Shabazz Napier Speaks Up, Shows Out

[KingSpeed]

Article about Napier's big night versus Orlando.

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...pier_speaks_up_shows_out_in_trail_blazer.html

ORLANDO -- As the Orlando Magic were building a double-digit lead in the third quarter, an exasperated Terry Stotts marched two steps shy of half court to signal for a timeout.

The Portland Trail Blazers were on the verge of letting a winnable road game slip away, Stotts knew his team needed a moment to regroup. That's when an unfamiliar voice spoke up in the huddle.

Shabazz Napier made sure to let his team know their energy and focus had to pick up on the defensive end if they didn't want to suffer another embarrassing loss.

 

[Haakzilla]

#FreeShabazz

 

[TBpup]

Wish this had come from Dame or CJ but at least it came from someone.

"I told the team that offensively we have great players so we're going to be able to score," Napier said. "It's just defensively that we have to be consistent. No matter what's going on, effort has to never be something that coach talks about."

 

[Mediocre Man]

I didn't see this

Hope the defense continues. Love seeing Nurk with his hands up.

 

[TBpup]

Hope the defense continues. Love seeing Nurk with his hands up.

It is refreshing to see this 'new' defensive concept. You can tell he hasn't been around this roster of coaching staff very long. Hope it continues.