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Re: Shaq says 4 players can be considered for MVP and Aldridge is one or the 4 player

Can't you take this to PM with me?

No. You publicly bring that shit up on the regular, so we are going to discuss it publicly.

I did not beg to come back. We lost a couple mods, Denny asked if I wanted to be a mod again, I said okay, and that was that.

Don't pretend like you've been saying the events were "you were a mod, you stopped being a mod, and then you were a mod again."

Or, it does, and then the mods who give up their status end up begging to get it back.

We all know you quit being a mod, and then asked to become one again, and accepted it.
 
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When the opinion is worthy of ridicule, it's usually OK to ridicule that poster. Unless they're a mod, apparently. MIXUM was banned for much less than what BfromWA posts these days.

There's ridicule and then there's constantly bringing it up to the point where people are calling you out on it. Just leave the guy alone. If he engages you on the topic, so be it, but let it die. I'm so tired of hearing about how some of us thought LA would be gone last summer. It's over. He said he wanted to re-sign here. We're all happy that he wants to stay. Why can't we just let it go?
 
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He's melting ... you win, Nate.

LMA shoots jump shots...
 
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Unless you meant "2nd- or 3rd- place MVP" and I misunderstood. In that case, we agree.

I don't care if you agree with me. And I'm not trying to change your mind. I'm just laughing at how much effort you put into to being critical of the MVP season LA is having. Deal with it. lol
 
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There's ridicule and then there's constantly bringing it up to the point where people are calling you out on it. Just leave the guy alone. If he engages you on the topic, so be it, but let it die. I'm so tired of hearing about how some of us thought LA would be gone last summer. It's over. He said he wanted to re-sign here. We're all happy that he wants to stay. Why can't we just let it go?

I'm tired of hearing about how terrible you think Mo Williams is. Deal with it. ;)
 
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I don't care if you agree with me. And I'm not trying to change your mind. I'm just laughing at how much effort you put into to being critical of the MVP season LA is having. Deal with it. lol

The great part of this board is that I don't have to. I'm putting out information that no one else is, and while some posters don't like it, some do. I'm putting out analyses that other people aren't, and whether they agree with you or not, they generate discussion. I come here to learn things from other fans, and to look up information about items where I could be wrong. I think the board would be a lot better if more people did that.
 
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The great part of this board is that I don't have to. I'm putting out information that no one else is, and while some posters don't like it, some do. I'm putting out analyses that other people aren't, and whether they agree with you or not, they generate discussion. I come here to learn things from other fans, and to look up information about items where I could be wrong. I think the board would be a lot better if more people did that.


Well, that's progress I guess - downgrading from "fact" to "information." It's a start.

Your opinion about LA being a chucker and not even the MVP of the Blazers was about as dumb as they come. So I'm not sure what you think you're learning by continuing to find fault with anyone who makes reference to his MVP season. You're posts on LA suggest you are not here to "learn" from other Blazer fans. Your posts suggest you are here to convince others what you believe, not share with them what you believe. In which case you've already lost any argument.
 
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I have no problem with Brian; seems like he wants the team to be better and more efficient. who wouldn't want that?

And maybe i am old fashioned but I think if i was Aldridge I would let it be known that I would rather the fans let up on the MVP stuff. I'd say: that's about an individual, and I'm all about the team.
 
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The great part of this board is that I don't have to. I'm putting out information that no one else is, and while some posters don't like it, some do. I'm putting out analyses that other people aren't, and whether they agree with you or not, they generate discussion. I come here to learn things from other fans, and to look up information about items where I could be wrong. I think the board would be a lot better if more people did that.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BrianFromWA again.
 
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I'm tired of hearing about how terrible you think Mo Williams is. Deal with it. ;)

You must hate half the board because I am definitely NOT the only person sick of Mo at this point.
 
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You must hate half the board because I am definitely NOT the only person sick of Mo at this point.

Now this is the truth!
 
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Pretty much what I'm seeing from Brian is that he is showing that LMA can be MORE effective than he already is, and that's being misconstrued in all sorts of directions. It IS the truth, and it's been shown in the last 4-5 games. If he does go to the paint more, gets to the FT line where he is normally very good, he becomes THAT MUCH MORE effective. He is effective, but he can be more so. To me, that's what I'm seeing Brian bringing. And that's not bad at all. It's just getting lost in translation. I have no doubt that Brian thinks LMA is an MVP candidate. But, he's going up against very tough competition (Bron, Durant, George, etc.) and that LMA needs to "up his game" just a bit by being a banger down in the paint and getting to the rim. Nothing wrong with that at all, and LMA has been doing that for the last several games to very desirable results.
 
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It's crazy to make any case against Durant for winning the MVP this year. He is carrying that team on his back.
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With the increased importance of the three-ball in today's NBA, it's going to be nearly impossible for a big to win the award going forward. Durant can score more points on fewer shots because of that fact alone (plus all of the gift free throws he gets from that rip move - that still garners free throws once the penalty is in effect).
 
