Event Ask Me (Almost) Anything As We Fly To Los Angeles

[caseyholdahl]

Greetings all. Trail Blazers beat reporter Casey Holdahl here. We had a little Q&A session a while back that didn't end up being a complete trainwreck, so I figured we might as well try it again.

I'll be answering most any question to the best of my ability from the team plane on Tuesday afternoon as we fly to Los Angeles for Wednesday night's game versus the Clippers at Staples Center. The flight is scheduled to leave at 3 pm, so I'll start answering questions about a half hour after that, or whenever it is that we get to an elevation where the in-flight wifi kicks in.

So if you've got a question that you like an answer to, go ahead and post those now. Those will be the first that I get to. And fair warning: I'm answering no more than one question about Lukrofka.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Thanks Casey! This will be fun!

 

[caseyholdahl]

Of course, it's supposed to be "Ask Me" not "As Me" but I suppose the chat should have just as many typos as my actual writing.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Of course, it's supposed to be "Ask Me" not "As Me" but I suppose the chat should have just as many typos as my actual writing.

No worries, you unbanned me a 100 different times over on Oregonlive so I can fix your thread title.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

IYHO, will Wes re-sign? Will Afflalo?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Can I have your job?
do you need an assistant?
is sarah Hecht single and ready to mingle?
who drinks more on the plane, lillard, or rice?
were you ever a fan of a basketball team before the blazers?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

How is the crew accepting AA and Gee into the mix?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

What arena not in Oregon has the most blazers fans at the game. There seemed to be a lot in sactown.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

How is Arron fitting in with the guys? Things going well from a buddy-buddy standpoint? What's he like personality-wise on the plane?

 

[HailBlazers]

What do you think of Dame's sneakers? (honestly)

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Who is Affalo Hanging out with the most on the plane rides?

 

[kjironman1]

Hi Casey. Two part question here. Who sits by whom on the plane? Is there a lot of talk or do they pretty much keep to themselves?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm picking up some new swag from the Blazers to giveaway in the forum.

The question that gets the most likes that is answered by Casey will receive a prize.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

No offense, but these things rarely have any new or interesting information. Casey can't/won't reveal anything more than the press releases say because he wants to keep his cushy "in" with the organization and the players. All of the questions will be answered with "well, I can't really say if "X" player is going to re-sign, or if they have a problem with Stott's use of them, or if they are doing anything to pull their head out of their ass and be more consistent, but here's some dancing around BS that will deflect you. Now, someone ask me about Dame's shoes or RoLo's mascot beef!" It's the same with Reddit AMAs with anyone famous. "I thought we were here to talk about Rampart".

An interview or in this case an AMA is only as good as the questions being asked. Instead of complaining about things that he can't answer why not ask something that he can answer. If you want a good AMA ask some good questions.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

From what you've noticed how is Batum feeling? His play has certainly been better.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Any players still playing Temple Run?

Is Rolo still getting residuals from his time on Hyperdrive? Go to 1:56

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Is anyone taking the trading away of (any of) the three players hard?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

What is Rolo's malfunction with the mascot?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

What is Rolo's malfunction with the mascot?

Never mind, this is an hour old.

 

[noknobs]

I'm not sure if you knew him very well, but I was wondering if you have any good stories about Jerome Kersey? Thanks.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Never mind, this is an hour old.

He's not going to start answering questions until about an hour from now

 

[Strenuus]

After a pretty successful week against SAS, OKC, and SAC... what's the general feeling with the team?

Also, whose the most consistently funny Blazer? It seems like there could be a few in the running with this bunch.

Thanks, as always, for doing this Casey.

 

[Strenuus]

He's not going to start answering questions until about an hour from now

Actually, he says "Tuesday afternoon".... so, it'll be tomorrow.

 

[Denny Crane]

Casey,

How closely do you follow other teams?

Do you have close friends that are broadcasters or writers for other teams?

 

[magnifier661]

Casey,

If it was your choice, and you owned the team, would you go "all in" and sign every single starter and Afflalo? Even if we lose in the first round...

 

[jlprk]

Who were Claver's best friends? What do they say he's doing? He must be still living in Portland. His agent didn't like his being sent to the D-League as a rookie, so I doubt Claver will now try that.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Are we like banned for ever having a Spanish player again?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

What are some of the sickest players cars?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Whats the best restaurant on the road players look forward to? I know a lot of the Blazers always talk about Roscoe's in LA. What else?

Philly cheesesteaks? I always see the Mikes hit that up. HCP is always bragging about the Subway Sandwhich shop in Chicago for some reason.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Actually, he says "Tuesday afternoon".... so, it'll be tomorrow.

I stand corrected