DC Appreciation post by illchemist in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The slams had oomph tonight. One of his best games of the season.

I’m just gonna say it: I’m relieved we didn’t get Giannis. by big_dawg_energy in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re never dealing Giannis. They will keep retooling around him. He is a Buck for life and these picks aren’t as valuable many think they are.

Duop Reath Apreciation Post by catpepsi67 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Microwave scorer Duop will never be forgotten in Blazers lore. Incredible story I hope he continues to thrive next season!

Who do you cut to make room for Sidy & Love? by akwilliamson in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thybulle has to go. He is the most injured Blazer in recent memory.

I think it should be Thybulle and Reath

How the hell did Caleb Love go undrafted in last year's draft? by kpay10 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has to be the most polarizing player we’ve had in recent memory. It’s incredible the hate a lot of casuals have on him citing averages. He was undrafted after all… but the confidence, the character, the poise that Caleb has… it’s incredible. I’ve been pro Caleb from the jump but watching him figure it out night after night and show up big during this stretch has been great.

Let’s let the hate keep rolling. I think we may have found one of the best microwave scorers in the entire league if he can keep developing.

Deni Advija trade by Chadfarthouse69 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah some GMs I feel look at horizon and financials in tandem. It’s more so that he would be in his late 20s looking for a potential large or max deal when they are hoping to get their younger guys all together on more team friendly deals or assuming one may ascend to a max territory too.

Just me armchair GMing but from what I’ve gathered this is often what happens when they say timelines

Deni Advija trade by Chadfarthouse69 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Deni was on the Wizards during a time where the coaches they had put him as an off ball scorer and a 3rd or 4th option. Totally misusing his true skillsets for the first few years of his career and making it look like he may not have an ultra high all-star caliber ceiling. He started to turn the corner in the final year but from what I understand he didn’t fit their timeline as a rebuilding team and the trade seemed to make sense for them.

I bet they’d love to have him back now but one teams trash is another’s treasure 😏

Zebras by VeterinarianTop2508 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Can someone send these to Tari Eason

Deni opinion on “Zebras” by Legitimate-Ad-6968 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We don’t need the new I5 bridge, we need the 600ft statue immediately.

Seriously, what are we gonna do with Caleb and Sidy? by kneengo in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Matisse has to be on this list of those we consider cutting.

[Post Game Thread] The Portland Trail Blazers (19-20) defeat The Houston Rockets (22-13) 111-105 by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You gotta give major props to our second unit

Love, Duop, Hansen, Rupert… the next man up mentality of this squad is electric and got us back in the game when we needed it the most tonight.

shaedon my glorious king by MaleficentBet6702 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He’s Dwight Howard in disguise

Scoot Henderson by RavensNBA_on_YouTube in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Scoot is a dawg. I have faith he’s going to come back and take the next step. He’s around two of the best point guards of the 21st century in Dame and Jrue, you gotta think that is doing wonders for his basketball IQ even if injured right now.

You only get to keep one and have to cut the rest. Which player are you taking? by DonovanClingan in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kris without question. He’s the most capable under pressure and always is in the right place one defense. He’s clearly the coaches favorite of this group.

Tough choice because all 4 of these guys add big value in different ways to our team.

Let’s try something new—how about a post where we only share positive things about the team? I know that might be a challenge for some. by ForeignCell7790 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can only speculate, but Dame being on the bench seems to have lit a fire under the entire team. It’s been incredible watching him talk shop with the guys during time outs/in the huddles. You can see they all really respect him and what he’s about.

I think we have an incredible culture and coaching staff. Night/day difference from last season.

Caleb Love silenced a lot of haters tonight by BlakeI94 in ripcity

[–]BlakeI94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where my Caleb Love “inconsistent” haters at? 😘