Today's Poll -- Greg Oden's Destiny Edition
by Ziller on Nov 21, 2008 12:45 PM PST
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[Two can play at this game, Ben.]
Aside from allowing that girl that wasn't wearing pants to grind on him, is there a more indelible image (here's video) of Greg Oden than when he is walking with the aid of a pair of crutches?
Great players, Jordan caliber, form their own paths in the NBA. Other players, even good players (Bowie, Petrie, Darius Miles, etc.), get their destinies imposed upon them. That can either really suck or be fun to watch, depending upon which side you're on.
I have an inkling that that might be happening here with Oden. Greg just fits (embraces) so many of the stereotypes of an ideal walking injury report.
Let's talk out the fate of Greg Oden in the comments.
-- Tom (tom@sactownroyalty.com)
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I would'nt bet on him always being out...
Medical science has come a helluva long way from the days of Walton and Bowie. Hell, even a few years ago, if you had to have microfracture surgery it was all gloom and doom and often career ending. Now? Tons of bigs have had it and are still kicking ass, so…
by avishai on Nov 21, 2008 1:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
crutches or really, really nice fishing poles? i can’t figure it out.
by Ben. on Nov 21, 2008 1:07 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
/blogwar on!
"Mock outrage makes me outraged." - Carl @ STR
by otis29 on Nov 21, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Someone’s got to be the next Grant Hill, right?
by jeremy548 on Nov 21, 2008 1:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
But ...
Grant Hill was actually good before he disappeared into the in-patient ward.
by Ziller on Nov 21, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ooh, oohhhh
The claws, so sharp on that one.
Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'
by iashwash on Nov 21, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and sat there for 15 mil a year for three years
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Nov 21, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you write Mean Girls?
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
by hobobob on Nov 21, 2008 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Has Oden played in Denver yet?
He might crumple during the flight back.
by melee on Nov 21, 2008 1:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Actually,
this is pretty hilarious. Nice work. Good luck tonight.
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Nov 21, 2008 1:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hawes has more career double doubles at this point (4) than Oden does (3).
by Deleran on Nov 21, 2008 1:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That's kind of sad
Considering Hawes has played in 84 career games to Oden’s 6.
That said, Hawes pulls Oden out of the paint, negating much of his defensive prowess. Interesting matchup.
by Lance Uppercut on Nov 21, 2008 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Bedger
and I voted “no” on both blogs. You guys are just way too snappy.
Bloggers, sheesh.
Whoever was posting Oden up....was just stupid.
by Eventine
by prezofdeath on Nov 21, 2008 1:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am a Bedger too
And i voted no to this, and wanted a link to the GO grind picture. But in all honesty tonights game could really be a good one.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Nov 21, 2008 2:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha nice try , i bet ben Is wayyyy hotter than you are!
:)
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 1:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
But TZ's nickname is "Tripod"
So there!
"Mock outrage makes me outraged." - Carl @ STR
by otis29 on Nov 21, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blazer fans are still hotter! :)
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on
We know you Granolans up there boycott razors and most hygiene products. I’ve actually heard the term “London-West” applied when speaking of the Portland metropolitan area. :)
Come on, let’s get real:
versus
We win.
"Mock outrage makes me outraged." - Carl @ STR
by otis29 on Nov 21, 2008 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Uh, otis
Thats worse than my avatar which is so bothersome (apparently)
Come to think of it, it may be time for a new one!
Yippee!!!!
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Nov 21, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL talk about stinky public places, refer to Channing Fry's blog, he has something to say about that
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I trust Channing Frye's opinion
as much as you trust his jump shot.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha!
Nice. Section 214 for two, and Blazers fans everywhere are left searching for a rebuttal.
by BlazersOrBust on Nov 21, 2008 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha he says Sactown is dirty and I must concur. Lets see
And last but not least we have the Blazers, and ME as a Blazer fan and you have the Sac. and Spencer Hawes…. Vlade couldn’t bring you a championship and Sac is pretty much considered the Clippers v. 2.0 …
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Clippers v. 2.0?
That’s just foolishness.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 21, 2008 3:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sac will ALWAYS be 2nd fiddle to the Lakers
:)
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that would
make Portland – Seattle v. 2.0 aka Seattle Vista.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 21, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
RIIIGGGHHHHHHTTTTTTTTT
Good One. Except its not.
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah last I checked people from Boise flock to Portland
for like all the big time tourism. (Ummm, nope they head to Seattle.) So there!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What , thats exactly why Portland is awesome, not too many tourists
… Duh
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland is exactly what Sacramento is
Except Portland is a big fish in a really small pond, and Sacramento is a moderate sized pond that eats your small worthless ass pond 15 times over. :)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
is a moderate sized pond
in a big pond^
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And Seattle isn't any worse for the tourists
Keeps you stupid Portlanders away.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow you are freaking out over there
calm down its all in good fun, right? Maybe not, maybe I got you all sensitive. I know Sac is a great city, my coworker is from there, she loved it but moved here w/ her family. I love Portland b/c it is awesome. I live work and go to school in downtown portland , I lovvve being surrounded by liberals. I hate that Sac couldn’t win a champ. in the last 10 years especially because that team w/ Web Peja and Vlade was STACKED and Vlade really gave Sabas some trouble , those were good games. I also loved the atmosphere there , that arena used to be the toughest place to play in the NBA followed by the RoseGarden. I think we both despise the L*kers and that shuold bring us together. Despite what Hobobob says below, I do know about the posthumous Title that was awarded to the Sac Kings and I commented on that b/c I think that was the King’s year.
Anyway, its the Blazers time now. Good luck w/ Petrius and his awesome draft skills hope everything works out.
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree the conversation was dumb
I for one apologize for my role in it. But as far as those kings teams, that was yesteryear. Posthumous rankings are crap to me. They mean nothing.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 22, 2008 7:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So your argument
is that you ride bikes and we’re rebuilding? Solid!
I admire your confidence. You’re really going to be something when you finally get back to the playoffs…
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You are daft.
My argument is
1. Sacramento is dirty Portland is not
2. The Blazers have LMA Roy ODen Rudy and Nate and Sacramento doesnt.
3. Your GM is not Kevin Pritchard so your rebuilding period is inevitably going to be longer than ours
4. How many years have the Kings been absent from the playoffs?
5. Ben and Dave are better bloggers than Tom is so Blazersedge .com is better.
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Got it
Ben and Dave do a great job up there. I’m not sure why you disparage Tom, but I suppose that’s just the way you are. It was fun until you decided to make it personal. Good day.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my goodness get over it. This is a not serious internet "back and forth"
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
The Blazers currently hold the longest streak for missing the playoffs in the entire league. Their rebuild is ending sooner, but they started earlier.
And Geoff Petrie’s two Executive of the Year awards speak for themselves.
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
RIght well good luck w/ that, I was just asking a question
Exec of the year and what has he got to show for those awards, a plaque? Sure would be nice to be rewarded w/ a big, shiny Trophy…
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
GMs don't win championsips
Not Geoff’s fault that the Kings choked in Game Seven in 2002
Nor was it his fault that Webber blew his knee out in 2003.
Besides, Geoff Petrie is a better drafter than Kevin Pritchard.
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dont get me started about game 7 , I dont know who choked
but yeah anyway, I argue, that when Kevin’s career is over, it is better than Petrie. Look how your lotto pick is doing this year?
And your record. See what we got in the draft the last 3 years. That didnt happen by chance, KP is a master draft and trade magician. Our 20’s pick is lightyears ahead of your lotto pick this year! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH Kevin is cuter than Jeff too :)
Sophia
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our lotto pick?
You mean Jason Thompson? He’s doing pretty damn well, thanks. Rudy is not light years ahead of anyone.
And I’d argue picking Martin at 26, Gerald Wallace at 25, Hedo at 18 is better than picking Rudy at 20.
How’s your lotto pick Martell Webster doing?
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rudy was 23.
And Peotrie is a hell of a GM. She’s just messin with you
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
by hobobob on Nov 21, 2008 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, I know
Crazy-ass feminists ;P
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 5:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know
Imagine how they are fully caffeniated with a Starbucks on almost every corner? And a Tully’s (oh wait nevermind people in Sac don’t know what that is lol) right next door.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We've got better coffee up there than Starbucks
other little know facts. Portland has:
The most bars per capita in the world
The most breweries in the world
The most strip clubs in the world
the fewest Churches per capita in the world
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
by hobobob on Nov 21, 2008 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't care
I think the whole conversation is truly inane. I’m sorry I even said anything to be honest. I like Portland; always have in fact. But, it’s not my hometown, and I don’t appreciate other people who clearly know nothing about it mouthing off about it in such an arrogant fashion.
