Weak in Review: Roy makes All-Star, shamockery avoided

To the surprise of absolutely no one Brandon Roy has been named by the coaches as a reserve for the upcoming All-Star Game. They obviously don't care about who the "fans" want to see. At least be thankful that there will be no Shamockery in Rip City this season. Onward!

- The Roy Gap, also known as reason number 5,679 of why the national media blows.

- ESPN on Brandon Jennings, also known as reason number 5,680 of why the national media blows.

- Petteri Koponen had a rough two weeks, then bounced back in a big way. Jubilant celebration in Finland!

- When Oden figures out how to stay aggressive defensively and not foul he will stay in the game longer. That will be a very good thing.

I wanted to hit you with some of this to get your weekend started off right, but that can't happen. (Seriously, with the disabled embedding, why?!?)

Instead I leave you with a little Rod Benson funniness and hope you find it entertaining. And if blogspot is still having trouble with the youtube embeds, I recommend you find a friend and entertain each other with some good old fashioned LARPing.

Weak Review: Brandon Roy goes mainstream edition

This week started slow but finished strong, helping us all have happy holidays. I hope you are all enjoying the merriment and the eating that comes with the season. Actually, scratch that. It has become abundantly clear that we are all a little too in love with eating. Here is what happened:

- Our friend Z-Bo said some awesome things about our other friend Darius Miles.
- Petteri Koponen hasn't exactly been blowing up, but has secured a starting position and consistent minutes (1 , 2).
- Shaq twittered something, Brandon Roy did something

I would also like to add that you know things are getting out of control when you log into your youtube account and it keeps recommending Stig Dogg videos because you have so many in your favorites. Enjoy your weekend.

Weak Review: Darius Miles won't go away edition

What a week, I really should stop posting so much. Here are some DeceptivelyQuick highlights you may have missed:

- Petteri Koponen got the starting nod and his team won, TWICE (1 , 2).
- Channing Frye is a Blazer. Don't get used to that sentence.
- Mo Evans gets Wafer'd!
- When it comes to getting your mind right after getting Turkoglu'd(!), pain works.
- Blazers ranked in order of scoring consistency. I swear that someday, someone will appreciate this.
- While his scoring has not increased much over last season, Roy's consistency has blown up.
- How did I not write anything about Darius Miles trying out for the Clippers? I guess we should reread the ramifications.
- BONUS UPDATE: Bonzi Wells to play in China! Awesome!

That is it for me this week. Oh, check out Canzano saying "Yo," good stuff. The Clippers play at Portland tonight, mostly so everyone can boo Zach again and make themselves feel good. I won't be watching the game as I have an important appointment. Yes, I will be getting plowed at an open-bar Christmas party. To celebrate Jesus, I guess. Indeed. Peace!

Oh yeah! Random youtube of the week!

Weak Review: Mr. Glass edition

Another day, another nationally televised game against a veteran title contender. This time around at least our Blazers will have a little confidence boost by playing at home. Pay attention to how Roy plays tonight, last season the Spurs put some merciless shackles on him. Coming off a sub-par game against the Lakers, Roy's performance tonight could give us a little insight into his development. Anyways, lets see what has been happening around these parts...

- Obama inspired Oden icons. If Oden tried to run for president, he would have torn a ligament in his knee during the primaries.

- My favorite Blazers season preview was by the Music Editor of a Portland Newspaper.

- I was absolutely pumped for the season opener, then this happened.

- If you care about your health, refrain from Odenizing for a while.

Image "borrowed" from Blaze of Love. I'm off to go cry. Happy Halloween ya pagans.

Weak Review: Waived players edition

There was some actual news this week, which fortunately for you sidelined some of my more inane ramblings. Lets see what happened...

- Akeem Scott is doing Akeem Scott things
- Big Pun was cut by the Celtics
- The Biggest Story in the World (Part II)
- A bunch of McDonalds high school dunk contests, excellent for time theft
- Gotta love Ricky Davis
- Shavlik Randolph makes the team. Nickname suggestions?

In a week that saw many players cut from preseason rosters, we honor the downtrodden spirits of these players with video. Please stand, remove your hats, and solemly observe one Austin Croshere, recently waived from the Indiana Pacers.

Weak Review: Ghosts from the past

A weekly recap of the goings on here at DeceptivelyQuick...

-Hey look, DeceptivelyQuick on Ball Don't Lie!

-The outdoor game was um, outdoors.

-Qyntel Woods is still getting kicked off teams, and still getting signed by teams.

-When you write in praise of Dirk, you write on the defensive.

-Petteri Koponen gets 12 measly minutes.

-And finally, Cliff Robinson plays air bass!

Next week we have some Finland updates, another inconsequential tale of Blazer-fan interaction, possibly some Nicolas Batumage and more. Enjoy your random youtube excellence for the weekend:



LESTER EARL! Never forget!