RESULTS of the official win prediction thread...

[Natebishop3]

Dame/Stotts/Neil could be the next Duncan/Pop/Buford in terms of the three key positions working together closely.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Hmmm....

That doesn't fit my whole narrative.

Use the whole narrative, instead of fox newsing it and focusing on one number. We're not the news here.

Sorry, pet peeve.

Alright... your off the hook.

For
The
Moment.

 

[Strenuus]

Dame/Stotts/Neil could be the next Duncan/Pop/Buford in terms of the three key positions working together closely.

The only way that happens is if we are a dynasty.

 

[Strenuus]

Alright... your off the hook.

For
The
Moment.

Nothin' but love for you, brother. Just had to say my peace on it.

 

[Orion Bailey]

When that happens soon we will be a dynasty.

I fixed that for you....

 

[Orion Bailey]

Nothin' but love for you, brother. Just had to say my peace on it.

Ditto, Absolutely. Bit of a slow work day so Im able to poke and jab a bit more today! haha

 

[Strenuus]

I fixed that for you....

So, can I save this for if we aren't?

Nah, it's way too early to say it either way, you hopeful!

 

[Natebishop3]

The only way that happens is if we are a dynasty.

That's not what I'm talking about. I'm not saying in terms of reputation. I'm saying in terms of relationship and working together. A leader on the floor that understands chemistry and teamwork. A coach that understands his players and gets the big picture, and a GM who seems really understand chemistry and can evaluate the right pieces to the puzzle.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

I either predicted 45 or 42, I can't remember. Looks like I should end up closer than the lowballing pessimists!

 

[Strenuus]

I either predicted 45 or 42, I can't remember. Looks like I should end up closer than the lowballing pessimists!

I see what you did there.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I either predicted 45 or 42, I can't remember. Looks like I should end up closer than the lowballing pessimists!

I love it! HAHA

 

[Strenuus]

That's not what I'm talking about. I'm not saying in terms of reputation. I'm saying in terms of relationship and working together. A leader on the floor that understands chemistry and teamwork. A coach that understands his players and gets the big picture, and a GM who seems really understand chemistry and can evaluate the right pieces to the puzzle.

You're under the assumption that Pop/Duncan/Buford would still be hailed as great even if they didn't win championships... which is not the case. They don't become the compared without winning.

We would need to win to be compared, I think. We are good, but no where near them if we dont have the results.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Pessimist? Low-Baller?

How about "humble"?

 

[Natebishop3]

You're under the assumption that Pop/Duncan/Buford would still be hailed as great even if they didn't win championships... which is not the case. They don't become the compared without winning.

We would need to win to be compared, I think. We are good, but no where near them if we dont have the results.

How many superstar players would you say "get it?"

I would say Dirk for sure. Duncan. Wade. Those guys all took paycuts to bring in other players to help win championships. Obviously Dame hasn't done that, but he also hasn't had a max contract yet. Those other three guys had all been maxed and completely comfortable monetarily before they were in a position to take a paycut. I'm just saying I see that in Dame. I could see him taking less to bring in better guys or keep his team together. He has already exhibited more leadership than most young stars ever have.

Stotts has a knack for developing castoffs, much in the same way that Pop does. He seems to understand how to maximize the talent he's given.

Neil is an extremely good judge of talent and character. He has done a great job of finding the right pieces to fit into the right holes.

If you want to use winning as the only metric, then yes, you're right, but I'm saying in terms of the symmetry between the three pillars of the franchise, I see a lot of similarities.

 

[Strenuus]

How many superstar players would you say "get it?"

I would say Dirk for sure. Duncan. Wade. Those guys all took paycuts to bring in other players to help win championships. Obviously Dame hasn't done that, but he also hasn't had a max contract yet. Those other three guys had all been maxed and completely comfortable monetarily before they were in a position to take a paycut. I'm just saying I see that in Dame. I could see him taking less to bring in better guys or keep his team together. He has already exhibited more leadership than most young stars ever have.

Stotts has a knack for developing castoffs, much in the same way that Pop does. He seems to understand how to maximize the talent he's given.

Neil is an extremely good judge of talent and character. He has done a great job of finding the right pieces to fit into the right holes.

If you want to use winning as the only metric, then yes, you're right, but I'm saying in terms of the symmetry between the three pillars of the franchise, I see a lot of similarities.

I guess I can see where you're getting it... a little premature on the money aspect (Although, I do also think Dame would take a paycut... but, only time will tell)...

Although, my only halt is that "stotts has a knack for developing castoffs"... well, and maybe this was because of our potent starting 5... but we had a REALLY bad bench for 2-3 years there. It was only until this year that we've had a solid bench under the tutelage of Stotts. Now, if the trend continues that he can develop talent (and some credit should be given to the assistants as well), then we can say that it was the starters of those teams holding the bench back, rather than Stotts not being able to have a good bench. So, there's still a wait and see on THAT, as well.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Pessimist? Low-Baller?

