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Congrats Blazer fans.

Portland If they keep this team togeather this team will be scary. I would expect to see a championship or two down the line. Roy and Oden could be the new Shaq/Kobe..without the ego problems.
 
Congrats to all the Blazers fans (basically rafy).

I'm a big fan of Oden and its hard not to like that potential lineup. I would consider keeping Randolph for a year if none of the really good offers go through (Rashard Lewis, for example). It'd make it easier for the two young bigs to gradually adjust and develop. No one wants to see another Tyson Chandler/Eddy Curry situation.

If you guys do manage to get Lewis, I can't really find a weak spot on your roster, aside from lack of experience.
 
i also believe that travis outlaw is a better player then martell and potential wise too.

its easier to teach offense than deffense and travis is already has great D. but i think this is there offseason mission

1.Draft Oden
2.Trade Zach (Jamaal sign and trade for Rashard)
3.Sign Rashard
4.get a Vet. PG (Chucky A:14 PPG 5APG.)



Chucky A/Jarret Jack/Sergio Rod
Brandon Roy/Fred Jones
Rashard Lewis/Martell Webster
LaMarcus Aldridge/Travis Outlaw
Greg Oden/Joel Pryzbilla

We can play Small Ball and run with some lineup changes
Jarret Jack and Chucky will start every another night
And we gotta get rid of some young guys to get a vet. Help
 
When you say Chucky are you talking Atkins?

If we're gonna bring in a veteran gaurd why not bring in someone thats actually good lol and provides leadership. What about bringing back our boys Derek Anderson and Damon Stoudemire? They both love portland, are both available I think, and they'd come cheap. Not to mention they'd provide depth and leadership. And the portland fan base would love it.

PG- Jarett Jack/DStud/Sergio
SG-BRoy, Danderson, my little sister
SF- Rashard Lewis, Darius Miles,
PF- LaMarcus Aldridge, Raef Lafrentz,
C- Greg Oden/Joe Pryzbilla.

You got a bunch of unselfish playmakers, veteran leadership, interior scoring and defense and a ton of outside threats. What's scary is that this is VERY feasible.
 
Congrats, Blazers!

As long as the Celts or Grizzlies didn't get it, I'm happy. But Portland is lookin serious! They're gonna be a beast in 3-4 years.
 
What about Oden wanting Conley on the same team. Does anybody really think Portland will try to trade for him?
 
They have Jarrett Jack and Sergio Rodriguez, what do they need Conley for?
 
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">zbo for richard jefferson</div>

They can do way better than Jefferson. Unfortunately there are only 3 premier swing men available (well 4 if the Celtics get desperate)

Vince Carter
Rashard Lewis
Richard Jefferson (dependent on what happens with VC and Kidd)
Paul Peirce (if the Celtics want to go after the #1 pick)

Portland isn't trading for peirce. I doubt they want RJ, and portland doesn't want VC and VC doesn't want portland.

Yep that leaves Rashard.
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<div class="quote_poster">The_Future Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The reason I would trade Randolph over Alderidge (besides the fact I like Alderidge just a little bit better), but I would trade Randolph just because IMO I think we could get more in return. Alderidge might be worth more, but Randolph could get us a Shooting Forward I think. Plus Alderidge can blocks shots and play much better defense than Randolph. While Randolph is the better offensive player, Alderidge and Oden could be Duncan and Robinson (Alderidge is still a pretty good Offensive player).</div>

Wouldn't Randolph and Oden be a better fit(at least for the first part of Oden's career when Oden is developing his offense)? Oden likely won't be a big offensive threat early and will be a defensive threat, while we all know what Randolph can do on offense. I couldn't imagine a team with Randolph's 20 ppg scoring and Oden's defense/rebounding and his scoring too.
 