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With the increased importance of the three-ball in today's NBA, it's going to be nearly impossible for a big to win the award going forward. Durant can score more points on fewer shots because of that fact alone (plus all of the gift free throws he gets from that rip move - that still garners free throws once the penalty is in effect).

I think a dominant two way big like Shaq was could still win
 
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Even though I doubt LMA gets the MVP, it's obvious he's one of 4 players that could win the award (at least halfway through the season).

When was the last time Portland had a first-team All-NBA player, though? Currently, LMA has a solid chance at making it.
 
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It will come down to LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Paul George and LaMarcus Aldridge. :ghoti:


He had him ranked number 4 of the four for the record.
 
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I'm not even sure why BrianfromWA is a moderator at this point. Almost every post he has relates to other posters, or is directed at how crappy LMA is, yet we underlings can't see it. An honorable man would resign his moderator position, but we all know that doesn't happen here. Or, it does, and then the mods who give up their status end up begging to get it back.
Wow, you guys must be reading an entirely different BrianfromWA.
 
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Brian isn't the only one saying LaMarcus is more effective when he takes more shots in the paint and at the rim. Half this board has complained for years that LaMarcus should use his considerable talent and skills to play closer to the basket. That's why he has so many 'softy' nicknames. The difference is, Brian uses actual statistical data to back up his assertion. And when LaMarcus does get closer to a 50/50 split in inside/outside play, it seems like more often than not he turns into LaMonster. Like last night. And when LaMarcus does that, Brian is the first to give LaMarcus kudos for it.

I don't know why some people are giving Brian such a hard time about it. Brian, I think you could let some of it slide off your back a little more though. You've made your point, I think. No sense rehashing it. People might start accusing you of having a vendetta, or worse, being a hatr. ;)
 
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Whether or not LMA can realistically win the MVP, being in the discussion will get him All Star votes next year, and more importantly, extra respect from the refs.
 
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He said in no particular order.
Are you sure? Can anybody really be sure what Shaq says?
 
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Newsflash ... every player can be more effective, or improve on something.
 
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Whether or not LMA can realistically win the MVP, being in the discussion will get him All Star votes next year, and more importantly, extra respect from the refs.
I was thinking about that. The fact that virtually the entire TNT crew stated repeatedly during and after the broadcast that LaMarcus should be starting in this year's ASG, and they will continue to say so in other discussions, pretty much assures that their followers will vote for him next season, regardless of his actual production next season. Especially the east coast voters, who probably rarely see him play anyway.

LaMarcus has arrived. Now he needs some endorsements. Maybe a milk commercial? ;)
 
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I have no problem with Brian; seems like he wants the team to be better and more efficient. who wouldn't want that?

And maybe i am old fashioned but I think if i was Aldridge I would let it be known that I would rather the fans let up on the MVP stuff. I'd say: that's about an individual, and I'm all about the team.

Repped for creating a new and original way to criticize Aldridge. He should stop being so selfish, and tell the fans how he feels they should cheer at games.

Er, something like that.
 
Re: Shaq says 4 players can be considered for MVP and Aldridge is one or the 4 player

Brian isn't the only one saying LaMarcus is more effective when he takes more shots in the paint and at the rim. Half this board has complained for years that LaMarcus should use his considerable talent and skills to play closer to the basket. That's why he has so many 'softy' nicknames. The difference is, Brian uses actual statistical data to back up his assertion. And when LaMarcus does get closer to a 50/50 split in inside/outside play, it seems like more often than not he turns into LaMonster. Like last night. And when LaMarcus does that, Brian is the first to give LaMarcus kudos for it.

I don't know why some people are giving Brian such a hard time about it. Brian, I think you could let some of it slide off your back a little more though. You've made your point, I think. No sense rehashing it. People might start accusing you of having a vendetta, or worse, being a hatr. ;)

Unfortunately, he's wrong. LA is shooting nearly the same in percentage from inside as outside on the left block. He's just a "go get it done" guy.
 
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I have no problem with Brian; seems like he wants the team to be better and more efficient. who wouldn't want that?

And maybe i am old fashioned but I think if i was Aldridge I would let it be known that I would rather the fans let up on the MVP stuff. I'd say: that's about an individual, and I'm all about the team.

I see what you're going for, but I find it really reaching to imply Aldridge is selfish or less than humble. Fans are calling it like they see it. And it is well deserved and appreciated. At the expense of "piling on", I would just add you wouldn't be an MVP candidate with that attitude if you were Aldridge.
 
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LaMarcus has arrived. Now he needs some endorsements. Maybe a milk commercial? ;)

He would be perfect for a sequel to the old no-personality Tim Duncan Nike commercials. Play up the understated, small market angle. People love that.
 
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