CJ Suspended

[SIeepwalker]

You must be a nouveau Blazers fan. We have struggled there even we were a good team. Tough place to get a W.

Wow HCP you speak french ?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I really can't believe you guys are still bitching about this

Hahahaha. If we lose, you ain't seen nuthin' yet

 

[theprunetang]

Wow HCP you speak french ?

Il connaît juste quelques termes de cliché.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

"A rule is a rule"

Just saying, the Marcin Gortat example in the video is ridiculous, since he was off the bench long before the altercation started, so the rule doesn't apply. He actually went back toward his bench during the altercation.

There is no "inconsistency" displayed in that video.

 

[blue9]

I don’t see the big deal. It’s the Phx Suns for god sakes. If we need Cj for them then we have bigger issues for this team this year.

Suns will win what? 30 games at most this year? Dame and Nurk should be more than enough to beat them

Somehow, the Suns ALWAYS give us a hard time. Doesn't matter how shit awful they are - we somehow find a way to be worse.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Most Points Scored on Opening Night, NBA History

54 - Michael Jordan, 11/03/1989 Chicago vs. Cleveland
50 - Michael Jordan, 11/01/1986 Chicago at New York
47 - Alex English, 10/25/1985 Denver at Golden State
47 - Kiki Vandeweghe, 10/27/1984 Portland at Kansas City
46 - Dale Ellis, 11/04/1988 Seattle at Utah
45 - Latrell Sprewell, 10/31/1997 Golden State at Minnesota
44 - Jerry Stackhouse, 10/31/2000 Detroit at Toronto
43 - Jalen Rose, 10/30/2001 Indiana at New Jersey
42 - Michael Jordan, 11/03/1995 Chicago vs. Charlotte
42 - Shaquille O'Neal, 11/05/1993 Orlando at Miami
42 - Nick Anderson, 11/06/1992 Orlando vs. Miami

Wednesday, 11pm PST or so:
62 - Damian Lillard, 10/18/2017 Portland at Phoenix
-by #kingspeed

 

[julius]

Most Points Scored on Opening Night, NBA History

54 - Michael Jordan, 11/03/1989 Chicago vs. Cleveland
50 - Michael Jordan, 11/01/1986 Chicago at New York
47 - Alex English, 10/25/1985 Denver at Golden State
47 - Kiki Vandeweghe, 10/27/1984 Portland at Kansas City
46 - Dale Ellis, 11/04/1988 Seattle at Utah
45 - Latrell Sprewell, 10/31/1997 Golden State at Minnesota
44 - Jerry Stackhouse, 10/31/2000 Detroit at Toronto
43 - Jalen Rose, 10/30/2001 Indiana at New Jersey
42 - Michael Jordan, 11/03/1995 Chicago vs. Charlotte
42 - Shaquille O'Neal, 11/05/1993 Orlando at Miami
42 - Nick Anderson, 11/06/1992 Orlando vs. Miami

Thursday, 11pm PST or so:
62 - Damian Lillard, 10/18/2017 Portland at Phoenix
-by #kingspeed

Kiki had the #1 slot all to himself until that bastard Alex English showed up.

 

[THE HCP]

Wow HCP you speak french ?

No, I tried speeding NEW and it kept auto correcting to this!!! See I spelled spelling wrong and it didn't fix it. I'm so confused.

 

[BBert]

If the suspension can't be served during a meaningless preseason game, the only conclusion is that preseason games aren't real games, they are practice games. And I get that. You haven't punished anyone by having them sit out against Macabre.

By the same token, since preseason games are apparently not real games, but practice games, the infraction shouldn't count. Does the league suspend players for coming off the bench during a scuffle at practice? I didn't think so.

Seriously, pick one, NBA. Either it's a game and the rule, and suspension, counts, or it's not, and they don't.

I'm only about 25% serious BTW.

As I see it there are two issues here people are arguing about. First, should the rule be enforced against CJ? Of course it should be. He absolutely left the bench and walked purposefully toward the altercation, until he was pushed back. That woman who claimed on ESPN he was just checking out the action is full of shit. Clear violation and clear penalty, and everyone knows it. Second, should that be the rule, or is it time to change the rule? Of course it should be changed. It's stupid the way it's written.

