Eddie Johnson: Lillard is going to explode

[Shooter]

I must admit that I have a hard time giving a player any juice before he actually shows me something, but there's something about Lillard that tells me he's going to explode. I love the fact that a top-quality player stayed at a school (Weber State) that was out of the spotlight and low on the totem pole, but still was found by NBA scouts. That tells me Lillard can ball. In the summer league, he showed glimpses of what could come next. Portland is the perfect situation for him, a place where he'll receive a green light to go. I love his tenacity, scoring ability and physical presence. I am picking him right now as favorite to win Rookie of the Year in 2013.

http://hoopshype.com/columns/johnson/the-top-10-impact-players-for-this-season

 

[Haakzilla]

...yeah, he seems poised and ready for any challenge! We will get our "ROY" back one way or another

 

[BBert]

Thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that Nate is gone. Lillard has a chance.

 

[maxiep]

Did he mean Lillard's knee would "explode" in the finest Blazer tradition?

 

[Ed O]

I think that Felton nearly exploded last offseason, didn't he? He was certainly busting at the seems.

Ed O.

 

[MickZagger]

I think that Felton nearly exploded last offseason, didn't he? He was certainly busting at the seems.

Ed O.

Quit making fun of his weight, jeez!

 

[jlprk]

Too many comedians around here!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Quit making fun of his weight, jeez!

 

[Haakzilla]

Too many comedians around here!

...that was "comedy"?!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

guess you had to be there

 

[jlprk]

There was no cover charge; stop complaining.

 

[crandc]

maxiep, don't even JOKE about exploding knees. Talking of rope in the house of the hanged!

 

[dviss1]

Did he mean Lillard's knee would "explode" in the finest Blazer tradition?

Oohh DO NOT speak that into existence!