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"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jul 2, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome!
Great article. It’s nice to hear that Oden has been working hard for the upcoming season. One thing I know is that hard work usually pays off. Nice read.
by tcwoods on Jul 2, 2009 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is great!
And bar almost any free agent signing or trade, this will be the most significant item to the Blazers being championship contenders (i.e. Greg developing). Much rather see this than all the other speculation at this point.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Jul 2, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
This is true
All this free agent junk is secondary to Odens development and Websters return. Seriously with Oden having a “break out” year and Webster coming back healthy, that would give us at least 5+ more wins next season. Which would put us in the 60 win range. That’s it, someone has got to find KP and Turk today and tell him thanks, but no thanks. I’m sure one anti-Turk fan interaction while he is being shown around P-town today will be enough to make him not want to come here.
Also I was shocked listening to the BFT yesterday, it seemed like all the callers were so pro Turk and anti Rudy. The callers were all talking smack about Rudy, unbelievable….
by Ripcity08 on Jul 2, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1
GO’s improvement going into his sophomore year (2 yrs from MF)
will be big, but the healthy return of 3M (fingers crossed) will give the
Blazers the athletic, strong wing that can stretch the defense. GO &
Smooth will benefit by having more room to operate with another 3pt
threat.
Don’t discount the improvement that Bayless will make this season
either. He is strong, athletic, aggressive and his killer work ethic will always
help him succeed with continued experience.
It's GO time !
by walkoff41 on Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3M?
You mean Martell? His jersey number is 8. Other wise I feel out of the know. Who’s 3M?
SAY NO TO HEDO.
by dpnim on Jul 2, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's a glue guy
Or maybe it’s tape.
by pualo on Jul 2, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martell from three = 3M
Designated Bomber, The Webslinger, etc !
Thank you for signing elsewhere, Turkey !
It's GO time !
by walkoff41 on Jul 4, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was totally disgusted by Canzano yesterday (nothing unusual there).
What he said about Rudy’s game, is his opinion no matter how nutty it is and I can respect that, but talking about the guy like he did yesterday was absolutely uncalled for. Class and Canzano were never two words that fit together, but he’s continually lowering my expectations, which I didn’t know was possible.
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
by Seijeff on Jul 2, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude nearly made me puke today going off on Drexler
If that guy wins sports journalist of the year, there must not be any journalism left in sports reporting. His stuff is so yellow … well, just don’t be eatin’ any of it.
by LaoTzu on Jul 2, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The callers were probabily just John Canzano disguising his voice and trying to cause another stir.
Dont pay attention to the BFT. It stands for Bad Freaking Talk-Show
* Building a Greg Oden Fanboy Treehouse Clubhouse this summer...
by OdenFanBoy on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m super excited to see Oden’s progress this season. Much of the interest in Hedo is because they want him to interact with Oden the way he did with Howard. I personally don’t feel he’s worth 10 million, but he is going to be a real upgrade.
The thing I don’t get with Rudy, is that he hasn’t really paid his dues in the NBA. He’s got mad skills and if he sticks with it he’ll have a nice career. I wish he would exercise a little patience. He had a fantastic rookie season, but how many rookies land in an ideal situation immediately? Almost none. It takes time. Sure he could be a superstar in the Euroleague, but he consciously took a risk joining the NBA, has only played one season here, and is making public comments about how he’s upset about the possibility of a few less minutes? That’s the game, amigo! He’ll get his minutes, as it is hoped that BRoy’s minutes will decrease some, but they probably won’t be on the floor at the same time much. I love the guy, one of my favorite Blazers for sure, but if he wants to be treated like Dirk Nowitzki, he’s gotta play like Dirk Nowitzki. Patience, Rudy, patience!
And as far your proposed KT/Turk interruption, if you want to meddle in the affairs of Blazers management, I suggest you apply for a job. GM maybe? Go run it across PA. Cause it seems you like obviously know better than they do…
An Oregonian in Texas.
by NoiseMekanik on Jul 3, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you imagine what Oden could do
With Grant’s determination, will, and dispostition? Scary.
WWOPD? What would Optimus Prime do?
by Blazer Ninja on Jul 2, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously !
Grants skill set + Odens Body and athletisism= ALL STAR !
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah yeah lets up grade!
Hall of fame is a loftier goal.
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chances
Oden = all star at some point in his career: 90%
Oden = top 5 player, better than Howard within two years: 10%
Break even point is Oden as 5 time all star, top 3 center in his prime.
by pualo on Jul 2, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg would've been at Howard's level if it weren't for those injuries.
by vt087 on Jul 2, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALright lets not get crazy now.
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oden should win a lot of allstar appearances if Hedo gets him the ball alot.
