Official 2018-2019 training camp thread

[Jelloman]

Can't believe no one has posted this one yet. Caption this!

 

[tlongII]

Can't believe no one has posted this one yet. Caption this!

Simon's going "Damn! That's one big motherfucker!"

 

[Eastoff]

looks like you’re about 4 years and 15k posts on the other side of that hill, old man. heh.

I like that. Old Man Panicking.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Well I just don't know where's that's coming from, could you enlight me ?

It's a nod to Biebs being swish3.
Baldwin is a PG, i.e., a "1", so I just went with Baldwin1. I suppose I could have gone with Stud1, but then not everyone would have know who I was talking about.

 

[THE HCP]

Wait, I thought all this time it was 20,000 posts needed before shedding your rookie status?

That was for you. Your post game is weak.

 

[hoopsjock]

That was for you. Your post game is weak.

So you are going soft on those that oppose your rule? Doesn't that go against your philosophy? You're coming across weak as fuck right now!

 

[THE HCP]

So you are going soft on those that oppose your rule? Doesn't that go against your philosophy? You're coming across weak as fuck right now!

Bro, slow down. Your making ME panic!

 

[blue9]

Can't believe no one has posted this one yet. Caption this!

They look like they're having such fun!

 

[Boob-No-More]

Can't believe no one has posted this one yet. Caption this!

What we see:

What Anfernee Simons sees:

BNM

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Can't believe no one has posted this one yet. Caption this!

@hoopsjock posting up @dviss1

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Rules!
What do thin this is, Congress!

Anyway, I was born to break rules and even make up new rules as deemed appropriate.
Call me the RuleGuru - 6 kids and 10 grand kids all within spitting distance and 18 plus years on Olive give me "Supreme Vet" status imo!

Show me the rook rule you always seem to have fun with Son!

6 kids gives you “Supreme Glutton For Punishment” status..........

 

[dviss1]

Sounds as if Stotts collaborated with Lillard and McCollum on making some changes. What scares me is they talk about both Lillard and McCollum playing off ball more and Turner handling the ball more.
https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/...nd_trail_blazers_afte.html#incart_river_index

This is what Turner was brought in for.

 

[Scalma]

This is what Turner was brought in for.

That’s what bummed me out last year. Turner had the ball in his hands more, or at least had more freedom, his first year in Portland. The assist numbers reflected that as well. Went from averaging over 3, down to almost 2 this past season. In Boston, Turner was the primary ball handler off the bench and had the best years of his career. Averaged 5 assists in two years. If we could get him back to that, we’ll have a pretty good bench player, despite the contract. I wouldn’t worry about the turnovers either. He was even worse in Boston, but at least he was allowed to be himself. Portland needs to let him get back to that. The good news is everything indicates they will.

 

[Boob-No-More]

This is what Turner was brought in for.

I originally envisioned him as a Batum replacement, a 3rd ball handler that would pair well with either Dame or C.J. and could defend bigger guards and the occasional small forward. He was quite effective in that role in BOS, but he's less of a scoring threat than Batum and that made him a poor fit in Terry's system. He wasn't just a plug-and-play replacement.

Hopefully, Terry has come up with some new schemes that will get the best out of him while hiding his obvious weaknesses as much as possible. The addition of more shooters will help. You just can't pair him with other guys who can't shoot and/or are too passive on offense. A small ball lineup with Dame, C.J., Trent Jr., Turner and Collins sounds intriguing - not as a starting unit, but for a few minutes per half.

BNM

 

[Hoopguru]

6 kids gives you “Supreme Glutton For Punishment” status..........

They are my treasures all of them. Im blessed to have them so close too.
My wife and I are not bashful about saying no to baby sitting either. My wife was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, and loves little people, but she knows there has to be reasonable management, when it comes to making ourselves avail. to watch the grandkids. Balance is the key.

 

[Hoopguru]

After being off blood pressure meds for 5 years I was just put back on Losartin. Oh well, i don't get any side effects from it, and it helps.

I bet blood pressures are going up everywhere these days.

 

[42N8Bounce]

More photos from training camp -

Blazers vs Toronto tonight! Fan fest tomorrow night! My first tickets are on Oct 10 vs Phoenix. I'm looking forward to seeing guys back on the court!