2023 TRAIL BLAZERS TRAINING CAMP THREAD

[blazerfan11]

Everyone is faster, in better shape, has added 10 lbs of muscle and is doing things that will amaze.

and grew 2 inches.

 

[maxiep]

Nothing is prettier than Scoot.

Boban disagrees.

 

[illmatic99]

2 days in a row Toumani has gotten a shoutout from Chauncey. That's something.

 

[maxiep]

I am inherently biased toward reasonably intelligent players who can actually speak proper English. Hence, I really like Matisse and Malcolm.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

2 days in a row Toumani has gotten a shoutout from Chauncey. That's something.

sounds as if he already considers him on par with Walker and Murray. competing with them for minutes.

 

[maxiep]

2 days in a row Toumani has gotten a shoutout from Chauncey. That's something.

They're giving him confidence https://youtube.com/shorts/HouUYJyZuak?feature=shared

 

[blazerfan11]

I'm a little worried that I might come to be viewed as anti-Simons but here is what I think: Looks as if Billups wants him to be more vocal and more of a leader. I don't think that's who he is. But doesn't seem to be a problem as a lot of other guys look as if they are stepping up. And i don't think it's really necessary for Shae to come out of his shell either. He can still be a great basketball player.

With Scoot on the team, an obvious floor leader and chearleader from the sidelines, I don't know what Billups is up to. He keeps talking about "earning" things then doing the opposite.

 

[Graduate32]

Matisse is such a fantastic interview... you actually learn something.

 

[Natebishop3]

Matisse is such a fantastic interview... you actually learn something.

I don't know why some people are so anxious to get him off the team. I want to keep him. He's very cerebral. He plays hard defense. He's a good guy. He's EXACTLY the kind of veteran you want around a young team.

 

[Natebishop3]

Bless Brook's heart.... at least she owned it

 

[blazedanugz]

With Scoot on the team, an obvious floor leader and chearleader from the sidelines, I don't know what Billups is up to. He keeps talking about "earning" things then doing the opposite.

being vocal comes with confidence. To really succeed you need the highest level of confidence especially in basketball.
He’s trying to bring the best out if his young player coming into his own with a lot of talent.

or just take this opportunity to take a shot at billups

 

[blazerfan11]

being vocal comes with confidence. To really succeed you need the highest level of confidence especially in basketball.
He’s trying to bring the best out if his young player coming into his own with a lot of talent.

or just take this opportunity to take a shot at billups

I'd rather Simons show he can pass, defend, rebound and push the ball up the court than be a vocal leader.
Every player should be communicating on the court and working together.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I don't know why some people are so anxious to get him off the team. I want to keep him. He's very cerebral. He plays hard defense. He's a good guy. He's EXACTLY the kind of veteran you want around a young team.

I’d take it a step further and he’s EXACTLY the kind of veteran you want around any team

 

[Natebishop3]

 

[MickZagger]

“or whoever’s been here”

Billups seems ready to turn the page.

 

[Mediocre Man]

 

[TheGoldRanger]

If Obama and The Rock had a baby he would talk like Brogdon.

 

[JDC]

Something about this group man...not sure what it'll mean as far as wins go, but there is something in me that has me feeling we are in for a special season.

There's so many players on this team with something to prove and the mix just feels right.

 

[blazerfan11]

Good video!
(click the black box above to watch it. It is available to watch.)

 

[Natebishop3]

 

[wizenheimer]

I know I could find it online somewhere...

but which pre-season games will be televised, and when?

 

[JDC]

Good video!
(click the black box above to watch it. It is available to watch.)

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Defensive Staples
1) Control the Ball
2) Can't Miss Helps
3) Protect the Rim

Offensive Staples
1) Play Fast
2) Share the Ball
3) Attack the Paint

 

[Natebishop3]

Holdahl posted a new podcast about training camp.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/47MEFARrgaSSgWM3bAJMNS?si=5d7151fbcdec44e5

 

[Mediocre Man]

Something about this group man...not sure what it'll mean as far as wins go, but there is something in me that has me feeling we are in for a special season.

There's so many players on this team with something to prove and the mix just feels right.

It’s the youth.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I know I could find it online somewhere...

but which pre-season games will be televised, and when?

Suns/Blazers Oct 12 7pm NBATV
Blazers/Suns Oct. 16 7pm NBATV

So two out of four

 

[kjironman1]

My prediction is mid 30’s on wins.

I'm with ya on this. Don't really care if they lose some games. Just don't try to lose games again.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Still cannot believe that Ben Fucking Golliver gets published in the Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10/06/trail-blazers-life-after-damian-lillard/

 

[HailBlazers]

Blazers President Dewayne Hankins recalled Allen putting an end to the mounting questions during a Zoom call in early September: “We really need to move on. We’ve got great young talent. We’re not like other rebuilding teams who don’t have a strong core of young players. It’s time to turn the page.”

Those marching orders led the Blazers to ditch Plan B and remove Lillard entirely from their promotional materials in favor of Henderson, guard Anfernee Simons and other members of their young core. Inside the organization, the transition had begun. Meanwhile, the fan base was coming to terms with Lillard’s probable exit, and season ticket holders renewed at a 93 percent rate, up six percentage points from the previous season.

“A lot of people are doubting us because we’re young,” Henderson said. “We’re the underdogs in most cases, but we’ve got some real dogs.”

 

[wizenheimer]

Suns/Blazers Oct 12 7pm NBATV
Blazers/Suns Oct. 16 7pm NBATV

So two out of four

thanks MM!

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Suns/Blazers Oct 12 7pm NBATV
Blazers/Suns Oct. 16 7pm NBATV

So two out of four

I hope that we can find some way to watch the other two.