I heard Hedo formed Dwight, maybe he can help with ODEN he has experience.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jul 3, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that's what this transfer is all about
by starski on Jul 3, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how this escaped me
That’s a really good point. If KP and Co think Hedo will help Oden develop, I’m moving from on the fence to passionately in favor of signing him.
Rex is a starter by the 2010 trade deadline. Watch.
by dan_the_man on Jul 3, 2009 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 time all star, top 3 center?
on this team, that’s is going to mean rings
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
by douglast on Jul 2, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and rings means legacy
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 2, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
top three center is VERY obtainable for Greg
think possible starting center in the All Star Game next season…Shaq? on east… Yao? not any more… I know I might get killed for this but as of now there aren’t many centers in his way IF he plays like we all know he can.
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 2, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would need to come out amazingly strong.
As Norsktroll (?) has pointed out, Duncan will probably move to Center on the allstar ballot this year. 2nd team ain’t bad.
Go LMA!!!
by LaoTzu on Jul 2, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oden playing 15pt 12 reb + team success =Oden allstar next year.
I think with a guy with experience in getting big guys the ball down low Oden should get those numbers easy enough, assuming his fouls go down.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jul 3, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any pictures available?
A Brian Grant / Greg Oden screen saver would be sweet!
by rpresto2 on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Great article.
We needed a feel good story right about now. It’s nice to hear that Oden is working hard on everything and that Brian Grant is there to help him along.
by JoeBlazer on Jul 2, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love this quote by Bayno
“Oden is my pet project”
Also having a guy that weighs almost as much as Greg should really help him get used to the physical contact.
by ppilot on Jul 2, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to like a couple things about this.
First, it’s great to see Brian Grant back with the team and helping out. He’s a smart guy and you could definitely see him on an NBA bench at some point as an assistant coach.
I also really like how the Blazers are handling Greg this offseason. By giving him the freedom to be where he wants to be, they’re helping relax some of that stress that was clearly weighing him down towards the end of last year. At the same time, while they’re letting him spend time in Indy and Columbus, they’re not letting him take time off from working out and getting better. They’re making sure he gets the instruction he needs and the conditioning that will make him that much more effective next season.
And the best part about all of this is that, to a man, everyone involved in these workouts has praised Greg’s work ethic and his effort. This is clearly a man who WANTS to get better and is willing to put the time in to do so.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Jul 2, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree 100%
This is much bigger news than any trade or free agent signing. Also glad there is a real big man (Grant) working with him in addition to Bayno.
Very encouraging!!
by socalblazer on Jul 2, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed!
Grant was so great with blocking out and defense. I remember when Brian shut down Malone in our playoff series win against the Jazz. I remember him blocking that dunk. I mean, Malone had the ball over and almost into the cylinder, but Grant just kept his hand on it and rejected it. That was a defining moment. Then Grant went to work on Malone with his baby hook in the lane.
Basically, Grant has so many big man skills. I wonder, is it Oden who is getting Grant ready to come play behind LMA???
by LaoTzu on Jul 3, 2009 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
say Monty takes the Minnesota job...
…I’m sure there would be a place for Brian on the coaching staff. I’d love to see him and his dreads on the sideline.
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jul 2, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great to see Grant and Oden working together
I think with all Grant has been dealing with this is exactly what he needs to keep himself busy and his mind focused on something. He is doing an important job and I am sure Oden appreciates it… I know Blazer fans do.
I must say people are often too critical of Oden. Sure he looks disinterested and frustrated at times but I think that is more a function of him knowing he can do something (ball and stay out of foul trouble) but it not actually happening. I think as his game returns and improves you will see him having a lot more fun this season. I want Oden to return to the kid that loves to play basketball, not because I am all emotional, just because he will play so much better when he can just go out and play the game free and easy.
by Escrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Confidence
As it continues to grow this year so will his personality.
A Blazer team with this big cat prowling the middle could be a whole lotta fun.
The Oden Era, Day 743
by Heymoe on Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What you said:
“Sure he looks disinterested and frustrated at times but I think that is more a function of him knowing he can do something (ball and stay out of foul trouble) but it not actually happening.”
That is EXACTLY what we saw last year. He wants so badly to do what he thinks/knows he can do but which the micro-fracture surgery wouldn’t allow him to do. I go through the same sort of thing in my chosen sport: I can see what’s possible, I think I can do it and, when I don’t execute the way I think I can, it’s very frustrating.
Duct tape makes you smart.
by TTRocks on Jul 2, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was so refreshing!
Finally some news worth reading. This article was absolute deliciousness. Can’t wait to actually see Greg’s progress. I really think everyone is gonna be pleasantly surprised come October.
"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 2, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And The blazer nation lets out a collective...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh of relief....
we needed this, THANK YOU Bano!!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
by faith on Jul 2, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome news
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
by The Roybot on Jul 2, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thoughtt on your sig
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens ,is encouraged, and rewarded
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it!
good addition
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
by The Roybot on Jul 2, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The goal is not for the 21-year-old Oden, who weighed about 280 at the end of last season, to lose weight.
lose upper body weight, strengthen legs, work out with a guy known for playing bigger than his size. i like.
