Biggie

[Beeazlebub]

He had 18 and 6 in just 17 minutes against the Suns last night; it's going to be difficult keeping him off the court. Drilled 3's & bullied people around - the only thing that might impede his minutes will be if he has trouble guarding quicker 4s.

I like my 100/1 wager for ROY

 

[02Boilermaker]

Recorded the game to be able to go back and watch Biggie. His pick 'n' pop game looked NBA-ready. It's no big surprise he's comfortable with that action since he got a lot of his 3's last season after setting screens, but his jumper looked even smoother than I remember. He made a huge leap in that area between his frosh & soph years at Purdue; and based on 1 game, it appears he may have taken yet another step forward with his shooting.

I'd love it for him if he could start, but it also looked like he could be that coveted "offense off the bench guy" who can come in and take on some of the scoring load when Nurk, Lillard, and CJ get their rest.

 

[Beeazlebub]

Recorded the game to be able to go back and watch Biggie. His pick 'n' pop game looked NBA-ready. It's no big surprise he's comfortable with that action since he got a lot of his 3's last season after setting screens, but his jumper looked even smoother than I remember. He made a huge leap in that area between his frosh & soph years at Purdue; and based on 1 game, it appears he may have taken yet another step forward with his shooting.

I'd love it for him if he could start, but it also looked like he could be that coveted "offense off the bench guy" who can come in and take on some of the scoring load when Nurk, Lillard, and CJ get their rest.

They play again vs the Raptors tonight at 10 on nba tv

 

[CRBoiler]

Check these two passes Biggie made to Collins tonight: http://www.nba.com/blazers/video/2017/10/05/swanigancollins

 

[punaj]

He's taken another big leap forward this year. Kid never stops working at his game and keeps proving people wrong. I hope he has a long career in the NBA.

 

[DrEss]

Biggie is off to an unbelievable start to his NBA career. Hopefully everyone from the team is telling him to pace himself and to continue to remain even keeled because what he is approaching is a tremendously long and brutal regular season. And if you make the playoffs the intensity and physical play ratchets up twice as much.

I hope we all have realistic expectations for this season for him. He will most likely hit a wall and struggle more than not, imho. But he will learn fast and most likely have a very good career, health permitting. Great work ethic and belief in himself will take him a long way. Boiler Up Biggie!

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Biggie is off to an unbelievable start to his NBA career. Hopefully everyone from the team is telling him to pace himself and to continue to remain even keeled because what he is approaching is a tremendously long and brutal regular season. And if you make the playoffs the intensity and physical play ratchets up twice as much.

I hope we all have realistic expectations for this season for him. He will most likely hit a wall and struggle more than not, imho. But he will learn fast and most likely have a very good career, health permitting. Great work ethic and belief in himself will take him a long way. Boiler Up Biggie!

Pacers screwed up.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Biggie is off to an unbelievable start to his NBA career. Hopefully everyone from the team is telling him to pace himself and to continue to remain even keeled because what he is approaching is a tremendously long and brutal regular season. And if you make the playoffs the intensity and physical play ratchets up twice as much.

I hope we all have realistic expectations for this season for him. He will most likely hit a wall and struggle more than not, imho. But he will learn fast and most likely have a very good career, health permitting. Great work ethic and belief in himself will take him a long way. Boiler Up Biggie!

No way...I like his attitude and drive....remind me of Kevin Garnett in some ways with his passion for winning and growth.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Pacers screwed up.

If you could somehow get the rights to use or trademark/copyright that phrase, you could take that to the bank.

 

[Beeazlebub]

They love him in Portland already

 

[punaj]

They love him in Portland already

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That almost feels unreal to be talking about a Purdue guy, other than maybe Brees, with that much love. Especially love when the guy said he brings so much more than Noah Vonlay already and that Caleb should start. Portland got a good one.

 

[Beeazlebub]

Starting today vs Clippers:

 

[BoilerBiker]

 

[Frankie611]

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Wait, they changed all the banners? That's interesting.

 

[BoilerBiker]

first ejection out of the way

 

[TopSecretBoiler]

first ejection out of the way

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lol what did biggie do? That other guy was trying to hold him with both arms!

 

[Frankie611]

Interesting. He doesn't seem easily agitated.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

lol what did biggie do? That other guy was trying to hold him with both arms!

It's what came after Len's shove, which you can't really see much from most of the videos....but Millsap is holding Caleb Swanigan back...looks like he possibly took a swing at Len. Welcome to the NBA. I wonder if there will be any further league action.

A lot of times, these things build up over possessions, and then an "incident" boils over. Don't know if that was the case here. Didn't Len play for Maryland prior to Biggie's time with Purdue?

 

[Emartin70287]

Actually makes biggie look in my opinion. Pushing around a taller guy as he grabs him with both hands. if this is regular season game biggie keeps quiet and lets the other guy get the tech and hes shooting buckets.

 

[tjreese]

It's what came after Len's shove, which you can't really see much from most of the videos....but Millsap is holding Caleb Swanigan back...looks like he possibly took a swing at Len. Welcome to the NBA. I wonder if there will be any further league action.

A lot of times, these things build up over possessions, and then an "incident" boils over. Don't know if that was the case here. Didn't Len play for Maryland prior to Biggie's time with Purdue?

I see it as Biggie just saying this rookie is not going to be intimidated...he has already encountered more than the others have and not afraid of them. He never played dirty...he just won't back down. The same toughness he had when he committed to Purdue and was going to make them a winner instead of going to a loaded team and taking it easy, Love his warrior attitude...

 

[skfboiler]

Pacers screwed up.

So did my Chicago Bulls.

 

[JohnHoosierr]

Said it before and I'll say it again. Caleb is going to make a lot of players mad with his rebounding and energy. He gives 100% effort on the boards and is bound to get in more scuffles like this.

 

[tjreese]

Said it before and I'll say it again. Caleb is going to make a lot of players mad with his rebounding and energy. He gives 100% effort on the boards and is bound to get in more scuffles like this.

Biggie can't really jump and he isn't that quick...he just gives a $hit and that is why he is a made ball player. His whole life is inspiring and he will beat the odds that said he wasn't very good...because he will improve his weaknesses and play to his strength with an attitude of a winner and whatever he achieves it will be at least 40% more than those with similar abilities that "feel" they are trying...

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I see it as Biggie just saying this rookie is not going to be intimidated...he has already encountered more than the others have and not afraid of them. He never played dirty...he just won't back down. The same toughness he had when he committed to Purdue and was going to make them a winner instead of going to a loaded team and taking it easy, Love his warrior attitude...

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Agree, TJ....I don't see it as anything other than CS is a fierce competitor and one tough "hombre." I love his attitude as well.....always have, and I don't see that changing....these kinds of things are part of learning the ropes, IMO.

 

[boilermaker75]

Biggie can't really jump and he isn't that quick...he just gives a $hit and that is why he is a made ball player. His whole life is inspiring and he will beat the odds that said he wasn't very good...because he will improve his weaknesses and play to his strength with an attitude of a winner and whatever he achieves it will be at least 40% more than those with similar abilities that "feel" they are trying...

CS is an excellent example of a person with a growth mindset.