Just my two pesos.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Does the league suspend players for coming off the bench during a scuffle at practice?

There are no benches in the NBA, only chairs.

Learn the game, then sit.

 

[THE HCP]

I can't remember any players serving suspensions during preseason you guys. I don't know why this is an issue. WHen guys have got busted fighting in the finals or got DUIs in the summer, they always sit out the beginning of the season, not preseason. Always been like that I swore.

Also, of COURSE preseason games aren't real. That's why you can't take anything from them good or bad. Shit just THIS preseason a Hornets vs Pels game got cancelled. The reason, because Charlotte called up the league and asked they not make the trip. League said OK. Pels only played 4 preseason games. Meaningless is what the preseason is.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I can't remember any players surfing suspensions during preseason you guys

If anyone can surf a suspension, CJ can.

 

[andalusian]

If anyone can surf a suspension, CJ can.

The kid from Ohio? Where did he surf? Lake Erie?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

@HCP sorry if this has already been asked and answered but is CJ traveling with the team to Phoenix? Can he sit on the bench with team? Can you see if he can replace Hurd during the game?

 

[andalusian]

@HCP sorry if this has already been asked and answered but is CJ traveling with the team to Phoenix? Can he sit on the bench with team? Can you see if he can replace Hurd during the game?

If he can't - maybe he can sit in the truck and we can get some good replays for a change?

 

[THE HCP]

That would be fun to have him join huh? We fly out this afternoon, but since it's a 3 game road trip, I'm quite sure he will be with us. I do know that players in the past if they were serving a suspension can't be in the building. Probably hang at the hotel and watch.

 

[THE HCP]

If he can't - maybe he can sit in the truck and we can get some good replays for a change?

CJ is very interested in broadcasting. I know he wants to be in front of the camera, but he's poked his head into the truck to see what we do. A lot of the guys do.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

@HCP sorry if this has already been asked and answered but is CJ traveling with the team to Phoenix? Can he sit on the bench with team? Can you see if he can replace Hurd during the game?

Rather than replace Hurd, perhaps he could assist Scott Lynn with the radio call. Anyone filling in for Wheels needs all the help he can get.

 

[HailBlazers]

CJ is very interested in broadcasting. I know he wants to be in front of the camera, but he's poked his head into the truck to see what we do. A lot of the guys do.

All you do is Brag. Seriously how does your head fit through doors? Must be rough.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Blazers should do a Cliff Paul and sign a "DJ McCollum" to a 10 day contract.

 

[BBert]

Rather than replace Hurd, perhaps he could assist Scott Lynn with the radio call. Anyone filling in for Wheels needs all the help he can get.

According to The HCP, he can't be in the building, so that's out.

And I always believe The HCP

 

[Boob-No-More]

More typical PapaG faulty "logic". Start by stating a false premise as a fact and then base your incorrect conclusion on that false premise.

No, the NBA did not rule that preseason games are equal to regular season games. If that were true, the results of those games would count in the standings and the players' preseason stats would count in their season and career averages.

His first statement is completely false. Therefore, his conclusion, based on that statement, is invalid. Typical PapaG fail.

BNM

 

[gatorpops]

I can't remember any players serving suspensions during preseason you guys. I don't know why this is an issue. WHen guys have got busted fighting in the finals or got DUIs in the summer, they always sit out the beginning of the season, not preseason. Always been like that I swore.

Also, of COURSE preseason games aren't real. That's why you can't take anything from them good or bad. Shit just THIS preseason a Hornets vs Pels game got cancelled. The reason, because Charlotte called up the league and asked they not make the trip. League said OK. Pels only played 4 preseason games. Meaningless is what the preseason is.

If preseason is meaningless then why is the regular season for the Blazers being impacted by CJ not playing?

 

[THE HCP]

If preseason is meaningless then why is the regular season for the Blazers being impacted by CJ not playing?

Cause he broke the rules. Stats don't count, scores don't count......still gotta play by the rules.

 

[Natebishop3]

Whatever... it's the Suns.... give Pat the start and see how he does against starters.

 

[Driew]

Whatever... it's the Suns.... give Pat the start and see how he does against starters.

Exactly I don't want Turner starting that'd be ugly!