"The Right Way Crusades appear to be over. In their place, though, a new bone of contention has arrived, one which may well define the sport for the next decade or so. I speak, of course, of the bloody, and often chaotic, March of the Positional Revolution." - FD
by stikit on Jul 2, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg is doing squats so that should balance out the upper body weighed that he gained.
His legs weren’t very strong last season, since he’s doing squats during the off-season it is very encouraging.
by vt087 on Jul 2, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
could the lede image be prophetic?
"The Right Way Crusades appear to be over. In their place, though, a new bone of contention has arrived, one which may well define the sport for the next decade or so. I speak, of course, of the bloody, and often chaotic, March of the Positional Revolution." - FD
by stikit on Jul 2, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
High speed oden is coming for you!!!
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
good god he looks old in that picture
That is an excellent gangster face.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Jul 2, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks blazing fast there.....
Almost as fast as 56K dial-up.
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
by iDea on Jul 2, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait
for the Team USA scrimmage later this month. Our first chance to see Greg in real game action since the end of the season, it should be fun.
by SalemORguy on Jul 2, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the scrimmage was closed to press and public...
am I thinking of something else?
by Escrote on Jul 2, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can we watch it?
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I could find
was that it will be held Saturday, July 25th at the Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV. I am 95% sure I heard that it will be televised, but I couldn’t find anything to confirm that, sorry
by SalemORguy on Jul 2, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it would be cool to watch.
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if nothing else
we should get some second hand feedback on the proceedings. More than anyone else, I’m anxious to hear how Oden looks against that group of players.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
by douglast on Jul 2, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets not get to excited. Im worried everyone is gonna get let down by oden again.
Just keep telling yourselves how much he sucks that way we will be pleasently suprised:)
"It's just senseless! 33 million for 2 years of Z-Bo? Might as well pay 33 million to get kicked in the balls 82 times a year."-Eric in Madison(Canis Hoops)
by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God Bless you Bayno!!!!
I didn't mean to turn you on
by dukedee on Jul 2, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and Brian Grant!!!!
I am now a fan of HEDOnism
by Matt Daddy on Jul 2, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Rasta Monsta says to Oden
“Watch this Greg, this is the way Karl Malone used to hit me in the face with his elbow and get away with it!”
by two4larue on Jul 2, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i noticed
that too. What the hell guys. Rudy was so clutch for us last year, in his rookie season none the less. Bunch of bandwagons jumpers trying to hop on the turkeyglue train? We cheered for Rudy like I havnt heard Blazer fans cheer in a while. + he can still get so much better, can Hedo?
Also, have a really nice red Rudy jersey in the closet, that I would hate to go out of style
by blazerfan80 on Jul 2, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This was supposed to be
a response to Ripcity08’s post,
“Also I was shocked listening to the BFT yesterday, it seemed like all the callers were so pro Turk and anti Rudy. The callers were all talking smack about Rudy, unbelievable….”
but I cant move it for Some reason
Sorry
by blazerfan80 on Jul 2, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll forgive you
This time…. j/k
And, for the record, I agree
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jul 2, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go GO!
Bayno will beat him up and Rasta will smack him down, and when the dust settles Oden will reign supreme!
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jul 2, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How about this line:
“This is the first time I’ve put him through a lot of this stuff.” – Bayno
It sounds like he’s talking about a pretty basic exercise there.
I think this underscores how little training Oden was able to do because of his recovery, and how much he is going to improve now that he can.
by pualo on Jul 2, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, if he did squats for the first time in 2 years...i would imagine so..aha
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please Keep this post
Pro Oden, 100% .
Can we as Blazer nation do this for this one fanshot?
Let the goodness roll in baby.
The Oden Era, Day 743
by Heymoe on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I completely agree!
Oden hasn’t shown me any reason to think that he wasn’t worthy of the #1 pick. Centers take time to develop. I’d say that overall his rookie year was a huge success. The only concern that I had this year was the foul trouble, but that’s something that all rookie big men struggle with. Give him another year or two and he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.
by tcwoods on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
given his injuries and limited playing time his "rookie" season was a HUGE success
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
by Kingzilla on Jul 2, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Centers take time to develop.” “but that’s [foul trouble] something that all rookie big men struggle with.”
How about Brook Lopez? Playing 30,5mpg he had 3,1 PF per game. Compare it to Gregs 3,9 in 21,5 minutes.
But don’t get me wrong, i think it was a great season for Greg considering his recovery
by starski on Jul 2, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, Nate had Greg on a short leash.
