SI.com says "Blazers in Good Shape"

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i like him because he used 'front loaded' instead of 'toxic'

"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 22, 2009 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

Sanity

Nice to see

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Jul 22, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions

What is wrong with this guy?

I thought the Blazers were complete failures.

by Escrote on Jul 22, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions

Very insightful article

I hope he writes a followup about how the Trojans should still have a good college football team this year.

Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Western Conference Chumps

by Zaig on Jul 22, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions

Sarcasm noted

But in an age where most people seem to think that if you’re not getting better via trades/free agency, you’re getting worse, this is a refreshing reminder that organic growth isn’t all that bad.

by Arby on Jul 22, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Well our team is unusual

Usually a team DOES need to get better via free agency. I mean, you’ll have 1-2 guys who are young and should improve, but not a huge amount.

Our team is unique in that we have 7-8 of our main guys who aren’t at or past their prime. This means we should have more growth than any other team that does nothing.

I see the frustration of some people, but we’re not in bad shape if we do nothing.

Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Western Conference Chumps

by Zaig on Jul 22, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I think the only real reason we are frustrated is because:

We have roster space.

We have cap space.

We might as well use them on SOMETHING unless Mr. Allen feels we’re enjoying a bit too much of his money.

Yeah, our team is so far beyond expectations at this point that it would be absurd to complain, but every little improvement can help a lot in the long run.

*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.

by staylost on Jul 22, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions