[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by ibzrg1570

I still think Oden will have less of an impact with the Trailblazers because
a)he is still a rookie and regardless of the hype surrounding him it is impractical to assume that just because he's predicted to be among the first picks that he can immediately turn a team around, especially with other people taking up minutes in the same spot
b) Pryzbilla could be much better, just think back two seasons ago when he was a double-double threat for almost the whole season, as well as a monster on the blocks. Magloire also has the potential to be like that
c) Zach Randolph will continue to be starting PF if he stays in Portland, which could move Aldridge up to C, which makes 3 great choices for the 5-spot AKA too crowded for Oden.
So unless the Blazers are planning to make a lot of moves this off-season they should just go with Durant. Just my $0.02

He isn't just predicted to be a first pick. He is predicted to be one of the few dominant centers out there. big difference. Aldrige is a pf. he is not going to play center. randolph is as good as gone. pryzbuka is a nobody. The only reason he is still in the nba is because of his size. double double threat my ass- the closest he got to a double double average was 6ppg and 7 boards. which is a far cry from his 2 points and 3 boards he did this season. oden will start every game at center. you dont have a guy with this much hype and potential coming off the bench.

[heavyjeffd]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

His so-called reason is his heart is in Florida... lame, if you ask me.

About the proposed ban, it will hold legally regardless he has coached in the NBA level or not. He needs to accept that agreement in order to get out of his current contract. He is legally obligated to honor that agreement.

Yeah, it is lame for sure.

But typically in most lines of work, a non-compete insinuates you've competed before.

I bet he gets out of it without the 5-year.

[GH0STrider]

He must have had some feeling inside him long before this and was just amazed by the money imo. He signed a contract and that is the bottom line. And I agree with the magic- IF he isn't going to coach them he shouldn't be allowed to coach any nba team. What he did is wrong and he should be kissing the magic's ass for giving him the easy out they have. If I were them he would be paying out big time. Not only did he go back on his contract but he embarassed the entire organization and the nba. for what? all his stars in florida are coming to the nba. I bet the gators suck next year anyhow.

[Azyiu]

After drafting LaRue Martin and Sam Bowie in their history, I hope the Blazers finally pick the right big man this time.

[heavyjeffd]

Anticipation is a bitch!!

The start of this series is giving me heartburn, they need to just get it on and get it over with!

[GH0STrider]

yeah the cavs need to just win it already.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

The start of this series is giving me heartburn, they need to just get it on and get it over with!

It sounds like you need some Zantac 75 or Pepcid AC. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you.

[ibzrg1570]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

He isn't just predicted to be a first pick. He is predicted to be one of the few dominant centers out there. big difference. Aldrige is a pf. he is not going to play center. randolph is as good as gone. pryzbuka is a nobody. The only reason he is still in the nba is because of his size. double double threat my ass- the closest he got to a double double average was 6ppg and 7 boards. which is a far cry from his 2 points and 3 boards he did this season. oden will start every game at center. you dont have a guy with this much hype and potential coming off the bench.

Joel Przybilla - Portland Trail Blazers - Game Log - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Start from Jan. 10 and look at points, rebounds, and blocks. Points were streaky at times, but you can't deny the fact that he was playing pretty solidly that year. He even took over Theo Ratliff's spot in the starting lineup (before Theo had the season ending injury), and this was back when Ratliff was considered one of the best defensive players in the league and led the league in blocks the year before. I'm not saying he's a Tim Duncan or a Shaq at all, but he has the potential to be a pretty damn good center and if the Blazers can get their coaching staff to work off that potential they won't need Oden, who despite the hype is still a rookie. College ball and the NBA can be two completely different worlds and you never know if a college star is going to be able to handle it. I don't doubt that he's a solid first pick, but I think Durant would be better suited for the team.

On another note, the Cavs got shat on! Lebron's still got a long way to go. And Duncan...just wow. I read an article from USAToday claiming that he could be the best PF in NBA history because of his versatility and although I'm not completely convinced, I have to say he's putting up a good argument.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by ibzrg1570

Joel Przybilla - Portland Trail Blazers - Game Log - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Start from Jan. 10 and look at points, rebounds, and blocks. Points were streaky at times, but you can't deny the fact that he was playing pretty solidly that year. He even took over Theo Ratliff's spot in the starting lineup (before Theo had the season ending injury), and this was back when Ratliff was considered one of the best defensive players in the league and led the league in blocks the year before. I'm not saying he's a Tim Duncan or a Shaq at all, but he has the potential to be a pretty damn good center and if the Blazers can get their coaching staff to work off that potential they won't need Oden, who despite the hype is still a rookie. College ball and the NBA can be two completely different worlds and you never know if a college star is going to be able to handle it. I don't doubt that he's a solid first pick, but I think Durant would be better suited for the team.

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so what? he played a good strech of ball. he averaged 2ppg and 3 boards. he has potential to suck. thats about it. the sad part is for a guy with his size to suck so hard is unbelievable. Everybody in the nba is capable of playing streches of good bball. Just cause someone has a few decent games doesn't make them a good player. the only way for someone to trully prove they are good is to show it through consistancy. If he was as good as you hold him to be his averages would reflect that much more so than they do. Regardless- arguing with you over some bum is pretty lame so whatever.

[heavyjeffd]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

yeah the cavs need to just win it already.

You should just change your display name to "I Hate Everything".

Anyway...

Spurs up one!!

LeBron got shut down big time, I hope the Spurs can keep it up!

LeBron face after the game =

My face at the Cav's after the game =



As an aside, I'm not sure if any of you noticed, but the guy who does the music at all the Spurs games is a big Dream Theater/Petrucci fan. He is always playing DT songs and Liquid Tension Experiment songs during the games.

Coming out of half time he played Pull Me Under.