Blazers Q&A with Hansborough

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http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/06/tyler_hansbrough.html

Key words: "We'll have to wait and see what happens." haha

Q: How did things go today?
A: "I think the workout went good. It's good to come in here and show these guys what I can do and we'll have to wait and see what happens."

Q: Where have you worked out so far and where do you plan on going after Portland?
A: Before Portland: Charlotte, Chicago, New Orleans and Utah.
Next up: Indiana, Atlanta, New Jersey.

Q: What do you think you bring to the league and the Blazers?
A: "I think I'd be kind of a banger, bring a lot of defense and intensity in whatever I do. I have a good midrange jump shot and a lot of defense. So we'll see what happens."

Q: Specifically, how would you fit in Portland?
A: "I think it would be really good. I think they have a lot of finesse players, and stuff like that, and they could use a guy like myself."

Q: How do you answer who say you lack the athleticism to succeed in the NBA?
A: "I don't really care about them. I'm pretty athletic, so I mean, what do you want me to do? I can't shut them up. I can only do what I do and we'll just have to wait and see what happens."

Q: How much have you heard about the culture of the Blazers and how they value that?
A: "I know they've made some big strides, doing a lot better. Looks like they're on the right track and I think they're doing really good. Have to wait and see what happens."

Q: Have you gotten a sense that any team seems interested in you based on feedback or workouts?
A: "Not really sure at this point. Like I said, I lot of things can happen on draft night."

Q: How was the feedback today?
A: "I haven't really talked to them, just finished the workout, so I'll probably talk to them later and see what they think."

Q: How did your workout go today?
A: "I felt very confident. I think I did some good things. I think I had a good overall workout."

Q: What did they have you do?
A: "We did a lot of different stuff. We did some three on three, some other drills, so it was good overall."

Q: One thing the Blazers are looking to address is their toughness, which seems to be something you can help with. Can you talk about that?
A: "That's definitely something I bring to the table. I'm a very tough player and also I can play a lot of defense and guard other bangers. We'll see what happens."

Q: They call you Psycho T. Where'd you get the nickname?
A: Laughs. "Oh our strength coach (at North Carolina) gave me that. It's really caught on. It's something that's really gotten out of hand a little bit, but whatever."

Q: You have any idea where you might be selected, what range in the draft?
A: "I'm not sure right now. There's a lot of different speculation. Some people have me going early, some people have me late. We'll see what happens."

Q: Does that keep you in the dark, bother you a little bit?
A: "Not necessarily. I think there's a lot of people out there and you just never know what can happen on draft night, a lot of teams may trade or move up or down or whatever."

Q: You get the feeling that one team has shown more interest than the others have?
A: "Not right now."

Q: Talk about your decision not to enter the draft earlier in your career. Every year there was debate and you decided to stay in school.
A: "I enjoyed college and ultimately it worked out for me, I think. Winning a national championship was really good."

Q: How did Jeff Pendergraph look today?
A: "I think Pendergraph is a good player. I think he's tough. I think he brings a lot to the team."

Q: Do you know much about Portland as a city?
A: "Not much. This is my first time being here. But I like the way it looks and everything."

Q: Have you worked out with Darren Collison before?
A: "No. He was really impressive today. I think he did a lot of good things."

Q: What does he offer?
A: "'I think he's a tough point guard and he can play defense."
 
WOW, that was exciting! I foresee him making sooooo many All-NBA Interview Teams in the future :clap:
 
The guy asked him twice how today's workout went.
 
Seems like a very polished guy. If he is still available at 24 and we are still picking there - he sounds like a great addition.
 
lol what is up with him saying "We'll see what happens" about 5 times?
 
Hansbough would be the guy I would get if I were KP. I would move up into the late lottery or mid teens to get him. No way he will be there at 24
 
Hansbough would be the guy I would get if I were KP. I would move up into the late lottery or mid teens to get him. No way he will be there at 24

I'm on the Psycho-T bandwagon baby! (unless Curry is available though trade).
 
I would love to get Tyler. He is a good definition of toughness. WE can really use some of that.
 
If Pritchard moves up to get a big man, I hope it's DeJuan Blair.
 
lol what is up with him saying "We'll see what happens" about 5 times?
When's the last time you've been on the spot in a media session? It's a lot tougher than you might think to come up with creative and well-worded answers.
 
He would fit in great with the Blazers. He would be a good long term back up PF.
 
You know, if we wait and see what happens, I'll bet that we'll find out that both teams played hard.

barfo
 
When's the last time you've been on the spot in a media session? It's a lot tougher than you might think to come up with creative and well-worded answers.

3 of the times he said it at the end of his answer and it wasn't necessary at all noro did it make much sense to say
 
3 of the times he said it at the end of his answer and it wasn't necessary at all noro did it make much sense to say
Yeah, just like people tend to trail off with "so..." in the middle of a sentence where it doesn't make much sense. It's a nervous habit that most people have when being interviewed. Means absolutely nothing about the guy's ability to ball.
 
Yeah, just like people tend to trail off with "so..." in the middle of a sentence where it doesn't make much sense. It's a nervous habit that most people have when being interviewed. Means absolutely nothing about the guy's ability to ball.

I didn't say it had anything to do with his ability to play basketball.. I didn't even say it was a bad thing. Honestly I don't even know why you responded to my post if this is what you were going to say.
 
I have nothing but my gut feeling to go on, but I still hate Hansbrough's guts :wink:
 
3 of the times he said it at the end of his answer and it wasn't necessary at all noro did it make much sense to say

Draftees get interviewed and asked the same questions by tons of different reporters everywhere they go. He is probably just sick of answering them.

Anyhow, I have said before and will say again. I would love to get Psycho-T on the team. I think he is exactly what we need. Of course I would love Blair too, before T. But I have no issue getting T.

I think he will go higher than expected. I bet Utah will take him at #20 if no one else grabs him sooner. We all know how Utah likes their white boys!
 
No doubt Utah takes him at 20 if he's still there to backup Millsap. I think in Freeman's story today he wrote that Hansborough would not be available past 20.
 
I didn't say it had anything to do with his ability to play basketball.. I didn't even say it was a bad thing. Honestly I don't even know why you responded to my post if this is what you were going to say.
Because you implied it's a negative reflection of him, and I'm calling b.s. on that.
 
What? 24 posts and no one talks about this?

Q: Specifically, how would you fit in Portland?
A: "I think it would be really good. I think they have a lot of finesse players, and stuff like that, and they could use a guy like myself."

An entire team called out by a mid-position draft pick
 
What? 24 posts and no one talks about this?



An entire team called out by a mid-position draft pick

Beacuse it's true, we all know it's true, and have discussed it to death. The whole team and the coaching staff knows we need to get more physical. Hansbrough was just stating the obvious, painful truth.

BNM
 
"Must' is a strong word when dealing with some in this mob.
 
Beacuse it's true, we all know it's true, and have discussed it to death. The whole team and the coaching staff knows we need to get more physical. Hansbrough was just stating the obvious, painful truth.

Portland's back-up power forward was soft/finesse. The Blazers as a team were one of the best rebounding teams in the game and had a strong interior defense. So I would dispute that it's a "truth" that the team is soft or finesse. Like most/all teams, it has a mixture of toughness and finesse.
 

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