Training Camp Thread....Dare I say Official?

[Mediocre Man]

Jason Quick ‏@jwquick
Blazers' initial practice has ringing first impression: Incredible communication, enthusiasm and energy can be heard on court through walls

Jason Quick ‏@jwquick
In my 13 years, I can't remember more chatter and energy from a practice. Of note, coach Stotts said the first week will be spent on defense

 

[julius]

the blinds must not be sound deadening blinds.

 

[illmatic99]

The good thing about having a lot of hungry, younger players. They're more energetic and mold-able. Just gotta have the right base of talent and the motivation to improve, and they'll benefit.

With guys like Gerald, Camby, Ray, Crawful, and even Dre to an extent, that was impossible. This season sorta feels like 06 to me when Brandon and LA first came into the league.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Accdept better because none of our rookies have significant pre-existing injuries this time

 

[Mediocre Man]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/Portland_Trail_Blazers/24/Rosters/Training_Camp/2013


A look back

 

[illmatic99]

Accdept better because none of our rookies have significant pre-existing injuries this time

knock on wood.

 

[dviss1]

Accdept better because none of our rookies have significant pre-existing injuries this time

Damian Lillard broke his foot in college and sat out most of his Junior season.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=13705076

 

[Mediocre Man]

Damian Lillard broke his foot in college and sat out most of his Junior season.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=13705076

Ya, broken feet are way better than knees

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I can only hope Lillard and Leonard bring to the Blazers as much as Roy did and Aldridge does. I would consider that a very successful draft.

 

[noknobs]

Yes!! Chatter! Playoffs here we come.

 

[BBert]

Yes!! Chatter! Playoffs here we come.

Yeah. Scrap is so 2010.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Matthews, after some thought, said he has been most impressed with Joel Freeland. Saying "Joel can really play"

 

[BBert]

Matthews, after some thought, said he has been most impressed with Joel Freeland. Saying "Joel can really play"

And by "impressed" he meant "surprised"?

 

[BBert]

Matthews, after some thought, said he has been most impressed with Joel Freeland. Saying "Joel can really play"

That's good news. As long as it wasn't coming from Barrett.

 

[Pinwheel1]

That's good news. As long as it wasn't coming from Barrett.

Yes JFree turning out to be a solid starter would fill a huge need.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
As expected, the bulk of the #Blazers first practice involved defensive work. Lots of emphasis on talking and showing on pick and rolls.

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
Coach Stotts says #Blazers will ease into offensive work tonight during the 2nd workout of the day, which will be a non-contact practice.

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
Stotts will slowly work in schemes starting tonight and work in his offensive philosophy and how he expects team to play.

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
One new addition to #Blazers practice: A bell that players ring after making 20 free throws in drills. I heard it ring 2 or 3 times today.

 

[Eastoff]

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
One new addition to #Blazers practice: A bell that players ring after making 20 free throws in drills. I heard it ring 2 or 3 times today.

Daddy said every time a bell rings, Luke Babbitt gets us Chalupas.

 

[Spud147]

Finally! I have been waiting forever to see Damian play again and it's killing me!!!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Some video.

Jesus, Adam Morrison runs like a 60 year old.

Scott Williams (Jordan Bulls) is an assistant now? Jesus, I looked him up on Wikipedia - his dad killed his mom then himself when he was at UNC. I forgive him for being a Lakers fan.

 

[THE HCP]

Quick is a tool! I don't follow him on twitter at all. Don't give his positive reports any more credence then his negative ones.

 

[illmatic99]

No more preseason suicide drills?

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I hope to gawd that they learn spacing and how to run a fast break..

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Some video.

Jesus, Adam Morrison runs like a 60 year old.

Scott Williams (Jordan Bulls) is an assistant now? Jesus, I looked him up on Wikipedia - his dad killed his mom then himself when he was at UNC. I forgive him for being a Lakers fan.

thanks man, great link

Meyers has impressive hands for a big..AM can shoot, Damion is fluid, lots of height..

 

[dviss1]

Quick is a tool! I don't follow him on twitter at all. Don't give his positive reports any more credence then his negative ones.

He wants to be CanTzano when he grows up.

 

[dviss1]

Some video.

Jesus, Adam Morrison runs like a 60 year old.

Scott Williams (Jordan Bulls) is an assistant now? Jesus, I looked him up on Wikipedia - his dad killed his mom then himself when he was at UNC. I forgive him for being a Lakers fan.

Great link! Thanks.

Meyers has an off the glass J that looked pretty fluid!

 

[illmatic99]

Gotta love Wessy. Just wish he had some more game, but his effort and character are unquestioned.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Quick is a tool! I don't follow him on twitter at all. Don't give his positive reports any more credence then his negative ones.

Only the Mikes and the fluff is worthwhile?

 

[dviss1]

Everything I saw from Claver looked good. He ran very well (better, faster and far more athletic than both Morrison and Babbitt). His jumper looked nice and fluid. Hopefully he has the potential to slide into that backup 3 role.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman
One new addition to #Blazers practice: A bell that players ring after making 20 free throws in drills. I heard it ring 2 or 3 times today.

watching the video, it was 3 pointers not fts

 

[THE HCP]

He wants to be CanTzano when he grows up.

The funny thing is both those clown follow The HCP on twitter!