Pat wants to be a leader

[BonesJones]

He'll be a leader after a season with the pink Hello Kitty backpack rookie coffee run. That's his first test...can he remember what they ordered or not?

And in the mean time he'll practice good leadership skills.. unless you want him to act like a punk instead

 

[riverman]

And in the mean time he'll practice good leadership skills.. unless you want him to act like a punk instead

I think he'll carry that backpack with dignity, just like Dame and CJ did.

 

[BonesJones]

They CAN b, just depends on the situation/guy; certainly any1/rank can exhibit leadership qualities but to call them a leader is sometimes a stretch

exactly. He said he'll practice good leadership skills. He never said he wanted to step in from day 1 and be the alpha dog, which some people are acting as if he did

 

[BonesJones]

I think he'll carry that backpack with dignity, just like Dame and CJ did.

I sense this conversation quickly trailing off into your irrelevent river.

 

[jlprk]

When a kid starts swimming lessons, it's cute that he says he wants to be a swimming teacher. Everyone takes it to mean, a long time from now. Connie said he wants to be a leader immediately. No can do.

 

[riverman]

exactly. He said he'll practice good leadership skills. He never said he wanted to step in from day 1 and be the alpha dog, which some people are acting as if he did

I sense this conversation quickly trailing off into your irrelevent river.

yeah, I'm irrelevant....happens when you get my age

 

[BonesJones]

When a kid starts swimming lessons, it's cute that he says he wants to be a swimming teacher. Everyone takes it to mean, a long time from now. Connie said he wants to be a leader immediately. No can do.

you're comparisons are terrible. What's so wrong with him wanting a leadership role? What's so wrong that you felt the need to bash the hell out of him? God damn

 

[riverman]

you're comparisons are terrible. What's so wrong with him wanting a leadership role? What's so wrong that you felt the need to bash the hell out of him? God damn

you realize you're bashing someone for bashing someone

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Wanting to b a leader/him being & wanting to b a leader IS good but he's got to b smart about his approach & timing otherwise... he's gonna come off as some young & inexperienced punk kid.



Semi-semantics here, I c were u r coming from; it's true that leaders do some or all of the above but I view the above as more being a good player/teammate/person & part of playing the "right way".

For me, I hit the "like" button on jlprk's post more so bc what he wrote was pretty funny

My type of leadership is telling u to b less of n idiot n learn how to finish words when you type so my brain doesn't x plode.

G sus F N Christ.

 

[0-Our!]

My type of leadership is telling u to b less of n idiot n learn how to finish words when you type so my brain doesn't x plode.

G sus F N Christ.

YOUR "leadership" is shitty

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

YOUR "leadership" is shitty

Wrong again, its shit E

 

[0-Our!]

Wrong again, its shit E

U r gonna try to correct me? Hmmm... & I quote "... its shit E..." NO... it's ACTUALLY... it's shit-E, u ARE welcome

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Tricked u, u capitalized more words. Knew U could do it.

 

[0-Our!]

Tricked u, u capitalized more words. Knew U could do it.

Thanks!

I lured U into playing MY game 1st though... you've successfully NOT COMPLETED words thanks to me!

 

[ripcityboy]

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Thanks!

I lured U into playing MY game 1st though... you've successfully NOT COMPLETED words thanks to me!

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[ripcityboy]

This thread has more losers in it than a Chicago concert at Chinook Winds Casino.

 

[jlprk]

Leader ? You want to be the leader?

 

[oldmangrouch]

And in the mean time he'll practice good leadership skills.. unless you want him to act like a punk instead

No punks, no Emos. Goth might be acceptable.

What the team could really use is a violent, unstable psychopath.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Man, you guys are harsh.

Yeah, I did the eye roll when I read the article, but what is wrong with a guy having more than one goal? Wanting and striving for more?
You guys act as though he is not on the court practicing, but instead sitting in debate classes learning how to lead. Does the guy REALLY need to spell out that he also knows he needs to improve and wants to get better on he court? I take that as a given considering his current situation and position. I see it as, of course he knows he needs to improve on some things and needs some experience in order to actually lead, but leaders don't flip the switch. they have that type A, take control, personality from the get go and if that is what he is and wants to become, Im all for it.
I never got that he thought he was going to be our starting leader this season... come on guys, stop being so instant and think more long term. This is a great thing for him and for the Blazers hat he wants to be a leader.

NOT ALL LEADERS DO IT ON THE COURT WITH NUMBERS. some do it from the sidelines and on the practice court with advice, imo....

