nikolokolus

I don't see the world through duck goggles, so I don't have any sort of deep-seeded hatred for the guy based on his decision to play for Ben Howland over Ernie Kent (duh, what blue-chipper in his right mind wouldn't make that decision 99 times out of 100?)

Having said that I'm sort of in favor of ending the friggin' youth movement and using this year's pick to consolidate talent by using said pick in a trade packaged along with other guys not named Roy, Oden, or Aldridge.

I'm not convinced KL is going to be anything other than a career journeyman ... he's got great court IQ, excellent foot-work, and passing, but he's not exactly going to be getting any more athletic or much taller (maybe).

At this point I'd rather settle for Channing who is a proven shooter, a steadily improving rebounder, and doesn't ***** and moan about coming in off the bench.

BIG Q

Can someone give a run down on why Kevin Love is so hated in Oregon? Living in Arizona I have missed out on exactly what he has done to get everyones nickers in a wad. I watched several of his games, including the game in Eugene. He should never have endured the classless things that were being said to him through out that game. He played great, has a toughness and leadership quality to him as well as being a great low post scorer with a nice shot out to 20 feet. He can rebound and pass. He may be a bit slow on defense, but I am sure Oden and Joel could take up the slack. He would make an excellent Blazer.

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B-Roy

At this point, a big man is the worst type of player we should draft. I think KP knows this, but if he chooses the BPA, then we might end up drafting him after all.

andalusian

If KL is still available at the #13 pick - KP would be crazy not to pick him. If Portland somehow falls into the 1st, 2nd or 3rd picks - I doubt Love would be the selection.

So, the way I see it - I would love to see KL on the roster, because he is one hell of a pick at the #13 (or #14) spot. Otherwise - I do not expect to see him on the roster.

#10

You're totally missing the point, hardly anyone begrudges Kevin Love for joining a top program. Notice that nobody cares that Kyle Singler went to Duke? The problem is that according to most, he and his dad are total douches, and he ruled out the Ducks because of shoes, not basketball. Oh, and he starred for UCLA, who everyone hates.

BIG Q

Wasn't it the shoe god that screwed Love over some how and forced him off of the Nike team? I think your beloved shoe god was the one that pretty much made U of O a school that he could never be comfortable since the shoe god runs U of O athletics.

Also, I would need some examples of he and his dad being "douches" before I jump to the conclussion that I should lock step it with the rest of the Duck fans on this point. Isn't Eugene suppossed to be a mecca of tolerance? Why can't Duck fans tolerate Kevin and his father? This is baffeling. He is a very good player.

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MARIS61

"Any team that's going to pick me, I'd love to play for"

That said, he fills our most desperate need.

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B-Roy

What?

Entity

I wouldn't mind having him on the Blazers. KP usually drafts the best player available regardless of position, and if there's a log jam it gives him pieces to make trades with to fill needs.

Whatever happens, in KP I trust.

TLo

I wouldn't mind having him on the team. He's a good rebounder and an excellent passer. I think he would complement Greg and LaMarcus well.

Boob-No-More

Yep, they "fired" a 16-year old kid because he had the nerve to attend the Reebok ABCD camp so he could test himself against other top players like Greg Oden and OJ Mayo that he'd never had an opportunity to play against before. He didn't switch alliances to Reebok. He attended one camp and Nike got all PO'd and told the kid and his dad to F-off. Just one more reason not to attend Nike U.

Of course, then he gets death threats on his cell phone and "fans" hurled **** at his family and called his mother, grandmother and 13-year old sister whores when UCLA played in Eugene. Gee, and folks wonder why he chose to bypass such a classy program and went a hellhole like UCLA. Seriously, people think Kevin Love and his dad are the "douches" in this scenario?

I'm glad Love chose to go to UCLA. I'm glad they beat Oregon and he had a huge game in Eugene. I'm glad he made the final four and was chosen first team all-American. He was Oregon's for the taking and they did everything humanly possible to chase him away - and then tried to blame it on him. They got what they deserved and the only people who think otherwise are Nike apologists and moronic Duck homers.

BNM

P.S. I'd love to see him on the Blazers. He'd be a great 6th man backing up Aldridge and even Oden against teams with a weak back-up center (which is most teams). He's a banger, he plays hard, he plays smart and he plays with an attitude. He'd give the Blazers some of the toughness they currently lack and would help with their weak rebounding. He can score inside or out and is a great passing big man. I don't think he'll ever be a star in the NBA, but I think he'll have a long career and be a hell of a role player.

Public Defender

I don't have a problem with Kevin Love. From what I've heard, he's actually a decent kid (with a bit of an attitude, but considering his talent that's no surprise). His Dad on the other hand...

I think he could be a good addition to the team... but I think he'd be fighting for backup minutes at PF with Channing Frye, Travis Outlaw, and maybe, Josh McRoberts. I don't know if he, or his Dad, would be satisfied.

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While I piss Laker gold this pic of me was a joke

Dan

I really want to make the joke that the lakers colors are already piss colored, and therefore not something I'd want to brag about if I was a fan...


but I won't.

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