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[worldbarrow]

Third place. That's better than in the Aldridge years. Current streak includes two wins versus Warriors, one versus Cavs, Wolves, and a decent Miami team. Does a win against Houston tonight prove that we can make a deep run against one of the top-twos?

This season has been a joy to watch, as everybody has improved his game and contributed often enough to make me believe that cohesion, team chemistry and player development could be worth more to us than blockbuster trade potential.

 

[Natebishop3]

If the end goal was 3rd.... sure.

The end goal is a championship. Is this team good enough to win a championship? I don't think so.

 

[PDXFonz]

If the end goal was 3rd.... sure.

The end goal is a championship. Is this team good enough to win a championship? I don't think so.

Bookmarked for future reference

 

[BigGameDamian]

If the end goal was 3rd.... sure.

The end goal is a championship. Is this team good enough to win a championship? I don't think so.

Just wait till we get LeBron James this summer.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I would have thought Kingspeed, with his background, would have been more creative with his fake account.

 

[Mediocre Man]

So by your reasoning, does a loss against Houston tonight mean we'll miss the playoffs, or assure ourselves a four game rout and 1st round exit?

 

[Natebishop3]

Bookmarked for future reference

The team will change quite a bit after this season... how far in the future are you planning to go?

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

The team will change quite a bit after this season... how far in the future are you planning to go?

Its been 41 years since the Blazers last won. He'll hold it against you for a similar time period.

 

[Natebishop3]

Its been 41 years since the Blazers last won. He'll hold it against you for a similar time period.

Haha!

I guess a better question would be: Is a core of Dame/CJ/Nurk enough to win a championship? I guess you could add Collins to that. Dame/CJ/Collins/Nurk. Is that a good enough core? There are so many variables. If Nurk plays like he did against Miami, then maybe. Nurk has the potential to be a fucking monster. Collins is still a long way from being a consistent guy. He has the the potential to be a great player. If I had to give an answer right now, I'd say no. That core is not good enough to win a championship. If Nurk ever puts it together and starts dropping 20 and 10, and Collins steps into the starting lineup and averages 15, 8, 3 blocks and 2 steals.... then maybe. I'd say we'd have a really good shot at a title. But is that going to happen next year? I just don't know.

 

[PDXFonz]

The team will change quite a bit after this season... how far in the future are you planning to go?

3 months!!!!

 

[Natebishop3]

3 months!!!!

Well shit, if we win a title this year I will happily admit that I was horribly wrong.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Trade HCP! Trade HCP!

Wait, waive HCP! Waive HCP!

 

[Reep]

I actually agree with the general premise of the OT. There is a lot of value in consistency. If you can get a PG or another amazing scoring wing, then you have to make that trade. But, Aminu looks like his 3pt % is for real. He and Harkless are big parts of the stelar defense of the team right now. If Harkless can stay aggressive on offense, like the last few games, I think there is enough talent to challenge the top teams. Harkless is 24!! There are no primary contributors over 28 (sorry ET).

 

[Reep]

Trade HCP! Trade HCP!

Wait, waive HCP! Waive HCP!

It would be easier to get rid of Leonard. HCP is the ultimate white elephant.

 

[Labinot41]

We will see in the Playoffs how far this Team can Go. So please wait with a Thread like this

 

[Reep]

We will see in the Playoffs how far this Team can Go. So please wait with a Thread like this

Yes, please make sure and clear all speculation content with Lab before posting. Premature especulation has no place on SportsTwo.

Lab, I do get your point though. This winning streak has been fun, but it is true that we really won't know what we have until the playoffs are over. I would guess the players to watch are Nurkic and Harkless for this. Most of the rest have already shown playoff skills. Collins is too young to make any big generalizations off his playoff performance this year.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Trade HCP! Trade HCP!

Wait, waive HCP! Waive HCP!

Have you seen how big that guy is? Good luck waving him!

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Have you seen how big that guy is? Good luck waving him!

I could do it

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I could do it

You're one buff chick then (casting aspersions on your avatar pic). Cute too.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

You're one buff chick then (casting aspersions on your avatar pic). Cute too.

Thanks. I'd throw HCP down a flight of stairs for a few minutes with my avatar

 

[Shaboid]

Trade HCP! Trade HCP!

Wait, waive HCP! Waive HCP!

Don't you remember, it's not okay to joke about his livelihood. He has a family, remember?

 

[worldbarrow]

Haha!
Collins is still a long way from being a consistent guy... If Nurk ever puts it together and starts dropping 20 and 10, and Collins steps into the starting lineup and averages 15, 8, 3 blocks and 2 steals.... then maybe. I'd say we'd have a really good shot at a title.

I agree with most of that. Collins might be more than a summer away, but he's less of a rookie than I thought he was.

 

[worldbarrow]

If you can get a PG or another amazing scoring wing, then you have to make that trade. But, Aminu looks like his 3pt % is for real...If Harkless can stay aggressive on offense, like the last few games, I think there is enough talent to challenge the top teams. Harkless is 24!! There are no primary contributors over 28 (sorry ET).

Yeah, I would say that this team has time. Fans aren't losing interest. Dame has never had a triple double, but we think he could be the best, so he wants to stay a Blazer. Shabazz has handles on assist to turnover ratio, so at least our backup plays more like a point guard. No rap career. Just a coffee ad.

Collins might become a double double guy next year. Not enough talent among NBA wings to justify trading for the front court scorer who doesn't exist. We can gather offense from two centers, plus the energy guy, plus an insurance policy. I don't break up the logjam unless we get Embiid for that.