Blazers: Marcus Camby Trade Official
by Ben Golliver on Feb 16, 2010 11:30 AM PST
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PrintFollowing a morning shootaround, the Portland Trail Blazers officially announced that they had traded Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw and cash considerations for Los Angeles Clippers center Marcus Camby. Camby will wear #21 for the Blazers.
Here's video of Nate McMillan's initial reaction.
Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard was present after the shootaround and disputed an earlier Yahoo! Sports report that Camby was upset about the trade. "That's not the report we've heard talking through his agent," Pritchard told reporters. "He looks forward to being here and trying to help us win."
Pritchard called Camby a "dynamic defensive player who affects the game on that side of the ball as well as anybody." Pritchard stated that Camby was unlikely to be available for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Clippers and McMillan would not commit to a starting lineup. McMillan joked that it felt "weird" to him that two teams would make a trade in the morning and play that same night. He said he had never been a part of that during his time in the NBA.
Pritchard told me the Blazers are fully on the hook for the bonus provisions in Camby's contract, which could reach roughly $2 million dollars. Roughly $1.5 million of those provisions are considered "likely" to be achieved according to ShamSports.com. ESPN's Marc Stein is also reporting that the Blazers threw in $1.5 million dollars to complete the deal.
Pritchard told reporters that this trade is culmination of months of roster evaluation. "We wanted to take a look at the team, how they were doing. I have to give a lot of credit to LaMarcus, Juwan, Dante and Jeff. They did a great job. This is nothing against them but we felt like we needed one more big to compete with the Western teams."
Nate McMillan, in particular, had suggested as far back as December that he was hoping the team would add a legit post player. I asked McMillan after shootaround today whether this move satisfied those feelings. "We knew we needed that [size]. That was something that we were looking at," McMillan said. "When Joel went down you have to make the decision. Do you feel you can go with the team you have? Or do you need to try to add something to that? We felt we needed to add a center. Camby made sense as far as a deal that was out there and we get to add a center to the lineup."
Click through for the full text of the press release announcing the trade, a few must-read links and the rest of our Marcus Camby Coverage.
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- Basketball Prospectus's Kevin Pelton: "It's hard to think of a much better fit between player and team need than Camby for the Blazers."
- ESPN's John Hollinger gives the Blazers a B for the trade while he gives the Clippers a B+ (Insider).
- Dwight Jaynes approves: Camby solves a real big problem on defense and the boards and if Brandon Roy is healthy, this team can win a series, depending on matchups.
- Henry Abbott and Kevin Arnovitz, Blazer and Clipper loyalists respectively, go back-and-forth.
- Joe Freeman: Brandon Roy is sad.
- Eric Pincus: Blake and Outlaw could be dealt again.
- Coup's analysis at Rip City Project
Marcus Camby Total Coverage
Full Press Release
TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE MARCUS CAMBY
Portland sends Blake, Outlaw and cash considerations to L.A. Clippers
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward/center Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake, forward Travis Outlaw and cash considerations, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard.
"We are very excited to bring an experienced big man of Marcus' caliber to the team and we feel he'll help us a great deal down the stretch run," said Pritchard. "He's a fierce competitor and has been one of the league's best defensive players for quite some time.
"On behalf of the organization, I'd also like to express my deep gratitude to Steve and Travis for their years of contributions both on and off the court. They've both played large parts in the reshaping of this franchise, and we wish them the best of luck in their careers."
Camby (6-11, 235) is averaging 7.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.94 blocked shots and 31.3 minutes in 51 games (all starts) for the Clippers this season. His rebound and blocked shot averages rank second and sixth in the NBA, respectively.
A 14-year NBA veteran, Camby, 35, holds career averages of 10.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.59 blocks with Toronto, New York, Denver and the L.A. Clippers. The 2006-07 NBA Defensive Player of the Year is one of only 11 players in NBA history to record at least 7,000 rebounds and 2,000 blocked shots.
Camby is a two-time member of the NBA's All-Defensive Team (2006-08) and was twice named to the league's All-Defensive Second Team (2004-06).
Blake, 29, posted averages of 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 51 games (28 starts) with the Trail Blazers this season. He ranks fifth on the team's all-time 3-point ledger (415) in parts of four seasons with Portland (2005-06, 2007-10).
Outlaw, 25, was selected by the Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft and has played his entire career in Portland, averaging 9.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 377 games (26 starts).
He averaged 9.9 points and 3.5 rebounds the first 11 games of this season before fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his left foot Nov. 14 at Charlotte, undergoing successful surgery on Nov. 18 to repair the fracture.
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His remarks are going to be professional and complementary, thanking them for there hard work as Blazers and wishing them the best as they move forward. Blah to the Blah Blah Blah.
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
Any word on if Nate shed a tear?
