ESPN's Jason Whitlock on Aldridge

[KingSpeed]

He just said Aldridge is the 3rd best player in the NBA definitively. This is so awesome.

 

[BlazerBeav]

A week of national TV exposure goes a very long way apparently!

 

[magnifier661]

Forgive me for being out of the loop, but who is Jason Whitlock? Is he highly respective, or just some Henry Abbot?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

He's legit. 2 legit 2 quit. You remember Pardon the Interruption on ESPN?

 

[Natebishop3]

Forgive me for being out of the loop, but who is Jason Whitlock? Is he highly respective, or just some Henry Abbot?

I'm pretty sure Jason Whitlock is just Michael Wilbon under another name.

 

[Mediocre Man]

People getting carried away.

 

[Natebishop3]

He's legit. 2 legit 2 quit. You remember Pardon the Interruption on ESPN?

That's Michael Wilbon...

 

[Natebishop3]

People getting carried away.

Never pass up a chance to put a downer on a happy thread, eh?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

That's Michael Wilbon...

I know. I made that mistake in a thread like a year or two ago, so I just keep rolling with it. Hence me calling him "2 legit 2 quit" and pumping him up.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Forgive me for being out of the loop, but who is Jason Whitlock? Is he highly respective, or just some Henry Abbot?

Pretty well-respected Kansas City star sportswriter. Also a notorious race-baiter.

 

[magnifier661]

Oh okay... Well then it's a great compliment

 

[Natebishop3]

Apparently I just think all black guys look alike...

 

[Mediocre Man]

Never pass up a chance to put a downer on a happy thread, eh?

So we need to lie to ourselves to be happy?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Pretty well-respected Kansas City star sportswriter. Also a notorious race-baiter.

Yeah, there's been a few instances this past year where he's spoken up pretty loud and clear. In his defense, he doesn't simply write all about "the black man being held down". He has taken perspective/agreement from the other side as well.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I expect double teams on Aldridge and Houston will play more free flowing basketball not playing inside out as much. Harden will get going early. The Rockets will do major adjustments.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Pretty well-respected Kansas City star sportswriter. Also a notorious race-baiter.

Yes, he's black

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Yes, he's black

I would certainly hesitate to suggest that the two are synonymous, but you feel free...

 

[KingSpeed]

This was on PTI. Jason was filling in for Tony. So it was Wilbon AND Whitlock.

 

[MarAzul]

He just said Aldridge is the 3rd best player in the NBA definitively. This is so awesome.

Where did this 3rd shit come from?
I wouldn't trade him his 1 or 2 whom ever they be.

 

[Natebishop3]

So we need to lie to ourselves to be happy?

You clearly don't understand the point of the thread.

It's cool because a nationally respected journalist thinks highly of our player. Who cares if he's right or wrong. It's cool that he said it.

Just once, you could look at the glass as half full.

 

[porkchopexpress]

You clearly don't understand the point of the thread.

It's cool because a nationally respected journalist thinks highly of our player. Who cares if he's right or wrong. It's cool that he said it.

Just once, you could look at the glass as half full.

The Blazers won. His glass IS half empty.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

So we need to lie to ourselves to be happy?

Your wife does.........ZING....I KID, I KID

 

[BlazerWookee]

So we need to lie to ourselves to be happy?

It sure fucking helps me...

 

[KingSpeed]

People getting carried away.

I know one thing. He's the best player in the playoffs so far. No denying that. Enjoy the moment, MM.

 

[BBert]

I know one thing. He's the best player in the playoffs so far. No denying that. Enjoy the moment, MM.

I'll say it again: Enjoy the moment.

There is no sense in following sports if you can't be happy when your team does something good. Especially if you've suffered years of anguish waiting, hoping, dreaming and yearning for that something good to happen.

Victory is fleeting, so make the most of it for the little time we have it in our grasp.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I'll say it again: Enjoy the moment.

There is no sense in following sports if you can't be happy when your team does something good. Especially if you've suffered years of anguish waiting, hoping, dreaming and yearning for that something good to happen.

Victory is fleeting, so make the most of it for the little time we have it in our grasp.

I'm enjoying the moment.

Feels great knowing our team is up 2-0 with two games one being only one day away to be played at the Moda Center.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Pretty well-respected Kansas City star sportswriter. Also a notorious race-baiter.

This is very correct

 

[Mediocre Man]

I know one thing. He's the best player in the playoffs so far. No denying that. Enjoy the moment, MM.

He has been the best player in the playoffs so far, and I am enjoying it

 

[Mediocre Man]

You clearly don't understand the point of the thread.

It's cool because a nationally respected journalist thinks highly of our player. Who cares if he's right or wrong. It's cool that he said it.

Just once, you could look at the glass as half full.

So it's only ok to discuss National writers if they are positive? What if they are both positive and negative?

Please help me understand the unwritten rules of the forum

 

[Mediocre Man]

The Blazers won. His glass IS half empty.

I am very jealous of you blissfulness