Rumor Blazers now pursuing Jermaine O'neal

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haha he was my favorite player back then...i was really young so seeing him in a blazers uniform now would be really awesome
 
Omg!!! Do it!! He wants to be here and we need him desperately.
 
Do we get an exception to carry an extra player or do we have to cut someone? We already have 15 on the roster.
 
Article clearly slants the Mavs to be the favorite though..Neil could pull it off if anybody could! We do have a better record than the Mavs do.
 
I don't see it happening. Just my gut feeling Neil wouldn't be willing to break up chemistry mid season on a team that is in 2nd place for a 3 weeks of a better roster. I could be wrong and I wouldn't dislike having JO but I don't see it. Nor do I see him picking us.
 
Two years ago, JO said he wanted to return to Portland. We need him badly for the next few weeks and I'm sure he wouldn't mind stepping back when our bigs come back. He said he wouldn't mind being a mentor to younger players.
 
I glad we are pursuing him but if I had to put money down then I bet he is going to Dallas.
 
Eh I wouldn't trip about cutting Claver, but have concerns about how moving anyone else would affect chemistry. However I'm sure the FO has a better read on who is expendable and who is not. Ultimately I trust our management.

That being said if Oneal still has some game in him then that would be awesome. The thing is, I wouldn't be surprised if our name has been thrown into the fray just because of our current needs, which skews its validity.
 
Jermaine O'neal wouldn't be a chemistry problem. Any player that played for Carlisle can play for Stotts
 
Olshey knows these guys and their agents as well as anyone in the league. Jermaine can choose wherever he wants to be, but Portland gives him as good or IMO a better shot at a championship than Dallas does
 
riverman said:
Jermaine O'neal wouldn't be a chemistry problem. Any player that played for Carlisle can play for Stotts
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Im worried about taking players out of the situation more than who we add to it. My gut tells me that Victor could go without creating displeasure, but I'm not confident you can say the same about T-Rob, CJ, or Wright.
 
Fonzthecpt1 said:
Im worried about taking players out of the situation more than who we add to it. My gut tells me that Victor could go without creating displeasure, but I'm not confident you can say the same about T-Rob, CJ, or Wright.
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I have no doubt Victor goes if we have to cut someone..I'd cut Barton personally but he's always suited up on the bench. Victor can easily get another job on a team like the Knicks or Pacers or some eastern conference team that's thin or needs defense. Actually the Pistons would be a great fit for Vic
 
But...but... I've been practicing my jump shot...
 
Id love to see JO back in a Blazers uniform. I think he would be a great mentor for Leonard as well.
 
Could be useful short term if hes in shape, but once rolo and fleabag return, he won't get any PT.

And it would mean we'd be cutting Vic
 
Considering him and his family live in Dallas I'd say it's a long shot... But.. Who's the better team right now?
 
HailBlazers said:
Considering him and his family live in Dallas I'd say it's a long shot... But.. Who's the better team right now?
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Well I understand he's a texas native, but so is LA. Once our team became a winner, Aldridge publicly said he wants to finish his career in Portland. Jerm can come to Portland and isn't required to play extended minutes like he would in Dallas. Jerm is a solid player, but he can't be giving you 20-30 minutes a game. Letting him find a gig where he can come in for 10-15 minute games, with the occasional 20-30 minute game is good for his health.
 
Has anyone watched him play recently? Can he still be effective? It ewould be cool to see his career come to a close in Portland in a full circle kind of way.
 
Jermaine's wife is from Portland. Jermaine loves Portland. His in laws told me he would love to come back here some day. I wouldn't rule it out.
 
SheedSoNasty said:
Has anyone watched him play recently? Can he still be effective? It ewould be cool to see his career come to a close in Portland in a full circle kind of way.
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When he played in Golden State, he was still very good. He still has a post up game that can give you 5-6 high efficiency shots in the paint. His defense is still solid, with the ability to man up players and help out on the weak side. He's not the same stud as he was 5-7 years ago, but he's definitely a player that can contribute, IMO.
 
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