We just did trade his two favorite players outside of Roy, after all.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
That's one of the reason I'm glad Blake got traded
I’m sick of stuff like this. I get called a “troll” for going through the trouble of finding proof that Miller is lame and pointing out legitimate reasons for not liking him.
Yet no one gets called a “troll” for implying Nate played Blake because of favoritism, a crush, manlove, or something else either inappropriate or outlandish. I don’t even want to cover the horrible things written about Outlaw on Blazersedge.
I see nothing wrong with liking players who may not be the best performer on the team, and nothing wrong with not liking someone who performs well. I think most people on Blazersedge would agree with me, if I agreed with them on who to like and not like.
This is only the third comment in this thread and I’m already pissed off. This place is full of a bunch of @$$^*^&#!
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
you get called a troll
because…i’m not going to waste my time, you know why.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
by mittsabishy on Feb 16, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
I Call 'em Like I See 'em
I’d call Andre Miller a DB to his face. And when he punched me, I’d put it on TMZ and sue his butt.
He’s in the Bonzi realm and I don’t care people agree with me or not.
That #$%$^$^$@ had better be gone by the Harvest Dinner.
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you're really lacking here
you’ve started putting way more effort into being stupid than people have put into responding to you.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
dam tom youre out of character!
Regardless who we are getting is a another player of the same rough size as the youngsters we have already. Except he has a pair on defense and has the eyes and ears of the refs around the league. He dosent want to be here so screw him let him get his 27 game and playoff auditon in for the rest off the league. I feel sorry for steve. And I dont know that brandon signed off on this. Brandon chose steve like jordan chose kerr/armstrong. No need in playing the dozen gentlemen. Marcus dosent want us and in 3 months we wont want him
if it can be conceived it can be achieved
by lyfefindsaway on Feb 16, 2010 3:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Camby was on the radio today and said he was happy to be coming to a playoff team
He is not pissed off about being traded here, just sort of annoyed that he got traded and has to either relocate his family or live out of town for a couple of months. His attitude wont be a problem…
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
Takes one to know one my friend
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Apes always say so.
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I hate TiH haters.
They suck.
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Official Adrian Wojnarowski hater.
Keep the faith.
I'm pretty much the Malcolm X or Martin Luther King of Blazersedge
Thanks.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think of you as the Rosa Parks...
"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
(Shhhh, you're just encouraging him)
As my mom always said, if you ignore them, they’ll eventually shut up.
Relax, Tom. I am obviously joking.
I don’t say a word about your Miller rants, do I?
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Sorry
I wasn’t directing it at you as much as I was the general hypocrisy here. Folks say way more derogatory things about McMillan, Blake, and Outlaw then I ever said about Miller. Comparing Miller to a Summers Eve is deserved.
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Not true.
I don’t think any one person has said more lame stuff about a particular player than you. As a whole Blake might get more hate, but as an individual you lead the pack in irrational hatred.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
to tominhawaii: Not everyone has the guts to go after the guy who is playing well!!! SOMEONE
has to do it right? I mean think of how cool that would be on a Cleveland blog if there was someone there who could pick apart Lebron?!!
Truly, when BRoy comes back and if he is playing well…I hope you don’t disappoint!!!
Also when Batum has a particularly spectacular game…it will be good to hear something along the lines of “his chessy Frency 88 shoes”
You are one of the most entertaining commentors on BE!!!!
Miller does not play well
He plays better than Blake and Bayless. That is not saying much and once everyone realizes that, I will be vindicated.
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You will only be vindicated
if you can come up with sound reasoning and evidence of why the rest of us should hate Miller… So far your speculation and your personal dislike of him isn’t convincing anyone.
by Polish Chocolate on Feb 16, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
The only person I tried to convince was me
And I totally bought in months ago.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Best day of my life since
I got my Nintendo 64 for Christmas
The only reason i shoot 3's is cuz there ain't no such thing as 4's.
by cpt.morgan.ahoy! on Feb 16, 2010 11:35 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Better than winning the 2007 lottery?
Unless you got an N64 since then I suppose…
The 2007 lottery didnt come with ...
Mario Kart or Podracing. It’s definitely a top 4 moment though, dont get me wrong.
The only reason i shoot 3's is cuz there ain't no such thing as 4's.
by cpt.morgan.ahoy! on Feb 16, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
That's true
If the 2007 lottery had Mario Kart though it would be the greatest thing of all time.
For the sake of humanity's continuation,
it’s probably better that they weren’t combined. I know I couldn’t have handled it.
The only reason i shoot 3's is cuz there ain't no such thing as 4's.
by cpt.morgan.ahoy! on Feb 16, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
This, sirs...
is a terrific string of comments. Please tell me you are this child: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFlcqWQVVuU
It was a special day
except for the load of joy I had to carry around in my shorts for the rest of the day.
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
#25
:(
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 16, 2010 11:38 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
I feel your pain.