P.S. I have heard the bars there are legendary. The Brews can’t be so bad either, unless they’re all Irish vintage. Ugh.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
who know nothing about Sac^
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to
question the churches thing. I hear there’s a tribal village in the amazon – population 27 with 0 churches and I would guess there are very few churches in Tehran, Iran. Mosques yes, churches, not so much. ;p
Breweries – Nice.
Bars and strip clubs? Bleh.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 21, 2008 5:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Portlanders need something to hate
Sac is handy today.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, Sophia, before you joined BE
we posthmously awarded the Kings the 2002 NBA championship. There’s an official blog post here and everything.
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
by hobobob on Nov 21, 2008 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not true though.
While we do have the longest streak for missing the playoffs, the rebuilding didn’t start the first year we missed the playoffs. Pritchard didn’t take on a serious role (assistant GM) until the 2006 offseason. That makes it basically 2.5 years.
"I like blocks," Fernandez said.
by joelor on Nov 21, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cherry Picking
Pritchard is not responsible for Roy or Aldridge, and he showed up in time to choose between Oden and Durant with the #1 pick. I think the guy is a tremendous GM, but it is amazing the pub that he has attained without ever making a playoff appearance.
And the “20’s pick,” while impressive is not nearly as light years ahead of Jason Thompson as he is ahead of Jerry Bayless, so do you “Pritchslap” Kevin for that choice?
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by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No he wasn't responsible for picking them.
But he was assistant GM at the time of that draft, which is why I considered the era as beginning at that time.
KP didn’t start the rebuilding process, but he was a part of it the whole way.
Doesn’t matter though, the point being its been 2.5 years since the Roy/Aldridge draft set the Blazers in a new direction.
"I like blocks," Fernandez said.
by joelor on Nov 21, 2008 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on that
It’s great to see the direction that your franchise is heading in after what it’s been through. Love Aldridge, love Roy.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 4:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's nice
to be able to put players picked 1st, 2nd and 6th on your team in such a short span of time.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 21, 2008 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
KP did select Roy and LMA, and engineered the trades that brought them to Portland. KP was in charge of the draft even though he was still the assistant GM.
Jason Thompson looks good to me, and Petrie is a GM I trust. Bayless is just a rookie on a good team, so he needs time to break through.
But yeah… KP put this team together himself, through the draft.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Nov 21, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the point John Canzano made to Tim Kawakami
The Blazers got lucky that the era with Steve Patterson didn’t destroy them, Pritchard or no.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For reference
Here is the SJ News Merc link.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In that Same light
Rebuilding the Kings started this past year with the Bibby/Artest trades. No matter how you slice it, the Blazers started rebuilding first.
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, most definitely.
The question it seems like we’re really debating is who will turn things around faster. Unfortunately that’s going to be hard to measure.
"I like blocks," Fernandez said.
by joelor on Nov 21, 2008 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Kings
The Blazers had a quicker downward arc than the Kings did. The Blazers last playoff appearance was 2003. The Kings last playoff appearance was 2006. There is a quite a difference.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sactown's a dirty city...wait!
- on a list of 50. Last time I checked, Sabonis couldn’t get you a ring either.
by rc360 on Nov 21, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Erroneous
Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'
by iashwash on Nov 21, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the Late Great TJ
handsome, CenCal Stylin
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Nov 21, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I almost puked in my mouth. But the hat saved him.
I'm a little confused by your tactics
by oderiferous emanations 74 on Nov 21, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
touché
Ok, I’ll admit this even made me chortle a little. I have a feeling we’ll be laughing more in Blazerland tonight though.
Chris Dudley for three!
by wilbjammin on Nov 21, 2008 1:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so.
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
NorrisHopper30: "someone injure pubert jones"
by rockingharder on Nov 21, 2008 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what they thought...
in charlotte with a healthy roster.
by avishai on Nov 21, 2008 1:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tangentially
Any word on Martin’s availability for tonight?
by Deleran on Nov 21, 2008 1:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Tom.
I’m now wondering if Ben has experienced that moment when his destiny has been imposed upon him.
