Meyers Must Go

[BlazerWookee]

I assume youre meaning more than just you are thinking the same thing about Leonard.

Here's your disconnect. I'm pretty sure MM meant "There is a large contingent of Star Wars nerds that consider the Dark side good, and the Jedi evil." to be taken literally, not as an analogy regarding Leonard Fans vs. Haters.

 

[Orion Bailey]

You just don't get me

Never said I did. Either way, all I was asking for was some numbers to support.


No offence, but Im not here to "Get anyone" I'm here to get the Blazers. But I also do love and cherish a large contingent of a populous that is on the same page, especially when they are the fans of the same thing i'm a fan of.

I guess im with those that would rather bash up, rather than bash down. There are ways to do it without seeming like a Homer... or a pescimist.

 

[THE HCP]

NERDS!!!!!!

 

[Orion Bailey]

Here's your disconnect. I'm pretty sure MM meant "There is a large contingent of Star Wars nerds that consider the Dark side good, and the Jedi evil." to be taken literally, not as an analogy regarding Leonard Fans vs. Haters.

I believe your right. And initially I wanted the numbers on that, but then internally said, no, lets keep this about the Blazers and Leonard. Because that was the topic of discussion when trying to convert MM.

Either way, where are those numbers of this large contingent?

 

[Orion Bailey]

NERDS!!!!!!

Hey!! You never answered my Q about MMA and all that!! I was genuinely curious but I guess i'm too small ball for ya still.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Again, what percentage is a large contingent? 5%? 10%? 50%?

I think it's variable.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Never said I did. Either way, all I was asking for was some numbers to support.


No offence, but Im not here to "Get anyone" I'm here to get the Blazers. But I also do love and cherish a large contingent of a populous that is on the same page, especially when they are the fans of the same thing i'm a fan of.

I guess im with those that would rather bash up, rather than bash down. There are ways to do it without seeming like a Homer... or a pescimist.

I just don't take it seriously at all.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Here's your disconnect. I'm pretty sure MM meant "There is a large contingent of Star Wars nerds that consider the Dark side good, and the Jedi evil." to be taken literally, not as an analogy regarding Leonard Fans vs. Haters.

See, Wook get me

 

[Mediocre Man]

I believe your right. And initially I wanted the numbers on that, but then internally said, no, lets keep this about the Blazers and Leonard. Because that was the topic of discussion when trying to convert MM.

Either way, where are those numbers of this large contingent?

Oh boy, if you are trying to "convert" me, you are completely wasting your time.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Oh boy, if you are trying to "convert" me, you are completely wasting your time.

I know, because your more stubborn than a jacka**.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I believe your right. And initially I wanted the numbers on that, but then internally said, no, lets keep this about the Blazers and Leonard. Because that was the topic of discussion when trying to convert MM.

Either way, where are those numbers of this large contingent?

How many people does it take to build a planet-sized Starkiller base? Even if they used slave labor, the sheer number of overseers required staggers the mind. And that's not counting the mechanical, technical, electrical, astronomical, physical, and meta-physical experts...

 

[Orion Bailey]

How many people does it take to build a planet-sized Starkiller base? Even if they used slave labor, the sheer number of overseers required staggers the mind. And that's not counting the mechanical, technical, electrical, astronomical, physical, and meta-physical experts...

But those could be slave workers, much like the builders of the Pyramids. As a matter of fact, I would bet on them using slave labor. So being a slave and being forced to take part in the construction of a starkiller by no means makes you a fan or supporter. So lets say you have 1 overseer for every 10 slave laborers. They sheer numbers of overseer supporters will still be vastly dwarfed by the number of nonsupporting slave laborers.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

He was clearly just trying to make a joke about minorities, and them being equal. A pretty good one actually. Jeesh guys.

 

[Mediocre Man]

He was clearly just trying to make a joke about minorities, and them being equal. A pretty good one actually. Jeesh guys.

See, 3Ra1n1ac doesnt even like me that much, and he gets me

 

[BlazerWookee]

See, Wook get me

I have half my brain tied behind my back, just to make it fair!

 

[Mediocre Man]

I have half my brain tied behind my back, just to make it fair!

That is a true Internet friend

 

[andalusian]

Anyone knows what Jar Jar Binks' TS% is? And what is his DRPM?

 

[selloutking]

I was going to bump this cause we paid him and its pretty clear we still should get rid of him but all the stars wars talk has me distracted.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Yep... he's still only 24 years old and he has a valuable, important skill (ability to shoot beyond the arc well). If he bulks up (as most 24 year-olds tend to do) and learns the game more (as players in the NBA tend to do) then he can be a solid rotation player, at least.

Remember: this is a guy who shot 1 of 12 from college three pointers in his two years in the NCAAs and 3 for 13 from three point range in his first two NBA seasons. He obviously has been willing to put in the work to improve his perimeter game and while he might plateau there, it seems unlikely. And I think that with this contract the team could survive even if he did just level off for the next four years.

And when is he gonna do that, hmm? Tomorrow? Next year? Two years from now? Three? Four?

I've sat and watched his fire burn pitifully for 5 years now. I expected a warm, full-raging bonfire by year 5. Instead, I'm standing over a flickering flame that is barely warming the undersides of my testicles.

It's time to put the fire out. It's time to move on.

It was a nice experiment, but he'll never play with the attitude above that of a first-year college player, and he'll never play with a skill set above mediocre 3 point shooting.

Put the fire out, and find a different fuel source.

 

[selloutking]

And when is he gonna do that, hmm? Tomorrow? Next year? Two years from now? Three? Four?

