas, Dorsey (Houston) was the most impressive, by far
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summer league stats are much, much less meaningful than college stats
Blair is not going to take over for TD, but he’s going to be a substantially more productive NBA player than any of the Blazer 2nd round picks, provided he is able to stay on the court (which is admittedly far from guaranteed, but in the 2nd round its well worth the risk).
He takes up space
But in the limited amount I saw Pendegraph against him, I was as equally impressed with Pendegraph as I was with Blair. I don’t think this was a slam dunk decision as others make this out to be.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Jul 18, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I won't, but the NBA is different than college.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Jul 18, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
College stats
are actually somewhat misleading as well.
The continuous hemmorhaging of talented underclassmen has seriously diluted the NCAA talent pool. I’d even go so far as suggest that you’ll find more NBA calibre players on a given night in the Summer League than you would in most Division I college games.
Of course, it’s still the summer league and something of a joke. But if tonight is any indication, I’d say that Blair figures to struggle much more on the offensive end in the pro game than he did in school. His size disadavantage will prove much more of a handicap in the NBA than it did in the NCAA.
college stats are not a very good predictor of NBA success
but “not very good” is still better than “totally irrelevant” which is what summer league stats are. I agree with you on Blair’s offense, but he has an NBA ready skill— rebounding— and I’m not sure Pendergraph does.
so you think the summer league talent
is not as good as college talent? Or is it the temporary teams, not much time together? Pendy looked as good as Blair to me.
Pendy played even with Blair tonight. For sure.
Tonight was the first night Pendy got to play his real position… Once Coach P. figured out that Padgett was a legit Center, horizons were opened…
If this Blazer summer league team played 10 more games against all comers, they’d have a winning record.
Something clicked 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
Padgett is the new Stephen Hill
no, not really
I think having Dante back really helped, and Prunty put Jeter in the game alongside Bayless so the offense had more rhythm. The baby-Blazers were really getting after it on the defensive end, so maybe the stern words from “Sarge” after the Denver game left their mark?
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
That was my exact thought
Although I do think he will get his fair share of rebounds. He has a decent motor around the basket.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Jul 18, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
This actually looked like a game tonight.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
Really respect Kevin Arnovitz, does a good job of analysis. Was happy to see this note.
Kevin Arnovitz Bayless: desperate to make things happen. It’s not that he’s forcing stuff. With the real Blazers, it would be working.
life is better as an optimist
really?
bounce passes in heavy traffic would work on the blazers against true nba competition?
The Bedger formally known as ????????
While it may seem optimistic, Arnovitz is a very smart basketball observer.
life is better as an optimist
Rex will be fine.
"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 was hitting the wings for wide-open 3 pointers
It’s not Jerryd’s fault if those wing players are shooting <20% from behind the arc
If he was passing the ball to Rudy or Martell instead, Rex would’ve looked a little bit more like…Sergio
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
There ya go. The question being whether Rex will eventually shoot better than Sergio.
"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
his jumper has looked better this week.
life is better as an optimist
by Cablinasian on Jul 19, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
pendy's best game
He look much improved on defense and rebounding this game…and coincidentally he was actually playing in position this game at PF.
Pendergraph’s length seemed to cause Blair issues and he rebounded very well. His rotations and post D looked excellent.
Blair is too small to be sensational in the NBA.
"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
and because he has no knees,
he can’t make up for his height with above the rim athleticism. Think Barkley, without the offensive repertoire or the hops.
by blacknoiseNW on Jul 19, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
’cept Blair actually has a really good vertical leap.
life is better as an optimist
by Cablinasian on Jul 19, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
think Larry Johnson
Dejuan = Grand-mama
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
a friend was kind enough to record it
as noted above, Pendergraph’s best game, and we might have seen some weaknesses in Blair’s game beyond his ACL’s: his height will make things difficult for him. He looked stymied by Pendergraph down low, and Pendy is someone who has not impressed me yet with his interior defense.
Bayless showed much better court vision. Forcing passes inside still a problem.
One nice thing about this game was that the Spurs have some NBA talent – Hill, Hairston, Blair – on their squad, two 2nd year players, in fact.
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"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
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