Nah, just a rookie mistake trying to bring into the paint against an All-Star.
hakkaa päälle !
by timg56 on Nov 21, 2008 2:05 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Funny dueling polls....
I tend to think Spencer Hawes is going to have a very nice NBA career. I watched him in college and he has good skills….very talented for his size.
That said, I would not relish being in his position tonight when he faces Oden 2.0 (the real season version, as opposed to the preseason version).
And hey….I thought Sam Bowie, when healthy (yeah….BOTH games) was a very good center! :-)
by antediluvian on Nov 21, 2008 2:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'd start an injury pool
If it weren’t bad Karma, but really, the guys never been able to stay healthy, some athletes are just in that box.
If someone starts one though, I lay claim to 55 games a year and call within the next 20 games for the next (+ DNP)
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Nov 21, 2008 2:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hawes hasn't exactly had an injury free career either. Has he?
I'm a little confused by your tactics
by oderiferous emanations 74 on Nov 21, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
great stuff
this stuff is cracking me up. great site and funny article reposte.
go blazers!
by ItsMrHarris2u on Nov 21, 2008 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I posted this over there but for those of you unwilling to venture...
Blocks are one thing… Too bad that for every block by Oden on Hawes, there will be one of these as well.
by The Ghost of Dick Bavetta on Nov 21, 2008 2:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not tonight!
…but then no Minnie Moore either, so I guess its a wash for the Kings
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Nov 21, 2008 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
just 1?
ide ventur tu gess that if he wer in thu game, thereda ben mor then just 1 in trade for odenz blokcs. that game coulda ben a lot different
by maid tu rek on Nov 22, 2008 6:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Say again??
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
by otis29 on Nov 22, 2008 8:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
just one?
ide gues that if Mr Martin was in the game, that there would be more then just one dunk like the one we see on utube, in exchange for odenz bloks. infackt, if kevin is in the game, it changes the whole dynamik, possibly changing the outkum. kevins a ballr
by maid tu rek on Nov 22, 2008 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Otis don't feel bad
maid writes this way all the time. It’s like reading patois in writing. (Or that’s what it looks like to me anyway.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 22, 2008 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Iz tinkz maid iz
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 22, 2008 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay Patois master
I aint that good. :)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 22, 2008 10:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yay for blogwars
Boo for predicting the career path of a player because of implications of race.
Boo for predicting the durability of a player because of a few freak injuries.
Shame on you both.
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 3:38 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
That was really funny Tom
Heartwrenching, yet funny. you guys, of all people, should be sensitive when a franchise is riding on a knee! (Mitch Richmond, Chris Webber…)
by BlazersOrBust on Nov 21, 2008 3:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blazers fan here too
voted ‘No’ on both polls. I really liked Hawes coming out of UW, and he’s already a solid inside-outside center. The matchup tonight should be interesting, but I’d love to see Kevin Martin and Brandon Roy duel it out! Hopefully he gets healthy soon for you guys! We can DEFINITELY relate to not having a centerpiece of your franchise healthy! I’m just hoping no injuries on either side!
"Smile! You're on a poster!!" - Mike Rice
by lefty6283 on Nov 21, 2008 3:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Where's the pregame?
Here’s mine, I think we win this one in Sacramento even though the Kings beat NO on Wednesday. Honestly, I like the Kings, I think they are gonna be good again sooner rather then later.
http://www.bustabucket.com/2008/11/trailblazers-kings-700pm-csn.html
by GUnit on Nov 21, 2008 4:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bow to me Sactown Mortals...
I have just found your forum. You’re all honored to meet me (or soon will be, i’m sure).
5 minutes ago I requested my crystal ball to present to me an image of Spencer Hawes guarding the Greg so i could get a feel for how tonight’s game may go. I felt it was my duty to share the image:
You are welcome.
when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.
by Net Ranger on Nov 21, 2008 4:41 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Just to clarify...
Oden is Spiderman in this vision.
Whew.
"I like blocks," Fernandez said.
by joelor on Nov 21, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I will LITERALLY rec this one good graphic
:)
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily for the Kings
Greg’s going to be retiring soon. Coming into the NBA at age 40 has to take it’s toll, ya know?
by Scirocco on Nov 21, 2008 4:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that an original joke?