How about "humble"?

That would be nice. Would have been nicer if I was called optimistic instead of delusional though. But I would understand those lowballing pessimists who didnt mind calling the optimists delusional would have an issue with being called pessimistic or low balling.

Just sayin. you cant have it both ways.

 

[Strenuus]

That would be nice. Would have been nicer if I was called optimistic instead of delusional though. But I would understand those lowballing pessimists who didnt mind calling the optimists delusional would have an issue with being called pessimistic or low balling.

Just sayin. you cant have it both ways.

The thing is, even if someone were to say "optimistic" it still sounds condescending. Like "Ha! Really dude, that's optimistic". lol. At least, over the internet it sounds like that.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Oh dont worry. I will find it. I will find everyones and list them in order of wins.

 

[oldmangrouch]

That would be nice. Would have been nicer if I was called optimistic instead of delusional though. But I would understand those lowballing pessimists who didnt mind calling the optimists delusional would have an issue with being called pessimistic or low balling.

Just sayin. you cant have it both ways.

Dude - you are a Blazer fan. We are all delusional by definition!

 

[Orion Bailey]

Dude - you are a Blazer fan. We are all delusional by definition!

OKay, well you got me there. There is no arguing that!

 

[Strenuus]

Dude - you are a Blazer fan. We are all delusional by definition!

Point, set, match.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Point, set, match.

This was between OMG and I not you!! you bagged out 6 posts ago. Mind your own biz!

OMG. I just realized OMG's initials are OMG!!! like OMG!!!

 

[KingSpeed]

I told HCP "55 and I'll be closer (than 23)." HCP mocked me. We only have to go 10-15 for me to be right.

 

[Strenuus]

This was between OMG and I not you!! you bagged out 6 posts ago. Mind your own biz!

OMG. I just realized OMG's initials are OMG!!! like OMG!!!

You bagged out EIGHT posts ago.

I'm not even keeping track.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I told HCP "55 and I'll be closer (than 23)." HCP mocked me. We only have to go 10-15 for me to be right.

For the Blazers to be closer to 55 than 23, yeah?

Of course, if we run the table...

 

[oldmangrouch]

This was between OMG and I not you!! you bagged out 6 posts ago. Mind your own biz!

OMG. I just realized OMG's initials are OMG!!! like OMG!!!

Or, you could be like Denny and say "OMM!"

(Oh My Me!)

 

[Orion Bailey]

OKAY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!


The current results are in!!!!!

First. Let me state that I went back over ten pages of threads and couldn't find a second thread. Not sure of the title name, so if someone knows, let me know and I will go through it and update. Otherwise. This is all from HCP's official win prediction thread.



The Blazers are currently 30-27. Basically I am considering anyone who is a +/- of 1 a win, which will be represented in Green. Losers will be in Red. The unknowns will remain Black.

KingSpeed is next on the hit list and needs the Blazers to go undefeated the rest of the way in order hit his mark.

Man we shoulda made this a pool with each person tossing in $5. Be a nice little pot for the winner. Maybe Ill try to get this going for next season if that sort of thing is permitted here.





Blue32..................................82
KingSpeed............................55
MARIS61 .............................52
HomerLovesKoolaid............50
RipCityDscpl........................48
Reep.....................................46
VanillaGorilla......................45
Mook...................................43
Chris Craig..........................43
Riverman............................43
OrionBailey.........................42
Denny Crane.......................42
BlazerBeav..........................41
HailBlazers.........................41
TrackJack...........................40
ThePruneTang....................40
Adrenalize74.......................40
BlazerCaravan....................39
Eastoff.................................39
WillG..................................39
BlazerDuckSeahawk..........38
Sinobas................................38
Blue9...................................38
42NBounce........................37.5
GriltCheez...........................37
BlazerWookie......................37
Sean.Ivity............................37
PtldPltyPus.........................36
BBert...................................36
BonesJones........................36
DarkWebs..........................36
B-Roy.................................35
EZ_Blazer..........................35
KeepOnRolln.....................35
Dviss1.................................35
Fez_Hammerstix...............34
JFizzleRaider.....................34
YuYuza...............................33
NoKnobs............................33
Draco.................................32
BlazinAway........................32
NateBishop3.....................32
Strenuus............................31
3RA1N1AC........................31
BigGameDamian.............28
Tlongll..............................28
Schilly..............................28
Nikolokolus.....................28
SlyPokerDog....................27
Mediocre Man.................24
HCP.................................23
Julius...............................22
TrailBlazer18...................30
Duvalier...........................32

Okay. I got home way later than I thought and its time to go watch the Blazer kick some ass!!!!!
Go Blazers!!!!!!

Again, if I somehow I missed your prediction or you are in the other thread and know where it is, let me know and I will update accordingly.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Nice. I have 35 I thought it was 33. So I will still get beat but not as bad.

 

[Eastoff]

Wow there are upwards of 50 guesses.

 

[Chris Craig]

Didn't I say 42?