But maybe this isn’t goodbye. Maybe it’s see you soon. I can hope.
Sign Steve Blake to a long term contract now!
What really bothers me
Is that he’s going to the Clippers and I honestly think he’s gone to a better place. That team stinks and I’m not talking about California, I think he is going some place where he will be appreciated. (This season at least. Then the fans will be pissed he’s not LeBron.)
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
I agree
But I’ll miss the old dog.
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 16, 2010 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
outlaw is rejector is dejected
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
:(
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Go Blazers!
Nice trade! Rent a starting Center for two expiring contracts. Gotta love it. I’ll miss Trout and Blake, but Steve wasn’t getting the minutes he should, and Travis wouldn’t be seeing a ton of minutes once he came back from injury.
"Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis" Dave 12/18/08
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The best part of this
is that now there is ZERO chance we see Sasha in a Blazer uniform
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by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 11:43 AM PST reply actions 9 recs
I'd have committed Haray Caray if that had happened.
Meaning I would get really drunk.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Feb 16, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I wanted that trade to happen but only if they were flipping him
There would have been a lot of people banned that day.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
When does Camby suit up for the Blazers?
Tonight? If not, does he sit on the Blazers’ bench while Blake and Trout sit on the Clipper side? How weird for all parties involved.
Is there a physical that has to be passed by all 3 to complete the deal? When does this happen?
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
It’s highly unlikely the players all get cleared today to play for their new teams. And until that has happened, the deal is not through. They can waive the physical, but they don’t have to. Especially in Travis’ case, the Clippers likely will want to get him checked out by their own doctor(s) in LA.
Like with Tyson Chandler last year
Garden Variety Internet Denizen. Play Jerryd Bayless.
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
WORD UP STAY FRESCO
What is that all about? The night I met Greg Oden, he was wearing that phrase on his shirt. Very curious…
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
Pretty sure they won't play tonight
But how weird would it be if they did? That would just be awkward to the extreme.
Legit passes to the wrong team?
I say let them all stay home with their families and extend their vacation.
agreed
Getting traded is tough enough, but then having to sit on the bench of your new team or old one. Super awkward and unnecessary…
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
Seeing Travis in another uniform is going to be odd
Garden Variety Internet Denizen. Play Jerryd Bayless.
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
by Dheepan on Feb 16, 2010 11:50 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
In a lame homer way
I sort of want to cry. I feel like we lost a family member. Not in a death way, just in a moving out or go to college way. It is still melancholy none the less.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, it's bittersweet
I get a little emotional about this too. The college analogy is a good one — we’ve watched the kid grow up. I’ve always rooted for the guy and I always will, but it’ll be weird to see him torch the Blazers.
It also makes me sad because it really highlights the hypocrisy of this place. Some of the ugliest stuff I’ve ever read on BE was about Travis, but now everyone’s talking about how they’re going to miss him
As long as it's a one time thing, I hope he drops 50 on us in the Rose Garden
in a close loss of course
Free AK1984.
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by blazeraddict on Feb 16, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure the people who blasted TO are NOT the ones who say they will miss him.
Why would you even think that? There are plenty of people who have always liked Travis. You are not the only one. PLEASE. Your conclusion is FAULTY.
Definitely.
I wish him well and hope he matures as a player and a person in LA, but I do not for a second regret the fact that he’s no longer a Blazer.
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-Conan O'Brien
i agree, it's gonna be so weird.
why can’t trades be lopsided. We get what we want/need and don’t have to lose the players we love.
#52
by bustabucket on Feb 16, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
I will miss Travis
but I think his abilities weren’t being fully utilized by our conservative offense. On the right team, Travis can be an all star.
Really really weird.
I am not a big Travis fan, but I still love the guy and wish him all the best.
#52
the Blazers threw in $1.5 million dollars to complete the deal
Not bad at all, I never exppected that the Clippers would do a direct swap, but I guess I should’ve figured that Sterling would take the money and ran
Finally, the Blazers wound up on the “right” side of one of these steals. It’s not Pau, but it’s better than watching assets walk away “for nothing” in July. Even if Camby isn’t resigned, he fills a huge hole in the lineup for the next 2-3 months. This is what you’re supposed to do with your depth, you “flip” it to fill needs. Well done, KP
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
looks we got a discount on a prtichslap
normally, those pritchslaps cost 3 million of paul allan’s fortune.
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by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Probably the best center we could find
It’s a good move and clears up playing time with the 3 and 1.
Garden Variety Internet Denizen. Play Jerryd Bayless.
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
Totally!
Did you know Camby is #2 in the league in rebounds THIS season, where he’s over 2 OVER his career average?!? Hot dog!
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
Camby is #1 in rebounding percentage!
The guy is exactly what this team needed, and I couldn’t be happier about the trade.