I've sat and watched his fire burn pitifully for 5 years now. I expected a warm, full-raging bonfire by year 5. Instead, I'm standing over a flickering flame that is barely warming the undersides of my testicles.

It's time to put the fire out. It's time to move on.

It was a nice experiment, but he'll never play with the attitude above that of a first-year college player, and he'll never play with a skill set above mediocre 3 point shooting.

Put the fire out, and find a different fuel source.

You know, I read your posts in regards to Boogie and I shake my head with spite towards you in my heart.

Then you go a post things like this about nards and I grin with joy.

at least we have a common ground we can come back to if we ever need to.

 

[TBpup]

Meyers had more fouls last night than points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals.....COMBINED.

 

[Jade Falcon]

You know, I read your posts in regards to Boogie and I shake my head with spite towards you in my heart.

Then you go a post things like this about nards and I grin with joy.

at least we have a common ground we can come back to if we ever need to.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Meyers had more fouls last night than points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals.....COMBINED.

Meyers trying to play basketball be like

 

[Hobbesarable]

Props to you for the Mr. Bean mention!

 

[Jade Falcon]

Props to you for the Mr. Bean mention!

Let Mr. Bean be our arbitrator.

 

[blue32]

And when is he gonna do that, hmm? Tomorrow? Next year? Two years from now? Three? Four?

I've sat and watched his fire burn pitifully for 5 years now. I expected a warm, full-raging bonfire by year 5. Instead, I'm standing over a flickering flame that is barely warming the undersides of my testicles.

It's time to put the fire out. It's time to move on.

It was a nice experiment, but he'll never play with the attitude above that of a first-year college player, and he'll never play with a skill set above mediocre 3 point shooting.

Put the fire out, and find a different fuel source.

has it really been 5 years? jesus....

 

[Jade Falcon]

has it really been 5 years? jesus....

Yep. 5 years.

Still looks like a Rookie, doesn't he?

I almost wanna send him to the D-league, but I wonder if that would be too insulting. What other 5 year-veteran bench player has ever been sent to the D-league?

To me, the most insulting thing of all.....is that someone in our organization (Olshey?) thought that he was worth the 11th pick of the First Round.

What a fucking joke.

 

[BigGameDamian]

He's one of my three favorite players in the NBA so I want to keep him.

Untouchable!

 

[Blazinaway]

Yep. 5 years.

Still looks like a Rookie, doesn't he?

I almost wanna send him to the D-league, but I wonder if that would be too insulting. What other 5 year-veteran bench player has ever been sent to the D-league?

To me, the most insulting thing of all.....is that someone in our organization (Olshey?) thought that he was worth the 11th pick of the First Round.

What a fucking joke.

the amazing thing is that he has gotten WORSE and not better, he is awful basketball player and is having a terrible season even at his supposed one strength - shooting. I still can't fathom how we gave him 4 yrs at 40 mil - WTF was Olshey thinking?

 

[blue32]

Yep. 5 years.

Still looks like a Rookie, doesn't he?

I almost wanna send him to the D-league, but I wonder if that would be too insulting. What other 5 year-veteran bench player has ever been sent to the D-league?

To me, the most insulting thing of all.....is that someone in our organization (Olshey?) thought that he was worth the 11th pick of the First Round.

What a fucking joke.

Wow. Time flies, holy shit. I was never high on Meyers. I always said I would wait 4-5 years since Centers take a longer time to develop (so they say), but I haven't seen development, he still is the same damn thing from his rookie year!

 

[Scalma]

Yep. 5 years.

Still looks like a Rookie, doesn't he?

I almost wanna send him to the D-league, but I wonder if that would be too insulting. What other 5 year-veteran bench player has ever been sent to the D-league?

To me, the most insulting thing of all.....is that someone in our organization (Olshey?) thought that he was worth the 11th pick of the First Round.

What a fucking joke.

Drafting him that high wasn't that bad. If you look at his college tape there was a lot to like. He didn't play scared like he does now. He actually had an attitude (which ironically was one of the knocks on him coming out) and it was easy to fall in love with his athleticism. He grew as a man, but not as a basketball player. I still don't understand what happened to his shooting. It was the most reliable part of his game and now that's gone too. It's not like his looks are any tougher either so I don't get it. It has to be mental since everything is mental with him. You can literally see him thinking instead of playing. That's why he's always late to react defensively. He can't even inbounds the ball without thinking about it. I want to root for him so bad, but it's to the point now where it'll probably never work out, at least not in Portland.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Drafting him that high wasn't that bad. If you look at his college tape there was a lot to like. He didn't play scared like he does now. He actually had an attitude (which ironically was one of the knocks on him coming out) and it was easy to fall in love with his athleticism. He grew as a man, but not as a basketball player. I still don't understand what happened to his shooting. It was the most reliable part of his game and now that's gone too. It's not like his looks are any tougher either so I don't get it. It has to be mental since everything is mental with him. You can literally see him thinking instead of playing. That's why he's always late to react defensively. He can't even inbounds the ball without thinking about it. I want to root for him so bad, but it's to the point now where it'll probably never work out, at least not in Portland.

I keep thinking that if he put on 20 lbs of muscle and learned how to protect the rim, he'd be absolutely dominate. Not many other 7-1 guys in this league with his kind of frame, besides maybe Jordan and Howard.

But I've resigned myself to the fact that that is just never going to happen. His dribbling is absolutely terrible in the paint, and because of his injuries, he's afraid of playing Defense.