David Vanterpool

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  1. SlyPokerDog

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    Lillard just posted this on Instagram about Blazer assistant coach David Vanterpool.

    damianlillard - We all have those people that come along and make a difference in your life. I have multiple people like that, but over the last two HUGE years of my life this guy @david_vanterpool has been that. Pushes me, criticizes me, gets on me, and demands my best. It's special to be able to do those things and come back and lift someone up, give them confidence, light a fire under them , be a coach to them, and be family to them. That's why I love my guy beyond hoop. Glad I learned at a early age not to take special bonds for granted... #Salute #YouAreAppreciated #ThankYou
     
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    Interesting. I really don't know much about Vanterpool.
     
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    I am your Vanterpool. Listen up 'n listen good.
     
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    He's only recently retired as a player. It was a little odd that they alternated having him and Nate Tibbetts coach Summer League. But he certainly sounded coachly when they had him miked up.
     
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    Nice Dame. I know when I saw Dame warming up with Vanterpool out there that it was non stop talking about how to improve, mixed in with jovial laughing and sitting-on-the-bench threes.
     
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    In four years the Lakers will hire vanterpool away from us to try and take a shot at Lillard in FA, then they will get pissed when Lillard resigns with us.
     
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    I was thinking the same thing.


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    I never say this, but I told you guys. They are very tight! Always in Dame's ear teaching. Quality coach.


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    When did you say this? Link please.
     
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    Son, I am at work busy, but I will find links later! #knowledge


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    I think you meant #stalling
     
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    Since Vulcan has this thing about getting rid of wanted assistant coaches, this may be his kiss of death.
     
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    No, I think it's the opposite. Our star just tied his results and his heart directly to this guy. Basically guaranteeing he stays with the Blazers, or at least making sure the Blazers try and keep him around. I bet Miami wished they haven't cut Mike Miller to save a couple bucks. Part of the price of keeping stars is keeping who those stars like.
     
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    Well that was probably only said no less than 50 times during Blazer broadcasts by Barrett so not really some inside secret. :lol:
     
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    Cup! Welcome to the dark side! Nice to see you here.
     
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    I needed new victims errr, friends. :devilwink:

    That and I want to work my way out of being a little league all star. That was so 1960's for me. Can you accelerate my status, lol.
     
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    I can make you a Hall of Famer for $50.
     
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    Nobody wants the Bucks, they have a full roster
     
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    Hey Cup! Good to see you here!
     

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