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Mediocre Man said:
Because it's their slogan.......Those bastards, how dare they
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Yeah, just like most corporate funded campaigns the idea is a complete ripoff. Austin claims to have invented the slogan in 2000, yet I've been seeing "keep Portland weird" bumper stickers since I was a small child in the early to mid 90's.
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
Truer words were never spoken D. I was there a year ago this month and couldn’t believe I’d driven 2000 miles just to end back up in Portland (without the surrounding beauty). I found Austin to be very overrated......
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Great BBQ and Bread and Butter pickles.
 
There is only one word for the Sixers 2nd loss in Boston. {Devastating}. best_animated_gif_nuclear_explosion.gif
 

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Sixers aren’t completely out of it yet IMO. They had no chance in the first game but were actually quite far ahead last night and bottled it. Milwaukee were also in this position after two games and they took it to game 7, if anything Philadelphia are better equipped to take care of Boston in game 7 than Milwaukee were.

Cleveland are going to the finals anyway. I really doubt either Celtics or the Sixers can handle them in the conference finals. Likely Pacers made them work for it more than anyone else in the East will.
 
jonnyboy said:
Yeah, just like most corporate funded campaigns the idea is a complete ripoff. Austin claims to have invented the slogan in 2000, yet I've been seeing "keep Portland weird" bumper stickers since I was a small child in the early to mid 90's.
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That would be unlikely, but ok
 
Wizard Mentor said:
Like Bron more than most superstars, but at the end of the day....

Tron Fights for the Users,
Bron Fights for the Corporations.
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GTFO.... Bron is the people's champ. His foundation funds college scholarships for MANY kids.

Nothing changes that just because folk like you can't find yourself to appreciate him.

LeBron made 20 million off of deciding where he was going to play (every one of us would take that money). 5 of which went to the boys and girls club.

Folks need to stop INVENTING reasons to hate on Bron...
 
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yuyuza1 said:
I can't believe there are actually Lebron haters in this day and age. The only debate left for him is whether he is GOAT.
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The problem I am seeing is, unless you enthusiastically agree with those who think LeBron is the GOAT, you get labeled a LeBron hater. To me, calling someone the second greatest player in the 71-year history of the NBA is not a form of hatred.

I 100% believe LeBron is the greatest current player and the greatest of his generation - and he isn't done yet. The fact that he's now legitimately in the debate for the GOAT is a tribute to his continued excellence. I'm still in the Jordan is GOAT camp, but readily acknowledge LeBron is gaining on him with each passing playoff series, and may well eventually pass him.

If he does, and I come around to Camp LeBron, I'll probably get labeled a Jordan hater. Sigh...

BNM
 
A shout out from me to the most underrated, underappreciated player in the NBA - Al Horford. He's not flashy and doesn't usually put up gaudy stats, but he is the anchor that holds BOS together and keeps them winning in spite of all the injuries. The guy does so many things at both ends of the floor that help his team win. I've called him the perfect chameleon player in the past for his ability to adapt to his role on both ends of the floor. The guy has proven he can play with anyone and win at a high level.

Some will say how can a guy who is a 5-time all star be considered underrated? Well, the players and coaches appreciate and respect him, but he's never been voted in by the fans. Because he doesn't have a flashy game or gaudy stats, I think most casual fans completely overlook this guy. He can play the 4 or the 5 equally well at both ends of the floor. He can score in the low post with a variety of fundamental low post moves, or he can step out and knock down the jumper all the way out to the 3-point line. He can protect the paint, but is also a great pick and roll defender. The guys just really does everything well. Not a flashy player, but a complete one. The game has changed since he came into the league, but he has adapted and remained relevant.

Brad Stevens gets a lot of credit (deservedly) for the way BOS just keeps on winning, in spite of all their injuries. I think Al Horford also deserves some of that credit.

Terry Rozier having a breakout post season is the hot new topic, but it is really Al Horford, his consistent, efficient, all around play at both ends of the floor that is at the core of Boston's continued success. With Horford, BOS won with Isiah Thomas at PG, they won with Kyrie Irving at PG and now they are winning with Terry Rozier at PG.

Experience matters. In the first two games of this series, Horford leads all players with a +39 (+18 in Game 1 and +21 in Game 2). Ben Simmons is at the opposite end of the spectrum at -44 (-21 in Game 1 and -23 in Game 2). Simmons is an amazing talent and will have a long, successful career. He is certainly a flashier player, but in this series, Horford is proving that a solid, fundamental, all around game really comes through in the post season.

I've long been a fan of Horford's game, but watching BOS defeat PHI last night, with Hordord making key plays at both ends of the floor, reminded me how good, and how overlooked by most fans, this guy is.

BNM
 
dviss1 said:
GTFO.... Bron is the people's champ. His foundation funds college scholarships for MANY kids.

