Game Thread 2022-23 Game #1 - BLAZERS @ KINGS - OCTOBER 19, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

[BBert]

Thats the point. He should be able to take what he gives. if he wants to troll with hot takes then he should be fine with the backlash, no?

It's been my impression that Eric appears to be fine with the responses to his posts. I don't recall him getting into nasty squabbles the way some have over the years.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You must not be married with 2 kids heading or in college with two car payments and a mortgage.

Hey--you just described me to a tee! Except one of mine is also getting married, and I'm paying for the wedding. Not surprisingly, I also do not plan on placing any bets.

 

[Hoopguru]

Hey--you just described me to a tee! Except one of mine is also getting married, and I'm paying for the wedding. Not surprisingly, I also do not plan on placing any bets.

My wife and I have paid for a good chunk of 6 weddings.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

There are plenty of people here to have a conversation with. If you don't like what he is saying don't respond.

I guess I just don't get the outlandish responses. People getting angry at it...why? When I read his posts being overly optimistic I don't see issue with that. I know he's just being silly. I don't take it seriously. I'm a little superstitious when it comes to the Blazers, so I'm not gonna knock it.

On the podcast there is optimism but there is also the realistic. I appreciate his optimism. Sometimes I go with it. When the season isn't going well, it brings me up. He always sees the positives, even if it doesn't seem that way, but also like you and me and everyone else here feels the ups and downs.

Who is angry? I certainly am not.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Why take it seriously though?

Well because we are talking about opinion predictions etc. that hold alot of weight around here.
again. Im not mad or angry at all. Just calling out outlandish takes like what normally happens around here on a regular basis when outlandish takes are posted by anyone.
remember 23 wins?
Why is Eric exempt from pushback?

And if Eric is fine with his takes and fine with the responses to his takes, then why is this conversation even going on?

 

[inconceivable]

Watford or Eubanks basically

I don't think Eubanks is better than Lamarcus, Dwight, Demarcus, or Hassan but it is what it is.


Also, Nurk is a frustrating center to root for, even his made baskets are unsatisfying because he seems to just throw a prayer most of the times. And someone needs to tell him to go easy on the three point attempts and learn how to play defense without fouling out and enough with those lazy passes. I wish him well tho coz this team needs him. He does suffer from having to cover for our guard's defensive limitations.

 

[Chris Craig]

I don't think Eubanks is better than Lamarcus, Dwight, Demarcus, or Hassan but it is what it is.


Also, Nurk is a frustrating center to root for, even his made baskets are unsatisfying because he seems to just throw a prayer most of the times. And someone needs to tell him to go easy on the three point attempts and learn how to play defense without fouling out and enough with those lazy passes. I wish him well tho coz this team needs him. He does suffer from having to cover for our guard's defensive limitations.

Nurk definitely needs to use his body and attack the paint more. He looks so weak in there. One hit and he flails. He is better than that. We have all seen the true beast.

 

[Chris Craig]

Well because we are talking about opinion predictions etc. that hold alot of weight around here.
again. Im not mad or angry at all. Just calling out outlandish takes like what normally happens around here on a regular basis when outlandish takes are posted by anyone.
remember 23 wins?
Why is Eric exempt from pushback?

And if Eric is fine with his takes and fine with the responses to his takes, then why is this conversation even going on?

Do they hold that much weight? We all make predictions every year and 99.9% of us are wrong every year. A lot of us are closer than others. If he wants to make outrageous predictions so what? Most everyone doesn't give that a second glance. The focus is generally more on the ones closer to reality.

Call out what you want. I call stuff out too. It is common here. Just saying I don't waste my energy on calling out something so silly as over optimism.

That's different though. This a Blazer forum. There is a difference between being optimistic about the team and being negative. Posting negative things on a sports forum regarding the team of that forum is looking for clap back. It's more understandable for negativity regarding the Blazers among such a loyal group of fans, even in the guise of realistic thinking to get backlash than aggrandizement.

He is not exempt. Not at all. I just don't get it.

 

[THE HCP]

Do they hold that much weight? We all make predictions every year and 99.9% of us are wrong every year. A lot of us are closer than others. If he wants to make outrageous predictions so what? Most everyone doesn't give that a second glance. The focus is generally more on the ones closer to reality.

Call out what you want. I call stuff out too. It is common here. Just saying I don't waste my energy on calling out something so silly as over optimism.

