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Whatever, Unequivocally knew this "news" was coming from CSN dwight jaynes or chris haynes

Go to their website, it's top page like always, Drama. Taking things out of context.

Why don't they ever post the whole conversation?? Answer me that.
 
You realize Haynes is the only reporter Felton is taking questions from, right?

And now all of the sudden Haynes is a liar?

Yeah, not buying it. Felton is too big of a wimp to have a real talk with Nate.
 
Funny you say that.

This afternoon, Felton had this to say, "Last night was an emotional time for me and some of the quotes made to Chris Haynes were taken out of context by another reporter. I met with coach McMillan today and I want everyone to know that I am fully behind him and my coaching staff and they are in full support of me and my teammates." -ComcastDramaNet
 
Some of you are on team Ray. Some of you are on team Nate.

Personally, I'm on team who-cares-neither-one-is-getting-the-job-done. Lock 'em both in a bathroom stall with chainsaws and let them fight it out.
 
oldmangrouch said:
Personally, I'm on team who-cares-neither-one-is-getting-the-job-done. Lock 'em both in a bathroom stall with chainsaws and let them fight it out.
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Hate to be a killjoy, but in that situation, they'd probably use the chainsaws to cut themselves free of the locked bathroom stall.

That said, maybe it will bring them together and create a bond. Then both can be long-term Blazers together.
 
Minstrel said:
Hate to be a killjoy, but in that situation, they'd probably use the chainsaws to cut themselves free of the locked bathroom stall.
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Nah, Felton would repeatedly drop the chainsaw on the floor and if he did actually hold onto it long enough to take a swipe at Nate, he'd miss badly.

Nate would ask Jamal Crawford to start the chainsaw by himself and when that failed five times in a row, he'd call a time out and give Crawford yet another chance to start it all by himself. That would fail, too.

Lots of noise and wasted energy, but unlikely to see any actual bloodshed.

BNM
 
Minstrel said:
Hate to be a killjoy, but in that situation, they'd probably use the chainsaws to cut themselves free of the locked bathroom stall.

That said, maybe it will bring them together and create a bond. Then both can be long-term Blazers together.
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In that case, just give me the chainsaw so I can cut my own head off!
 
Nate ran Miller out of town in favor of Felton. Fire Nate.
 
Some analyst believe it will take until after the all star break for some players to truly get into NBA game shape.

Felton relies on pushing the ball to be effective, problem is after the first five minutes he is gassed and ineffective because he is so out of shape. Maybe after the all star break we start seeing a different Felton. Got to hope for something.
 
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Treaty_of_Batum said:
Some analyst believe it will take until after the all star break for some players to truly get into NBA game shape.
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I don't buy that at all. In fact, it's counter-intuitive. With the condensed schedule, the players should be rounding into game shape quicker than usual. The best way to get in game shape is to play in games. Playing more games in less time should accelerate conditioning. Hell, I played 13 games back during Thanksgiving weekend and felt like I was in the best shape of my life afterward, and Raymond Felton is barely half my age. If he can't play 5 minutes without getting gassed by now, it's going to be a very, very long lockout shortened season.

BNM
 
oldmangrouch said:
Some of you are on team Ray. Some of you are on team Nate.

Personally, I'm on team who-cares-neither-one-is-getting-the-job-done. Lock 'em both in a bathroom stall with chainsaws and let them fight it out.
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+ 100, somebody's got it right, F'em both and get them both outta town ASAP
 
HailBlazers said:
So Immature.
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No the right response is, "so funny."


Buy, right or wrong many NBA player's didn't think there would be a season and certainty didn't prepare for it.
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Then fuck them for being lazy unprofessional assholes. These guys get paid shitloads of money to workout, stay in shape and presumably play the game they love (apparently some more than others). If Felton couldn't be bothered to at least prepare for the possibility that he might play in a very important year because of his expiring contract then he's not only lazy and unprofessional, but a dumbass too. There is no defense.
 
Nikolokolus said:
Then fuck them for being lazy unprofessional assholes. These guys get paid shitloads of money to workout, stay in shape and presumably play the game they love (apparently some more than others). If Felton couldn't be bothered to at least prepare for the possibility that he might play in a very important year because of his expiring contract then he's not only lazy and unprofessional, but a dumbass too. There is no defense.
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I find the "didn't think there was a season, ain't gonna practice" argument hilarious.

