Comments on: Movable object vs. Resistable force

By: lefty

lefty — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:03:27 +0000

Yes I keep wondering when the #1 draft choice will show up. He does, then he doesn’t.

He sure is a kid who could have used one or two more years in college. And am watching Kevin Love for same,

By: Ricky Bobby

Ricky Bobby — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:18:42 +0000

Speaking of slow and making TO type decisions, the same could be said of Bobbi Whitsitt’s line of thinking and reasoning, ie myopic view of basketball.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:09:08 +0000

Bob-

While I do like the guy, there are a few undeniable facts about the guy..

He is too slow. I think he bulked up too much last year after his surgery. Watching college footage, it seemed like he got up and down the court faster. Maybe he is still recovering from the surgery, who knows. But if he enters the season next year moving as slow as he is now, I will be ready to give up on him.

He makes some really bad (almost Outlaw bad) decisions. His first foul last night on Harris was absolutley retarded.

That said, you still can’t expect him to switch on NBA caliber guards, and be able to stop them.

By: Bob Whitsitt

Bob Whitsitt — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:32:44 +0000

It is never Oden’s fault….. The excuses get more and more comical….

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:08:01 +0000

I see what you guys are saying. But that’s not Oden’s fault. That’s the coaches and the guards faults. Oden should never be left to defend anyone like Devin Harris when they are driving.

Along with amazing strengths, Oden does have weaknesses. It’s the same weakness anyone over 6′9″ encounters. He can’t be expected to do what no other center in the NBA could do.

Oden has got to play. This team is so much better when is out there, and better yet when they give the rock first and then let the offense go.

He deserves at least 10 shots a game. Come on at 52.9% give him the ball all night long. Jump shooting is overrated when you have the big banger down there, who hits pretty consistently from the line as well.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:10:01 +0000

Oden wasn’t played last night, because they were killing him on the pick and roll. Our guards have to do a better job of getting around / through picks. Oden will always lose when left one on one with Devin Harris.

By: C-Ho

C-Ho — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:57:42 +0000

Oden didn’t play because his defense was miserable. They did manage to win the game, though. Which is more important?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:04:43 +0000

Dwight, please, please call Nate or find some way to communicate to him, that Oden needs to play more (fight through defensive and offensive learning curves) and get at least 10 shots a game.

I don’t understand what’s happened over the past two games. Oden played awesome against Chicago, practically willing the team back in the game on his own, and then he gets benched for long periods against the 76ers and the Nets. He didn’t even have foul trouble! Do you understand this? If so please enlighten us (specifically me it’s driving me insane.)

By: Ozzy

Ozzy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:24:42 +0000

Bayless has the potential to make game changing plays. He also is the only guard besides Roy who is not afraid of driving to the hoop and getting contact. Like Oden and Batum, we have to be patient with him and realize he will look like a rookie some nights. However, he is well worth the investment

I am real concerned with Oden not getting many minutes. We need to be developing him and it is not happening on a consistent basis…

Our perimiter defense really concerns me…just feels like the oppossing teams guards can penetrate at will.

By: peacequiet

peacequiet — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:53:43 +0000

Holy crap that was an awesome dunk by Bayless.

Dwight,your website is a breath of fresh air for the fans,keep
talking Blazers !