Nothing changes that just because folk like you can't find yourself to appreciate him.

LeBron made 20 million off of deciding where he was going to play (every one of us would take that money). 5 of which went to the boys and girls club.

Folks need to stop INVENTING reasons to hate on Bron...
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1) If you're talking about ME, I don't h8 LBJ. In fact, I said so.
2) Basically, ALL of his $$$$ is Discretionary income. So, you're arguing that him giving away 2% or whatever of his discretionary income
makes him some sort of saint?

I DO like LBJ, but not because he gives $$$ away - it's because he realizes that it's not about him. He rather pass for a bucket than make
one himself. He does spend some of his discretionary income on those less fortunate. He IS willing to speak out on issues that matter
more than basketball. He's a pretty good guy.

But.... He wants to win. The sponsors want him to win. The league wants him to win. The f-ing refs want him to win. And yes, that's
a bit much to take as a small market fan whose team has none of those advantages.
 
jonnyboy said:
Yeah, just like most corporate funded campaigns the idea is a complete ripoff. Austin claims to have invented the slogan in 2000, yet I've been seeing "keep Portland weird" bumper stickers since I was a small child in the early to mid 90's.
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You beat me to this. I teased several Austin residents (who were extremely welcoming when they found out I was from Portland) about stealing the Keep Austin Weird thing from us. There is no question in their minds that they came up with it first but then, they were in their twenties. The Keep Portland Weird slogan has been around since at least the 80’s and I seem to recall bumperstickers being for sale at Music Millenium in the 70’s. Either way though, I’m not sure why either city feels the need to brag about it. If it kept people from moving here (or to Austin) that would be one thing, but it seems to be an actual magnet for people from elsewhere.......
 
Aformal Apology?

Wait, that’s not how you spell “asshole”.
 
Boob-No-More said:
A shout out from me to the most underrated, underappreciated player in the NBA - Al Horford. He's not flashy and doesn't usually put up gaudy stats, but he is the anchor that holds BOS together and keeps them winning in spite of all the injuries. The guy does so many things at both ends of the floor that help his team win. I've called him the perfect chameleon player in the past for his ability to adapt to his role on both ends of the floor. The guy has proven he can play with anyone and win at a high level.

Some will say how can a guy who is a 5-time all star be considered underrated? Well, the players and coaches appreciate and respect him, but he's never been voted in by the fans. Because he doesn't have a flashy game or gaudy stats, I think most casual fans completely overlook this guy. He can play the 4 or the 5 equally well at both ends of the floor. He can score in the low post with a variety of fundamental low post moves, or he can step out and knock down the jumper all the way out to the 3-point line. He can protect the paint, but is also a great pick and roll defender. The guys just really does everything well. Not a flashy player, but a complete one. The game has changed since he came into the league, but he has adapted and remained relevant.

Brad Stevens gets a lot of credit (deservedly) for the way BOS just keeps on winning, in spite of all their injuries. I think Al Horford also deserves some of that credit.

Terry Rozier having a breakout post season is the hot new topic, but it is really Al Horford, his consistent, efficient, all around play at both ends of the floor that is at the core of Boston's continued success. With Horford, BOS won with Isiah Thomas at PG, they won with Kyrie Irving at PG and now they are winning with Terry Rozier at PG.

Experience matters. In the first two games of this series, Horford leads all players with a +39 (+18 in Game 1 and +21 in Game 2). Ben Simmons is at the opposite end of the spectrum at -44 (-21 in Game 1 and -23 in Game 2). Simmons is an amazing talent and will have a long, successful career. He is certainly a flashier player, but in this series, Horford is proving that a solid, fundamental, all around game really comes through in the post season.

I've long been a fan of Horford's game, but watching BOS defeat PHI last night, with Hordord making key plays at both ends of the floor, reminded me how good, and how overlooked by most fans, this guy is.

BNM
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If someone gave him 5th place MVP votes, I wouldn't complain.
 
Boob-No-More said:
A shout out from me to the most underrated, underappreciated player in the NBA - Al Horford. He's not flashy and doesn't usually put up gaudy stats, but he is the anchor that holds BOS together and keeps them winning in spite of all the injuries. The guy does so many things at both ends of the floor that help his team win. I've called him the perfect chameleon player in the past for his ability to adapt to his role on both ends of the floor. The guy has proven he can play with anyone and win at a high level.

Some will say how can a guy who is a 5-time all star be considered underrated? Well, the players and coaches appreciate and respect him, but he's never been voted in by the fans. Because he doesn't have a flashy game or gaudy stats, I think most casual fans completely overlook this guy. He can play the 4 or the 5 equally well at both ends of the floor. He can score in the low post with a variety of fundamental low post moves, or he can step out and knock down the jumper all the way out to the 3-point line. He can protect the paint, but is also a great pick and roll defender. The guys just really does everything well. Not a flashy player, but a complete one. The game has changed since he came into the league, but he has adapted and remained relevant.

