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Congrats to Damian Lillard 2012-2013 Rookie of the Year

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TC777JLIN168, May 1, 2013.

  1. TC777JLIN168

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  2. RedDynasty

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    Congrats to Lillard. Well deserved.
     
  3. heypartner

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    Can't go left. Almost 23 yrs old. He'll be doing well to end up the 5th best pick in the 2012 draft.
     
  4. J Sizzle

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    Well deserved. LOL @ fools saying he's overrated
     
  5. gnozahs

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    Congrats to the guy. He definitely deserves it.
     
  6. tehG l i d e

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    Curry still shot better as a rookie. 43.7% compared to Lillard's 36.8%. Lillard is a great prospect and props to him.
     
  7. thegreekdbag

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    I agree. I'd take Davis, Drummond, Kidd-Gilchrist, Beal, and maybe even Henson/Harkless/Barnes over him in the future.
     
  8. DreamRoxCoogFan

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    lol props for including Kia in the title
     
  9. heypartner

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    haha.
     
  10. sugrlndkid

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    well deserved..his shot is a smooth as curry imo(not as prolific, but effortless)...Gonna be a solid player in the league...
     
  11. da_juice

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    He reminds me of Damon Stoudamire. NBA ready as a rookie, and an above average player, but little room to grow.

    I agree with him getting ROY though, it goes to the rookie with the best season, not the one with the most potential.
     
  12. Pieman2005

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    Lol you guys are funny. Harden is 23 and has plenty of room to grow. Lillard is 23 so has no room for growth. Seems legit.
     
  13. pnr

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    If he plays even average defense, he'll be a multiple year all star. The dude is legit and plays like a veteran.
     
  14. SK34

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    He came into the trailblazer team and replaced Roy.
     
  15. Nice Rollin

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    Thanks guys. Thanks for congratulating me
     
  16. dragonz

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    Lillard has room to grow beards, but Harden has room to grow balls. Thats different!:grin:
     
  17. fallenphoenix

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    replaced Roy by being RoY
     
  18. ch0c0b0fr34k

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    The sponsor always ruins the title.
     
  19. Pieman2005

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    Oh yeah, not to mention Beverley is also a 24 year old rookie yet we seem to think his ceiling is high :p
     
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    I call it "HOMER" googles, it's silly to think that Lilliard doesn't have room to grow, yet even the most raw players on our rosters are more than capable of becoming all-stars. It's silly.
     
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