Blake and Outlaw were both good players and great guys, but we have depth at their respective positions and they don’t contribute nearly as much to this team as Camby does.
Plus it could be argued that we are helping the future Blazers (you know the ones who we hope can win championships) by moving these two. Batum is going to be an absolute stud, and he needs to see the floor to develop. Bayless is going to score lots of points in this league, and has the unique ability to get by his man almost at will. Once Bayless figures out how to drive and dish and when not to drive, he will be an absolute stud too. Only he needs to see the court to round out his game. So I suggest this is an addition by subtraction in a way.
The main point is that I am sick of seeing teams drive in to our paint uncontested (anybody know what our opponenets FG% is since the Pryz injury, gotta be worst in the NBA during that stretch). The addition of Camby takes us from hoping to make the playoffs to thinking we can win a series or two. The more playoff experience we can get for these young guys, the better our future Blazers will be.
Bottom line, this helps us immensely in the short term and also helps us in the long term. Great trade KP.
by OregonVike on Feb 16, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Congratulations.
I’ve repeated said that “consolidation” trades are more the realm of fantasy GM’s then the real thing. Yet KP managed to get one done. I know it probably doesn’t rank as your first choice, but it does show that they can happen.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
nice thing is camby has been healthy this year!!
expect to see a lot more dunks and a layups, cause he a very decent interior passer. though he likes to shoot from top of the key, he takes relatively few of those.
main think is he can be beast on defensive boards, which is area the blazers really can use help right now
didn't Blake take away Telfair's job in Portland way back in the day
and now he going to do it again.
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Uh oh.
I hope Bassy doesn’t shoot Blakey!
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
Steve's safe. Bassy's shooting accuracy was never his strong suit.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Feb 16, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
So good for him! The interim coach of the Clippers said he likes Blake's play!! So hopefully Blake will
get plenty of playing time and do well.
just read on twitter some thinking blazers now could end 4th in west
thoughts?
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well, it depends how quickly we can integrate Camby
But yeah, we are only 2 1/2 games away from 4th. I think it is very possible
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by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
I am far too pessimistic to state out right that the Blazers
will b 4th now, I hope hope hope so but I am a bit worried
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The beauty of it is we don't have to call a single play for him!
If he rebounds & blocks shots we are a better team.
Allen Iverson should decline his allstar spot!
-Charles Barkley-
by We-B-Dunkin on Feb 16, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Will he like that?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
Why not?
Do you think the Clips with B. Davis, Gordon & Kaman call a bunch of plays for Camby? 1 or 2 lobs from Andre (your fav. player) & 2 or 3 dunks off of offensive rebounds & he =’s his scoring ave. in L.A.
Allen Iverson should decline his allstar spot!
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oooOOoOOOOOoooo
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Feb 16, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
he is not as selfish as andre or roy
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by thomasikehara on Feb 17, 2010 7:39 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
integrating into the offense should be no issue as he tends to play out on high post often
in a similar fashion to howard. defensively he helps a ton because you can channel penetrators at him without having to double, thereby leaving wide open 3s.
Yes, I hope they can integrate him really soon!
Meanwhile, it will be sad to see him sitting by himself on the bench, eating his lunch at a separate table, attending different practice sessions than the other guys and using a separate entrance or exit.
#52
Of course!
I could have told you that, you didn’t have to read it on someone’s Twitter opinion page.
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
I was having a conversation
with @ArtGarcia_NBA and @basketballista
the subject was broached then
:)
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I could see it as a best to better case scenario.
All is contingent on #7’s health.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Nahhh...
we’re still gonna be in a dogfight just to make the playoffs.
by hellsfrozenover on Feb 16, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
The Blazers will EASILY make the playoffs as long as Roy is healthy. The Camby acquisition will make
a big difference in this team’s chances.
No, not 4th
I don’t see us catching Denver or Utah, and Dallas just got a lot stronger.
I could see us getting 5th if all goes well, but it won’t be easy.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
agreed
Denver and Utah won’t happen. The only way is if Dallas really struggles integrating in their new pieces. Possible, but unlikely. I am thinking a best case scenario that is realistic is playing the mavs, even with their additions. I guess there is a miniscule chance we get home court, but alot would have to go right for the blazers and a lot would have to wrong for the mavs. 5th seed should be the goal though, with a healthy Roy of course.
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
This trade shows the brass's faith in Batum...
…and belief that some combination of Bayless and Rudy can carry scoring for the second unit.
I’ll really miss Travis
by cantdunk on Feb 16, 2010 11:59 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Have a hug
and some Blazer wins that you wouldn’t get with Trav on the roster the rest of this season, and you’ll start to feel better.
"Space Monkey, Mafia, Hula Hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go" -- Billy Joel
by RedUniInLA on Feb 16, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
or the faith in Dante
and Batum
Rudy, ehh not so much.
Don’t forget Martel , as much as his play renders fans wont to do so.
