Game 22 Portland vs LA Clippers 7:30pm

[Shem]

What was that Banton?

Banton had 14 points, 3 assists and 1 turnover and the turnover is the only thing you are focused on because of your clear dumb bias.

[Walton1one]

What was that Banton?

Banton had 14 points, 3 assists and 1 turnover and the turnover is the only thing you are focused on because of your clear dumb bias.

What are you talking about? I called out Ayton, Sharpe, Simons & Billups among others, yet you just focus on that one sentence (and yes that was a boneheaded decision by Banton in that case), you are the only one that is overly obsessed. I thought this discussion was over, let it go man.

[m0ng0]

What was that Banton?

Banton had 14 points, 3 assists and 1 turnover and the turnover is the only thing you are focused on because of your clear dumb bias.

What are you talking about? I called out Ayton, Sharpe, Simons & Billups among others, yet you just focus on that one sentence (and yes that was a boneheaded decision by Banton in that case), you are the only one that is overly obsessed. I thought this discussion was over, let it go man.

Some might say the same about you
...let it go. You talk sh*t about Grant, Simons, Ayton, Billups, Banton, Walker, Reath, Cronin, Jodi and the Vulcans 5 times per day, everyday, every week and every month. My god man you have more posts in a year and half than I have had since 2009. You just don't shut up, and its the same thing EVERYDAY. Let it go man. Relax, we all know how you feel.

[dckingsfan]

The Clips beat the Blazers in literally every single category, including +27 points on 3pt differential.

Weird seeing fairly efficient offensive nights from a few players not named Simons, and still have a huge loss. Pretty much every Blazer kinda sucked.

Ayton gave off some pretty strong "Charmin" vibes tonight.

I guess the Blazers have another 3/4 of a season to see what Sharpe is really made of, because right now his poor decision making and wallflower play style not only make him a non-"cornerstone", they make him replaceable in the 2025 draft. I guess the Blazers can wait around 4 more years till Sharpe's prime years to get rid of him though.

I thought Deni played pretty well for the limited time he was on the floor. But yes, there was limited defensive intensity... Charmin is a good description - and it wasn't just Ayton.

Williams and Clingan were definitely missed on the defensive side of the ball.

[Walton1one]

Banton had 14 points, 3 assists and 1 turnover and the turnover is the only thing you are focused on because of your clear dumb bias.

What are you talking about? I called out Ayton, Sharpe, Simons & Billups among others, yet you just focus on that one sentence (and yes that was a boneheaded decision by Banton in that case), you are the only one that is overly obsessed. I thought this discussion was over, let it go man.

Some might say the same about you
...let it go. You talk sh*t about Grant, Simons, Ayton, Billups, Banton, Walker, Reath, Cronin, Jodi and the Vulcans 5 times per day, everyday, every week and every month. My god man you have more posts in a year and half than I have had since 2009. You just don't shut up, and its the same thing EVERYDAY. Let it go man. Relax, we all know how you feel.

Posting on a message board is bad now? I thought that was what they are for? If you don't like what I post then don't read it or reply\comment about it? Seems pretty simple to me. I swear some people are so sensitive...

and they deserved to be called out, or have you not been watching this slow-rolling disaster for the last few years?

[Shem]

What was that Banton?

Banton had 14 points, 3 assists and 1 turnover and the turnover is the only thing you are focused on because of your clear dumb bias.

What are you talking about? I called out Ayton, Sharpe, Simons & Billups among others, yet you just focus on that one sentence (and yes that was a boneheaded decision by Banton in that case), you are the only one that is overly obsessed. I thought this discussion was over, let it go man.

You also make nice comments about other players. But only certain ones. Your stupid bias is very annoying... like HondaAccord annoying.

[Walton1one]

I literally posted in another thread that our debate had run its course, no one is changing anyone else's mind here and yet you could not let that go, could you?

Then you brought it up again in this thread, THAT is annoying. Seriously, if you don't like my posts don't respond to them, it is pretty simple. Unlike you, I am not holding a grudge here, I would gladly respond to a post of yours I agree with, and from now on if I disagree with you I just won't respond.

and in regard to the player who will not be named, I did provide data to justify why I think that way, but of course that does not matter...

[Village Idiot]

Living in Europe and not watching the games live I enjoy your in-game remarks Walton1one. They're the kind of thing you would say to a friend sitting next to you while watching the game. I hope you continue.

[Walton1one]

Living in Europe and not watching the games live I enjoy your in-game remarks Walton1one. They're the kind of thing you would say to a friend sitting next to you while watching the game. I hope you continue.

Appreciate it. That is how I view it.

[BlazersBroncos]

It would be fantastic for Sharpe to be a #1. But I'm okay with him rounding into a Jaylen Brown type guy. Which I think he's alon a good track to do.

Sharpe doesnt have half the fire that Brown plays with.

Brown wants to punish people. Sharpe is a cruiser.

At 21 Jaylen came in 10th in DPOY voting and was shooting 46% FG and 39% 3PT.

Sharpe has so much talent but he is just not hungry. We need a #1 with the character of a #1 to get the best out of Sharpe as a #2 IMO. Someone who can carry the team vocally, on the floor and in the media. Sharpe is just not built to be a dog.

Also - Deni is our best player by a good margin and is coming off the bench. Nuts.

[Walton1one]

It would be fantastic for Sharpe to be a #1. But I'm okay with him rounding into a Jaylen Brown type guy. Which I think he's alon a good track to do.

Sharpe doesnt have half the fire that Brown plays with.

Brown wants to punish people. Sharpe is a cruiser.

At 21 Jaylen came in 10th in DPOY voting and was shooting 46% FG and 39% 3PT.

Sharpe has so much talent but he is just not hungry. We need a #1 with the character of a #1 to get the best out of Sharpe as a #2 IMO. Someone who can carry the team vocally, on the floor and in the media. Sharpe is just not built to be a dog.

Also - Deni is our best player by a good margin and is coming off the bench. Nuts.

This, and given the price POR paid for him, at least (1) lottery pick, + (1) other 1st rounder, + (2) 2nd rounders, + Brogdon (if he is traded, will be interesting to see his value). Pretty steep price of important assets to have him come off the bench