Notice Blazer press conference today at 10am

[Denny Crane]

Two new starters.

There's a lot to like about them both. Especially Ed Davis.

 

[illmatic99]

Great decision to do Dame separately from these two.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Knicks should have gone after Olshey instead of Phil Jackson. The NY press would have loved him.

 

[TBpup]

Olshey: Familiarity is part of every transaction. I drafted him (Aminu) at #8 and kept track of him as his career progressed. I also watched Ed and how his career tracked. They can benefit us as much as we can benefit them.

 

[BBert]

Our front line foul shooting has taken a MAJOR hit with these moves. Missed foul shots drive me CRAZY.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

And now we know--Al-Farouq Aminu goes by "Rouq".

 

[BBert]

And now we know--Al-Farouq Aminu goes by "Rouq".

Now that I can type.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

ed davis played with conley, and just said Dame will be the best PG he ever played with.

TAKE THAT MOHOMMED AVATAR GUY

 

[lawai'a]

In retrospect perhaps that last second shot by Damian against Houston wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Not lamenting the win and the moment (because it was thrilling and awesome) but it's funny when you look back and can identify a singular moment where everything tilts one way or another. Perhaps there's a parallel universe where he clanks that shot, LaMarcus demands a trade and we send him to Cleveland for Wiggins?

been wondering these very same thoughts since spurs anouncement

 

[Nikolokolus]

Our front line foul shooting has taken a MAJOR hit with these moves. Missed foul shots drive me CRAZY.

My advice would be to get some popcorn and get comfortable.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Davis claims Dame will be the best point guard he's ever played with. Has he forgotten about the great Mike Conley?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I can totally see Davis being a Brian Grant type player.

 

[TBpup]

 

[TBpup]

 

[BrianFromWA]

apologies if I missed it, but did Neil ever bring up (or anyone ask) about the article saying he made LMA lie about his "I want to retire a Blazer" announcement after declining the extension last year?

 

[Red Rooster]

 

[TBpup]

That's it. Time to get back to work and give the typing fingers a break. Go Blazers!!

 

[VenomXL]

That was a great press conference. I feel a lot better about where the team is going forward.

 

[TBpup]

apologies if I missed it, but did Neil ever bring up (or anyone ask) about the article saying he made LMA lie about his "I want to retire a Blazer" announcement after declining the extension last year?

It didn't come up.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

apologies if I missed it, but did Neil ever bring up (or anyone ask) about the article saying he made LMA lie about his "I want to retire a Blazer" announcement after declining the extension last year?

dont remember anything about it. i think it is so ridiculous they didnt even bother.

"Neil, what about the reports from weekly world news about Batboy coming in as the backup pg?"

 

[illmatic99]

That's it. Time to get back to work and give the typing fingers a break. Go Blazers!!

Thanks for the transcription.

 

[Scalma]

Neil killed it. Dame killed it. Aminu is already high. Davis studied his answers last night.

 

[BrianFromWA]

"Weekly World News has facts. 'Pregnant man gives birth.' Now that's a fact."

 

[Nikolokolus]

dont remember anything about it. i think it is so rediculous they didnt even bother.

"neil, what about the reports from weekly world news about Batboy coming in as the backup pg?"

I think it's probably true, but I don't see at some kind of nefarious thing either. Neil probably told LMA to say it and he probably went along with it because it seemed like a good way to not have to talk about his impending free agency for the rest of the season - it took heat off of both of them.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

great presser!

Dame seems so relaxed now...much less guarded in how he replies. Far more genuine. I have discovered a whole new respect for him.

Neil did a fantastic job on explaining LAs situation..to that point, it seems to bleed through all of his civility, that there is a definite air of relief that LA is gone..hahaha . Notice anyone? Not a room full of management and team mates attempting to kidnap LA back.

Think I am going to like these new guys.

 

[Natebishop3]

I don't think Neil is done yet. I think there's still a couple things left before next season. It might not be another free agent.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I don't think Neil is done yet. I think there's still a couple things left before next season. It might not be another free agent.

he was pretty matter of fact that the roster will be improved by october.

 

[Scalma]

I don't think Neil is done yet. I think there's still a couple things left before next season. It might not be another free agent.

He pretty much said it'll more likely be a trade

 

[DaLincolnJones]

hahahha yeah that is a given with 25 Million available..

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I don't think Neil is done yet. I think there's still a couple things left before next season. It might not be another free agent.

We know, you've started 3 different threads saying that.