The Official Blazers @ Lakers Game Thread- 2/22/13 7:30pm pt

[Darkwebs]

This guy just doesn't have a clue what to do on defense. His future looks so bleak.

Definitely. Leonard looks at least 2 years away from being a useful player

 

[B-Roy]

I honestly see no redeeming qualities in Will Barton.

 

[EGame]

At least we struck gold with one of our rookies this year.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I honestly see no redeeming qualities in Will Barton.

Were there any 2nd rounders we missed who are better?

 

[B-Roy]

This guy just doesn't have a clue what to do on defense. His future looks so bleak.

Leonard's biggest problem is learning where to be on the floor, and fouling. These are two things most rookie centers struggle with, let alone one that is 20 years old.

The good news is that these two things are easily fixable, a good summer of work and he can improve a ton.

 

[B-Roy]

Were there any 2nd rounders we missed who are better?

That's not the point. Bad player is bad. Bad player shouldn't be playing.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Coming into the draft it was clear he had a ton of potential but was WAY away from contributing.

Why isn't he in the D-League? He desperately needs a stint in Boise.

 

[KingSpeed]

I'd prefer we'd be up by 40 but only 2 down is fine.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

That's not the point. Bad player is bad. Bad player shouldn't be playing.

I was honestly asking.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

This guy just doesn't have a clue what to do on defense. His future looks so bleak.

Since you hate the Blazers so much why not go and "root" for another team.

 

[magnifier661]

I'd prefer we'd be up by 40 but only 2 down is fine.

Have no fear buddy, your jinx will kick in soon enough.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Damn! What a shot and one by Batum!

 

[magnifier661]

Wow nice play nic!

 

[EGame]

Atta boy Frenchie.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Holy shit, look at that bench.

 

[Darkwebs]

Amazing shot by Nic after he hustles for the offensive board. And-one

 

[EGame]

Since you hate the Blazers so much why not go and "root" for another team.

Yup. Clearly I hate the Blazers because I'm not a fan of Leonard. Good logic.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Lillard breaks Nash's ankles!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Pretty dang good game so far. Good job boys.

 

[RoyToy]

Someone gif Lillard making Nash drop

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Lillard breaks Nash's ankles!

THAT was a sweet move.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Yup. Clearly I hate the Blazers because I'm not a fan of Leonard. Good logic.

OK, Laker Boy.

 

[Darkwebs]

Smart foul by Claver. This guy's awareness is quite impressive

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Dwight pick and ROLLS to the hoop hard.

That puts a ton of pressure on the defense.

LMA still pops 9 times out of 10.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Smart foul by Claver. This guy's awareness is quite impressive

The Euros are long on basketball savvy and short on physical talent.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Dwight pick and ROLLS to the hoop hard.

That puts a ton of pressure on the defense.

LMA still pops 9 times out of 10.

Good points. I suspect it's because we don't have a PG that runs the pick & roll like Nash.

 

[LuckyShot]

Whew. Hickson tried to get called for traveling again, but he pulled it off.

 

[magnifier661]

Wow we are actually up at the half?

 

[Darkwebs]

Oh, Hickson hits the jumper. Nice find by Dimin' Dame.

 

[LuckyShot]

Oh, Hickson hits the jumper. Nice find by Dimin' Dame.

Hickson jumpers are definitely a bonus