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by eclecticspider on Jan 15, 2010 10:58 AM PST
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I am not a Clipper fan but I am a basketball fan. I am actually one of the hated Blazer fans. Hearing Blake Griifin is out for the season is a blow to all basketball fans. I would say I can't imagine your disappointment but the truth is I have of course lived through it.. Blake Griffin was the most no brainer 1st pick since, dare I say it, Greg Oden. Oden instantly started drawing comparisons to the ghosts of big men past, Bowie and Walton. The Clips now have to live through articles like yahoos "Cursed Luck". It sucks. The truth is it is all a bunch of crap.
The media jumps all over the slightest drop of blood. They start a story and then all of the other media outlets report that so and so is reporting until it has its own life. The truth is that Walton and Bowie had nowhere near the medical treatment that players get today. I think Walton would have had a career medical wise, more like Big Z of the Cavs. Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla, and Blake Griffin all have patella problems. They take a while to heal but they heal. Kenyon Martin broke his fraking femur and had to micro-fracture surgeries and truly looks as if it never happened.
Blake Griffin will be back and I truly believe that he will be as good as you are all hoping. I also believe that yur team is really headed in the right direction. Kaman has become dominant. Gordon is very solid. Camby is a rebounding and defensive monster and there are other nice pieces as well. Play-offs will be coming soon and often and maybe even deep runs.
I will say truthfully and as inoffensively as I can, that I would not stick with Baron. He is a talented guy but 2 of him is not 1 of Billups. I say this hating the Nuggets, division rival and all. I am a big believer that the best player on your team needs to be a true leader and team guy. Rasheed Wallace as the best player on our Blazer team was awful but as one of the guys on Detroit or Boston he is great. Baron IMO engages in a lot of mano y mano stuff and loses sight of team goals quite frequently throughout his career.
I am really impressed at how well Kaman has progressed his game. I really can't stress that enough.
Good luck Clip fans. We will be engaging in meaningful battles soon.
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Blazer-Clipper comraderie
They’ll come a day, probably not too far off, when I’m yelling and screaming against the Blazers, but for now I’ll say that you Portland fans are showing a lot of class. Several of you have checked in with kind and generous words. It’s a bummer about what we share in common. I too hope that Oden gets better and comes back strong next year.
A few fans from other teams have expressed similar doubts about Baron. No offense taken, btw. Among Clipper fans, though, I think it’s safe to say that while we were very disappointed with him last year, we’ve been largely won over by him this year. I can’t speak for the rest of his career, but this year he’s been playing with intensity and really engaging with teammates. His shot has been inconsistent, but he’s chucking up fewer 3’s and usually racks up a lot of assists. And oh man, when he goes to the bench, the team’s play tends to drop off big time. I’m certain a few of us here remain skeptical and don’t consider him a top tier guy, but in my eyes he’s really redeemed himself.
heres to playoff battles
between POR and LAC for the years to come!
After either one knocks off the Lakers in the previous round...
"Buckle your seat belts, folks. This one's doing down to the wire." -The inimitable Ralph Lawler.
by Gordon for President on Jan 15, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
+1!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 15, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Another player to look at for signs of hope is Amare Soudamire
both had bad knee injuries that took them out for a whole season. And like Griffin, Amare relies on his explosiveness to play. And just a few years after the injury he is an all star. If Amare can recover from his injury and play like an all star Griffin can do it too.
" Baron for the win, BINGO!!!! The Clipers Win, The Clippers win!!! "
Ralph Lawler
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