Lillard's and Aldridge's relationship. (He will come back Portland one day)

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CupWizier said:
If you say that you can't stand him, pissed for him leaving Portland or don't like his attitude, that's one thing but to act like he isn't a very talented player on the floor leads me to believe you haven't seen him play much this year or your bias has gotten the best of you. I'm not worried about his play on the court but more about what the cost would be to acquire him and if the Spurs even are willing to deal. Those are the only questions I have as I want more talent for this team. A lineup of Nurkic, Aldridge, Harkless, McCollum and Lillard can compete with pretty much any team. AND WIN!
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FTFY
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
The best team the Blazers have had since Clyde was put together by a GM who is well qouted as not being a Chemistry major. I dont like how the LMA stuff went down, but if him and Dame are actually friends now, I think the chemistry of the team would be different.

Even if he was still the exactly the same, its hard to tell if the bad Chemistry would really hurt them in terms of winning. All those things you mentioned and they were the 2nd best team in the west most of the year before all the injuries happened.

Im good if people say we dont want him because of how things happened when he was here. My opinion is that right now he’d be an upgrade at the 4, it would be a bandaid though as he is on the tail end of his career and in a year or two he might not be an upgrade.
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There are rumors that Kawhi wanted out of SA because of Aldridge. I don't know how true they are but that was just last season so who knows. I'm glad Dame and Aldridge have mended things but texting every once in awhile is different than actually being around each other all the time.

In my opinion Aldridge is the type who is totally fine as long as things are going relatively well. The minute any adversity hits, he turns into the type that would rather go somewhere else than actually deal with the problem. I am 100% convinced if the Blazers were behind the Spurs in the standings and in danger of possibly not making the playoffs that Aldridge wouldn't want anything to do with us right now.

My feelings can be summed up by the Mike Singletary rant ("Can not win with em"). I just feel like there are certain guys who like to take the easy way out, like Durant joining the Warriors. Sure, he won a title because he went to GS but he doesn't have the mental makeup to have ever gotten OKC over the top. I would hope Aldridge has matured since he left here but what if he comes back thinking he's still a star and wanting to be treated as such?
 
dviss1 said:
Hey platy, tell your wife that she's "acting like a" bitch and see how that goes.



If telling someone they're "acting like" an asshole isn't against forum rules, it should be or I'm about to work that exploit to DEATH.
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Trust me dviss, I am in agreement, but I don't make the rules and sometimes I will toss ones out just to demonstrate what things look like that are deemed acceptable. I have had several discussions with mods about things said and done in here and I lean a lot further to the stricter side than you probably think, but have been told what is and isn't an insult in their rules. Most of us have abused the rules at various times so none of us are innocent. and I wouldn't advise "exploiting" it though as that won't accomplish anything. I suggest you contact a mod over your concerns through private message where ALL personal matters should be handled between 2 posters or a poster and a mod.
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hoopsjock said:
There are rumors that Kawhi wanted out of SA because of Aldridge. I don't know how true they are but that was just last season so who knows. I'm glad Dame and Aldridge have mended things but texting every once in awhile is different than actually being around each other all the time.

In my opinion Aldridge is the type who is totally fine as long as things are going relatively well. The minute any adversity hits, he turns into the type that would rather go somewhere else than actually deal with the problem. I am 100% convinced if the Blazers were behind the Spurs in the standings and in danger of possibly not making the playoffs that Aldridge wouldn't want anything to do with us right now.

My feelings can be summed up by the Mike Singletary rant ("Can not win with em"). I just feel like there are certain guys who like to take the easy way out, like Durant joining the Warriors. Sure, he won a title because he went to GS but he doesn't have the mental makeup to have ever gotten OKC over the top. I would hope Aldridge has matured since he left here but what if he comes back thinking he's still a star and wanting to be treated as such?
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Its fair to think that. I have no idea how mature LA is. Do you think Dame has the mental make up to take them over the top like the Durant situation?
I think even LA knows if he came back this is 100% Dame’s team. The real question would be, could he accept that Nurk is now the #2 guy?
Basketball talent (right now) Aldridge is an upgrade, the more mental and emotional aspects I dont really know...
 
Yes, but can he provide efficient swish3 scoring? We could use the team leader in efficient swish3 scoring and percentage. Stotts should provide Meyers 5 to 7 swish3 opportunities per game to greatly increase the Blazers winning opportunities!
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
Its fair to think that. I have no idea how mature LA is. Do you think Dame has the mental make up to take them over the top like the Durant situation?
I think even LA knows if he came back this is 100% Dame’s team. The real question would be, could he accept that Nurk is now the #2 guy?
Basketball talent (right now) Aldridge is an upgrade, the more mental and emotional aspects I dont really know...
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Yes, I do believe Dame has the mental makeup of a winner. Unfortunately in today's NBA you need a lot more than just that one guy though. I'll put it this way: If Dame had a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals I think that he'd finish it off first of all but second of all I don't think he'd jump ship if they did lose. I have way more respect for guys that think they can still do it no matter how many times they fail than for those that don't believe in their game so they have to go join a super team to get a title.
 
hoopsjock said:
Yes, I do believe Dame has the mental makeup of a winner. Unfortunately in today's NBA you need a lot more than just that one guy though. I'll put it this way: If Dame had a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals I think that he'd finish it off first of all but second of all I don't think he'd jump ship if they did lose. I have way more respect for guys that think they can still do it no matter how many times they fail then for those that don't believe in their game so they have to go join a super team to get a title.
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Oh no doubt. My objection was that there seemed to be an argument over if LMA was better than Chief. I love/hate Aminu so thats my bias, but on Chiefs best days Im not sure he’s better then Aldridge.
Especially now that Aldridges interior defense has become pretty good.
 
hoopsjock said:
There are rumors that Kawhi wanted out of SA because of Aldridge. I don't know how true they are but that was just last season so who knows. I'm glad Dame and Aldridge have mended things but texting every once in awhile is different than actually being around each other all the time.

In my opinion Aldridge is the type who is totally fine as long as things are going relatively well. The minute any adversity hits, he turns into the type that would rather go somewhere else than actually deal with the problem. I am 100% convinced if the Blazers were behind the Spurs in the standings and in danger of possibly not making the playoffs that Aldridge wouldn't want anything to do with us right now.

My feelings can be summed up by the Mike Singletary rant ("Can not win with em"). I just feel like there are certain guys who like to take the easy way out, like Durant joining the Warriors. Sure, he won a title because he went to GS but he doesn't have the mental makeup to have ever gotten OKC over the top. I would hope Aldridge has matured since he left here but what if he comes back thinking he's still a star and wanting to be treated as such?
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Do you have a link to the article that came from. It would be interesting to see the context as I don't recall hearing or reading anything about that during Leonards stay in SA.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
Oh no doubt. My objection was that there seemed to be an argument over if LMA was better than Chief. I love/hate Aminu so thats my bias, but on Chiefs best days Im not sure he’s better then Aldridge.
Especially now that Aldridges interior defense has become pretty good.
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I'm still holding out hope for a better option this summer or by the trade deadline next season but with that being said I think Aldridge would be amazing as a 2nd unit scorer as he hits his mid 30's. I just don't think he'd ever allow that to happen.
 
CupWizier said:
Do you have a link to the article that came from. It would be interesting to see the context as I don't recall hearing or reading anything about that during Leonards stay in SA.
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Nope, sure don't.
 
hoopsjock said:
Yes, I do believe Dame has the mental makeup of a winner. Unfortunately in today's NBA you need a lot more than just that one guy though. I'll put it this way: If Dame had a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals I think that he'd finish it off first of all but second of all I don't think he'd jump ship if they did lose. I have way more respect for guys that think they can still do it no matter how many times they fail than for those that don't believe in their game so they have to go join a super team to get a title.
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And that's why I no longer respect LeBron as he jumped ship in Miami once they lost the championship instead of doing like Duncan did by urging management to keep the team together so they could come back and win it and they did. Sending LeBron with his tail between his legs back to Cleveland who only had about 30 number 1 picks since he left and then bails on Cleveland once again to go to Hollywood. Fun to see him and the lakers as losers. I respect his game, just not his methods.
 
maxiep said:
LaMarshmallow who? Forget that guy. First, the problem was Roy, then it was Oden, finally it was Dame. It was always someone else. You know what I think? The problem was him. It's always going to be him.

No reunion. He's gone and should stay gone.
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This is why I try to read the entire thread before posting.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
Sure but Id say this, there are very few guys on the planet who could average 20+ ppg in the NBA we know Aminu cant, LMA has proven he can.
LMA is a better offensive player then Chief.

Its easy to point out flaws in LA’s game, but people literally point at flaw’s in Lebrons, MJ’s, and others who are way better then Aldridge ever was or will be. Chief has a lot of flaws too.

Can Chief go left and pull up and shoot?
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Why are we comparing him to Chief when he's a Center?
 
dviss1 said:
Why are we comparing him to Chief when he's a Center?
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The post you replied to was about Chief and LMA. So thats why I guess. I think if LA played here right now he’d be our PF. Nurkic LA as your bigs would be a hard team fors to match up with, might not be able to switch defensively well enough though.

In a couple years its almost certain LMA wont be able to play PF at all.
 
Btw, as for LMA being “money” out to 18’, he’s still never shot >43% on jumpers. .84 points per possession. You’re better off with Russell Westbrook shooting 3s (.86ppp) than LMA jumpers. It’s the same efficiency as DeAndre Jordan’s FT during the worst year of his career 41.4%.

Man, I thought I was done with LMA takes.
 
BrianFromWA said:
Btw, as for LMA being “money” out to 18’, he’s still never shot >43% on jumpers. .84 points per possession. You’re better off with Russell Westbrook shooting 3s (.86ppp) than LMA jumpers. It’s the same efficiency as DeAndre Jordan’s FT during the worst year of his career 41.4%.

Man, I thought I was done with LMA takes.
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TFG% is 57 this years thats terrible?
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
The post you replied to was about Chief and LMA. So thats why I guess. I think if LA played here right now he’d be our PF. Nurkic LA as your bigs would be a hard team fors to match up with, might not be able to switch defensively well enough though.

In a couple years its almost certain LMA wont be able to play PF at all.
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He has 2 years left on his contract. Let him walk at the end and we will probably get 2 very good years out of him.
 
CupWizier said:
Trust me dviss, I am in agreement, but I don't make the rules and sometimes I will toss ones out just to demonstrate what things look like that are deemed acceptable. I have had several discussions with mods about things said and done in here and I lean a lot further to the stricter side than you probably think, but have been told what is and isn't an insult in their rules. Most of us have abused the rules at various times so none of us are innocent. and I wouldn't advise "exploiting" it though as that won't accomplish anything. I suggest you contact a mod over your concerns through private message where ALL personal matters should be handled between 2 posters or a poster and a mod.
:hoops:
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Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids.

I'm black.

If I exploit a "skirting" of the rules, it'll get shut down.

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But you know what? I think @PtldPlatypus might be wrong.

IMO saying someone is "acting like an asshole" is a personal insult at worst.

At best, saying "acting like" doesn't exactly exonerate you from actually being what you're describing.
 
dviss1 said:
Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids.

I'm black.

If I exploit a "skirting" of the rules, it'll get shut down.

giphy.gif


But you know what? I think @PtldPlatypus might be wrong.

IMO saying someone is "acting like an asshole" is a personal insult at worst.

At best, saying "acting like" doesn't exactly exonerate you from actually being what you're describing.
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I agree, clearly he was saying that I was indeed being an asshole (which may be true) otherwise he wouldn't have said it.
 
dviss1 said:
Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids.

I'm black.

If I exploit a "skirting" of the rules, it'll get shut down.

giphy.gif


But you know what? I think @PtldPlatypus might be wrong.

IMO saying someone is "acting like an asshole" is a personal insult at worst.

At best, saying "acting like" doesn't exactly exonerate you from actually being what you're describing.
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For the record, I don't even care about the personal insults. It does bother me when someone doesn't own their shit though. I'm really sick of seeing posts saying he did nothing wrong and never instigates anything.
 
dviss1 said:
Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids.

I'm black.

If I exploit a "skirting" of the rules, it'll get shut down.

giphy.gif


But you know what? I think @PtldPlatypus might be wrong.

IMO saying someone is "acting like an asshole" is a personal insult at worst.

At best, saying "acting like" doesn't exactly exonerate you from actually being what you're describing.
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Theres a bit of a fuzzy gray area here. There is a difference between you’re acting like a fool, and you are a fool. One implies you’re capable of not being a fool, but you are one right now. The other makes it sound like theres no hope for you.
 
CupWizier said:
Trust me dviss, I am in agreement, but I don't make the rules and sometimes I will toss ones out just to demonstrate what things look like that are deemed acceptable. I have had several discussions with mods about things said and done in here and I lean a lot further to the stricter side than you probably think, but have been told what is and isn't an insult in their rules. Most of us have abused the rules at various times so none of us are innocent. and I wouldn't advise "exploiting" it though as that won't accomplish anything. I suggest you contact a mod over your concerns through private message where ALL personal matters should be handled between 2 posters or a poster and a mod.
:hoops:
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Orion Bailey said:
You didnt provide a link to the story you were referencing. You shoul be banned. :)
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@TorturedBlazerFan you liked that shit? NOW you should banned. Lol.

TorturedBlazerFan said:
I wasnt the OP though. @Labinot41 did, and he did have a link. :p
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hoopsjock said:
Yeah, I'm not sure what @Orion Bailey is talking about!
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Holy hell. Im an idiot. I thought i went to page one to see the op and must have went back one page. On the previous page, @tortured has the first post.

Shit. Now i need to go edit my edit that said i need to learn to read. I should change it to, just put the damned phone down man!!
 
Orion Bailey said:
@TorturedBlazerFan you liked that shit? NOW you should banned. Lol.





Holy hell. Im an idiot. I thought i went to page one to see the op and must have went back one page. On the previous page, @tortured has the first post.

Shit. Now i need to go edit my edit that said i need to learn to read. I should change it to, just put the damned phone down man!!
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You're really out to ban me tonight heh. :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:
 
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