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I could google it, but what is Columbia Basin? I assume small local CC? Not a dig, most here never played any level of college ball, so a serious question. But good on ya, mate, for continuing to play.

I played with a bunch of people in a couple rec leagues after HS, when I was in by far the best shape of my life. I was more motivated after HS, simply cuz I missed the comraderie, team spirit, etc. So that's awesome.
 
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BonesJones said:
yeah man I'm going into my freshmen year at a CC. It's a whole nother level from high school man, its fun though. I just didn't want people assuming I thought I was a hotshot since I played.. But I think I've entrenched myself enough in this forum now!
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Nice! I did play by play commentary for Div III years back... That's as close as I got :ghoti:
 
At the NBA level, I'm not sure "team" is a part of most players' vocabularies. There are exceptions - and I still cling to the hope Dame is one of them. Most players, however, are heartless, soulless mercenaries.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
I could google it, but what is Columbia Basin? I assume small local CC? Not a dig, most here never played any level of college ball, so a serious question. But good on ya, mate, for continuing to play.

I played with a bunch of people in a couple rec leagues after HS, when I was in by far the best shape of my life. I was more motivated after HS, simply cuz I missed the comraderie, team spirit, etc. So that's awesome.
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Thanks bro. I took a year off after high school and I never realized how much I missed the team aspect of it.

It's a CC three hours away from Portland. The talent level consists of basically the best high school players from surrounding areas with some players that could've played D1/D2 but didn't pull the grades. It feels like you're playing legit basketball when every team has a 6'9 or so big man with athletes that can throw down on you like it's nothing.
 
BlazerCaravan could totally be one of those Dota 2/League of Legend announcers.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
I can see @BlazerCaravan being the Schonz of D&D, "You've got... to make... your dice rolls!"

(I'm just messin' with you BC. You know I love you.)
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Driew said:
It had more to do with everyone was on an expiring contract (except Batum). Once Wes went down they all knew it was pretty much over.
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I disagree. The defense was improved with the added depth, but the offense wasn't nearly the well-oiled machine it was a year earlier. As has already been pointed out, the team was already struggling before Wes went down, with the 20 games before and 20 games after being about the same record.

BonesJones said:
On the surface, they looked the same, but deep down, the locker rooms were drastically different. I think Portland's locker room last year compared to my high school.
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Bingo. Something was brewing below the surface, but a team full of nice guys managed to keep it quiet. I imagine Olshey knew the team was being blown up well before LMA's decision, and that's how he was prepared to pounce so quickly on high value pieces in free agency.

MickZagger said:
You played for Dave Long. Who is a huge douchebag.
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Is that Sonny Long's kid?
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Apples and oranges.

We don't need to know about your experiences on the chess club or "team". This is NBA basketball we're talking here.
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Um... No... and I'm not sure what your issue is. This is one of the rudest posts that I've read in awhile. Bones was alluding to the difference of being on a team of selfish people as opposed to being on an actual team where people have your back. Uncle cliffy is right, don't be a dick...
 
Okay, so I posted my comment above without reading through. My bad.
 
handiman said:
I loved Stotts' creativity early on, but last year felt like a major regression. Seeing the way LMA checked out in the playoffs, the starters [literally] all going separate directions, the apparent tight bond and elevated effort among the new group, Stotts again putting a very effective offense out there despite that figuring to be the weakness this year, and the "refuge"-ees sucking it up elsewhere, makes me think there were serious locker room issues last year that were kept quiet. I'm excited to see what this group can do going forward.
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Yeah ritght? FOr a team that we thought was so tight, in bed with each other... they sure moved on easily. I am starting to think that Stotts and NO did a masterful job of covering up some internal discontent within the locker room that the media and public never really got a view point of. If this is the case... even more respect for them. Shows how truly savy they are.

handclap problematic said:
WE did cool down before the injury to Wes. You are right about that. I guess for me it the classic eyetest thing, which I know is not scientific. With a healthy Wes, it just seemed that everyone played harder and the sets on offense and our defensive intensity looked much better. We lost some games before the injury, but watching the games, I remember feeling a lot more confident that we could pull off a win. Just my thoughts. I am an optimist as well, so I am not trying to argue or anything. I love your opinions. I am excited about this team. I just personally feel like we need a little time and growth to get to the next level.
Go Blazers!
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KingAlbertoJrSpeed said:
Definitely. I'm not talking championship at the moment but we are definitely better than last year and will be even better in 2 years
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Right guys? Kings has been spot on with this. We are better last year even if we might not get the same win mark. I know King thinks we will get more. :)
We are better though, because we have a ton more upside. We will be legit playoff contenders next year with the right trade/offseason moves and a contender for the title a year after that when the team is completely gelled.

Looks like NO took a page out of the Timberwolves "How to build a contender" book. HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA NOT!