Sophia
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Was going to mention Dante as well...
Not Batum though…he’s destined for great things in the starting lineup. I figure he’ll start as soon as Roy comes back.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Yes, Dante too
Also, I’m thinking this doesn’t bode well for Miller. Don’t we at least need one point that can reliably knock down an open three, to complement Roy?
Not sure if u are being sarcastic or not, but
Nic can shoot 3’s and LA also has 3 point range. Guess who else has pretty deep range himself: Mr. New Blazer himself.
I mentioned this at another Blazer site, but it’s really interesting dynamic. We have our 1 & 2 doing majority of their work in the paint while our 4 & 5 shoots deep jumpers. Luckily, this kind of lineup has been successful in the past in the NBA.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
I worry more about Martell being consistent than Rudy
I think Rudy will break out of his slump soon.
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
Brian T. Smith: #
Blazers’ Roy said he’ll feel better about trade when he sees a happy Outlaw playing for the #Clippers
wake me in 2011
:( i think travis is very lovable
he’s easier to love when not playing of course. I, like many fans, have been highly critical of his defense and lack of offensive development, and I think some of that has been unfair. When at the 4, against certain matchups he’s been great for the Blazers and I think w/ a team that has a quicker pace, he’ll flourish.
Good luck to him, I truly mean that
S
The Princess of Blazersedge
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" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
It would be weird to have one of your friends traded away to another city
But, Outlaw will have an opportunity to do some new things for the Clippers.
It's like when you were in grade school and a friend moved.
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via Smith
Pritchard said team will consider keeping Camby long term if he is a good fit. “We’re dating,” Pritchard said
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
omgosh pritchard creeps me out when he says stuff like that
SMH
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" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
That KP is a player...
Remember when he started dating the ex-Blazer dancer that used to date Duck? Hmm…
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Just think what his girlfriend thinks...
"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
so what about a guy like Miller
that we are past the dating stage but not fully lifelong committed too?
thoughts?
by GreatOden'sRaven on Feb 16, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Miller is that still hot older chick you see who is fun and knows alot of stuff
I wouldn’t call that dating.
No wonder there was a report that Camby was pissed.
KP is not his type.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
KP better make a strong move then---
Camby is a real shot blocker…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
How long could they keep him for?
He’s 35. That’s one reason why I don’t like this deal.
Travis Outlaw fan from the beginning.
by llamaiguana on Feb 16, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Well the only two players on this team who have not missed games due to injury..at all..including
Dante (had some kind of scratch) are Miller and Howard. Those old guys just can’t be trusted.
Haven't kissed yet, I guess.
Brandon Roy - The Savior Of Portland Basketball
by rise_stand_resist on Feb 16, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
I couldn't be more thrilled
My least favorite rotation player from this season and my least favorite rotation player from last season gone and we get a decent center that we desperately needed. Its a two for one that opens a roster spot. Most importantly, now coach McMillan will have a much easier time doing the right thing with playing time. I.e. more Bayless and Rudy.
Your last line is the one that makes me happiest...
Now he CAN’T play Blake in inappropriate situations and now he CAN’T piss off Batum by benching him when he needs to run.
The future of the 3 on this team is Marty and Nic, not Travis. And KP has managed to use that inevitable decision to get some value that is needed RIGHT NOW.
Blazers were DEAD in the playoffs this year. Now they’re in a position where they can get lucky…
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Feb 16, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
they acquired a player who is Przybilla+ and cleared up more playing time for Nic, Jerryd, and Rudy. Gotta be a win-win.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Offensively, yes, by a decent margin...
Defensively, I don’t think so. He is probably a better help defender and rebounder, but not nearly as good of a one on one post defender. Overall, I say yes, but not by a whole lot…
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
defensive player of the year 2 seasons ago
i suspect you will be shocked at how much he helps blazer defense. if anything there are times where he was too aggressive defensively.
huge improvement over pryzibilla in team defense concept and a better rebounder.
I hope you are right
I have read that he isnt a great man post defender and really struggles wen put in the pick and roll, but he is one hell of a hell defender which is where he generally gets his block. No mater how you slice, he is a huge upgrade to Juwan Howard, and that makes me very happy.
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
Overrated defender.
Not a great post or man defender.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Nuggets fan here...
Camby is great in the community and he’ll be very popular wherever he goes.
On the court, the Nuggets improved even though the Nuggets received nothing in return for Camby, and turned out to be a true case of “addition by subtraction”. The theories to explain this after the fact were Camby demanding certain amount of touches on the floor (touches that include his ugly top of the key jump shot), that despite his blocked shots he was actually not a good one on one defender, that he made the team lazier on defense and on the boards by just hoping Camby would block the shot or get the rebound himself, and his absence allowed Nene and Birdman step up without the Nuggets missing a beat.