<div class="quote_poster">Bobcats Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">They have Jarrett Jack and Sergio Rodriguez, what do they need Conley for?</div>

That was my whole point, Oden wants Conley to join him on the team he gets drafted by, therefore will they try to get him if they already have two PGs?
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There has been some talk that the team that drafts Greg Oden will be told he wants to play with point guard Mike Conley Jr., his lifelong friend and floor leader, Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
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Dude- i just watched the interview. This guy seems like a humble shaq. He's talkative and friendly and honest. None of it seemed stage. When he didn't know the answer he was like "I don't know, I haven't had time to research it yet.."

man. We are in such a great position.
 
Geez, I just realized how young this team is, they have only one player with over 6 years experience, and thats Raef LaFrentz with 8. Portland will be very scary in 5 years time.

Also what number will Oden wear I wonder? Fred Jones has #20 already.
 
<div class="quote_poster">NTC Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Geez, I just realized how young this team is, they have only one player with over 6 years experience, and thats Raef LaFrentz with 8. Portland will be very scary in 5 years time.

Also what number will Oden wear I wonder? Fred Jones has #20 already.</div>

Fred Jones plays less minutes then I do. Oden will get it. When you have a guy like Oden, that can be great, you give him the number. Even if Jones has been there longer, which isn't much, I think Oden will get it.
 
I hope they trade Zach I dont like him at all... get someone for him.
 
Wow, 3 pages in the trailblazers forum, and all it did was take the 1# overall pick.

Hopefully I'll have time to scorn everyone who throws their lot in with the Trailblazer wagon (Oh yeah, it's nice to see everyone appreciated the flurry of articles and conversations with myself in here)
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We definitely do not need Durant as much as we need Oden. As I've said before in my previous draft thoughts, we need a legit 5; and we need to ship out the dead weights. So, Oden is an absolute dream for me. As much as I love Durant, for this team to prosper as much as I think we can, we need Oden.

However taking into consideration the ridiculous surplus of big bodies on the Supes (Sene, Collison, Fortson, Petro, Swift, Wilcox), and the almost inevitable opt-out of Lewis, maybe we can milk a little more out of this incredibly lucky situation. The way I see it, the Supes just can't afford to draft another big man, especially with the uncertainty around Lewis, the obvious choice is Durant for them.

I have a high opinion of our current GM, however I hope we don't just pick Oden outright, because with a little wheeling and dealing, I think we could Oden + a pick or something. There isn't anything wrong with going the Bargnani route, but I just think we can have a slightly better draft than people are predicting if we can make a deal with the Supes.
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<div class="quote_poster">rafy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Wow, 3 pages in the trailblazers forum, and all it did was take the 1# overall pick.

Hopefully I'll have time to scorn everyone who throws their lot in with the Trailblazer wagon (Oh yeah, it's nice to see everyone appreciated the flurry of articles and conversations with myself in here)
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We definitely do not need Durant as much as we need Oden. As I've said before in my previous draft thoughts, we need a legit 5; and we need to ship out the dead weights. So, Oden is an absolute dream for me. As much as I love Durant, for this team to prosper as much as I think we can, we need Oden.

However taking into consideration the ridiculous surplus of big bodies on the Supes (Sene, Collison, Fortson, Petro, Swift, Wilcox), and the almost inevitable opt-out of Lewis, maybe we can milk a little more out of this incredibly lucky situation. The way I see it, the Supes just can't afford to draft another big man, especially with the uncertainty around Lewis, the obvious choice is Durant for them.

I have a high opinion of our current GM, however I hope we don't just pick Oden outright, because with a little wheeling and dealing, I think we could Oden + a pick or something. There isn't anything wrong with going the Bargnani route, but I just think we can have a slightly better draft than people are predicting if we can make a deal with the Supes.
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I agree I would love to make a deal with the Sonics and try and pry away someone away from them and there draft pick as well. It is possible, but the only problem with doing that is if Seattle does it, it probably means they want Oden and then we wouldn't get our dominant Center, but Durant is still a great consolation prize.

At this point I would rather draft Oden, but will see, I am excited though, that is for sure.
 
First off no one wears 20. Freddie Jones wears number 0.
20 is retired for Mo Lucas, the best power forward of the 70's, and now an assistant coach for us.