Fuck tanking for thre lotto. . Done them an absolutely fabulous job!@!! HAHHA

SO.......... who still thinks we should be tanking for a lotto? Curious. :)
 
MickZagger said:
My brother dated his daughter. I know a couple guys that played for him, said he's a dick.
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My uncle played for him and tried to convince me not to go there for basketball. I did and it was fine. He's mellowed a bit.
 
handiman said:
I disagree. The defense was improved with the added depth, but the offense wasn't nearly the well-oiled machine it was a year earlier. As has already been pointed out, the team was already struggling before Wes went down, with the 20 games before and 20 games after being about the same record.
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Those 20 games prior could have very well been just a lull in the schedule. All teams have lulls, even the Spurs, over 82 games. The lull continued after the Wes injury because why not?

I feel my idea is just as true as your's because we have no actual evidence to either scenario.

I imagine Olshey knew the team was being blown up well before LMA's decision, and that's how he was prepared to pounce so quickly on high value pieces in free agency.
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Oh there's no doubt that Olshey had plan A and B with LMA. He's said so in the past. Batum was always going to be moved. We got a young PF in Vonleh to learn behind LMA--just like LA learned behind ZBo for a year. We were always going to sign Aminu because Olshey drafted him and loves him as a player. We got Henderson to either start in case Wes asks for way too much or is a backup to Wes. We just couldn't afford or justify signing both LA and Wes to max contracts, especially with CJ in the wings.

If Olshey was telling the truth, LA approved of the Batum trade. Don't forget LA's tweet before the trade during the summer about surrounding himself with players who work harder than you. Batum probably fits that bill of taking it easy sometimes. And look at the players Olshey has brought in this summer. Ed, Aminu, Harkless, Plumlee etc all have high motors. It's not by mistake.

Our current roster setup with LA would be very, very good. As it is now we're still pretty good.
 
Driew said:
Our current roster setup with LA would be very, very good. As it is now we're still pretty good.
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Strongly disagree.
With TT, their would be less movement with his black-hole iso's. He fumbles the ball and can't pass, therefore less slashing to the hoop.
TT is a mediocre defender at best - so our defense takes a hit. Low percentage jump-shooting would return.

This is not to mention the likelihood of chemistry not being as good as it is now - with potential leadership tension - not to mention TT being a pansy influence on our young burgeoning team.

MUCH better off without him.
 
WillG said:
Strongly disagree.
With TT, their would be less movement with his black-hole iso's. He fumbles the ball and can't pass, therefore less slashing to the hoop.
TT is a mediocre defender at best - so our defense takes a hit. Low percentage jump-shooting would return.

This is not to mention the likelihood of chemistry not being as good as it is now - with potential leadership tension - not to mention TT being a pansy influence on our young burgeoning team.

MUCH better off without him.
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While I agree, I wouldn't say *MUCH* better without him. Our offense works fine during the season. But come playoff time when the pace of play bogs down to Memphis type of offense, or last night's fourth quarter where the Piston's started pressing and playing some damn good defense. We will miss LA's post ups--we saw what he did against Houston when he was playing with fire. Don't kid yourself. His black-hole offense is what wins you games in the playoffs.
 
Driew said:
While I agree, I wouldn't say *MUCH* better without him. Our offense works fine during the season. But come playoff time when the pace of play bogs down to Memphis type of offense, or last night's fourth quarter where the Piston's started pressing and playing some damn good defense. We will miss LA's post ups--we saw what he did against Houston when he was playing with fire. Don't kid yourself. His black-hole offense is what wins you games in the playoffs.
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Did the pace of play bog down for the Warriors?
 
Driew said:
Those 20 games prior could have very well been just a lull in the schedule.
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Do you think the team was humming offensively early last year (Memphis series), pre-injury, like it was at any point during the previous year (Houston series)?

If Olshey was telling the truth, LA approved of the Batum trade. Don't forget LA's tweet before the trade during the summer about surrounding himself with players who work harder than you.
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Don't forget the Kim Hughes fiasco. Olshey clearly was not telling the truth, but that's understandable given the nature of his job. I think he was putting out fires all season and put on a good face for the public. And don't forget the speculation immediately following LMA's tweet that he may have just been talking about new teammates elsewhere.
 
handiman said:
Do you think the team was humming offensively early last year (Memphis series), pre-injury, like it was at any point during the previous year (Houston series)?



Don't forget the Kim Hughes fiasco. Olshey clearly was not telling the truth, but that's understandable given the nature of his job. I think he was putting out fires all season and put on a good face for the public. And don't forget the speculation immediately following LMA's tweet that he may have just been talking about new teammates elsewhere.
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Yeah you got me there haha
 
Before the season, HCP said Lillard wouldn't play as well this year because all the defense would be focused on him with Aldridge not there. And yet, this season, Lillard has a career high PER of 26.4
 
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