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PtldPlatypus said:
Amazing to me that the dude is still just 26.
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He didn't spend any time in the G league, did he? He was sort of just thrown to the wolves. I wonder how things would have progressed differently had he spent time there and built some confidence. I don't know if that was what has prevented him from getting over the hump, but he definitely had promise.
 
Shaboid said:
He didn't spend any time in the G league, did he? He was sort of just thrown to the wolves. I wonder how things would have progressed differently had he spent time there and built some confidence. I don't know if that was what has prevented him from getting over the hump, but he definitely had promise.
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Everything I've ever heard/read is that he just doesn't process things quickly. Could never get a proper handle on playbooks, schemes, rotations, etc, and doesn't really have the motor to overcome that deficiency.
 
wizenheimer said:
yeah, that is. Meanwhile, TRob is 31 & Meyers is 30. Speaking of Meyers, it's kind of amazing that one word can end a career
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I considered saying that Vonleh had "Thomas Robinson syndrome", but then deleted it. But I think there are a lot of similarities.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
I considered saying that Vonleh had "Thomas Robinson syndrome", but then deleted it. But I think there are a lot of similarities.
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in terms of very similar PF's that Portland was related to in the last 15 years it was Tyrus Thomas--->TRob--->Vonleh. Kind of a cautionary timeline when it comes to those high-level-athlete-low-level-skills PF's. This is a big reason why I was not a big fan of Jalen Duren even though he might not quite fit the mold
 
wizenheimer said:
in terms of very similar PF's that Portland was related to in the last 15 years it was Tyrus Thomas--->TRob--->Vonleh. Kind of a cautionary timeline when it comes to those high-level-athlete-low-level-skills PF's. This is a big reason why I was not a big fan of Jalen Duren even though he might not quite fit the mold
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I see Duren as developing those skills. Those other players you list did not. Duren has the looks of a young Dwight Howard, but with better shooting touch. Scary. Wish we would have drafted him. But i just need to follow my own advise and be patient with Sharpe. Fingers crossed he lives up to the highlights we see. The skills are all there to be special.
 
riverman said:
He should've used Amtrak....these folk trying to fly with cannabis are asking for trouble....they'll never ask you about your check through bags on the train.
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2 questions:

1. When is your next train trip?

2. And does Amtrak offer rewards for drug smugglers?
 
SlyPokerDog said:
2 questions:

1. When is your next train trip?

2. And does Amtrak offer rewards for drug smugglers?
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no you still have to buy those five dollar hot dogs ..but they're not bad....don't think I'll be taking the train anytime soon. I only travel to states with dispensaries so it's not an issue.
 
I once delivered food to CJ Elleby himself.

He ordered from a restaurant that was literally a 1 minute walk from where he lived… It really couldn’t have been much closer. Literally like 30-40 steps away.

I guess if anyone can afford to do something like that, it’s an NBA player.

Not complaining because I got paid to do so, but I thought it was funny.
 
PDXFonz said:
I once delivered food to CJ Elleby himself.

He ordered from a restaurant that was literally a 1 minute walk from where he lived… It really couldn’t have been much closer. Literally like 30-40 steps away.

I guess if anyone can afford to do something like that, it’s an NBA player.

Not complaining because I got paid to do so, but I thought it was funny.
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So CJ Elleby was not very bright and or lazy? I'm shocked!
 
Eastoff said:
So CJ Elleby was not very bright and or lazy? I'm shocked!
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I do Uber Eats all the time. Especially during Covid when I did not want to walk into the restaurant to pick up my food. Am I lazy...no doubt, but I would think as strict as the NBA was with their testing.....it really was not that dumb of an idea.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I do Uber Eats all the time. Especially during Covid when I did not want to walk into the restaurant to pick up my food. Am I lazy...no doubt, but I would think as strict as the NBA was with their testing.....it really was not that dumb of an idea.
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Plus, judging others for things that don't actively hurt those around them is kind of shitty.
 
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