That's different though. This a Blazer forum. There is a difference between being optimistic about the team and being negative. Posting negative things on a sports forum regarding the team of that forum is looking for clap back. It's more understandable for negativity regarding the Blazers among such a loyal group of fans, even in the guise of realistic thinking to get backlash than aggrandizement.

He is not exempt. Not at all. I just don't get it.

My bad you don’t constantly defend his posts in here. What was I thinking.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Thats the point. He should be able to take what he gives. if he wants to troll with hot takes then he should be fine with the backlash, no?

He’s laughing because it’s still being talked about.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Nurk definitely needs to use his body and attack the paint more. He looks so weak in there. One hit and he flails. He is better than that. We have all seen the true beast.

There is no “Beast”.
Soft as Charmin.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

It's been my impression that Eric appears to be fine with the responses to his posts. I don't recall him getting into nasty squabbles the way some have over the years.

Nope he is just super quick with the ignore button. Thats how serious he takes it.

Do they hold that much weight? We all make predictions every year and 99.9% of us are wrong every year. A lot of us are closer than others. If he wants to make outrageous predictions so what? Most everyone doesn't give that a second glance. The focus is generally more on the ones closer to reality.

Call out what you want. I call stuff out too. It is common here. Just saying I don't waste my energy on calling out something so silly as over optimism.

That's different though. This a Blazer forum. There is a difference between being optimistic about the team and being negative. Posting negative things on a sports forum regarding the team of that forum is looking for clap back. It's more understandable for negativity regarding the Blazers among such a loyal group of fans, even in the guise of realistic thinking to get backlash than aggrandizement.

They both get it from the opposite side.
Yes everyone here judges the others’ opinions as a barometer of basketball knowledge.
Not sure why you are defending his trolling.
Is it serious optimism or is it he is being silly, not serious and trolling? cant have it both ways my friend.

If its serious optimism those who disagree should be able to call it out.
If its goody trolling, others should be able to call it out.

I don't know, but i would guess he has me on ignore and if so, he takes this much more serious than you claim.
Anyhow, i said my peace and am now waiting for my backlash for my Sharpe predictions.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

He’s laughing because it’s still being talked about.

considering how often he puts folks on ignore, i question this.

at any rate, i mean him no harm and if he is offended im sorry. But he really should think before posting if he is serious and if he isnt, well then He is just trolling and deserves whatever.

 

[Chris Craig]

My bad you don’t constantly defend his posts in here. What was I thinking.

I'm not defending anything. I agree, many of his posts predicting how the season will go are glorified over optimism. Im just saying I don't get the reaction.

 

[Chris Craig]

Nope he is just super quick with the ignore button. Thats how serious he takes it.



They both get it from the opposite side.
Yes everyone here judges the others’ opinions as a barometer of basketball knowledge.
Not sure why you are defending his trolling.
Is it serious optimism or is it he is being silly, not serious and trolling? cant have it both ways my friend.

If its serious optimism those who disagree should be able to call it out.
If its goody trolling, others should be able to call it out.

I don't know, but i would guess he has me on ignore and if so, he takes this much more serious than you claim.
Anyhow, i said my peace and am now waiting for my backlash for my Sharpe predictions.

Actually, Eric replies quite often to responses he gets.

Yeah, I just don't get it. It's not worth the time to be upset about. It's more like satiric than trolling. It's a bit of both him being optimistic which is his nature, and being overly silly. I am not one for trolling, especially when it is ill natured. I see his as being good natured and just silly... harmless.

I have no idea who he has on ignore or not.

I guess just knowing him as a person outside of the forum I have different view. A fuller picture.

I guess looking at it from your viewpoint, some people are just more annoyed by over optimism like most are annoyed by negativity when it comes to sports teams.

What did you predict about Sharpe?

 

[Chris Craig]

There is no “Beast”.
Soft as Charmin.

I want the beast back bro.

Yeah, he's Charmin clean.

 

[Chris Craig]

He’s laughing because it’s still being talked about.

Pretty much. That so much attention is given to it. It's amusing.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

considering how often he puts folks on ignore, i question this.

at any rate, i mean him no harm and if he is offended im sorry. But he really should think before posting if he is serious and if he isnt, well then He is just trolling and deserves whatever.

No argument from me. Blast away!

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Actually, Eric replies quite often to responses he gets.

Yeah, I just don't get it. It's not worth the time to be upset about. It's more like satire than trolling. It's a bit of both him being optimistic which is his nature, and being overly silly. I am not one for trolling, especially when it is ill natured. I see his as being good natured and just silly... harmless.

