Neil press conference (1 Viewer)

[Scalma]

Did anyone see ET's tweet welcoming Simons to Rip City "Aka Dame City *crying laughing face* *crying laughing face*"....

This guy better be gone, what a freaking joke. It's not even like Dame is selfish or arrogant like that. Turner is probably just salty because he's trash.

I'm over his exceptionally mediocre play and bummy tweets. Lets not even start on that contract.

Dames meeting with PA was probably begging him to get rid of this scrub.

Thank you Dame.

Turner is one of the better locker room influences from everything I’ve read. Hes obviously joking in that tweet.

 

[riverman]

ET and Chief are defensive floor generals.Mo's not vocal but he's a good defender....the young guys will learn a lot about good defense practicing against them.

 

[oldfisherman]

I didn't get that impression at all...I think after we got swept in the playoffs was the most uncomfortable I've seen him...

Could not watch it.
Two in a row where NO looks un-happy? Yikes!

 

[PCmor7]

Did anyone see ET's tweet welcoming Simons to Rip City "Aka Dame City *crying laughing face* *crying laughing face*"....

This guy better be gone, what a freaking joke. It's not even like Dame is selfish or arrogant like that. Turner is probably just salty because he's trash.

I'm over his exceptionally mediocre play and bummy tweets. Lets not even start on that contract.

Dames meeting with PA was probably begging him to get rid of this scrub.

Thank you Dame.

I could be wrong, but I didn't take it as a shot at Dame or jealousy. Turner just seems like that guy in the group who is a bit of a smart-aleck and likes busting on his buddies, but it's good-natured. I think C.J.'s shows a little of that, too. Doesn't take things too seriously.

If you want rid of him because of his contract and performance, I can see that. But I'm not sure he's quite the devil some of us making him out to be.

 

[riverman]

Could not watch it.
Two in a row where NO looks un-happy? Yikes!

you read the forum here and can't take unhappy? must have a lot of people on ignore

 

[oldfisherman]

you read the forum here and can't take unhappy? must have a lot of people on ignore

I read faces to better understand how a person really feels about a topic. Can not do that reading a forum.

I did not like what I saw on NO face during this news conference.

 

[BlayZa]

he sure said a lot, not sure any of it meant anything.

 

[riverman]

I read faces to better understand how a person really feels about a topic. Can not do that reading a forum.

I did not like what I saw on NO face during this news conference.

I think these interviews always come off weird because you can't hear the questions and only the answers....sort of dehumanizes listening to it. Makes the guy with the mike seem loud.

 

[riverman]

he sure said a lot, not sure any of it meant anything.

The backstory on both rookies was informative...the Paul Allen input was good too..I thought it was really clear and simple....now he has a couple weeks to move the needle....he said we need a couple roster spots filled...that's informative. He said Trent was NBA ready and Simons would need more time.

 

[oldfisherman]

I think these interviews always come off weird because you can't hear the questions and only the answers....sort of dehumanizes listening to it. Makes the guy with the mike seem loud.

Hmmm. I could hear the questions, most of them, the rest enough to understand the question.

 

[jlprk]

Do we really have that much need for Courtney Lee at this point since we just drafted 2 guards and one of them is expected to play a decent amount next season?

Which one? The small high schooler, or the 2nd-round pick?

 

[jlprk]

That is the most uncomfortable, and least confident I have ever seen NO.

That's why he held his press conference unannounced from his guerilla cave, so we couldn't watch live. CIA voice experts will analyze it for bin Laden's voice.

 

[riverman]

Hmmm. I could hear the questions, most of them, the rest enough to understand the question.

I can barely hear Casey Holdahl when he's in front of the microphone....nor Joe Freeman in the back...the guy I can always hear is Jaynes...he has that cat meow.....it's simple to have a stage monitor mixer and balance the question answer levels but for some reason...nobody does it...quality sucks..they pay big bucks for so many things, why not the sound at the podium?

 

[riverman]

That's why he held his press conference unannounced from his guerilla cave, so we couldn't watch live. CIA voice experts will analyze it for bin Laden's voice.

Now this is a quality post!

 

[oldfisherman]

I can barely hear Casey Holdahl when he's in front of the microphone....nor Joe Freeman in the back...the guy I can always hear is Jaynes...he has that cat meow.....it's simple to have a stage monitor mixer and balance the question answer levels but for some reason...nobody does it...quality sucks..they pay big bucks for so many things, why not the sound at the podium?

Gees river, doesn't you talking screen have a volume control thing-a-ma-jig on it?

 

[jlprk]

...the guy I can always hear is Jaynes...he has that cat meow

That was a real cat. Do not insult fluffy pussies by confusing them with Jaynes.

 

[santeesioux]

Which one? The small high schooler, or the 2nd-round pick?

Neil's the one that said the 2nd round pick would be getting some run.

 

[riverman]

Gees river, doesn't you talking screen have a volume control thing-a-ma-jig on it?

you raise the volume of the journalists and the podium speaker will shake the walls...there's no fix for that on your computer sound controls...

 

[BonesJones]

For anyone making a summer league thread, NO says that Zach will definitely play. So our current roster is...
Biggie, Collins, Simons, Trent, Baldwin. (Maybe PapaG?)

Seems like a good team.

Summer League is July 6-17:
http://www.nba.com/summerleague#/

Pheonix will be the team to beat:
Okobo
Jackson (?)
Bridges
Bender
Ayton

 

[oldfisherman]

you raise the volume of the journalists and the podium speaker will shake the walls...there's no fix for that on your computer sound controls...

The volume control works both ways. Turn it to max for the questions, and then down for the answers.

 

[theprunetang]

Pheonix will be the team to beat:
Okobo
Jackson (?)
Bridges
Bender
Ayton

I'm not really sold on any of them being sure things. Lots of good potential though.

 

[BBert]

That is the most uncomfortable, and least confident I have ever seen NO.

I thought he looked comfortable, confident, and relaxed. Maybe the difference is he was less of a jerk than I've ever seen him. He seemed genuinely friendly. Maybe a little tired.

 

[Scalma]

I thought he looked comfortable, confident, and relaxed. Maybe the difference is he was less of a jerk than I've ever seen him. He seemed genuinely friendly. Maybe a little tired.

I got the same vibe. He seemed less defensive as usual.

 

[riverman]

The volume control works both ways. Turn it to max for the questions, and then down for the answers.

you must enjoy white noise and shuffling feet with muffled questions more than I do...I'm not getting paid to be their sound engineer

 

[Blazer4ever]

I like both picks, didn't like giving up two 2nd rounders but Trent looks like a good player, intelligent and a good shooter. Simons is exciting. Summer League will be interesting

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I'm not really sold on any of them being sure things. Lots of good potential though.

I would agree but even if only two of the 5 hit then that is enough and they are going places, sadly.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Neil was pretty straightforward with the presser - no snake oil salesman stuff. But, he did seem quite tired.

We got a huge upside guy and a super hard worker/super good shooter guy. Seem like very reasonable gambles.

 

[dviss1]

Pheonix will be the team to beat:
Okobo
Jackson (?)
Bridges
Bender
Ayton

We're gonna SMASH those cats.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

We're gonna SMASH those cats.

I don't know if you're right, but I love your optimism!

 

[CupWizier]

Ten bucks says Neil has no clue what he's doing. Probably has next to no communication with the team, Stotts, or Allen.

I'll take that bet