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04-17-2008, 06:19 PM
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Right on the money
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Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
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It remains to be seen what team Love will end up with, but he made clear that he would love to play for his hometown team, which will have a lottery pick. He said he became a fan of the Trail Blazers watching teams that featured the likes of Arvydas Sabonis, Rasheed Wallace, Scottie Pippen and Damon Stoudamire.
"I used to jump out of my seat," Love said of watching those teams.
He also has friends on the current Blazers team -- including center Greg Oden and forward Martell Webster -- and likes the direction the franchise is going.
"I really, really love the Trail Blazers, and hey, I'd love to play for them," Love said. "Any team that's going to pick me, I'd love to play for, but it gives me a little extra incentive that Portland's right up there. It's where I'm from. I'm from the rain, and I wouldn't mind going back to the rain at all."
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http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupd...nce_age_5.html
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04-17-2008, 06:20 PM
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Only The Strong Survive
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
i dont want him. and the last thing the Blazers need is another PF/C
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04-17-2008, 06:25 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
That would be a tough adjustment realizing I have to root for the guy. But I'm sure eventually, fans would cheer him on. He can be that player that just comes off the bench to do the dirty work.. rebound, outlet, put his body on someone.. It sure would be interesting to see him here, and what kind of reaction he'd get..
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04-17-2008, 06:31 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
Love wants to be a Blazer?
Riiiiiight. I wouldn't believe that if he signed it in blood!
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04-17-2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
I'll bet he does.
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04-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
I don't want him on the Blazers, but if he ended up on there I'd root for him.
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04-17-2008, 07:25 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
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Originally Posted by Oldmangrouch
Love wants to be a Blazer?
Riiiiiight. I wouldn't believe that if he signed it in blood!
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he IS a Love after all, you can't trust em!!!
All (sorta) kidding aside, if it's true that he WANTS to be here, and he's drafted, I'll be happy.
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04-17-2008, 07:27 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
He'd actually be perfect for this team on the second unit. He can shoot out to 20', has a big frame, and is an excellent passer. That player isn't on the roster right now.
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04-17-2008, 07:27 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
Love is just trying to ensure that he will be a lottery pick. : )
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04-17-2008, 07:34 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
Shoot, with this talent pool, who WOULDN'T want to be a Blazer?
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04-17-2008, 07:36 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
Anyone coming out of the draft wants to be a Blazer.
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04-17-2008, 07:37 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
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Originally Posted by Kiss_My_Darius
Love is just trying to ensure that he will be a lottery pick. : )
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If you think of it though, Love could give mini-Randolph production off the bench at a fraction of the contract. He is a bit bigger than Zach, dunks more, and was a much better rebounder in his one year of college.
I couldn't stand him at UCLA, but him on the second unit looks pretty good to me as long as Joel is playing C and guarding the rim.
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...it's largely an anonymous bunch. After the 21-year-old Webster torched the Jazz for 24 third-quarter points on Jan. 5, Utah reserve Matt Harpring observed, "It was tough when what's-his-face got hot."
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04-17-2008, 07:39 PM
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Re: Kevin Love turns pro; wants to be a Blazer
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Anyone coming out of the draft wants to be a Blazer.
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If thats true..boy, talk about a turn-around. It was one thing we feared as Blazer fans, that players would refuse to play here or would hate to be drafted by the team.
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04-17-2008, 07:43 PM
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