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Robin Williams is mad Scir
Greg Oden stole the idea from him.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I'm about to take off for the day
but I just wanted to say, you Kings fans are good folk. Good conversation, fun mud-slinging, no hard feelings!
Good luck to Sacramento in the rebuilding/growing process!
Except for tonight, but at least you guys can learn a lot about yourselves in an embarrassing loss, right?
"I like blocks," Fernandez said.
by joelor on Nov 21, 2008 4:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No hard feelings for US! LOL
"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson
by BlazerFan1 on Nov 21, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she....
Oh, wait.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
by otis29 on Nov 21, 2008 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Donte is going to dunk on Oden
It shall happen! :D
by Apoet on Nov 21, 2008 4:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Define "dunk on"
Here we go again…
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by section214 on Nov 21, 2008 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Easy
Regardless of where Oden is on the court, He’s getting Dunked on ;P
by Apoet on Nov 21, 2008 5:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've just discovered the true 'Sactown Royalty'...
/endorsed
2nd dancer from the left
/highlyendorsed
OK my Mortals. I’m off for food and some pre-game drinks. Nice meeting you Kings fanatics. Lets all hope for an exciting finish with no injuries.
Go Blazers!
when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.
by Net Ranger on Nov 21, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Amen to that
Hard fought game played till the finish. We all want that. With different outcomes.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Theus is going to play Douby anymore?
My guess is not anymore.
by Apoet on Nov 21, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Or very limited mins with BB maybe
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Ziller wins, hands down.
Good burn.
Wish I wasn’t on the receiving end of it.
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"In vino veritas." - Latin proverb
"Ich sitze hier und trinke mein gutes Wittenbergisch Bier und das Reich Gottes kommt von ganz alleine" - Martin Luther
"μηκέτι ὑδροπότει, ἀλλὰ οἴνῳ ὀλίγῳ χρῶ διὰ τὸν στόμαχον καὶ τὰς πυκνάς σου ἀσθενείας." - 1 Timothy 5:23
by T Darkstar on Nov 21, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited for tonight
To see how Shawes matches up with Odenized tonight.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a good game tonight.
Always seems to be when we come into Arco Arena.(It is still Arco, right? I’ve got to pay attention to these things more often, or use Wikipedia, or just stop being lazy.) You guys put up a good fight down there against us.
One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season
"In vino veritas." - Latin proverb
"Ich sitze hier und trinke mein gutes Wittenbergisch Bier und das Reich Gottes kommt von ganz alleine" - Martin Luther
"μηκέτι ὑδροπότει, ἀλλὰ οἴνῳ ὀλίγῳ χρῶ διὰ τὸν στόμαχον καὶ τὰς πυκνάς σου ἀσθενείας." - 1 Timothy 5:23
by T Darkstar on Nov 21, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or up in the Portland Memorial Coliseum too I suppose
Actually that place was a house of horror’s. The Blazers being a ton better had a lot to do with it. Come to think of it, this guy from Houston might have had something to do with it too.
Either way, yeah it’s still Arco, and i’m interested to see how things work out. I’m not expecting victory yet with this team; it’s just too early in the game. But Nawlinz perked my ears up, and that was so unexpected it was like having an epiphany about rooting for a team you’ve followed intensely for a decade & a half.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blazerfan1....always stirring the pot
Whoever was posting Oden up....was just stupid.
by Eventine
by prezofdeath on Nov 21, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The one that made me laugh is the dirty city one
Portland is actually dirtier, and just as pretty, as Sacramento is. (That’s really what made me laugh of all that. That & the faux paus Bay Area/LA snottiness. With the Portland twist.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 21, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Comparing Portland to Sacramento
Is like comparing Seattle to Detroit.
If you're paddling upstream in a canoe and a wheel falls off, how many pancakes fit in a doghouse? None! Ice cream has no bones!
by Arby on Nov 22, 2008 12:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Never been to Detroit
Heard 8mile is wicked awesome tho…kinda like des moines
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 22, 2008 6:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep Portland weird
Hang on everyone, we're "Red Hot and Rollin'" again!
by ORcoastAK on Nov 21, 2008 10:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
As a regular Blazer's Edge reader...
… this is hilarious. Well done.
whaa happen?
by Toby on Nov 21, 2008 10:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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