So, we’ll see…
by margabelle on Feb 16, 2010 12:11 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
To be fair...
Denver caught a big break with Nene actually being healthy for once and Birdman being a major steal. Without those two things, they would have been up the creek without a paddle.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
tominhawaii says Miller is the worst Blazer ever
so I’ll take fan opinions with a grain of salt and just wait to see what happens on the court.;)
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
I love Andre Miller
the AI experiment was worth a shot for Denver, but had Denver not lucked out with Chauncey Billups, getting rid of Miller would have been a huge mistake.
...and that brings up something I hadn't thought of
Miller is awesome at assisting on alley – oop plays with Camby on the receiving end many a time when they were Nuggets.
Miller is solid. I like him too.
I think PG is the position the Blazers need the most help at though.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Tom has a unique role ...
he must balance the love and the hate on BEdge.
If one person loves Bayless way too much, Tom is always there to criticize him.
Same goes for Miller.
by L-TrainFTW! on Feb 16, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Miller killed my pa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
I will be proven correct
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
If the Blazers had Nene on the bench, we'd be happy to see Camby go, too...
But they pretty much don’t.
This is a rental for the rest of the year, ’cuz Oden and Pryzzy are busted…
"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
Nuggets improvement had nothing to do with losing Camby...
…and everything to do with adding Chauncey, a healthy Nene, and a healthier K-mart.
Q: Is Greg favoring his knee?
Frye: He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors.
by KP Corleone on Feb 16, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
i think the Nuggets are better because of the improvement of Anthony
thats really about it.. oh and the fact that you robbed Detroit of Billups
by GreatOden'sRaven on Feb 16, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
to margabelle: Denver acquired Billups the same year that Camby left. I THINK this might have
had SOMETHING to do with the THUGGETS improved play….nothing to do with Camby leaving. Camby is NOT a ball hog. Where did you get that info??
Being a fan and watching Nugget games
just wait until you experience a Camby jumpshot from the top of the key…
I hope he gets well soon and is Ok
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
That sucks
I really hate cancer. It has pretty much killed everyone I know who is dead. I really wish we didn’t have to deal with it.
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
by tominhawaii on Feb 16, 2010 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Camby is shooting a pretty terrible percentage from midrange this year though
Hopefully Nate can convince him to restrain himself a little bit. Or he could have a Howard like turnaround and start stroking them. That would be nice…
RUDY > MJ
Thank you KP
dont think the nuggets improved defensively with camby departure ,
the defensive team stats dont really bear that out. it did free time for birdman who is super aggressive.
what helped denver and timewise dovetailed with this was the the addition of chauncey billups, who finally got crazy legs carmelo anthony to play under control. of course, getting rid of iverson didnt hurt
roy looking to play tonight
quick on radio just said broy felt no lingering effects from yesterday’s hard practice.
says roy will go early to the rg and test it out.
YES
now all we need is Baron to twist his ankle on the way into the arena!
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
then blake will suit up for LA
and we don’t want him doing that. he always torches his former teams.
Uh oh!
Good thing he’s not available tonight.
PHEW
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
ROY ROY ROY ROY ROY BEEEEE ROY
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Blazer front court: Marcus, LaMarcus, and Frenchie.
That has a nice ring to it!
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:26 PM PST reply actions
I don't know if that would catch on
with the conservative announcers who don’t want to sound racist.
Froggy might work though.
"Oh, and Ted, give my love to the Princesses. Ted2: Who? Ted: You'll see." - Ted, to himself on his and Bill's excellent adventure.
Yeah
I was shocked when I heard the guys call him that and that he doesn’t mind.
It’s endearing, I suppose.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
But I just meant "LaMarcus" sounds like the French version of "Marcus"
Eh? Eh?
You see me workin’?
Catchy?
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
I'm with you
I’m also a Duck fan so the Frenchizing of names like LaMicheal and LaGarret is super hip to me. Viva la Frenchizing!
"Oh, and Ted, give my love to the Princesses. Ted2: Who? Ted: You'll see." - Ted, to himself on his and Bill's excellent adventure.
Would you mind being called "yankee" if you were an american playing in France?
It’s not meant as an insult so I don’t see why this is necessarily “shocking”.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
LaMarcus, Marcus & LaNicolas
"I was surprised, I was listening to the coach on the bench and behind me, she touches me and says, ‘Rudy, I love you. Nice to meet you. Good game.’ - Rudy
by The Mallorcan Rocket on Feb 16, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
draft demarcus cousins
Heartbroken..... Our goats have escaped.
by Starvin' Marvin on Feb 16, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
If that happens...
Rice’s head will explode.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
by xedubx on Feb 16, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Dumb caller on 95.5 saying "how could they do that to Travis?"
