Zombie Lets send a thank you letter to Denver

[Scalma]

Things he does in that video that are incredibly refreshing:
BLOCK SHOTS!!!
Nifty spin moves.
Hits a long jumper.
That touch pass to Crabbe basically the first time he got the ball on offense.
Knock people over like ninepins.

BUT on the other hand, he was very rude. He made the rest of the Blazers look EXTRA bad by comparison.

This might sound crazy, and I'm admittingly a Nurkic homer, but when he's at his best, his game reminds me of Cousins. I've heard the Marc gasol comps, but Nurkic is more physical, like cousins.

 

[Scalma]

Here's a little pre-draft write up on Nurkic, comparing him to Cousins.

https://deanondraft.com/2014/02/19/jusuf-nurkic-the-bosnian-boogie/

 

[Strenuus]

Mark this prediction down: Josuf Nurkic will win the 17-18 Most Improved Player award

someone beat you to it in the game thread.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here's a little pre-draft write up on Nurkic, comparing him to Cousins.

https://deanondraft.com/2014/02/19/jusuf-nurkic-the-bosnian-boogie/

HE PLAYED WITH NOLAN SMITH! THAT'S A BAD OMEN!

HAH - he is also compared with Pekovic.

 

[Strenuus]

HE PLAYED WITH NOLAN SMITH! THAT'S A BAD OMEN!

Son. Of. A. Bitch.

:MARIS61:

 

[Dougnsalem]

Guys, I wasn't wishing serious injury on Nurk. I'm basically saying there's no way he can possibly suffer a serious injury. I mean, after all the previous injuries to Blazers centers, what are the odds? It's just not possible for it to happen again. Nurk's going to be just fine. I honestly believe we've kicked the curse and any vengeful gods.

Ever hear of the Cubs?

 

[Minstrel]

Ever hear of the Cubs?

Championship-winning juggernaut? I think so. Why?

 

[Strenuus]

Can I make a suggestion?

Can we burn this thank you letter?

 

[GrandJury]

Oh god good times when we thought this guy was going to be good

Nurk is trash

 

[KingSpeed]

Can I make a suggestion?

Can we burn this thank you letter?

Giving up so soon? He's 23. He's still the guy who played great last year. He has great relationship with Dame. Patience.

 

[Strenuus]

Giving up so soon? He's 23. He's still the guy who played great last year. He has great relationship with Dame. Patience.

Actually, aren't we at the same sample size as last year?

I'm patient, but holy hell this year he's been bad for the majority of the year. And stats don't tell the story of the eye test, my friend.

 

[BonesJones]

Collins is already better in my eyes

 

[BonesJones]

Oh god good times when we thought this guy was going to be good

Nurk is trash

Why did we let this dude back in after he got banned? MFer lied in his first post... "I'm moving to Portland from Germany... and it so happens that's where my favorite team plays!!!"

Nurk hasn't been good but he's not a finished product idiot. He's 23. The way you post sounds like an immature 14-year old.

 

[GrandJury]

Why did we let this dude back in after he got banned? MFer lied in his first post... "I'm moving to Portland from Germany... and it so happens that's where my favorite team plays!!!"

Nurk hasn't been good but he's not a finished product idiot. He's 23. The way you post sounds like an immature 14-year old.

Nobody is liking Nurk right now. But you mad at me? Your boy ain’t good face it

 

[Chris Craig]

To Denver,

Thank you for Nurk. He will be loved and appreciated here.

Your payment for getting Barton from us has been processed.

Signed,
Nurk's new BFF.

I think Mason is playing better than Nurk is

 

[Nikolokolus]

The hype train turned into a roller-coaster.

 

[Scalma]

The hype train turned into a roller-coaster.

For the bandwagoners maybe, but I guess y’all are used to that.

Trade Dame.

 

[stampedehero]

http://www.nba.com/blazers/video/021517-nurkdebut

1:03

That's a man.

When you see his style, its a wonder Denver did not develop him further. He is smooth.

 

[Strenuus]

When you see his style, its a wonder Denver did not develop him further. He is smooth.

Yeah, he's not even the same player we traded for this year.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I still thank Denver. We got Nurk, down or not right now, plus another first rounder, which allowed us to get Collins.

 

[riverman]

Nurk is 23....he'll be fine....he has much to improve but the foundation is there..

 

[BonesJones]

Nobody is liking Nurk right now. But you mad at me? Your boy ain’t good face it

"Your boy aint good"... *cringe*

 

[Mediocre Man]

Nurk is 23....he'll be fine....he has much to improve but the foundation is there..

I'm not so sure I agree. Yes, he'll be fine, but as for the foundation?????

IMHO, a big mans foundatiin is his footwork, and Nurk's is awful on both ends of the floor. He has incredible insicts, but his footwork is not good

 

[Mr. Robot]

this is what happens when you dont appreciate him enough
now he doesnt give a fuck either and I respect that

 

[theprunetang]

this is what happens when you dont appreciate him enough
now he doesnt give a fuck either and I respect that

That's a dumb excuse. He needs to put in some work on his game. He can be a lot better than he is. Don't respect pouting. Simply put: play better, play smarter.

 

[theprunetang]

this is what happens when you dont appreciate him enough
now he doesnt give a fuck either and I respect that

You think someone like Damian would stop trying and caring if he felt under appreciated? No. He would step up. He has heart, and I'm sure Nurk does as well. If he had your attitude, he wouldn't even be in the league.

 

[Strenuus]

this is what happens when you dont appreciate him enough
now he doesnt give a fuck either and I respect that

Are you swish3? We loved and coddled him all offseason, and he's underperformed......

 

[Strenuus]

I still thank Denver. We got Nurk, down or not right now, plus another first rounder, which allowed us to get Collins.

That's a good point on Collins.

 

[Nikolokolus]

For the bandwagoners maybe, but I guess y’all are used to that.

Trade Dame.

How the fuck could anybody who follows this team be called a "bandwagoner?" What "bandwagon" are people getting on? "Long-suffering," afflicted with "Stockholm Syndrome," "Delusional," "Masochistic," like "Charlie Brown and the football." These are all words, phrases and terms you could use to describe the people in this fanbase, but "bandwagoner" ain't one of 'em.

 

[Scalma]

How the fuck could anybody who follows this team be called a "bandwagoner?" What "bandwagon" are people getting on? "Long-suffering," afflicted with "Stockholm Syndrome," "Delusional," "Masochistic," like "Charlie Brown and the football." These are all words, phrases and terms you could use to describe the people in this fanbase, but "bandwagoner" ain't one of 'em.

I could describe it one sentence for ya. If you only support players when they’re playing well, you are a bandwagoner.