CHILL OUT!

[Entity]

I recall people bashing Pritchard because he passed on Sessions and Millsap. Any other GM in Portland's history, and we would have said "wow, who saw that coming?" Pritchard is expected to be Jesus Christ, and people flip when he doesn't predict the quality of a second round pick. Maybe he is human after all. Either way, I can give the man the benefit of the doubt for a little while based on what he's already done for this team. He's no unknown quantity now, and I imagine that means his part will be a little more difficult when dealing with the rest of the league. People hear a rumor, and they think it has to be achievable. They assume that every GM in the league is reasonable, or perhaps value their own players less than we do ours. Perhaps Pritchard does overvalue our guys. Maybe he does try to hold out for something better, and ends up losing out on opportunities. If Portland ends up with nothing else, or Roy or Aldridge end up prepping for free agency next year, then I'll be disappointed. But I can hold on to my emotions for a little while longer. There's nothing to suggest that Portland is NOT trying to make some moves. I honestly didn't expect Roy or Aldridge to be taken care of until after a move was made. I'd be absolutely surprised if they didn't extend.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Wrong.

Quick "The Douche" reports Millsap story. Plausible story. Scenario fits within the known universe. Passes the "smell test". Potential positive outcome. Posters react to the possibilities. Debate the ramifications.

Quick "The Douche" reports Roy extension story. Not plausible. Wrong or missing data. Doesn't pass the "smell test". Some posters stay calm. Some posters freak out, start calling KP a douche based on a single unattributed report from a known "easily confused by the facts" reporter.

See the difference?

Good point.

Honestly, the more I think about it, the more I am inclined to view *both* stories as bogus. I would like the Millsap story to be true, but considering the source.......

 

[RickyRubio]

Are you the guy that acts clever but never adds anything to the discussion?

I've taken my fair share of shots are both writers, just in this scenario, I think it's a bit ridiculous.

Acts clever? Or Claver?!?!




bwaha

 

[oldguy]

Zach Randolph trade.

Do you think Zach needed to go, to let LMA develop? If so, what should KP have gotten for Zach?

Not using RLEC contract.

For what?

This year's draft.

How did he screw up. What would you have done better?

Back it up or quit embarrassing yourself.