She goes on about how it’s unfair to move Travis b/c he has worked so hard. Really? Isn’t that his job? It’s in his best interest to get back out there. Plus, HE’S MAKING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO SHOOT HOOPS.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:29 PM PST reply actions
TheMarcus Camby is the exact same age as me
So I like him a lot, even if kanji tattoos are dumb.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
Doesn't his say mean stupid too?
Seem to remember that from that funny tat article on the network.
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
John Hollinger is just being a troll
Everyone know the Clippers got screwed.
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
yeah
a B+? Really?
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
They grabbed some cash, actually.
How is that them getting screwed? You didn’t expect them to make a playoff push, did you?
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
they could have easily got a pick or two for him from another team...
if they trade Outlaw for a pick or two .. I guess it evens out.. still a better trade for Portland
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
Urgh...
Clippers get a B+ because they picked up a legit 2nd PG, and a starting SF.
They then get first dibs at resigning them.
Blazers get a short term B because we needed a Center.
Long term, the Blazers get a B+, because this means we’re not going to waste our money this summer, and Blake/Trout can’t get resigned. It is doubtful that Camby will get resigned, but if he did, then it’d be to a cheap 1 year (see Juwan Howard). Its a better long term situation monetarily.
(Insert something snappy)
It's not a good trade for the Clippers solely because of Camby's perceived value.
From a business and future standpoint, it’s probably not as lopsided as it would initially appear. Though to say the Clippers got the better end of this deal is kinda foolish. Unless he thinks more of Travis than I do, I don’t see how LA got the better end of it.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I think the jury is still out on this;
Blake could really help out some team needing assistance at the point (and 3 point shooting). I have heard D’Antoni would like him as a kinda Nash 0.5. He may actually have a little value beyond his expiring contract. Stay tuned.
Blake is more a homeless man's Nash than a poor man's Nash.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Feb 16, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Line of the week!
"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
B+
Anyone have insider? I am curious about the rationale for the B+ cor the Clips. I think the B+ is warrented only if they intend to resign one or both at the end of the year, or if they are trying to lose to get better lottery position.
They have a very reliable center already.
I can see Outlaw helping them become more dangerous.
Let us not forget how pesky Outlaw can be when he gets hot.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Kaman is brittle?
#7, #10, #52
Pie Doesn't Win Championships, Cake Wins Championships
by The Arkitect on Feb 16, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Big men get hurt. I don't know if he's worse than anyone else.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
Blake is better than Telfair, and Outlaw is their new starting SF… Camby’s rebounding can be replaced by Craig Smith
#7, #10, #52
Pie Doesn't Win Championships, Cake Wins Championships
by The Arkitect on Feb 16, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Outlaw.....
probably wont be back this season…. on an expiring… Possible he many never even play for the Clippers at all
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
How do you figure?
He was supposed to start playing again for us in like a week. Why wouldn’t he play for them?
#52
Outlaw
Part of his rationale is that they have the bird rights for Outlaw, and they can either re-sign him or trade him. Either way they got an asset for this summer.
Also, Blake is useful for them this season as he is an upgrade at backup PG.
Of course, most of the reason is that they saved $$$.
bird right is useless if you're under the cap
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
I thought it was the other way around
Here is a quote from Hollinger:
“… having Travis Outlaw’s Bird rights is a worthwhile asset. There is going to be demand for him on the free-agent market and the Clips, at the very least, can include him in a sign-and-trade deal and get something back in return.”
bird rights mean you can go over the cap to resign him
if you are already under the cap, like the clipper will be, it is pointless
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Ah, I see.
But his bird rights are tradeable, right?
yea....
if he is traded, the bird rights go.. so he will be in demand for any team over the cap cough cough L*kers cough cough
hope that never happens
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
forgot about the Bird rights
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
I still don't agree that this is a better trade for the Clips than the Blazers..
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
I don't think anyone said this was a better trade for the Clips,
merely that it is not as bad for them as once might think at first blush.
Hollinger gave the Clippers a B+ and the Blazers a B
last time I checked… a B+ was better than a B
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
Here's a little perspective from the Clips' side on the trade
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/02/trail_blazers_clippers_needed.html
Hopefully both our former Blazers will find luck and opportunity in their new environment.
A + of the trade
The Clips had to waive the cockroach known as Ricky Davis.
Allen Iverson should decline his allstar spot!
-Charles Barkley-
My Blazer heart has a hole in it today :( !!
I will miss Travis dearly. Like my grandma always tells me, " be careful what you wish for, you just might get it "
I wanted a big man, and am super excited about Camby.
He improves the Blazer defense at the rim immediatly.
Great rebounder and shot blocker, former defensive player of the year. I would think LA will learn a lot from him however long he is here, they have more similar body types compared to Oden/Pryz.
How soon can Camby play????
Dante his work cut out for him, to mend the hole in my Blazer heart with the exit of my favorite player, I have no doubt he can do it.
Small ball does not win championships.....
