2018 Training Camp Official Thread

[Schilly]

I think Collins is the next Zach Collins.... He simply has too many unique elements to his game to try to quantify him against other players.... That could be a great thing or it may not translate, but personally I think he will be very very good. Typically I have zero faith in Gonzaga players, I don't feel that way about Collins at all. Dude is a defensive stud, and also has solid Offensive skills. The combination of things makes it hard for me to put a ceiling on Zach.

 

[blue9]

Rudy Gobert with offense.

 

[andalusian]

Your great white train went off the rails with A_am Morrison

That's 2 times champion A_am Morrison for you sir! (and I do not care one bit about him, frankly)

 

[MickZagger]

If Collins genetics come to play and he grows into his dads type of body, watch out NBA we might have the next White Shaq

 

[dviss1]

Shit, HALF this forum could beat Goodwin and Aminu in a 3 point contest!

It's not the winning that matters. It's the show of confidence. It's the swagger.

 

[gatorpops]

Shit, HALF this forum could beat Goodwin and Aminu in a 3 point contest!

lets see, Morrow 42% last year in Chicago
Amniu 36% last year in Portland
HCP 0????????????

 

[Mediocre Man]

If Collins genetics come to play and he grows into his dads type of body, watch out NBA we might have the next White Shaq

Next would mean there has already been a white Shaq

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Next would mean there has already been a white Shaq

Not has already been. Is currently.

 

[MickZagger]

Next would mean there has already been a white Shaq

His name was George Mikan

 

[SIeepwalker]

Next would mean there has already been a white Shaq

 

[ripcityboy]

Just saw Steve Blake pull out of a store parking lot in West Linn. Seriously, does that guy ever smile?

 

[THE HCP]

lets see, Morrow 42% last year in Chicago
Amniu 36% last year in Portland
HCP 0????????????

Hey old man, it said Goodwin, not Morrow. Get that prescription checked son,

 

[THE HCP]

Just saw Steve Blake pull out of a store parking lot in West Linn. Seriously, does that guy ever smile?

Nope

 

[Scalma]

 

[PtldPlatypus]

CJ's with me. Room for all the rest of y'all as well.

 

[ripcityboy]

CJ's with me. Room for all the rest of y'all as well.

That's an old Euro Disney ride. Fuck that shit.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

That's an old Euro Disney ride. Fuck that shit.

Find me a better "bandwagon" gif, and I'll edit my post.

 

[Scalma]

 

[SIeepwalker]

For some reason I can't watch those fucking CSN Northwest twitter videos and it's pissing me off

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Considering his shot was unblockable, yeah.

Well 18-20 foot jumpers by big guys SHOULD be unblockable.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I was as big a Rasheed fan as there is. After years of watching Tim Duncan I'm convinced he emulated certain aspects of Rasheed's game and perfected it. That face up bank shot from the elbow, the quick turn to the left shoulder bank shot, etc...

Rasheed was just his own worst enemy with the officials. But I loved him as a player.

I've also heard off the court Rasheed could be a super stand up guy often, but other times could be a prick.

One of my favorite all time Blazers.

He used to eat lunch at Wilsonville Burger King when I was in high school. We used to see him on our lunch break. He was always super cool to us, and bullshit with us, but I've been told he could be a prick.

 

[Reep]

Just saw Steve Blake pull out of a store parking lot in West Linn. Seriously, does that guy ever smile?

kind of a smile. This one is better:

Of course he smiles in every photo with Kristen . . . who wouldn't?

 

[handiman]

Yeah, based on that anecdote, it's plain as day how different they are. I couldn't imagine Meyers having even a hint of that kind of attitude. I'd picture him watching the ball the whole way in, fingers crossed hoping it hit, and then turning and congratulating the others on a good contest. No chance he'd risk potentially alienating a teammate by taunting them like that.

Dude, you're so wrong. Meyers would have his eyes closed the whole time!

I feel like The Blakers' internship is just a ploy to be a pro walk-on that can't be traded.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Dude, you're so wrong. Meyers would have his eyes closed the whole time!

Only if he were trying to play defense.

 

[THE HCP]

Just saw Steve Blake pull out of a store parking lot in West Linn. Seriously, does that guy ever smile?

 

[gatorpops]

Hey old man, it said Goodwin, not Morrow. Get that prescription checked son,

Hey son, at 80 things take on a different look.

Just wait, you will look thin in the mirror 40 years or so from now! Ha so there

 

[handiman]

Only if he were trying to play defense.

There's no limits to his Stevie Wonder routine.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Re: Collins = Rasheed.

Um... unlikely. 'Sheed had unlimited talent and athleticism but, let's say, inconsistent focus. If he wanted to be, he could be a top ten talent in any game. I sincerely doubt Collins is that level. He won't be doing this kind of thing:



I stand by my Collins as Joakim Noah. Noah's a (much) better passer but Collins can shoot.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Just saw Steve Blake pull out of a store parking lot in West Linn. Seriously, does that guy ever smile?

Have you seen Mrs. Blake? He smiles, trust me

 

[Jade Falcon]

Wonder if this means Blake is going to be on the coaching staff? Or perhaps he just volunteers his time at the workouts and practices.