I have no idea who he has on ignore or not.

I guess just knowing him as a person outside of the forum I have different view. A fuller picture.

I guess looking at it from your viewpoint, some people are just more annoyed by over optimism like most are annoyed by negativity when it comes to sports teams.

What did you predict about Sharpe?

I personally like his optimism but i prefer it somewhat realistic. Lol.
Again. Not annoyed or mad in the least. His responses/answers had me surprised and so i asked/called him out if he was serious or not is all. Never said he should or shouldn't do anything one way or another.

Sharpe will win ROTY and will be starting by the end of the season.
And i stand by it. Lol

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

I'm not defending anything. I agree, many of his posts predicting how the season will go are glorified over optimism. Im just saying I don't get the reaction.

I think the reaction is we all like to think we know the game. The reaction is saying some people question his knowledge of the game, if those posts are serious.
I totally get the reaction and would expect the same to befall me if i made such posts like, ny is the only good team we face in our first 15 or so games.

 

[Chris Craig]

I personally like his optimism but i prefer it somewhat realistic. Lol.
Again. Not annoyed or mad in the least. His responses/answers had me surprised and so i asked/called him out if he was serious or not is all. Never said he should or shouldn't do anything one way or another.

Sharpe will win ROTY and will be starting by the end of the season.
And i stand by it. Lol

Fair enough.


Hey, I'm near with you on Sharpe! He has a real chance to win ROY! I don't know if he will be starting. It's possible. If he does end up starting because he earned it, that can only mean good things. I'm down for that.

He will definitely play more and more minutes as the season goes on.

 

[Chris Craig]

I think the reaction is we all like to think we know the game. The reaction is saying some people question his knowledge of the game, if those posts are serious.
I totally get the reaction and would expect the same to befall me if i made such posts like, ny is the only good team we face in our first 15 or so games.

But, every knows or should know that he's not being completely serious. We all know some about the game of basketball. Our collective knowledge and fanship is what brings us here, but we don't know everything. We don't know how the season will turn out. None of us do.

Maybe you would get such a reaction. People would be surprised because that's not you, it's not how you post. Like me you are pretty straight forward realistic. His over the top posts are just who he is. Like I said, I guess it just comes down to knowing the person outside the moniker and that's why I see it different.

But, hey it is what it is.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

But, every knows or should know that he's not being completely serious. We all know some about the game of basketball. Our collective knowledge and fanship is what brings us here, but we don't know everything. We don't know how the season will turn out. None of us do.

Maybe you would get such a reaction. People would be surprised because that's not you, it's not how you post. Like me you are pretty straight forward realistic. His over the top posts are just who he is. Like I said, I guess it just comes down to knowing the person outside the moniker and that's why I see it different.

But, hey it is what it is.

how, he never says he is joking and puts people on ignore at the slightest hint of disagreement with his opinions. Not sure how anyone could possibly know he is joking?
I bet if you polled the forum you would have a different view presented.

but lets move on shall we?

 

[Chris Craig]

how, he never says he is joking and puts people on ignore at the slightest hint of disagreement with his opinions. Not sure how anyone could possibly know he is joking?
I bet if you polled the forum you would have a different view presented.

but lets move on shall we?

I think it's quite obvious that he is jesting. I don't think his ignore list is as big as is made out to be. I will have to ask him. Maybe you are right. I do have a different viewpoint knowing him outside the forum.

Yes, let's move on.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think it's quite obvious that he is jesting. I don't think his ignore list is as big as is made out to be. I will have to ask him. Maybe you are right. I do have a different viewpoint knowing him outside the forum.

Yes, let's move on.

It's Andy-Kaufman-level satire--so brilliant that most people don't realize what it is.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Sharpe will win ROTY and will be starting by the end of the season

That would be awesome!

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

That WILL be awesome!

FTFY

 

[Fairly-Hard]

how, he never says he is joking and puts people on ignore at the slightest hint of disagreement with his opinions. Not sure how anyone could possibly know he is joking?
I bet if you polled the forum you would have a different view presented.

but lets move on shall we?

I think he joke a bit about the ignore button as well?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

It's Andy-Kaufman-level satire--so brilliant that most people don't realize what it is.

Well not really.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

It's Andy-Kaufman-level satire--so brilliant that most people don't realize what it is.

Well he is an actor so there is that! Lol.