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09-25-2006, 12:52 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Originally Posted by Boob-No-More
My own personal Adam Morrison comparison:
Adam Morrison == Kiki Vandeweghe
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For a present day comparison, I was thinking Adam Morrison == Peja Stojakovic
Am I off on that assessment?
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09-25-2006, 12:57 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Originally Posted by ABM
For a present day comparison, I was thinking Adam Morrison == Peja Stojakovic
Am I off on that assessment?
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I made a similar comparison, and it fits in terms of roles (scoring SF who doesn't do much else, makes an All-Star game or two but isn't a franchise player). I don't think it applies so much in terms of players, though. Peja has about 4 inches on Morrison, while Morrison is supposed to be better at moving without the ball. Peja has had locker room issues, while leadership is supposed to be one of Morrison's strengths.
Like I said, one gives you height, one gives you fight.
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09-25-2006, 04:57 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Originally Posted by Talkhard
John Denton, Florida Today: "I had the pleasure of covering the Orlando Summer League back in July, and of all the rookies there, Morrison was far and away the most impressive. It left me wondering just what the Portland Trail Blazers -- a team desperately in need of a box-office draw and a scoring machine -- were thinking.
None other than Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, Morrison's boyhood hero, left the Orlando summer camp shaking his head at just how skilled Charlotte's floppy-haired rookie is. And Bird had this prediction: "He'll probably win Rookie of the Year with the talent that he has.''
What is most impressive with Morrison is the complexity of his offensive arsenal. He's so much more than just a standstill shooter. He can score off the dribble, he knows how to change speeds to set up defenders, and even when defenders try to mug him he responds with a fiery disposition.
So where will Morrison's game be in a few years? Because he's going to get plenty of shots and because he can fill it up in a variety of ways, my prediction is that he'll someday lead the NBA in scoring. Even in sleepy Charlotte, he'll become a star and a national pitchman.
And the Trail Blazers will be kicking themselves for passing on this can't-miss kid."
John Denton covers the Orlando Magic for Florida Today.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/s...2010_prospects
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To quote Mike Rice, Morrison got absolutely "smoked by everyone" in his workout with Portland.
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09-25-2006, 05:22 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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To quote Mike Rice, Morrison got absolutely "smoked by everyone" in his workout with Portland.
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Mike Rice=Objective source...
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09-25-2006, 06:02 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Originally Posted by Oil Can
Mike Rice=Objective source...
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Depends on when he said it...
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09-25-2006, 06:24 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Originally Posted by Boob-No-More
My own personal Adam Morrison comparison:
So, if Morrison ends up with a Kiki-like career, will Morrison fans be happy, or disappointed?
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I wouldn't say that I would be disappointed with a career like that. But you would hope for more. In all liklihood, Adam Morrison will be a prolific scorer in the NBA, which is more than you get from most players. One would just hope you can get something at the defensive end as well.
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09-25-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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it's the jordan draft all over again:
# 1 pick is a 7 footer, who happens to be born internationally
# 2 pick is another 7 footer who is hurt
# 3 pick is the most marketable player who can score score score
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And the winner of this week's 'really stretching to find a similar situation' is....
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09-25-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Depends on when he said it...
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About an hour and a half before the draft started.
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09-25-2006, 08:49 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
I'm really going to hate this forum after the first time Morrison scores 40 (especially if it comes against Portland).
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09-25-2006, 09:49 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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I'm really going to hate this forum after the first time Morrison scores 40 (especially if it comes against Portland).
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Like I said before, he will put up some nice offensive #'s, but I would much rather have Aldridge for the long haul. Kiki was a nice comparison.
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09-25-2006, 10:26 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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Like I said before, he will put up some nice offensive #'s, but I would much rather have Aldridge for the long haul. Kiki was a nice comparison.
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I'm in total agreement. My point was that this argument is ALREADY played out, and it's only going to get worse once the season begins ... assuming Morrison is putting up 20 points per night on 50% FG shooting while Aldridge warms the bench. 
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09-25-2006, 10:30 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
Frankly, this looks like another case of a, ahem, certain poster mistaking a CLAIM for a FACT.
Who is this Florida clown? He saw Morrison in some summer league. And he is now an expert on the NBA?
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09-25-2006, 11:21 PM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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I'm really going to hate this forum after the first time Morrison scores 40 (especially if it comes against Portland).
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Nah you'll just hate a few specific posters...I think I for one already dislike a few of them anyway.
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09-26-2006, 03:26 AM
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Re: "Blazers will kick themselves for passing on [Morrison]"
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To quote Mike Rice, Morrison got absolutely "smoked by everyone" in his workout with Portland.
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Was Mike Rice peaking through the blinds with Canzano?
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