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Did naming the Oklahoma Franchise "Thunder" avoid a huge controversy?
Drew Barton investigates the wisdom of choosing "Thunder" as the new name for the Oklahoma franchise instead of other potential names that might have been highly offensive.
Written by Drew Barton about 2 days ago 9 comments -
Sammie Stroughter and the Oregon State Beavers look to start strong
Drew Barton looks at the Beavers loss to Stanford and how it promises hope for the future.
Written by Drew Barton about 9 days ago 3 comments -
Kevin Duckworth, R.I.P.
Drew Barton describes Duck's role with the Portland team, and the profound impact he made there.
Written by Drew Barton about 10 days ago 5 comments -
Can we take another look at instant replay?
Drew discusses the failings of Instant Replay and shows how it could be improved
Written by Drew Barton about 16 days ago 0 comments -
Blazers catch one break too many:Is the Dynasty over before it begins?
In previous discussions I have often mentioned the one thing that will prevent the Blazers from a long run with a lot of success would be injuries. Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Joel Przybilla, and Martell Webster are 5 players expected to ...
Written by Drew Barton about 23 days ago 1 comments -
Will early season schedule brutalities derail the Blazers playoff hopes?
The 2007-08 season saw the Blazers lose #1 draft pick Greg Oden before a single game was played, lose All-Star Brandon Roy for multiple games, lose future All-Star LaMarcus Alrdidge for long stretches, have the 2nd toughest Strength of Schedule and one ...
Written by Drew Barton about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Analyzing the Blazer Draft; Kevin Pritchard, Genius?
Going into the draft the conventional wisdom was the Blazers needed a Small Forward and, more importantly, a Point Guard. They were targeting DJ Augustin and/or Russell Westbrook first and Joe Alexander. It was assumed the pick-up of the 27th pick was t...
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Open Mic: As the Blazer's GM, I will trade...
Drew Barton takes a look at the moves he would consider if he were the Blazers GM.
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 2 comments -
Scouting the 2008-2009 Blazers: The Bench
After taking a look at the possible starters for next season, it is time to take a look at the Blazer reserves.Joel 'the Thrilla' PrzybillaOffensively Joel is very, very limited. He has no mid-range game whatsoever and little if any post-up game. He is ...
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Things We Learned in the 2008 NBA Finals
Drew Barton looks at statistical impossibilities, surprises, and positive lessons learned from the 2008 NBA Finals
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 6 comments -
Scouting the 2008-2009 Blazers
Heading into the off-season, Blazermania is scaling back a bit yet there is still palpable excitement. Next year is expected to be a break-through season and the fans are waiting with great anticipation. We don't just want to squeak into the playoffs, w...
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 0 comments -
The First Four Minutes: How Boston Turned the Finals Into a Series
Drew looks at how the slow start Boston got off to in the first three minutes of game three potentially turned a blow-out into a competitive series.
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 0 comments -
The Greatest of All Time? Not even close.
The debate over who "the greatest player ever" has gained currency as Kobe Bryant has led the Lakers back into the Finals. The most-cited argument for Bryant to be mentioned for that status is his leading a non-Shaquille O'Neal team into the Finals and ...
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 2 comments -
Go Away Jeff Van Gundy
Drew Barton believes Van Gundy has got to go.
Written by Drew Barton about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Rudy! Rudy! Blazer Fans Hang Up Banner as Euro-Star Fernandez Arrives
Drew Barton gives an explanation of why the impending arrival in Portland of Rudy Fernandez is exciting but hardly the championship guarantee some Blazer fans believe it is.
Written by Drew Barton about 3 months ago 3 comments -
Good Riddance, Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy, and Company
A criticism of the announce teams the networks are throwing at us in the NBA Playoffs.
Written by Drew Barton about 3 months ago 5 comments -
Things We Learned from the Playoffs
Drew Barton highlights the Western Conference playoffs.
Written by Drew Barton about 4 months ago 0 comments -
Snakebit: Will Injuries Derail the Portland Trailblazers' Future?
Drew Barton takes a look at how the injury history of current Blazer players could derail their dynasty before it even gets started.
Written by Drew Barton about 4 months ago 0 comments -
Going the Last Mile: Blazers Image Makeover Now Complete
Drew Barton says that the Blazers' classy image is completely gone.
Written by Drew Barton about 4 months ago 0 comments -
Lakers-Blazers: Portland Strikes Fools Gold Yet Again
The first quarter of the Blazer-Laker game looked promising for Portland fans. It was largely set up by recent games. LaMarcus Aldridge has been on a tear recently. He regularly has dropped in 20 or more points and shot better than 50%. As a result he h...
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 0 comments -
The NBA Goes Dr. Seuss: Spare Us the Cute Headlines
Had your fill of clever puns in sports headlines? Drew Barton knows how you feel.
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 2 comments -
Portland Trail Blazers: 2008 Worth the Wait...Unless You're Greg Oden
Drew Barton looks at the news that Greg Oden played pick-up basketball game while recovering from micro fracture surgery.
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 0 comments -
Portland Trailblazers: Who Needs Stars?
Drew Barton takes a look at the success of the injury-ridden Blazers.
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 0 comments -
The Intelligent Fan: How to Enjoy the Coaches in the Stands
Drew Barton looks at the state of the Blazers, and analyzes the running commentary many fans enjoy contributing to the strangers around them at sporting events.
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 1 comments -
Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden: Getting a Leg Up on Next Year
Oden sighted practicing with the team has the Portland community buzzing. Drew Barton discusses why practice is as far as Oden should go this season.
Written by Drew Barton about 5 months ago 0 comments
