Game Thread GAME# 39: SPURS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 7, 2018 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (PST), NBATV & NBCSNW

[BBert]

It's all about the way LA left. If he had have said "We've both tried our best, it isn't working. It's time to go our separate ways. I'll always love you, we've just grown apart. It's not you it's me." I don't think most people would have a problem retiring his jersey.

But to say: and then leave. No way.

I think it's the blatant dishonesty that most Trail Blazer fans can't stomach.

Still wouldn't deserve to have his Jersey retired.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Exactly, dude made it out of the first round once. And when he finally did, he got pissed because it was someone else who led us there (at least at the end of the series, to be fair he was magnificent in games 1 and 2).

 

[Scalma]

Exactly, dude made it out of the first round once. And when he finally did, he got pissed because it was someone else who led us there (at least at the end of the series, to be fair he was magnificent in games 1 and 2).

Which playoff caliber squad did Aldridge hold back? Fans treating this sport like tennis will always confuse me. It doesn’t depend on one guy. And I don’t even like Aldridge, but come on.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Well I would argue the way he quit against Memphis would be reason enough to disqualify him. But on principle, if you can't lead a team to postseason success, you're not worthy of having your jersey retired. By the same token, Roy shouldn't have his retired either.

 

[Mr. Robot]

So they have LaMarsha, a 37 and 40-Year Old, a kid from Rainier Beach HS, and the SLOWEST SF of all time.

Yet, watch Grandpop still coach them to a win.

whp is 37 yo

 

[BigGameDamian]

Clippers have Atlanta tomorrow and New Orleans has Detroit.

 

[Scalma]

Well I would argue the way he quit against Memphis would be reason enough to disqualify him. But on principle, if you can't lead a team to postseason success, you're not worthy of having your jersey retired. By the same token, Roy shouldn't have his retired either.

Oh I agree that he shouldn’t have his number retired but let’s not pretend like he was the reason we never advanced. Yeah he quit in the Memphis series, and that’s unforgivable, but we were already a broken team.

 

[Darkwebs]

Good news, of course we had this situation the last time too....

Thanks for the info! I've updated the OP.

 

[BonesJones]

I rooted for them to win every one of those 9 years.

Then you should've remembered when he won a playoff series on the greatest shot in Blazers history.

 

[BonesJones]

whp is 37 yo

Pau? 36?

 

[H.C.]

Collins should start tonight. But he won’t.

You did see the first matchup of the season against this team right?
Collins got in and got pooped on by Gasol & Aldridge.
In the second half Aminu shut Aldridge down. It was quite fun to watch Aminu out physical Aldridge.

 

[KingSpeed]

So they have LaMarsha, a 37 and 40-Year Old, a kid from Rainier Beach HS, and the SLOWEST SF of all time.

Yet, watch Grandpop still coach them to a win.

Aldridge and Gasol are good. Spurs won by 39 in Houston without Kawhi or Parker.

Which playoff caliber squad did Aldridge hold back? Fans treating this sport like tennis will always confuse me. It doesn’t depend on one guy. And I don’t even like Aldridge, but come on.

Aldridge is a good player. But he wasn't good enough to lead us to much playoff success. Great players get it done. Players like LeBron and Duncan and Magic and Shaq. You don't retire LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey. Jesus Christ.

 

[KingSpeed]

Then you should've remembered when he won a playoff series on the greatest shot in Blazers history.

ok

 

[BonesJones]

Aldridge and Gasol are good. Spurs won by 39 in Houston without Kawhi or

Aldridge is a good player. But he wasn't good enough to lead us to much playoff success. Great players get it done. Players like LeBron and Duncan and Magic and Shaq. You don't retire LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey. Jesus Christ.

Yeah, they're good because of Pop, which is why this ragtag group could still win.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yeah, they're good because of Pop, which is why this ragtag group could still win.

Definitely.

 

[riverman]

29 no votes on the poll no yes votes...I think it's official

 

[Mr. Robot]

Pau? 36?

hes 37, you were right

 

[Jon]

Is lillard out tonight?

 

[illmatic99]

Wtf, Dame not playing

 

[Orion Bailey]

Just heard Dame is out because of his Calf

 

[Orion Bailey]

Do I win the Woj award for first to report the reaason?>:

 

[BlazerBeav]

Got excited about our chances, now back to status quo.

 

[Strenuus]

Thank GOD I work during the 2nd half of this game...

 

[Mr. Robot]

Thank GOD I work during the 2nd half of this game...

why 2nd half

 

[Strenuus]

why 2nd half

Work.

 

[Cippy91]

Do I win the Woj award for first to report the reaason?>:

no

 

[Orion Bailey]

no

WTF Cippy you know Quick And Casplanzo dont count!!!!

 

[Mr. Robot]

Work.

I get that, but it sounds like youre happy cause youre gonna miss the 2nd half, but not the 1st half
youre clearly expecting a loss, so why bother watching 1st half

 

[KingSpeed]

We can win without Dame but I hope this isn't serious.

 

[Mr. Robot]

if we play like against CLE & ATL, with ball and player movement, we might steal this one without Dame