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As a young team, the Blazers are inevitably going to be inconsistent and streaky. I think they'll make the playoffs and perhaps go fairly deep if they get on a roll, but I think once they're up against an experienced team like the Lakers, Spurs or Celtics, they probably will get outclassed.
I think it will be a great learning experience for them, though. It will help them learn what it really takes to win a championship and will bode well for their future. Watch for a real run at the championship within 2 to 4 years.
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December 16, 2008 11:22 PM
Are the Portland Trail Blazers a realistic title contender this year?
While they are the 2nd youngest team in the NBA, they also have one of the deepest benches and a plethora of improving talent. Can they make a run? If not now, when?
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| December 17, 2008 12:10 AM |
I think it will be a great learning experience for them, though. It will help them learn what it really takes to win a championship and will bode well for their future. Watch for a real run at the championship within 2 to 4 years.
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December 17, 2008 07:52 AM
Absolutely not. Even though Roy seems to be playing the best basketball in his life, and the "Spanish armada" looks also impressive, thay still dont have enough experience and guts to win in this year. They still need Oden to fully develop and gain two or three experienced players to show them how to win in play-offs. What's more, this year's title is reserved for Boston. Again. :)
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December 19, 2008 06:50 PM
If the top 3 stay healthy ESPECIALLY Roy, they will make playoffs for sure. We'll see if the younger guys are conditioned for the mental and physical demands of post season play. Everything changes in playoffs, The ref's miss more calls & it's more physical. Oden has to come alive big time also.
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1) I think Roy and Aldridge will fulfill this. Fernandez should also be a borderline All-Star in the future, IMO...
2) My gut tells me they need a veteran or two, but who do they jettison (besides LaFrentz)...? Who do they target? Will this upset the balance?
3) Agree... I think they build towards success via experience. 1-2 years of playoff "time" and they'll emerge as a consistent, deep threat.
Scary thing is that they're good enough to be any team in the West... and nearly all of the East, save a veteran-laden Boston squad. Cleveland doesn't scare me.