The 'Underdogs', Quick's Harkless & Alexander article

[TBpup]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...d_story_lines_the_eye-openi.html#incart_river

Who put the sunshine in Jason's bowl of Cheerios? He's not being unrealistic but from the sounds of it, it's much better then the cloud of doom following the Clown as he continues to write as if he's sitting on a large nail.

"According to players and people behind the scenes at the Blazers, there are two players who right now are opening eyes with their play: Small forward Maurice Harkless and power forward Cliff Alexander."

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

There's no need to fear! Underdog is here!
when criminals in this world appear
and break the laws that they should fear
and frighten all who see or hear
the cry goes up both far and near
for Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog!

speed of lightning, roar of thunder
fighting all who rob or plunder
Underdog. Underdog!

when in this world the headlines read
of those whose hearts are filled with greed
who rob and steal from those who need
to right this wrong with blinding speed
goes Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog!

speed of lightning, roar of thunder
fighting all who rob or plunder
Underdog. Underdog!

 

[ripcityboy]

I've got nothing against positivity. It has its place. But when a dose of cynicism is applied to it, it combusts!

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

I'm most intrigued by Moe Harkless.

 

[santeesioux]

I was jealous of teams like the Bucks having young exciting swingmen with potential and now we have two of them in Montero and Harkless.

 

[blazedanugz]

Contrary to popular opinion I've always liked quick.
He had a good relationship with Roy and when he left it was just batum... Then he burned that bridge when batum considered the tpups.
He sees opportunity to get back in the good graces of the players... I'm happy about it

 

[jlprk]

Instead of developing relationships with their subjects, most reporters just report the facts and maintain arms-length businesslike objectivity.

 

[riverman]

Instead of developing relationships with their subjects, most reporters just report the facts and maintain arms-length businesslike objectivity.

Translation..most reporters know cocktail napkins and tv screens at the bar are an arms length away and work after the 4th vodka tonic while copying Sports Center highlights

 

[rasheedfan2005]

98-0

 

[Scalma]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...ers_unexpected_story_lines_the_eye-openi.html

According to players and people behind the scenes at the Blazers, there are two players who right now are opening eyes with their play: Small forward Maurice Harkless and power forward Cliff Alexander.

Harkless, acquired in a July trade with Orlando, has jumped so high and so quickly in pickup games that players say he is a one-of-a-kind talent.

"I don't think any of us have played with an athlete like him,'' Lillard said.

In fact, during in his three seasons in Portland, Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey said Harkless is the most athletic player to put on a Blazers uniform.

"People are going to love him,'' Olshey said.

Alexander, the undrafted 19-year-old out of Kansas, has been so tenacious and rugged in the team's pickup games, the Blazers' veterans have found themselves looking at each other in amazement that he wasn't drafted.

"He should have been drafted in the first round, if you ask me,'' said center Chris Kaman, who is entering his 13th NBA season. "He is an animal. Getting him as an undrafted player is unbelievable.''

 

[VanillaGorilla]

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-underdogs.290146/

 

[Chris Craig]

Exciting to hear....can't wait to see these guys in action

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Noob.

 

[THE HCP]

.........sigh......... My worst nightmare DENNY!!!!!!!! A ROOKIE creating a thread about an article by that douchebag!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

.........sigh......... My worst nightmare DENNY!!!!!!!! A ROOKIE creating a thread about an article by that douchebag!

Rookie? Scalma's been around here for over a year...

 

[rasheedfan2005]

.........sigh......... My worst nightmare DENNY!!!!!!!! A ROOKIE creating a thread about an article by that douchebag!

tight avatar brah

 

[Scalma]

.........sigh......... My worst nightmare DENNY!!!!!!!! A ROOKIE creating a thread about an article by that douchebag!

That douchebag has been chilled out for awhile now. Who's the rookie again?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Rookie? Scalma's been around here for over a year...

His actions of another thread on this article scream "rookie".

 

[PtldPlatypus]

His actions of another thread on this article scream "rookie".

Hey, even seasoned vets occasionally make "rookie" mistakes. It happens.

 

[Reep]

As much as I'm glad to hear that about Alexander, I'm more excited about Harkless. If he can get back on track he has the potential to be better than Nic at SF, at least as far as the 3-D part goes.

I am excited to see Farouq play, but my dream lineup is:

Dame
CJ
Harkless
Leonard
Plumlee

Reserves:
Henderson/Crabbe
Aminu
Vonleh
Davis

with my Championship lineup of:

Dame
Montero (or drafted 3D guard)
Harkless
Vonleh
Leonard
[a starting lineup where 1-5 are good shooters]

Reserves
CJ
Aminu
Alexander
Plumlee

 

[TBpup]

As much as I'm glad to hear that about Alexander, I'm more excited about Harkless. If he can get back on track he has the potential to be better than Nic at SF, at least as far as the 3-D part goes.

I am excited to see Farouq play, but my dream lineup is:

Dame
CJ
Harkless
Leonard
Plumlee

Reserves:
Henderson/Crabbe
Aminu
Vonleh
Davis

with my Championship lineup of:

Dame
Montero (or drafted 3D guard)
Harkless
Vonleh
Leonard
[a starting lineup where 1-5 are good shooters]

Reserves
CJ
Aminu
Alexander
Plumlee

You forgot to add Ben Simmons who we will Draft this coming summer.

 

[Sinobas]

I'm excited about this season, I have a feeling that this will be a fun team to watch, it's a group of guys you can get behind.

 

[Trackjack]

Well this two players have something to prove this year and there off to a good start.

 

[Reep]

You forgot to add Ben Simmons who we will Draft this coming summer.

How are we going to get Ben Simmons without a lottery pick? ;-)

 

[blue9]

As much as I'm glad to hear that about Alexander, I'm more excited about Harkless.

Me too. A dominant scoring wing is the only thing our team is missing. If Harkless can turn the corner and cash in on his potential we'll be one step closer to getting back to the POs. However, if this does happen, I think he still might be better suited to coming off the bench in a Ginobili role. But that's because I think Aminu would be less effective with the bench - so it's really about maximizing both of their contributions. At least until trades are made, at which point perhaps Harkless would become a starter.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I wonder which one is speed of lightning, and which is roar of thunder?

 

[Natebishop3]

I love the potential of some of these young guys. Noah Vonleh, Moe Harkless, Montero, Alexander, etc.

Tons of youth, tons of potential to grow. We almost have too much youth and potential. It's going to be difficult to adequately develop all of these guys. I think this season is going to be an opportunity for them to battle it out, let the cream rise to the top, and then maybe deal some of the leftovers next summer.

 

[tester551]

I love the potential of some of these young guys. Noah Vonleh, Moe Harkless, Montero, Alexander, etc.

Tons of youth, tons of potential to grow. We almost have too much youth and potential. It's going to be difficult to adequately develop all of these guys. I think this season is going to be an opportunity for them to battle it out, let the cream rise to the top, and then maybe deal some of the leftovers next summer.

I'm right there with you, drinking the Kool Aid.

 

[Sinobas]

"Most athletic player to put on a Blazers uniform." (referring to Harkless). That is quite a statement, considering we've had guys like Drexler, Kersey, Elliot Williams, Thomas Robinson....

 

[blue9]

Ugh, I really hate it when athleticism gets hyped. Outlaw was athletic, but too stupid to play the game.