I know it makes NO sense given the past, but...

[BBert]

Since I'm new here as a semi-regular poster, I pose this question to the rest of you: Is jlprk always such a tool?

Only on his good days.

 

[magnifier661]

Since I'm new here as a semi-regular poster, I pose this question to the rest of you: Is jlprk always such a tool?

Jlprk has dry humor. He uses trolling to get under your skin. The more you feed him; the more he posts against you.

 

[Draco]

Illgauskas had years riddled with injuries then put together a very healthy solid career thereafter. I certainly think theres a realistic chance Oden does something similar. I don't understand the Oden hate its not as if he is out getting arrested or impregnating random ladies. Oden's body has failed him so far; he wasn't fat or lazy like Vin Baker or Shawn Kemp, Oden just couldn't stay healthy. Andrew Bynum is hurt most the time Yao Ming had to retire this just comes with the territory of being a 7 foot athlete in a physical contact sport.

Heck even these playoffs Kobe couldn't stay health Russell Westbrook couldn't stay healthy Derrick Rose couldn't get healthy. Wade was hobbling along on two bum knees a shadow of himself. Some Oden critics act as if injuries are rare for a basketball player when one out of four NBA players careers end because of injuries. Its a major part of the game.

 

[dviss1]

I don't understand the Oden hate... he wasn't fat or lazy like Vin Baker or Shawn Kemp,

Oden (admittedly) became a lazy alcoholic. When he ballooned up to 285 pounds you don't believe that was all muscle do you?

 

[crandc]

I don't hate Oden. I'm indifferent.

 

[THE HCP]

I don't hate Oden. I'm indifferent.

AAGGGGHHH! Now you're indifferent? I JUST found out last year you were a chic!

 

[MarAzul]

If Brandon Roy can get a 2 year/10 million deal when everyone KNEW his knees were worthless, I think there could be some demand for the former #1 pick who everyone compared to Bill Russell.

The comparison to Bill Russell I think came from resembling Bill a bit while he was forced to work left handed. I fell for that misconception myself. Really my original impression is closer to the mark, Oden''s manner of gather, gather, jump was more Dale Davis like than Russell. Russell never gave that look, he could jump before any did their first gather.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I guess I wish him well. It didn't work out here, but them's the breaks.

 

[jlprk]

Only on his good days.

Jlprk has dry humor. He uses trolling to get under your skin. The more you feed him; the more he posts against you.

You won't believe this miraculous coincidence, but I'm sitting here at 2 am, getting hungry because all I had today was 2 Wendy's 99 centers (Pachulia and Lopez?), planning to warm up the oven which takes an hour because it's dirty, and cook a couple of giant Costco pizzas. Then I read these posts. So I'll tell you what. At about 4 am when the old oven creaks to a stop, I'll dedicate my little party to all my fans out there! Thanks a million, and, wish you could all be here!

 

[jlprk]

Sorry, no autographs, my hand hurts from shooting 500 shots a day!

 

[Shooter]

What's the hold up? I84 heads East, 15 south. PDX in the rear view mirror, easy.

Well-said. Don't let the door hit you in the butt as you're leaving, HCP.