Just wanted to give some props to your young team. When Oden went down, most fans wrote off the Blazers as likely to be in the lottery again.
I'm surprised by the poise and defensive maturity of this young team. I always believed that the work done at the '06 draft laid the foundation, and that getting Oden was obviously huge, but not something anyone can control.
I can't imagine a better team to be a fan of in the entire NBA right now. Personally, there's nothing as gratifying as watching a young team buy into the team concept and being able to watch them develop.
With individual talents like Roy and Aldridge, and Webster/Outlaw starting to break-through, there is a lot to excited about.
Here's the real reason I'm making the thread-
Enjoy it. It sounds crazy, but these types of seasons are more rewarding than even a couple of years from now, when you guys are fighting in the playoffs.
I think this is going to be one of the magical seasons in Blazer history.
Even though Oden isn't a part of things, and he's going to be the center piece for the future, I truly believe that even when he returns and you're performing at an even higher level- you will look back fondly at this season as one of the best.
Can't believe it's happening without Oden
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I know I was just stating the obvious, but sometimes it takes an outside perspective to realize the uniqueness of a situation.
I have the sense that there's a special chemistry going on that is rare to see in a team this young. The unselfishness and youthful athleticism, coupled with the relationship Nate seems to have with his guys, translates into the antithesis of what Blazer fans had to put up with in years past...can't imagine anything more refreshing or deserved.
I have the sense that there's a special chemistry going on that is rare to see in a team this young. The unselfishness and youthful athleticism, coupled with the relationship Nate seems to have with his guys, translates into the antithesis of what Blazer fans had to put up with in years past...can't imagine anything more refreshing or deserved.
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Thanks for the kind words, it is much appreciated. I think the vast majority of our fans just want to enjoy the ride. At this point, nothing this team does is too big of a surprise anymore.
For me, what I am enjoying most is that that the major pieces of this team are players that the Blazers scouted and then went out and drafted them. They were aggressive to assure they got who they wanted. They have been patienr in letting them develop. They have also identified good role players that were free agents or available in trade and have picked up guys like Pryz, Blake and Jones. Not household names, but very productive in what the Blazers are doing. Again, thanks.
For me, what I am enjoying most is that that the major pieces of this team are players that the Blazers scouted and then went out and drafted them. They were aggressive to assure they got who they wanted. They have been patienr in letting them develop. They have also identified good role players that were free agents or available in trade and have picked up guys like Pryz, Blake and Jones. Not household names, but very productive in what the Blazers are doing. Again, thanks.
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Well believe it. Its too bad you guys aren't on national TV or i'd tune in. That guy Brandon Roy is a terrific player. Top 15 player already, possibly top 10. I love watching him play. He deserves to be an all star this year, though the guards in the West are amazing and thus he probably wont get in.
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