A lot of times, players learn the most when they’re able to play through foul trouble rather than be yanked out after they get two quick ones. Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you look at it) we have an extremely capable back up in Przybilla that can give us big minutes when Oden is in trouble. On the flip side, yanking a player, and thus not allowing them to play in foul trouble, tends to only make players play with more hesitation, thereby decreasing their effectiveness. For what it’s worth, Lopez was their main option and was forced to play more minutes.
by Arby on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the life of me
I don’t know why Nate didn’t let Greg try to play through his fouls.
It was obvious getting sent to the bench wasn’t working, you would
have though he would have tried something else at least once.
by MotoMan045 on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked to see him play though foul trouble in the 2nd half
but not the first. And against lower echelon teams.
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just the improvements in lateral quickness will cut the fouls down by a large percentage!
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
by Seijeff on Jul 2, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome
After working out hard all offseason for the first time in couple years he should be the beast we all want him to be. And when he will play better, he will also look happier, so all the complaints will end. That’s just what i’m waiting for.
Blazers with Greg playing as good as he really can, being faster than all his opposition while still being as big or bigger than them, should be almost unstoppable.
Also, you can’t deny that watching a guy on your team who is physically destroying his opposition every time he gets the ball must be pure pleasure
by starski on Jul 2, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How can this get any better?
I mean Oden is working out this summer with Bayless, Bayno and Brian Freaking Grant!!!!! He’s being put through conditioning and strength training drills focused on his weight and lateral quickness, as well as trying to improve his defensive mobility and offensives skills…This is going to make him so much better.
I’m sorry I can’t control my excitement…bring on the beast that is Greg Oden!!!!!
I am now a fan of HEDOnism
by Matt Daddy on Jul 2, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it
I also love how we, the fans, get so crazy over Oden working out hahaha. YEAH!!! RIP CITY!
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 2, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Muahahaha
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 2, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
BOOOOOOM
shaka laka…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jul 3, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna continue this Oden tribute...
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 3, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just want to know
Does Greg dunk this? I would like to highlight the amazement of the players on the bench, who are obviously aware of what is about to happen…Jeff Green on the other hand seems to be making a fatal…and foolish decision.
by kajuayn on Jul 3, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He misses this dunk
It would have been legendary
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Jul 3, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome post! Grant is one of my favorite all time blazers. I nearly cried when he left.
I think he could be a great teacher to Greg. That big body of his should hopefully let him get used to having someone as heavy as he is defending him. Once Greg gets his lateral quickness back, we should really be able to evaluate his game….and I think it will be good.
by dario argento on Jul 3, 2009 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what would be nice
Would be for Hedo to get together with Greg, Brian and Bayno and work on some side pick and roll plays before training camp. Get their timing and eye-contact down before training camp
That play is going to be a main staple of the Blazer’s offense, looking forward to it
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Jul 3, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering the news recently with Grant...
… this is huge for both Oden AND Grant.
With Grant basically unable to ever play again, I am sure Grant is looking at this as an opportunity to do something before it gets to be too late for him. If you have no idea what I may be talking about, read that article before you read on…
I for one will love sitting back and watching Oden next year to see his newly acquired “Grant-style.” I am sure Grant will be watching even more intently then any of us. I can see/hear it in my head now, game 1, Oden gets a step inside on someone and takes it to the hole only to sprint down to the other end to incorporate a monster rejection a-la “Grant-style”… I can hear it now as Grant turns to a friend “Thats my boy! I taught him that!”
Boom Shakalaka! … Wait, Wheels needs to work on a new one just for him. (Should we start a new thread about this???)
If Oden soaks up all he can from Grant this summer and USES it, watch out. Remember, Grant could guard Shaq (in Shaq’s prime mind you) with the best of them. He battled the L*kers in the trenches in 2000 for 7 games. I need not remind you how that ended, it wasn’t due to him.
Here is my vote to see Oden with a Grant Rasta dew next season.
If your going to go, go all the way big guy. GO all the way!
"OK, it's going to rain tomorrow. And there is going to be a Greenpeace meeting and hippies are going to be protesting" ~ The Buffet of Goodness on Portland
by Blazer on Jul 3, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Posting the link here...
I am a tard… ugh…
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=4174877
"OK, it's going to rain tomorrow. And there is going to be a Greenpeace meeting and hippies are going to be protesting" ~ The Buffet of Goodness on Portland
by Blazer on Jul 3, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the link didnt take...
"OK, it's going to rain tomorrow. And there is going to be a Greenpeace meeting and hippies are going to be protesting" ~ The Buffet of Goodness on Portland
by Blazer on Jul 3, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And it didnt take again... attempt #3
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=4174877
"OK, it's going to rain tomorrow. And there is going to be a Greenpeace meeting and hippies are going to be protesting" ~ The Buffet of Goodness on Portland
by Blazer on Jul 3, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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