 

[magnifier661]

I looked at this article and saw a potential of a player that wants to be a much bigger impact player than people think he is. The fact that he believes in himself that much is great news. People like him usually put their money where their mouth is and pull through. I expect nothing less from Pat

 

[0-Our!]

This thread has more losers in it than a Chicago concert at Chinook Winds Casino.

Hey, hey... THAT's a LOT of losers; we've got losers, perverts, tweekers (maybe some twerkers ), & etc. but THAT # of losers belongs either to the Fakers or MIA. I think you've got this forum mixed up w/ another

 

[e_blazer]

Man, you guys are harsh.

Yeah, I did the eye roll when I read the article, but what is wrong with a guy having more than one goal? Wanting and striving for more?
You guys act as though he is not on the court practicing, but instead sitting in debate classes learning how to lead. Does the guy REALLY need to spell out that he also knows he needs to improve and wants to get better on he court? I take that as a given considering his current situation and position. I see it as, of course he knows he needs to improve on some things and needs some experience in order to actually lead, but leaders don't flip the switch. they have that type A, take control, personality from the get go and if that is what he is and wants to become, Im all for it.
I never got that he thought he was going to be our starting leader this season... come on guys, stop being so instant and think more long term. This is a great thing for him and for the Blazers hat he wants to be a leader.

NOT ALL LEADERS DO IT ON THE COURT WITH NUMBERS. some do it from the sidelines and on the practice court with advice, imo....

No problem with Pat having ambition, but I think that a guy ought to keep leadership ambitions to himself until he's proven that he has the goods to be a player.

 

[riverman]

I want PC to succeed but honestly..he's just a rookie with potential now. He's not camera shy

 

[Orion Bailey]

No problem with Pat having ambition, but I think that a guy ought to keep leadership ambitions to himself until he's proven that he has the goods to be a player.

Fair enough, but please keep in mind, sometimes the best leaders were not the best players. Otherwise guys like MJ and DRJ would be the best coaches in history.

Sometimes its the mediocre, fringe players, who may not have what it takes to make it in the NBA physically, but still have the mindset and BBIQ to be a leader off the bench as well as potential future coach.

We have Dame and Kaman, as leaders. To have one of the young guys help step up wouldnt be a bad thing at all in my opinion, whether he is doing it on the court or not.

If another player has an issue with someone helping out or giving advice on something, just because he cant do it on the court, then those guys aren't very coachable. From what I get about NO and PA, is character is huge and they aren't going to bring on attitude guys, so I don't see this being an issue. I'm hoping he can help Frazier with little things like spacing and not over dribbling. Something that Con seemed to have down and Frazier didn't.

Those are the types of things I can see him excelling at immediately, but its all whether the other players are mature enough to take heed or not.
Sometimes players can see what needs to be done, but cant do it themselves. Doesn't mean their advice or leadership shouldn't be taken seriously.

 

[BonesJones]

you realize you're bashing someone for bashing someone

And for good reason

 

[stampedehero]

Dear Connie,

A 2nd-round rookie needs to be humble. Use the fierceness against opponents only. Be more shy with teammates. You have no idea how to play the game, so your leading would be like a kid leading adults. Leadership is earned by acts, not words, and it takes more time than, well, zero games played so far. For a 44-inch leaper who never jumps higher than 20 inches, you're doing alright, so be content with that fraud getting you drafted.

In summary, STFU.

That stings

 

[ripcityboy]

Hey, hey... THAT's a LOT of losers; we've got losers, perverts, tweekers (maybe some twerkers ), & etc. but THAT # of losers belongs either to the Fakers or MIA. I think you've got this forum mixed up w/ another

I'm sorry that was bad. How about Scorpions Tribute Band at The Hawthorne?

 

[0-Our!]

I'm sorry that was bad. How about Scorpions Tribute Band at The Hawthorne?

THAT "stings" much less & is much more accurate; make no mistake... many losers still inhabit this board... the #'s come much closer to those of a Scorpions Tribute Band at The Hawthorne ...

 

[ripcityboy]

THAT "stings" much less & is much more accurate; make no mistake... many losers still inhabit this board... the #'s come much closer to those of a Scorpions Tribute Band at The Hawthorne ...

Sad thing is Chicago were a legitimately great band in the early 70's. Terry Kath on guitar and Danny Seraphine on drums are two of the greats in rock history. Of course, with the Pete Cetera A&R hits, cocaine and touring took their toll and by the end of the decade they were toast. They never really replaced Kath after he accidently shot himself in the head.