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THE HCP said:
Curious WHO is the richest forum member here. I know that I was told about this online world by Kevin Pritchard and I helped CJ make an account once…. Gotta be those guys right? If not them I’m guessing @SlyPokerDog ! Hold on Demurs is on here and I KNOW he’s loaded!
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Riches are not measured in dollars but in “Likes”.
No seriously I feel pretty rich in happiness.
 
THE HCP said:
Curious WHO is the richest forum member here. I know that I was told about this online world by Kevin Pritchard and I helped CJ make an account once…. Gotta be those guys right? If not them I’m guessing @SlyPokerDog ! Hold on Demurs is on here and I KNOW he’s loaded!
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He's a coworker of yours and you butcher his last name...
 
AldoTrapani said:


Jesus their arena was built in like 2004 my goodness why do they need a new one?? Lol
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Maybe thats just an AI article aggregating the value of the Spurs or something. This article says the new Spurs arena will be $1.5 billion

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...a-larger-funding-plan-still-being-worked-out/

Yeah I thought the Spurs arena was newer but wiki says 2002 for a cost of only $175 million. Thats actually cheaper than their prior arena the alamodome built in 1993 for $186 million.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Maybe thats just an AI article aggregating the value of the Spurs or something. This article says the new Spurs arena will be $1.5 billion

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...a-larger-funding-plan-still-being-worked-out/

Yeah I thought the Spurs arena was newer but wiki says 2002 for a cost of only $175 million. Thats actually cheaper than their prior arena the alamodome built in 1993 for $186 million.
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Oof.
While I think it's be awesome to see a new arena in Portland proper, it's hard to justify 3 of them here, with realistically 1 pro team.

Maybe the city could encourage an NHL team to come in once a new stadium is built, with a sweetheart deal.

Hah, who am I kidding. The NHL is gonna try cities that failed at having a team before coming here
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Maybe thats just an AI article aggregating the value of the Spurs or something. This article says the new Spurs arena will be $1.5 billion

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...a-larger-funding-plan-still-being-worked-out/

Yeah I thought the Spurs arena was newer but wiki says 2002 for a cost of only $175 million. Thats actually cheaper than their prior arena the alamodome built in 1993 for $186 million.
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Just makes me think the new blazers owner will probably cry about wanting a new arena with the perfect time on the lease running out being 5 years.
 
That’s why we need one of these dudes worth 100+ billion, who happens to be a die hard blazers fan.
 
They built that thing right in the middle of the rodeo grounds. Surrounded by horse and cattle fences.
 
THE HCP said:
They built that thing right in the middle of the rodeo grounds. Surrounded by horse and cattle fences.
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No.... It's next to a golf course, business and houses. It's 2.5 miles from the Alamo which is Downtown.

I mean it doesn't have fancy shops or restaurants nearby like the new Clippers arena which I'd assume is the goal of a new arena.

But it's way easier to drive to and functional than the Moda center.
 
Cuban has started an investment firm to help minority investors buy sports franchises...he's just put 750 mil into it with the intention of attracting minority partners....Cuban could very well bid on the Blazers if he got completely out of the Mavs 21% ownership investment.
 
riverman said:
Cuban has started an investment firm to help minority investors buy sports franchises...he's just put 750 mil into it with the intention of attracting minority partners....Cuban could very well bid on the Blazers if he got completely out of the Mavs 21% ownership investment.
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Best case scenario if he bought the Blazers. Cuban has a lot of passion for his team. Might even bring Dirk as an advisor with him. One of the best to ever play the game.
 
Cuban just quit Shark Tank to concentrate on his new affordable pharmaceutical company,Cost Plus Drug Company. I’m not holding my breath but I would definitely like it.
 
LayneStaley said:
Cuban just quit Shark Tank to concentrate on his new affordable pharmaceutical company,Cost Plus Drug Company. I’m not holding my breath but I would definitely like it.
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Technically, it's called the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC.

Not that that's important, it's just a bit interesting and clunky and narcissistic. The PBC stands for Public Benefit Corporation.

barfo
 
barfo said:
Technically, it's called the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC.

Not that that's important, it's just a bit interesting and clunky and narcissistic. The PBC stands for Public Benefit Corporation.

barfo
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There’s nothing narcissistic about making pharmaceutical drugs cheaper
 
Ego maybe but difference between funding something good and putting your name on it and getting people to build resorts and golf courses you put your name on.
 
crandc said:
Ego maybe but difference between funding something good and putting your name on it and getting people to build resorts and golf courses you put your name on.
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Warren Buffett is a unicorn. Aside from people become filthy rich by being narcissistic, or become narcissistic.

Someone like Trump, is not only narcissistic. But a caveat of other self aggrandizing mental issues.
 
Any names for legit potential buyers of the Blazers? Are we getting relocated to Seattle or Mexico City?
 
Mediocre Man said:
I can’t wait for new ownership so this kind of stuff will stop. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the panic or concern, I just don’t think there’s a very good chance the team gets relocated
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Very little chance at all. Despite what happened to the Sonics, the NW is a bigger market overall. I believe Seattle is the largest city to not have an nba team.
Moving the Blazers means no team within a days drive to even watch.
Just not gonna happen in my opinion.
 
inconceivable said:
If I remember correctly the Sonics' move to OKC was also unexpected
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The NBA is headed for expansion. The owners will be putting the expansion timeline in place pretty soon. The two primary candidates for expansion are Las Vegas and Seattle. The NBA would not allow a Blazer move to Seattle that would delete a 5B expansion fee

the NBA commissioner has said, more than once, that allowing the Sonics to move was a big mistake. I'm not saying it can't happen but I think all the angst about the Blazers moving is way overblown

now, if you want to worry about a destination for a Blazer move, don't worry about Seattle, worry about San Diego...or St Louis. But then before you worry you need to research what cities already have NBA-ready arenas. Seattle and Las Vegas do; not sure about others
 
inconceivable said:
If I remember correctly the Sonics' move to OKC was also unexpected
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You do not remember correctly. Ownership tried getting an arena and the city said that the upgrades that they did to Key Arena were good enough. Once the team was sold to an out of town group, it was just a matter of time till they were gone.

I am not stressing a move. Guessing the new owner will build a new arena and it will not be near the Moda Center.
 
Charcoal Filtered said:
You do not remember correctly. Ownership tried getting an arena and the city said that the upgrades that they did to Key Arena were good enough. Once the team was sold to an out of town group, it was just a matter of time till they were gone.

I am not stressing a move. Guessing the new owner will build a new arena and it will not be near the Moda Center.
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Isn't it still Key arena with name change and upgrades?
 
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