Greg Oden is our pick. If we don't pick him, something is seriously wrong with Pritchard. Thankfully, he's a great GM and he knows what he's doing.

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Thats a photo edit of Oden I did. I realize he's wearing 20, thats cause I had no idea what number he'd wear. I know 20's retired, and 50 his HS number is used. So we'll see.

I hope the Blazers don't become a bandwagon team, because I've been a fan my whole life and I'd hate to see people acting like they have too even though they just now start turning out for games and such. I mean I'd love for our attendance and sales to rise, but I don't want a bunch of posers there. I mean I went to 25 games this year, and there were a couple where I think I was the only guy in the arena, and a couple where it was sold out. The sold out ones clearly were a better atmosphere, but I hope the new wave of fans Oden and BRoy/LA bring in are at least rowdy and loud, not the quiet fans that just go cause they can.

I still can't believe we got the number 1 pick. This is the closest I've ever been to heaven.
 
Where on earth have these Blazers fans come from? It's like they were all hiding in a bush.
 
<div class="quote_poster">hapnnsas Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">First off no one wears 20. Freddie Jones wears number 0.
20 is retired for Mo Lucas, the best power forward of the 70's, and now an assistant coach for us.

Greg Oden is our pick. If we don't pick him, something is seriously wrong with Pritchard. Thankfully, he's a great GM and he knows what he's doing.

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Thats a photo edit of Oden I did. I realize he's wearing 20, thats cause I had no idea what number he'd wear. I know 20's retired, and 50 his HS number is used. So we'll see.

I hope the Blazers don't become a bandwagon team, because I've been a fan my whole life and I'd hate to see people acting like they have too even though they just now start turning out for games and such. I mean I'd love for our attendance and sales to rise, but I don't want a bunch of posers there. I mean I went to 25 games this year, and there were a couple where I think I was the only guy in the arena, and a couple where it was sold out. The sold out ones clearly were a better atmosphere, but I hope the new wave of fans Oden and BRoy/LA bring in are at least rowdy and loud, not the quiet fans that just go cause they can.

I still can't believe we got the number 1 pick. This is the closest I've ever been to heaven.</div>

that is some sick photoshopping
 
<div class="quote_poster">rafy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Wow, 3 pages in the trailblazers forum, and all it did was take the 1# overall pick.</div>

About damn time you came back, bro!
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<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">About damn time you came back, bro!
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Thanks man, it's nice to be back.
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My condolences on the Venus breakup, it sucks pretty hard that I'll never get to see them live. They're one of my favorite bands now.

Anyway, back on topic.

I was thinking, if we did decide to draft Durant, we'd be one hell of a fast-break team. I've always felt we've been a really athletic team, and we should run more. But a lot of our offense runs through Zach, which...well...obviously hampers us.

5- Aldridge
4- Durant
3- ???
2- Roy
1- Rodriguez

Add a guy like Richard Jefferson, or Rashard Lewis, whom I think Durant could learn a lot from, considering how similar they are.

We're more than just at the crossroad of who's the better player, Oden or Durant, I think it'll really determine as to how our style of basketball is going to change imo. Are we going to play Pheonix Suns basketball, or Detroit Piston Basketball.
 
MaxaMillion711 said:
Oden all the way. Once in a lifetime player.

"Great day for Portland fans" - ESPN

Im stoked
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Yes, this was very exciting. I can't decide what moment I enjoyed more, winning the Oden lottery, 0.9, or the WCF.

Funny all three moments were sort of the beginning of the end for those groups, although at the time they seemed more like the beginning of many great things.
 
What a sad thread in retrospect.
 
julius said:
It is a very sad thread. I hope that we don't bump a similar thread in 2039. Altho, that'd be kinda cool to think that there was still forums in the late 2030's..
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I sure hope there are still threads , cause that probably means were doing OK. If not, i guess AI took over and we're all running for our lives. What's left of us.
 
julius said:
It is a very sad thread. I hope that we don't bump a similar thread in 2039. Altho, that'd be kinda cool to think that there was still forums in the late 2030's..
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It's cute that you think most of us will live that long :devilwink:
 
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