Brad Stevens gets a lot of credit (deservedly) for the way BOS just keeps on winning, in spite of all their injuries. I think Al Horford also deserves some of that credit.

Terry Rozier having a breakout post season is the hot new topic, but it is really Al Horford, his consistent, efficient, all around play at both ends of the floor that is at the core of Boston's continued success. With Horford, BOS won with Isiah Thomas at PG, they won with Kyrie Irving at PG and now they are winning with Terry Rozier at PG.

Experience matters. In the first two games of this series, Horford leads all players with a +39 (+18 in Game 1 and +21 in Game 2). Ben Simmons is at the opposite end of the spectrum at -44 (-21 in Game 1 and -23 in Game 2). Simmons is an amazing talent and will have a long, successful career. He is certainly a flashier player, but in this series, Horford is proving that a solid, fundamental, all around game really comes through in the post season.

I've long been a fan of Horford's game, but watching BOS defeat PHI last night, with Hordord making key plays at both ends of the floor, reminded me how good, and how overlooked by most fans, this guy is.

BNM
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I always thought Horford and Aldridge would have been a great pairing up front.
 
hoopsjock said:
I always thought Horford and Aldridge would have been a great pairing up front.
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No, Horford and Duncan, not Horford and Duncan V2.

Horford and Duncan would be a nightmare to content with at both ends of the floor, being equally effective inside or out, interchange between PF and C, passing, shooting, posting, directing the offense... They even have similar appearances and mannerisms.
 
handiman said:
No, Horford and Duncan, not Horford and Duncan V2.

Horford and Duncan would be a nightmare to content with at both ends of the floor, being equally effective inside or out, interchange between PF and C, passing, shooting, posting, directing the offense... They even have similar appearances and mannerisms.
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I almost referred to Horford as a poor man's Duncan in my previous post, but deleted it because I didn't want the nabobs accusing me of equating Horford (excellent player) to Duncan (all time great).

Of course prime Duncan was significantly better than prime Horford (and that's no insult to Horford), but I see a similarity between this Horford and the role he's playing for BOS as similar to 2013-14 Duncan. Duncan was no longer the Spurs best player (Kawhi won Finals MVP), but Duncan was the rock that anchored that team, and was still very effective and efficient, if not quite the dominant force he was in his prime.

I see 2017-18 Horford as a similar steadying influence that just does so many "little" things that helps his team win, while still averaging 18 ppg, 9 rpb and shooting > .600 FG% and playing great team defense.

In fact, if you look at Horford's numbers, both basic per game stats and advanced stats, they are actually slightly superior, through 9 games, to what Duncan's were in 2013-14. The difference being Duncan did it for 23 games and helped his team win a championship.

BOS is quickly becoming my favorite team among those left playing. I don't expect them to win it all, but with players like Horford and a coach like Stevens, I see so much I like in that team. If BOS beats PHI and gives CLE a competitive series, it would be nice to see Horford get a little more recognition from the media and casual fans. He doesn't seem motivated by recognition or personal accolades. One more similarity he shares with Duncan, and all the more reason I appreciate the way he plays an d the way he conducts himself.

BNM
 
I’ll admit I was one of those bozos that thought the Pelicans just got hot at the right time and were a bad matchup for us, I’ve accepted now that they’re just a much better team than we are.

They’re playing equally as well against GSW as they were against us. I think it was less about how bad we were and more about how underrated this new Pelicans squad is with AD at the 5 and Mirotic at the 4. Holiday and Rondo have been super efficient.
 
Boob-No-More said:
Feeling a little better about getting swept by NOP.

BNM
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How can you feel better about getting swept with home court advantage and a top 5 payroll... this team has no future... Pelicans and Jazz can now be added to Rockets and Warriors as teams firmly ahead of Blazers.
 
The sad thing is, Pelicans still have no chance to beat Warriors in a series... but now Neil will use this win as an excuse to keep the status quo... so sad to be a Blazers fan right now
 
Gronk Brady said:
The sad thing is, Pelicans still have no chance to beat Warriors in a series... but now Neil will use this win as an excuse to keep the status quo... so sad to be a Blazers fan right now
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Then don't be one. Seriously, if it bothers you this much find something you enjoy go do with your time.

BNM
 
Gronk Brady said:
How can you feel better about getting swept with home court advantage and a top 5 payroll... this team has no future... Pelicans and Jazz can now be added to Rockets and Warriors as teams firmly ahead of Blazers.
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I can feel better about anything I want. I don't need your permission.

BNM
 
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