Batum Needs to Go

[BlazerManiac]

I have been saying since Batum got signed to that ridiculous contract have said that his game is passive and he pulls disappearing acts throughout the game.

I heard a great comment from the Memphis TV announcers about his game which totally put it in to perspective. Her is the comment:

"Batums game is a shell of what it was in past years".

Isn't it time for management to package Batum with TRob or someone and get someone who will play 100% of the time when they are on the court.
Batum needs to go.

 

[MickZagger]

I have been saying since Batum got signed to that ridiculous contract have said that his game is passive and he pulls disappearing acts throughout the game.

I heard a great comment from the Memphis TV announcers about his game which totally put it in to perspective. Her is the comment:

"Batums game is a shell of what it was in past years".

Isn't it time for management to package Batum with TRob or someone and get someone who will play 100% of the time when they are on the court.
Batum needs to go.

His contract with what he produces wouldn't net us much. His stock is at a low.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

He maybe telling us in his own way that time is up here.

I know this much, he's not right. I question a lot of times if his heart is in it.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sweet, just what we needed, another thread bitching about Batum.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Sweet, just what we needed, another thread bitching about Batum.

You have the power to change this problem.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You have the power to change this problem.

 

[blue32]

Sweet, just what we needed, another thread bitching about Batum.

Well it is a fan forum after all and batum has been horrible.... It's kind of expected. Lol

 

[illmatic99]

Trading a guy when his value is at its lowest is a horrible idea. He doesn't need to be traded. He either needs a swift kick in the pants by being benched or rest to get his mind/body right. No one will call him weak or spineless if he sits. But we will all bitch about his bad play.

 

[Sean.ivity]

Someone at work mentioned that His Divorce proceedings are apparently really ugly. This combined with his hurt wrist could be why he seems mentally and physically not there. Maybe a little time off could help him get things straightened out and let his wrist heal some... Give Crabbe more playing time to help him develop more.

 

[illmatic99]

I'm surprised there aren't more call outs in the papers. There's a blurb here or there, but if Nic were playing this poorly in a bigger market, he would be getting completely shit on by the media.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm surprised there aren't more call outs in the papers. There's a blurb here or there, but if Nic were playing this poorly in a bigger market, he would be getting completely shit on by the media.

Nicolas Batum's disappearing act should concern Trail Blazers as second half of season nears

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...disappearing_act_should_be_a.html#incart_2box

 

[KeepOnRollin]

More? How many times does a paper need to say the same thing?

 

[Strenuus]

More? How many times does a paper need to say the same thing?

ESPN has fooled millions by doing this very thing.

 

[BrianFromWA]

ESPN has fooled millions by doing this very thing.

"Tim Tebow was seen shooting jumpers in a gym with LeBron. Is the King passing on his SF knowledge to the Blazers' next starting SF? 5-minute sportscenter segment....now"

 

[illmatic99]

More? How many times does a paper need to say the same thing?

Damn. Shows how outta the loop I've been. oops

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Batum needs to stop being injured, that total jerk!

 

[riverman]

Allstar break around the corner, Rolo and Joel coming back. I think Nico is having a hard time without Rolo and Joel...he plays really well with both of those guys

 

[BlazerWookee]

Bullshit. He needs to rest. If he insists on playing international ball again next summer, then yes, trade him for someone who has his priorities straight.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Nicolas Batum's disappearing act should concern Trail Blazers as second half of season nears

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...disappearing_act_should_be_a.html#incart_2box

Dammit. I got Quick Rolled.

 

[BBert]

"Quick Rolled " LOL

 

[illmatic99]

Bullshit. He needs to rest. If he insists on playing international ball again next summer, then yes, trade him for someone who has his priorities straight.

Pretty sure he's going to, as France is one of the countries hosting Eurobasket 2015, and he's been featured heavily on its promos.

 

[BBert]

Crap. Might as well trade him now.

 

[e_blazer]

Text exchange with my brother after a Batum passed-up shot/turnover during the last game:

Me: "Do you think we could get the French Army to draft Batum so we can free up his salary from the cap?"

Brother: "They'd just offer him a blindfold and a last smoke."

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Text exchange with my brother after a Batum passed-up shot/turnover during the last game:

Me: "Do you think we could get the French Army to draft Batum so we can free up his salary from the cap?"

Brother: "They'd just offer him a blindfold and a last smoke."

Hahaha! Score one for your brother!

 

[BrianFromWA]

maybe it's b/c I have two toddlers, but this thread title brought this to my mind:

 

[KeepOnRollin]

This is what the Batum threads bring to mind for me.

 

[BrianFromWA]

ice-cold shooting?

freezing out teammates?

slippery-as-ice ballhandling?

alienating those who are supposed to like him?

 

[BlazerWookee]

This is what the Batum threads bring to mind for me.

If it really was all that cold, her headlights would be on.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Is there such a thing as defrenching someone?

 

[e_blazer]

Is there such a thing as defrenching someone?

Yes, but it requires a time machine, sperm donor and a turkey baster.