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Scalma said:
His body changes monthly. He looks more in shape today than he did when the season ended. It's pretty amazing to see such a transformation. Who knows what his ceiling even is once he reaches complete fitness.
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We're definitely about to find out how badly he wants it. He just hit a new milestone: he's here now. That's going to be a big test. Can he hold it together?
 
I've looked him up a little more today, properly excited now. If he can slightly improve his defence, he could become a monster. What we also need to recognize is how fast his development has been, he's gone from being completely unfit and incapable of any sports to one of the best NCAA players in a matter of what, 3 or 4 years?

Excited about him coming here. With two talented bigs, good days ahead!
 
I think this means Ed Davis is gone.
 
I want to see more of his talents with a NBA assistant professional coach at the helm.
 
Sarni said:
I'm surprised we did not try to flip him for a 2nd rounder this year.
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I'm not surprised at all.
Ignore the "log-jam" many thought Portland would have at the 4/5 last year... Which never materialized due to injuries.

Majority of the self-proclaimed experts on this board believe Davis & Aminu suck ass, and have no value in the NBA.
I doubt that is the general consensus around NBA GM's. Especially given their contract.

So I'm not surprised Davis & Aminu weren't thrown away. Just like although it pains me to say so. I'm not surprised Nards was just thrown away either.
 
honkicracker said:
I'm not surprised at all.
Ignore the "log-jam" many thought Portland would have at the 4/5 last year... Which never materialized due to injuries.

Majority of the self-proclaimed experts on this board believe Davis & Aminu suck ass, and have no value in the NBA.
I doubt that is the general consensus around NBA GM's. Especially given their contract.

So I'm not surprised Davis & Aminu weren't thrown away. Just like although it pains me to say so. I'm not surprised Nards was just thrown away either.
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I meant this more as a move to reduce our salary. $7M is not much but it helps us get close to the tax level, and I'd like to give minutes to Vonleh and two new folks, as much as I like Davis.

I think it's realistic though that we'll flip him for someone who we'll have use for. I'd not mind getting another guard through trade as I don't think Napier is all that.
 
Sarni said:
I meant this more as a move to reduce our salary. $7M is not much but it helps us get close to the tax level, and I'd like to give minutes to Vonleh and two new folks, as much as I like Davis.

I think it's realistic though that we'll flip him for someone who we'll have use for. I'd not mind getting another guard through trade as I don't think Napier is all that.
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I suppose.
I just don't really think being over the cap is as big of an issue as people on this board have made it out to be.
Allen has said he'll go over the cap if it makes logic to do so.
NO has said money is never an issue with Allen.
Yet this board acts like the sky is falling because Portland is over the cap.

From the sounds of NO's presser, Allen would have tossed more money into the team last night if they didn't use it to acquire Nurk.
 
Scalma said:


Look at him talk about the Blazers. Not just cliche answers. This dude is 100% real.
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BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Hopefully, he's the anti-Shawn Kemp. Like a reverse weight lifestyle Benjamin Button. Instead of old to young, he's fat to sleek. Geek to chic (like the good ol' episodes of Maury and Sally).
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I can definitely see him turning into a more skilled Michael Cage.
 
Loved that interview! I hated Swanigan for knocking out my Cyclones in the NCAA tournament, but he was a stud in that game. Rebounding translates to the NBA, so does toughness. I'm excited to see what he can do. I hope @BonesJones has to eat some crow in the future :)
 
I couldn't place who he reminded me of in that post-draft interview, but it came to me after a night of sleep: the kid from The Hurricane.

We need a fighter and someone who can inspire others to fight.
 
He should be commended for his work hard and over coming the odds and his story is heart warming and inspiring, but are we now drafting guys based on who have the saddest stories or basketball ability? Is this American Idol/The Voice and I missed the memo?
 
Mediocre Man said:
Ya, he's a hard worker too. Hopefully he focuses on defensive foit work
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I posted a video before the draft. Swanigan got his lunch handed to him by Deonte Burton (picked up by the Twolves for summer league) in the Purdue vs. Iowa State NCAA 2nd round game. It was pretty bad, but Burton is a rare college athlete. So Swanigan does have a lot of work to do on the defensive end, but that can come with hard work and toughness, which he seems to have.
 
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