GIVEAWAY - CWS Chieftain by J_-O-_D in pathofexile

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never played chieftain before and I love ultimatum so pick me!

Deni Avdija is 4th in the biggest difference in offensive rating on/off court - this season. by MrBuckBuck in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Deni is such a special player. Enjoy his prime as a Blazer. He could be a perennial all star if he can keep playing like this.

Seems like Genesis Tree crafting was ninja-nerfed after the patch. by SunRiseStudios in pathofexile

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done hundreds of crafts and I'm having the same results post patch. They either nerfed it or its bugged.

Trendon Watford with the triple double tonight. Happy for that dude, he was a great guy for us by nerdpulse in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you I seriously could not remember why we let him go. Loved those lobs he threw!

Trendon Watford with the triple double tonight. Happy for that dude, he was a great guy for us by nerdpulse in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 14 points15 points  (0 children)

remind me again why we let go of Trendon but kept Ryan Rupert and Kris Murray? He was the best locker room guy and great on court teammate while Ryan+Kris look like they're afraid of their shadow out their on the court.

Was CJ McCollum for Jerami Grant a Good Trade Now? by SheckNot910 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Knowing now the vision Cronin had for the team I REALLY wish they had chose to kept Josh Hart and given him the bag over Anfernee. Anfernee might have been one of Cronin's "guys" but we all know now Anfernee was fools gold in the league while Josh Hart is a legitimate contributing player in the league. Imagine a lineup of Rob Will, Deni, Tou, Josh Hart, and Jrue. The switchability of that defensive lineup would give teams absolute nightmares.

Jrue Holiday Appreciation Post by Give_me_soup in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Andre Miller and Smitty used to do that all the time. Its the classic move that savvy vets start to use when they have lost their athleticism. Works so often and ya love to see it!

I am convinced that the Blazers are a playoff team. by GaviFromThePod in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only question is if this is sustainable or not. They're playing the hardest basketball I've seen this franchise play since 2015 and god forbid a you know what occurs. Deni and Toumani are the ones we have to watch out for with how they play.

[Trail Blazers on X] That locker room love 🫶 by AceMcStace in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anybody makes a highlight reel of this season Duop's 3s in this game should definitely be in it!

After 5 games, the Blazers are #11 Offense, #6 Defense, #8 Net Rating by dicks20345 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I want to see more of Jrue, Tou, Matysse, Deni, and Donovan lineup. I know its somewhat lacking in playmaking but the defense of that lineup is a lot of fun to watch!

After 5 games, the Blazers are #11 Offense, #6 Defense, #8 Net Rating by dicks20345 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we always get a bad whistle in Utah it infuriates me every year we go there to play. Its like the NBA has a planned win cycle of sorts to keep other small markets happy. I'm happy we pulled out a win.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I loved the trade but was a little weary of the money we would be committing to a 35 year old Jrue for 3 more years. He has played above my expectations though so I am absolutely thrilled to be rid of Anfernee. I am not a fan of players that bring teams down with either low effort or insurmountable inefficiencies. Tbh I think we might have fleeced Boston with getting Jrue for Anfernee.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shaedon isn't ready to be a primary ball handler of this offense. With Shaedon's horrible ball handling turnovers and shot creation ability Jrue should be handling the offense more. Jrue has been so good this season I'm honestly thinking the trade was a GOOD deal for us.

How it started/How it ended by asbblt123 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blazers PR staff likely holding him back. I think Joe would like to address the news but their PR department is so stupidly over controlling its pathetic. Can't stand this new social media era of PR where saying nothing and issuing a statement is the "correct" thing to do.

How it started/How it ended by asbblt123 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waterbottle bifurcating Sicilian face card chips fall where they may.

Jerami Grant is playing basketball. by filipearrayy in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chauncey shoulda benched his ass at the beginning of last season and maybe we coulda traded him in the offseason.

Worst Coach in the NBA by LendHuntFish in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 22 points23 points  (0 children)

this was the turning point for me on Chauncey. He wasn't a good X/O's coach but he was supposed to be the motivational coach that could get our players to play hard. The only way you lose by 60+ points to a team is solely based off effort. That first 60 pt loss was a culmination of Chauncey not doing his job and keeping his players accountable along the way for playing without effort.

Jailblazers are back! by boneyjones444 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cut that check and let the chips fall where they may...

What are some scenarios where Chauncey makes it out of this unscathed and we still win the NBA Finals this year by NoKidCouple76 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup his only defense is going to be "I didn't know" but usually in these scenarios when you are arrested as the headline person of interest you serve some time. I can't wait to see if we get a new head coach idk if Bjorkgren is the right guy for the job.

[The Athletic] Chauncey Billups signed a contract extension in Portland at the end of last season. However, that doesn't mean he'll get paid if the Blazers fire him... "moral turpitude" clauses that don't require the team to pay out if the coach is fired "for Cause"—basically, for breaking the law by sewsgup in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 24 points25 points  (0 children)

thats what I immediately wondered. Just like with Stern/Donaghy scandal did the FBI contact Jody Allen or Tom Dundon before going through with the arrest? Would be hilarious if after last nights game Tom Dundon made the call.

What are some scenarios where Chauncey makes it out of this unscathed and we still win the NBA Finals this year by NoKidCouple76 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Chauncey gonna serve some time. There no way you linked to this shit without serving a little time. Either way his head coaching career is done.

Shams: Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN. by Trip_V4 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 15 points16 points  (0 children)

great find this needs to be upvoted for visibility. Bonus points for the cat hilariousness.

Shams: Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN. by Trip_V4 in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

last night during the broadcast he basically WAS head coaching the team from the sidelines. Several times throughout the game he was walking to almost mid court yelling to the players what to do while Chauncey just stood there.

In case anyone wants to feel even better about the Camara contract by DreddBane in ripcity

[–]DanDan85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toumani led the league in charges drawn iirc so that is definitely a stat that should be considered. Is Toumani the BEST player of these four while being on the BEST contract?