Go Blazers !!
by FrenchieFan on Feb 16, 2010 12:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I am guessing Camby will play on Friday
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any word on what number mr Camby will wear?
Heartbroken..... Our goats have escaped.
by Starvin' Marvin on Feb 16, 2010 12:46 PM PST reply actions
i think 21
it is what he wore in toronto
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
there are 3 games that really stand out to me where Camby would have helped us....
The Jazz game in Portland… The L*ker home loss… and the OKC home loss…. Camby would have undoubtedly altered the outcomes of those games… we’d be 2 up instead of 3 down IMO
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
maybe not the Laker home loss acutally.... but def the Jazz home loss and OKC without question
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
man, this team can have a lineup that has miller, camby and howard
who says we are a young team
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
MB is on Wheels at Work
interested to see his thoughts on his friend leaving
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
Off topic, but I can only hope Mike Bellotti makes a similar decision to cut a certain member of the athletic department.
One that coaches the same sport the Blazers play……a guy that has a massive forehead.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I don't wanna name names....
….but lets just say his name starts with an E, and ends with a rnie Kent.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Feb 16, 2010 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
saying all the right things
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
its so weird hearing those guys saying "Marcus" with the La
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
*without
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
We gotta draft a guy named "LaBrandon"
Surely there is a guy in college name LaBrandon!
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
get him!!!!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6468
Heartbroken..... Our goats have escaped.
by Starvin' Marvin on Feb 16, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
YES!
you KNOW that dude has a wicked first step into the paint. Put him in and let him run over Carmello.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
How funny to lead the interview with
“of course we heard news about your initial reaction…”
IE- “welcome to the nit picky microscope that is Portland Trailblazers’ media culture, Marcus! Are you ready to have every little thing you do analyzed? Just don’t leave the bench to go to the bath room—-we might think you quit! He He. Just kidding, Marcus!”
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
It's not the local media's fault that Yahoo published that story
It’s nearly a required question, and he’d get that question in pretty much any city if a story like that hits the news.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he quietly told the radio guys that he wanted to address the report.
He sounds like a pro and he's in a contract year.
I see some big time potential in how his contributions might play out.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
As long asd his # doesn't show up in your sig.
Allen Iverson should decline his allstar spot!
-Charles Barkley-
now the wild one
uh oh now ’rice has a Marcus and a Lamarcus on the same team. let insanity RAIN
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
by farmboy on Feb 16, 2010 1:18 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
yes! just thinking that
what’s the over under on the number of times rice says LaMarcus Camby during the first telecast with Camby on the team?
by tripdoubsalldetime on Feb 16, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
oh man all night
and mike barrett having to correct him all night long
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
what
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
???..... ok
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
Pretty interesting trade ...
It will be interesting to see Camby in a Blazers uni …
Camby and Andre Miller had some great chemistry in Denver and it wont take long for them to connect on some alley-oop plays and the like in Portland. Camby can be an absolute beast on the boards and should really help out in that department over anything else. Best of luck to him in Portland, it’s just too bad he probably wont be around beyond this season because he does some great work in the community.
His goal after he retires is to become a principal at an elementary school … I’d be terrified of him if I were a kid (7-footer!).
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
He may be a Blazer beyond this season. He wants to be. KP said he is open to the idea. Oden is
coming back but really..he may be injured at some point next season…it’s a possibility. Also Joel’s injury was severe. I hope he recovers and can play but I think the jury is out on that one. Anyway, if Camby is playing well and the Blazers will pay him what he wants…which may not be that much as he is getting older..My bet is that he will stay here.
And from what I’ve read and heard (on the radio interview today) I am VERY HAPPY that he is on our team. VERY HAPPY.
For all the Outlaw apologists out there
While I too enjoyed Trouts run in P-Town, many of you forget he completely disappeared in the playoffs last year.
"I was surprised, I was listening to the coach on the bench and behind me, she touches me and says, ‘Rudy, I love you. Nice to meet you. Good game.’ - Rudy
by The Mallorcan Rocket on Feb 16, 2010 1:24 PM PST reply actions
everyone did except roy
and LMA (in game 2)
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
yea in game 2.....
for the rest of that series Scola spanked him
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
yeah but...
…he was often our second option.
"I was surprised, I was listening to the coach on the bench and behind me, she touches me and says, ‘Rudy, I love you. Nice to meet you. Good game.’ - Rudy
by The Mallorcan Rocket on Feb 16, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
he did... but that was just experience gained... it would have beennice to see Trouts progression this year...
still like to have the matchup problems Trout creates @ the 4 with some lineups.. but thats just a luxury really
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
That's not much time to learn all the team handshakes.
He’s lucky he’s not being traded to Cleveland.
Ok, only for that reason…
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Excellent....
Any word if Blakey will suit up as well? Talk about awkward….I love it!
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
blake will play tomorrow
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions