Lillard's game-winning shot still reverberates with Rockets

[Boob-No-More]

Where does Lillard rank among all time Blazers (not using the finals as a criteria) in their first three seasons as a Blazer?

Dare I say he's arguably the best, most polished pro that has ever played in Portland?

I know you said not counting finals as a criteria, but then Mags went off and started buying plane tickets and planning the parade route...

Remember Walton led the Blazers to a title in his 3rd season. Yeah, Walton's injuries held him back, but in terms of overall impact in his third season, I'd have to go with Walton for now. He just had such a huge impact on both ends of the court, when he was actually on the court. I do expect Lillard to pass him, if not this year, than probably next.

BNM

 

[magnifier661]

I know you said not counting finals as a criteria, but then Mags went off and started buying plane tickets and planning the parade route...

Remember Walton led the Blazers to a title in his 3rd season. Yeah, Walton's injuries held him back, but in terms of overall impact in his third season, I'd have to go with Walton for now. He just had such a huge impact on both ends of the court, when he was actually on the court. I do expect Lillard to pass him, if not this year, than probably next.

BNM

If I was old enough to appreciate that, I would have said it. It's just too hard for me to say since I didn't experience it first hand.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Where does Lillard rank among all time Blazers (not using the finals as a criteria) in their first three seasons as a Blazer?

Dare I say he's arguably the best, most polished pro that has ever played in Portland?

Sure, Petrie put up great #'s, but he had to, there wasn't much else on the team at the time. Yes, I know they had Wicks and won the most (at the time) games as an expansion team, but that team didn't have a ton of talent.

Walton when he was healthy would be my pick for all-time Blazer - bar none. When he was healthy and playing well, he was just incredible.

I think if Sabas had come over in his youth, he would have been better. Roy & Dame both show poise and calm as well but I'd still pick Walton over them. Of course, Walton was the first of a long-line of Blazer center health woes.

Gramps...

 

[Mediocre Man]

That's fantastic. I bet it makes you smile every time they say it.

They get the joke. I've met the two I enjoy most a few times. They are really cool

 

[Mediocre Man]

It really was. I wish we could get more of these in depth interview type articles quoting multiple sources from both teams. As fans, we all enjoyed that moment, but it really is eye opening to hear the players and coaches on both sides break down what happened and why it happened.

BNM

Yep. Always fun to get both sides of the story, as well as a little behind the scenes stuff

 

[Boob-No-More]

If I was old enough to appreciate that, I would have said it. It's just too hard for me to say since I didn't experience it first hand.

Walton was my all time favorite college player (followed by Larry Bird) when I was a kid. I wanted to be Bill Walton.

BNM

 

[Mediocre Man]

Walton was my all time favorite college player (followed by Larry Bird) when I was a kid. I wanted to be Bill Walton.

BNM

I hope you at least had the stutter.

 

[riverman]

Let's just hope we don't need a clutch shot against them tomorrow.

 

[riverman]

Walton was my all time favorite college player (followed by Larry Bird) when I was a kid. I wanted to be Bill Walton.

BNM

I played pick up ball in San Diego in 70-71 and got to watch Bill play a few games with the locals. He was amazing. I learned in those years that I needed a jump shot to play on those courts because I'd get my nose broken trying to finish a layup. Walton was amazing without even trying to be.

 

[magnifier661]

Let's just hope we don't need a clutch shot against them tomorrow.

No that would be awesome! Maybe Lillard with another game winner! Hahaha

 

[Mediocre Man]

Let's just hope we don't need a clutch shot against them tomorrow.

Careful what you wish for

 

[julius]

I know you said not counting finals as a criteria, but then Mags went off and started buying plane tickets and planning the parade route...

Remember Walton led the Blazers to a title in his 3rd season. Yeah, Walton's injuries held him back, but in terms of overall impact in his third season, I'd have to go with Walton for now. He just had such a huge impact on both ends of the court, when he was actually on the court. I do expect Lillard to pass him, if not this year, than probably next.

BNM

he went off because I had commented about how the crowd would react to a championship.

The reason why I said "not using the finals as a criteria" was because of exactly what you said. Yes, he lead the team to a title, but he hadn't accomplished nearly as much as Damian did in his first 2 seasons. Remember, Bill missed 47 and 31 games his first and second year. That's almost a whole seasons worth of games missed.

I think that has to be taken into account for "best polished pro", although I will concede that not everyone else will take that into account.

After looking at his stats, it's crazy just how many games he missed. In his first 3 seasons, he missed 47, 31 and 17. Then 24, 82, 68, 82, 82, 49, 27 and 15 again.

 

[KingSpeed]

If we get to Finals, I will go to all the games. Maybe WCF too. I don't know how I'd afford it but I'd do it.

 

[Blazersfan161]

Funny thing is does anybody think we win that series in game 7 if he misses?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Funny thing is does anybody think we win that series in game 7 if he misses?

I do. We won on their court.

 

[WillG]

I don't know how you can have a thread about the shot and not have a video of the shot

[video=youtube;mejFtEY5faU]

So Clutch!.
LOL! Even the camera man's mouth drops in awe at 1:03.

 

[tlongII]

That's awesome! What was it like?

Biggest adrenaline rush I've had in a LONG TIME! Everybody was high fiving everyone else after the game and on the street. It was unbelievable.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I do. We won on their court.

Like, twice, right?

 

[BBert]

No that would be awesome! Maybe Lillard with another game winner! Hahaha

Yeah. Only this time, with 0.8.

 

[BBert]

LaMarcus was completely blanketed by Dwight. If Lillard doesn't break for the ball, and Batum doesn't hit him in stride, it's season over.

Fate is a fickle bitch. It's our time.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I would fly to Portland for the parade. It's been way tooooooo long for this great organization and fans to be without a title.

I've dealt with Laker fans rubbing "You don't have hardware" throughout my teens, twenties and thirties. We need one!

Same id pay on credit if i had to. No way ill miss that game in portland. I might not make it to the Mora but id watch it somewhere in town

 

[Spud147]

I'm not sure if I posted this right but I just saw this and it seems to fit here:

[video]

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm not sure if I posted this right but I just saw this and it seems to fit here:

[video]

omg... the kid with the wig.... he just stands there for like 2 minutes completely stunned.

 

[magnifier661]

I'm not sure if I posted this right but I just saw this and it seems to fit here:

[video]

I love how the fan in the center has a "clutch city" shirt on. That defensive play was soooo "un-clutch"

 

[Natebishop3]

I love how the fan in the center has a "clutch city" shirt on. That defensive play was soooo "un-clutch"

Fuck you troll face!

 

[julius]

I'm not sure if I posted this right but I just saw this and it seems to fit here:

[video]

those videos are hard to watch, even from the aspect of the Blazers winning the game (and being a Blazers fan). I've been a fan of the Blazers long enough to have been on the other side many many times. it sucks. Time won't heal the wound, a victory in the regular season won't heal the wound.

Hell, beating the Lakers in the 92 playoffs in the 1st round didn't heal 91.

The Rockets should come out in this game and make a statement, and I suspect they'll win easily. But regular season doesn't mean as much, esp when you're talking about getting over something that crushing.

Damn you Magic...Michael...Shaw/Shaq/Kobe...

 

[PDXFonz]

I'm not sure if I posted this right but I just saw this and it seems to fit here:

[video]

Wow I'd never seen this video that popped up in the similar. It's like a Lillard home movie!


[video=YouTube;--lWs2yKCGo]

 

[Jade Falcon]

GOOD. I'm glad it still hurts. That team had ZERO class last year. The only people I saw with class were Lin and Harden. Beverly, Howard, and Parsons were all assholes. Good riddance.

I can't wait until we face them again with LA and RoLo. Get a little payback for last night.

 

[Strenuus]

I love how the fan in the center has a "clutch city" shirt on. That defensive play was soooo "un-clutch"

two of them on their phones... pathetic. before and after the shot.

 

[magnifier661]

GOOD. I'm glad it still hurts. That team had ZERO class last year. The only people I saw with class were Lin and Harden. Beverly, Howard, and Parsons were all assholes. Good riddance.

I can't wait until we face them again with LA and RoLo. Get a little payback for last night.

Welcome to the forum! Nice to get some new blood and opinions!