Game Thread PRESEASON GAME# 1: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - OCTOBER 3, 2016 - MONDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBATV & CSNNW

[Strenuus]

Biggest mistake we made in the offseason: getting rid of Mike and Mike. Not a fan of the new duo.

Calbaro just has a national broadcaster voice... It's so different from Mike Barrett... If he takes away the "red and black" I'll like him even more.

And... I loved Rice, but we needed something else... and Hurd will be good... he'll learn to truncate his messages and not subtlety promote fast food soon.

 

[illmatic99]

Diaw was clearly on the Felton diet this summer. I can't believe dumbass media people think he'll actually make a difference

 

[PDXFonz]

So the NBA app is garbage. What are you guys using to keep track of the box score?

ESPN still has a solid box score. Just about the only reason I care to give them my traffic.

 

[Strenuus]

Diaw was clearly on the Felton diet this summer. I can't believe dumbass media people think he'll actually make a difference

If they had said "tip the scales" it'd of been much more accurate.

 

[Darkwebs]

Diaw was clearly on the Felton diet this summer. I can't believe dumbass media people think he'll actually make a difference

And he played in the Olympics too.

 

[PDXFonz]

All teams look like garbage in preseason KS....Golden State looked terrible against the Raptors

Grizzly Adams did have a beard... I mean, GS is terrible.

 

[illmatic99]

Sigh

 

[The Professional Fan]

I always heard scarlet and black, as well. I think Calabro went and edited the Wiki.

That fuck!!!

 

[illmatic99]

Need rice back it there in some capacity. Like a 3rd announcer for home games or something

 

[BlazerBeav]

I'm a fan of the new lighting scheme here in the Moda. Brings the focus to the court much better than before.

 

[LuckyShot]

Calbaro just has a national broadcaster voice... It's so different from Mike Barrett... If he takes away the "red and black" I'll like him even more.

And... I loved Rice, but we needed something else... and Hurd will be good... he'll learn to truncate his messages and not subtlety promote fast food soon.

Calabro's voice irritates me. It's boring as fuck. Barrett was a good balance of straight man and still having some personality. Rice was the crazy uncle who showed up to dinner already drunk and kept everyone entertained. Hurd feels like a desperation hire. I'm pissed because I liked Mike and Mike so much, plus I felt they kind of got the shaft.

Edit: When I used to have the opportunity to choose to watch games on national TV or Comcast with the Mikes, I chose Comcast every time to hear Mike and Mike. Now I would rather hear whatever idiots they have calling the game on ESPN or wherever.

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

If they had said "tip the scales" it'd of been much more accurate.

Gold Star.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Napier is looking really good. lol.

Yeah. It's kind of annoying that our best non-roster guy is ANOTHER small defensively-challenged guard. But he's EASILY the best.

 

[kingslayer]

Sigh

So glad Rice is still in Portland. I hope he and MB team up again in some capacity - radio show maybe?

 

[illmatic99]

I'm a fan of the new lighting scheme here in the Moda. Brings the focus to the court much better than before.

I love it. And it's still possible to see the crowd rise on big plays

 

[HailBlazers]

Voted Napier in the poll and again he's the most pleasant surprise.

 

[Strenuus]

Calabro's voice irritates me. It's boring as fuck. Barrett was a good balance of straight man and still having some personality. Rice was the crazy uncle who showed up to dinner already drunk and kept everyone entertained. Hurd feels like a desperation hire. I'm pissed because I liked Mike and Mike so much, plus I felt they kind of got the shaft.

You know, I was on that thought of they got the shaft when it first came out... but they got paid for a year to look for other work (or retire in Rice's case)... not too shabby.

Calbaro will be fine. And it's nice to have a guy who can see 10 players on the court, instead of 20.

 

[riverman]

Yeah. It's kind of annoying that our best non-roster guy is ANOTHER small defensively-challenged guard. But he's EASILY the best.

I actually thought he was playing decent defense...he's had a good game so far

 

[Darkwebs]

After one half of a game, I'm definitely missing the Mikes. Maybe it's because I don't like change, I don't know.

 

[illmatic99]

I think they've been fine

 

[BlazerBeav]

So glad Rice is still in Portland. I hope he and MB team up again in some capacity - radio show maybe?

No way - MB is too good not to get a job with another NBA team.

 

[Schilly]

Let's not be overly critical of the broadcasting not being energized enough after 2 quarters... BTW I'm liking Jordan Kent in that "anchor" role.

 

[illmatic99]

Yeah. It's kind of annoying that our best non-roster guy is ANOTHER small defensively-challenged guard. But he's EASILY the best.

Isn't he on a guaranteed deal?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

While our game is on break, I think it's okay to post this:

 

[The Professional Fan]

Calabro and Hurd will take some getting used to but they're obviously Pro's at what they do

 

[riverman]

I'd like to see Barrett and Rice take over for Jaynes at Comcast

 

[Scalma]

Napier has that swagger. He was a big game player in college. Don't know about his NBA career so far, haven't followed him, but I think he's good enough to be in the rotation, even if it's for 5-10minutes

 

[StumptownHoliday]

Calabro's voice irritates me. It's boring as fuck. Barrett was a good balance of straight man and still having some personality. Rice was the crazy uncle who showed up to dinner already drunk and kept everyone entertained. Hurd feels like a desperation hire. I'm pissed because I liked Mike and Mike so much, plus I felt they kind of got the shaft.

You'll get over it. Calabro has that vin scully type voice along with the ability to succinctly and charmingly tell a story within the construct of a basketball game. Hurd is young and hip, something Mike rice was the very antithesis too. Of course I miss the Mikes, I grew up with them, but I have a feeling blazer basketball is going to synonymous with calabro and hurd much sooner than you may think.

 

[Scalma]

Holton... the lone familiar face.

His face is permanently in "please don't fire me" mode.

 

[Darkwebs]

Isn't he on a guaranteed deal?

He is.