Hailblazers, please think about that really hard for a second. Do you see how ridiculous that is?
 
I work out nearly every day, I'm old, and no one wants to see me play basketball. And I have a day job. Some of these guys make like $20,000 a minute while they are on the court, and all they have to do is play basketball. There is no excuse for them to not work out and work on their game, constantly. LaMarcus did.
 
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Ridiculous as it may be, many of these guys are gifted athletes and they'll ride their natural abilities to the bank while putting in as little work as possible. The lockout was simply an easy excuse for them to chill out because their teammates/coaches are not around to hold them to account, it's human nature really.
 
HailBlazers said:
Ridiculous as it may be, many of these guys are gifted athletes and they'll ride their natural abilities to the bank while putting in as little work as possible. The lockout was simply an easy excuse for them to chill out because their teammates/coaches are not around to hold them to account, it's human nature really.
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This is what lawyers call "an argument that proves too much." If Felton is still out-of-shape 30 games into the season, and if it is for the reason you offer, that is simply intolerable.

If this is true, Felton should be benched for disciplinary reasons. Whatever "pain" it would cause Nate to let Smith and Williams play, it is better than letting Felton get away with it. You can't demand discipline and professionalism from some players, and not others. If one guy gets away with it, you lose the entire team.
 
Nikolokolus said:
No the right response is, "so funny."




Then fuck them for being lazy unprofessional assholes. These guys get paid shitloads of money to workout, stay in shape and presumably play the game they love (apparently some more than others). If Felton couldn't be bothered to at least prepare for the possibility that he might play in a very important year because of his expiring contract then he's not only lazy and unprofessional, but a dumbass too. There is no defense.
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They were "locked out" by the owners. They didn't owe anybody anything until they were let back in.
 
KingSpeed said:
They were "locked out" by the owners. They didn't owe anybody anything until they were let back in.
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While its true that when the CBA expired there contracts were void for that period of time. its also true that any professional who is returning to a profession that he or she has taken some time off of, is expected to be up to date on information and practices regarding the subject otherwise they can count on not continuing in that field.
It is unprofessional to pull a Shawn Kemp no matter the situation. When you go on strike you better be ready to take up your old job when the strike is resolved or you better not show back up.
 
I find that a strange argument. The players were off work, but they knew full well they would go back to work at some point. Some players came back to work unable to perform their jobs for which they are ridiculously paid. And yet, they still expect to be ridiculously paid. They owe it to their employers and by extension the fans who pay their salaries to come to work able to perform their jobs at the level for which they are being ridiculously compensated. If they needed to practice their craft while they were off work in order to stay sharp, then they owe it to their employers, their fans, and their families to do so. Otherwise they should give the money back or be fired for their inability to perform their job duties. And by 'some players' I mean, of course, Felton. :)
 
I don't think anyone is questioning if it was right for Felton to come into camp out of shape. I also don't think anyone is saying he came into came in shape. The real question to me is if Felton is now in his usual game shape?

I've got my own experiences too, and experience says when your are out of shape, couple weeks of hell week and a few games and you are back in game shape. So I understand the idea how he should be in shape now.

These NBA analysts (not making a big deal out of these guys just something I heard while latching NBA on ESPN) . . . they talk about how rigorous this schedule was and if you come into camp out of shape, you really don't get your game legs back until you get that 8 day break during the all star game. They suspected the overall level of play will get better after the all star break as many players come back in game shape with their legs ready to go.

Just one analysis of this crazy season . . . and when I heard of it I thought and hoped this would apply to Felton.
 
I'm actually feeling a little sympathy for the round mound of turnover. He seems to mean well. Most of my ire is directed at 'you know who' and his coach. Felton makes the occasional blunder, but at least he doesn't take his teammates out of the game when he's in. I do think it's possible the all star break could help Felton get his legs back -- it does appear that could be affecting his shot, at least (he continually hits the front of the rim). Curse me and my eternal optimism! When will it end?!
 
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I would package Batum and failton for an extended Nash and their protected first rounder.
 
Nikolokolus said:
Why in God's name would a team moving into a full rebuild give up their first round pick?
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Protected. If they get top 3 pick then we get it next year. Batum is a good player to build from. I bet he would blossom without Nate holding him back.
 
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