A quote from Lillard!

[theprunetang]

At the guard position that was needing to be dumped...between Montero and Frazier, I'm glad we kept Montero...he's going to be way better than Frazier and Frazier is not a super young pup...he needs to start for a team overseas and get some serious playing time to crack an NBA rotation.

I agree. I have no problem cutting Timmy. I just thought I would give him a shout out for that one game.

 

[Darkwebs]

Although, frazier actually did help win a game when he played something like 47 minutes when both Dame and CJ were out. I'll give him that at least.

Actually, we lost that game against the Hawks when Frazier played 47 minutes and 35 seconds.

 

[Draco]

Back when the game was ground-and-pound, where you would drop it in to the tallest guy on the team and let him work, individual talent meant more. But the reliance on long-range assisted shots in the modern game demands more chemistry. Portland is ahead of the curve; Golden State busted the curve up hard, with recent San Antonio teams as the prototype of the modern team-oriented game.

I think this is spot on.

Some fans point to the superstars of past decades winning but you look at the successful teams the last 5 years such as Spurs, Atlanta, Mavs, Nash Suns, Blazers last year, Pacers a few years ago. Those teams success is a sum of the parts. Compared that to the old rules where the Jordans, Shaq, early Duncan/Robinson teams had a superstar or pair of stars that trumped all.

There are so many good players in the NBA now I think the difference between an average starter and a multi-time allstar is much lower. Look at Mike Conley; he's never been an All-star but honestly I could see OKC just as competitive or maybe even improve with him instead of superstar Westbrook.

 

[theprunetang]

Actually, we lost that game against the Hawks when Frazier played 47 minutes and 35 seconds.

Ugh. My poor poor memory. Nevermind then. He sure put in some effort though! Just let me say something nice about Timmy. ..hehe

 

[riverman]

Actually, we lost that game against the Hawks when Frazier played 47 minutes and 35 seconds.

Nothing against Tim....I liked Victor Claver a whole lot too.

 

[riverman]

There's no doubt we upgraded. Roberts has entered the NBA is sort of Wes Mathews fashion..hard work. I like that he's played a year and a half with Gerald Henderson and they'll play together coming off the bench..big time upgrade. We can play some serious small ball lineups with our roster.

 

[theprunetang]

There's no doubt we upgraded. Roberts has entered the NBA is sort of Wes Mathews fashion..hard work. I like that he's played a year and a half with Gerald Henderson and they'll play together coming off the bench..big time upgrade. We can play some serious small ball lineups with our roster.

He is definitely an upgrade over Frazier. He can definitely help to keep our starting guards fresh too.

 

[riverman]

I can see Stotts going from a 9 man to a 10 man rotation moving into the playoffs with Roberts on the bench...pace Dame and CJ's minutes a smidgen and integrate him into the system ...peak at the right time for a change!

 

[kjironman1]

Obligatory counter joke about Nolan Smith and nose picking

Wonder why Tim never tried that?

 

[kjironman1]

And I can't leave out Patty Mills...maybe the best good guy ever

Patty the greatest Towel waiver this team has ever seen.

 

[kjironman1]

I can see Stotts going from a 9 man to a 10 man rotation moving into the playoffs with Roberts on the bench...pace Dame and CJ's minutes a smidgen and integrate him into the system ...peak at the right time for a change!

I'm still not convinced they will actually make the Playoffs. If they play better than expected the rest of the way? Lets say .500 ball with 27 games left. How about we just say 26 because i just don't see them getting a win tonight. so sitting at 27-28 and winning 13 more puts them at 40-42. Way better than most expected but still not worthy of the playoffs? Many will say the west is worse this year but part of that equation is because the Blazers are one of the teams that are worse off. When you look at it. Utah and Houston seem to have a better schedule and a better chance at moving on. Memphis made some moves to try to shore up the loss of Gasol.
One thing for sure. The Blazers have made this season interesting and they are keeping me watching. All in all i am proud to be a Blazer fan.

 

[BlazerWookee]

And I can't leave out Patty Mills...maybe the best good guy ever

He's too good a player to be included on that list, lol...

 

[blue9]

There are so many good players in the NBA now I think the difference between an average starter and a multi-time allstar is much lower. Look at Mike Conley; he's never been an All-star but honestly I could see OKC just as competitive or maybe even improve with him instead of superstar Westbrook.

Wow - I see it completely differently. I think that there is VERY LITTLE top talent in the league, compared to the 80s/90s. Right now you'd be lucky to name 5 true superstars - LBJ, Curry, Durant (?)...uhhhhhh. Back in the 80s/90s you had:
Jordan
Pippen
Magic
Kareem
Bird
McHale
Barkley
Hakeem
Clyde
Ewing
Robinson
Zeke
Malone
Stockton

And then on top of those names you had guys like:
Payton
Kemp
Rodman
Mourning
KJ
'Nique
Hardaway (x2)

Today's "superstars" SUCK. Durant is nothing more than Tracy McGrady (who was damn good, but not good enough)...I'd actually take McGrady over Durant.

 

[kjironman1]

Wow - I see it completely differently. I think that there is VERY LITTLE top talent in the league, compared to the 80s/90s. Right now you'd be lucky to name 5 true superstars - LBJ, Curry, Durant (?)...uhhhhhh. Back in the 80s/90s you had:
Jordan
Pippen
Magic
Kareem
Bird
McHale
Barkley
Hakeem
Clyde
Ewing
Robinson
Zeke
Malone
Stockton

And then on top of those names you had guys like:
Payton
Kemp
Rodman
Mourning
KJ
'Nique
Hardaway (x2)

Today's "superstars" SUCK. Durant is nothing more than Tracy McGrady (who was damn good, but not good enough)...I'd actually take McGrady over Durant.

"Suck" might be a little harsh but i do see your point.

 

[kjironman1]

I want to hear a Lillard Quote after the game tonight also....

 

[kjironman1]

Didn't see that coming....

 

[riverman]

Dame will say, my bigs set great screens and put me in position to be successful

 

[kjironman1]

Funny when you listen to the quotes Klay came up with after the game. gave absolutely no respect to the Blazers or Lillard.