columbian.com - 10/27/2008
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TUALATIN, Ore. This fall was supposed to be a transition period for Rudy Fernandez. But the Portland Trail Blazers rookie at times has looked like he has been playing NBA ball all along. The seven-year veteran of the Spanish ACB League filled up his stat line throughout the preseason, throwing ...
myespn.go.com - 10/27/2008
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myespn.go.com —
I'm a Blazer fan. So to me, using
this time of year to think about, read about,...
and talk about the Blazers is normal. What's weirding me out, however, is that this year, the big Greg Oden/Brandon Roy/LaMarcus Aldridge/Rudy Fernandez/Gang's All Here ...
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The Oregon Trail of Expectations
blog.oregonlive.com - 10/27/2008
blog.oregonlive.com - 10/24/2008
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Funny story from last night in Los Angeles.
During the Blazers' offday Tuesday in Los Angeles, inseparable...
teammates Rudy Fernandez and Sergio Rodriguez went shopping. They both took a liking to a black, zip-up sweater. So they each bought the...
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Part V: Rudy gets 'dirty' in Los Angeles
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First Cup: Monday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Brian Hendrickson of The Columbian: "This fall was supposed to be a transition period for Rudy Fernandez. But the Portland Trail Blazers rookie at times has looked like he has been playing NBA ball all along. The seven-year veteran of the Spanish ACB League filled up his stat line throughout the preseason, throwing down electrifying lob dunks, assisting on a pass through an opponent's legs, and scoring in a variety of ways. He has also demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the game, a dynamic range of skills and an ability to inject instant ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Brian Hendrickson of the Columbian: “Fernandez holds the potential to do for the Blazers’ reserve unit what rookie center Greg Oden is expected to do for the starters, adding a new dimension to an already effective lineup. He provides a dynamic threat as a scorer and passer to a unit that was viewed as a key to last season’s success. With Fernandez, the reserves could be explosive on fast breaks. But they could also attack with kickouts to Channing Frye or Sergio Rodriguez in half-court sets, set up one-on-one plays to Travis Outlaw, or run Fernandez off pick and rolls to ...
Monday linkage: ESPN power rankings, patience & Rudy's quick transition
Blazers Blog —
... "It's kind of flattering," says Oden. "People respect my defense enough that they're actually paying money to see if somebody can dunk on me. "I've got a bull's eye on my back, so I guess guys are coming after me." Brian Hendrickson on Rudy Fernandez's quick transition to the NBA: He provides a dynamic threat as a scorer and passer to a unit that was viewed as a key to last season's success. With Fernandez, the reserves could be explosive on fast breaks. But they could also attack with kickouts to Channing Frye or Sergio Rodriguez in half-court sets, set up one-on-one plays ...
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Rudy Fernandez can play
insidehoops.com 10/27/2008 — The Columbian (Brian Hendrickson) reports: This fall was supposed to be a transition period for Rudy Fernandez. But the Portland Trail Blazers rookie at times has looked like he has been playing NBA ball all along. The seven-year veteran of the ...
Grading Rudy Fernandez
beyondthebeat.wordpress.com 11/17/2008 — Rudy Fernandez had to play defense the minute he got off the plane in Portland this past summer. That’s what happens when you have a couple hundred people waiting to go one-one-one with you.
Let’s see what Rudy can do in a zone.
It’s tough to ...
Rudy Fernandez has successful NBA Debut
interbasket.net 10/29/2008 — In Spanish superstar Rudy Fernandez's NBA debut, he scored 16 points and tossed in 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, had no turnovers and looked more like a veteran than a rookie. All this in about 29 minutes in Portland's 96-76 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rudy Fernandez to Start for Blazers Soon?
interbasket.net 11/7/2008 — With Rudy Fernandez's strong start to the season (14.2 points off the bench) coupled with Portland's slow start (2-3). Coach Nate McMillan has no choice but to give the Spanish rookie more time on the court.
One (victory) for the road
blog.oregonlive.com 11/11/2008 — The Blazers successfully open their three-game trip in Orlando as Rudy Fernandez leads every which way.
Rodriguez, Fernandez tight as twins on, off the court
blog.oregonlive.com 12/17/2008 — For Rudy Fernandez, it all starts with the eyes. "Sometimes," Fernandez says, drawing his head down as if to tell a secret. "It's 'hey.' Just with my eyes, you know? Just a look." For Sergio Rodriguez, it all starts with...
Rudy Fernandez will get exposed
blog.oregonlive.com 10/22/2008 — Bruce Ely/The OregonianSpanish star Rudy Fernandez has thrived on the Blazers roster. Dave McManemin of NBA.com has a nice little ditty on the Spanish insurgence in the NBA that has been taking place since the mid 80s. But now more...
Today's Practice Report: Sergio Speaks and more
blazersedge.com 11/7/2008 — Wacky, wacky day at practice today.
First things first. As you can see below, KP very publicly talked with Sergio after practice, for upwards of 15 minutes.
Bling. You have one message in your inbox. It reads: KP is ...
Will Portland Blaze Through The West? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/27/2008
The Portland Trail Blazers begin the NBA regular season tomorrow against defending Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers. In front of a national television audience, America will finally see Greg Oden play his first meaningful organized game ...
