DonkeyShins
Apr 16, 2008 Dec 15, 2009 27 2412
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BlazersOrBust, the bet has come due
Can we make a bet about Oden's minutes? I keep hearing this 20-minute thing and I couldn’t disagree more with it. If Oden doesn’t average at least 28 minutes a game his rookie year, I’ll eat my nonexistent internet hat. Let’s make that our over-under. You and me DonkeyShins! Mano a mano! Over or under 28?? Only time will tell…
(P.S. we agree about Joel’s value. Plus I loved the pumice reference).
Greg averaged 21.5 minutes in 2008-09.
and if I’m wrong, then I’ll throw my full weight behind all your points, vociferously agreeing with them until you tire of having a yes-man dog your every post.
Looks like I have a new yes man.
7 months ago
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"To us, they look like a playoff team every time we come up here," Bryant said. "They're extremely well coached, Brandon Roy is a fantastic player and they have great complementary players around him. They're very good."
8 months ago
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Greg Oden - parallels to Bill Walton?
Nice story about Bill Walton from the SI archives. Lots of parallels to Oden are evident. Thanks to Henry at T.H. for catching this - thought it deserved its own fanshot.
9 months ago
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This is why I like Shane Battier so much - thanks to the Blogfather for the link.
10 months ago
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Triple Blazer sighting in hook shot analysis
Well, two current, one former (yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have a McBob / McLovin' sighting) Blazers featured on The Blowtorch in an explanation of hook shots.
10 months ago
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12/18/2008 Junk Drawer - Brass Monkey Edition
by DonkeyShins on Dec 18, 2008 3:44 AM EST
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I spent several years in Eastern Washington, so this week's weather hasn't been too bad, except for the whole "I'm getting old, so everything hurts when it is cold" aspect of life. To add to the fun, I have to keep the ice broken up in the watering trough in the pasture for the goats, keep the propane heater going in the greenhouse so the veggies don't die and make sure the chickens don't lay ice cubes. Ah, the joys of semi-rural life. Is it spring yet?
On the plus side, watching the Blazers wallop the Kings was a joy, and I'm looking forward to a bit of revenge on the part of the Blazers against the Suns tomorrow night. I'm just hoping they don't wilt under the pressure of national (TNT) exposure. Let's also hope that Roy's knee (and finger), Batum's knee and Travis' buttocks feel better in time for the game.
Oh, and before I forget, please read Jorga's fanpost on coaching. Nothing like bringing fresh perspective to the table. Thanks, Jorga!
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Przybilla’s teammates do talking for him
Neat article by Brian Hendrickson on the neglected 1/2 of our center tandem. Some interesting stats on Joel's performance so far this year.
"He's just a very, very good basketball player. Very smart. Very heady. He can do a little bit of everything on the court. As coaches, when we scout Portland we kind of put him in the same category as Kobe (Bryant), LeBron (James), Dwyane Wade. We treat him the same. He's that good."
-- Hornet's Head Coach Byron Scott on Brandon Roy
Dwight Jaynes - Reports of Trout / Conley discussions
Per Dwight this AM - "Sam’s (Smith) reporting that the Trail Blazers have offered Travis Outlaw for Memphis point guard (and old Greg Oden teammate) Mike Conley. Sam seems to think that’s not enough to get Conley but I’d say it’s more than enough."
Granted it is Sam Smith, so the B.S. meter is running high, but if Dwight is mentioning it, it might not be complete hooey.
Comcast Sports Net showing 1977 Championship Series RIGHT NOW
FYI - Game 5 is playing right now. Game 6 will be tonight at 9:30PM. If you are depressed about the game against LA, this is guaranteed to make you feel better
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