Welcome Dr. Stackpole

[BBert]

I say we really test this kids futuristic, holistic approach. Lets bring back Oden.

I second that emotion.

 

[jlprk]

I figured out the solution to all his problems. His problems are 1) He has to repeat his mantra 10 times daily and 2) he looks too young.

Get a rough-looking tattoo on his neck that says, "I'm not a medical doctor, motherfucker."

 

[illmatic99]

Y'all are a bunch of old fucks! We want someone who has the latest and most modern training possible. The kid should be good.

Yup!

As a recent grad in the professional world now, I totally agree with hiring younger people. We're definitely more inclined to learn new ways to do things, and are amenable to considering alternative perspectives.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I LOVE the fact that they got someone in there that is forward thinking and not stuck in his ways.

Great hire according to my 1000 doctors

 

[illmatic99]

It's sad how this makes news for us. Any other market, and this would just be an afterthought.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Would this indicate in any way the brass balls the front office might have in trying to sign Oden or Bynum?

I would suggest that 12-15 minutes of either one of them would be better than anything else we could realistically expect to get playing 35 minutes

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Would this indicate in any way the brass balls the front office might have in trying to sign Oden or Bynum?

I would suggest that 12-15 minutes of either one of them would be better than anything else we could realistically expect to get playing 35 minutes

I would tend to agree with your assessment of their potential contributions, but I also highly doubt that either (especially Oden) would be interested in signing here.

 

[BBert]

Would this indicate in any way the brass balls the front office might have in trying to sign Oden or Bynum?

I would suggest that 12-15 minutes of either one of them would be better than anything else we could realistically expect to get playing 35 minutes

Well, here is a guy who can probably look at videos and tell Neil whether or not Oden is just a lost cause with his obvious mechanical flaws. And yes, I think young Mr. Stackpole could be just what the doctor ordered to rehabilitate Bynum physically. Mentally, I don't know.

 

[blue9]

Whether he ends up working well is unknowable at this point. But I think it's safe to say it's a good HIRE - Olshey is clearly looking to make major changes to how the team operates. Replacing a dinosaur who used ancient practices with a young guy who knows all those ancient practices along with a whole mess of new practices can only be good.
For a long time I've felt that the training should utilize swimming and tai chi. Swimming to reduce the amount of impact these guys bodies are taking. And tai chi to increase stability and learn how to leverage your opponent's body to get them off balance and out of position. Seriously, if there was a PF/C with advanced tai chi skills they would absolutely own the league.

 

[BBert]

It's sad how this makes news for us. Any other market, and this would just be an afterthought.

Definitely news worthy when the Blazers pull their heads out of their collective ass. Even moreso whent it's five years late. That's the sad part.

 

[BBert]

For a long time I've felt that the training should utilize swimming and tai chi. Swimming to reduce the amount of impact these guys bodies are taking. And tai chi to increase stability and learn how to leverage your opponent's body to get them off balance and out of position. Seriously, if there was a PF/C with advanced tai chi skills they would absolutely own the league.

Tai chi, chi gong, pilates, all include useful techniques to correct biomechanical problems and problems with certain over utilized and under utilized muscles and reduce stress on joints and tendons -- when applied properly. That's what Mr. Stackpole is here to do for us.

 

[jlprk]

Parachute jumping is the latest therapy attempted by inexperienced physical therapists. If that fails, we get out of a big contract. After the fatality, Stackpole can return to his porn career.

Would this indicate in any way the brass balls the front office might have in trying to sign Oden or Bynum?

I would suggest that 12-15 minutes of either one of them would be better than anything else we could realistically expect to get playing 35 minutes

I would tend to agree with your assessment of their potential contributions, but I also highly doubt that either (especially Oden) would be interested in signing here.

You two are the smartest on the board. But if Allen ponies up and Oden relents, he will need 15-20 mpg to earn his new big contract.

 

[MickZagger]

Whats up Doc?

 

[THE HCP]

Looks like the kid who delivers our newspaper.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Whats up Doc?

He can take 32 pounds off of Kendrick Perkins but he can't take 2 pounds off of his nose?!?

 

[jlprk]

He can take 32 pounds off of Kendrick Perkins but he can't take 2 pounds off of his nose?!?

It's not brain surgery, The Kid is no doctor. If he cuts off his nose he'll spite his face.

 

[MARIS61]

Friends of mine in grad school took 10 years to finish, which is lazy.

fify.