Cho M&G - UPDATE

[EL PRESIDENTE]

LOLZ. EAT THAT PIZZA SON!

http://twitpic.com/2z65zc/full

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

group pic!

http://twitpic.com/2z67ib/full

 

[alex42083]

Thanks to ABM for organizing it.

And thanks to Rich, Bobby Medina and Kaleb Canales for showing up and all the other Blazer employees. It was pretty awesome to see the whole facility, for the first time for me. I saw there were several others who'd been there before. But it was a great experience!

Kind of a quick lowdown:
- They took us straight to the practice courts, and divided us into a couple groups. One went with Medina and the other went to another strength/conditioning coach. Medina put us through some stretches. And then we switched sides and went through some usual basketball warm-up drills, running up and down the court, shuffling side-to-side, getting into defensive stances, etc.
- Group photo time.
- They then divided us into three groups. We went to Kaleb's group and he talked about his coaching experience, where he came from, etc.
- The next group was into the workout room with Medina again, where he explained everything that goes on in there.
- The third group involved going into the players' lounge, which was smaller than I thought it'd be. But it had a ping-pong table, leather seating, a big flat screen and video games. What else do you really need? Then we got a tour of the swimming pool, the training room, showers, etc.
- Then we got to the actual Meet and Greet with Rich, who is a real good guy. Seemed very genuine, and very personable. They gave us free pizza, and they had a raffle for a signed Blazer pennant, basketball and LA's shoes.
- And then finally, we got to see inside Rich Cho's office.

Again, thanks to the Blazers for putting this on.

 

[BlazerBeliever]

Patrick and I had a blast as usual. He really loved running up and down the court. Coach Canales is his favorite now. The guy is beaming with confidence and really wants to be a head coach. Thanks to ABM and the Blazers for allowing us this opportunity. Oh, the pizza was delicious. I have never had flying pie pizza before. Now I am going to have to find one in Aloha.

 

[Natebishop3]

That's great guys. Wish I could have gone.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

212!

 

[Denny Crane]

Thanks to ABM for organizing it.

And thanks to Rich, Bobby Medina and Kaleb Canales for showing up and all the other Blazer employees. It was pretty awesome to see the whole facility, for the first time for me. I saw there were several others who'd been there before. But it was a great experience!

Kind of a quick lowdown:
- They took us straight to the practice courts, and divided us into a couple groups. One went with Medina and the other went to another strength/conditioning coach. Medina put us through some stretches. And then we switched sides and went through some usual basketball warm-up drills, running up and down the court, shuffling side-to-side, getting into defensive stances, etc.
- Group photo time.
- They then divided us into three groups. We went to Kaleb's group and he talked about his coaching experience, where he came from, etc.
- The next group was into the workout room with Medina again, where he explained everything that goes on in there.
- The third group involved going into the players' lounge, which was smaller than I thought it'd be. But it had a ping-pong table, leather seating, a big flat screen and video games. What else do you really need? Then we got a tour of the swimming pool, the training room, showers, etc.
- Then we got to the actual Meet and Greet with Rich, who is a real good guy. Seemed very genuine, and very personable. They gave us free pizza, and they had a raffle for a signed Blazer pennant, basketball and LA's shoes.
- And then finally, we got to see inside Rich Cho's office.

Again, thanks to the Blazers for putting this on.

I'm waiting for the photo of the HCP warm up dunk.

 

[Bob Dobalina]

212!

Shhhh!

Hey it was nice meeting some of you gentlemen. Thanks again to ABM for setting this up and to the Blazers for putting it on. We had a lot of fun.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Thanks for putting this together ABM. We had a great time.

 

[BGrantFan]

Looks like fun! Had I known there were a few other kids there, I'd have brought mine since my wife is out of town for work.

ABM - you rock!

 

[Swoosh22]

Thanks for putting this together ABM. We had a great time.

Ditto!!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm still waiting for my 10 day contract.

 

[e_blazer]

212!

I wonder if Cho knows that it's 205 in Denver. Altitude does give them an unfair advantage.

 

[BGrantFan]

I wonder if Cho knows that it's 205 in Denver. Altitude does give them an unfair advantage.

My company tried the 212 degrees thing in 2007. We had our worst year in company history.

 

[e_blazer]

My company tried the 212 degrees thing in 2007. We had our worst year in company history.

Well, you can generate a lot of steam, but unless it's channeled right it's just a lot of hot gas.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The Blazers put a lot more thought and effort into it this year then they have in years past. I was very impressed.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We did learn why Rudy can't leave.

(This was in the Blazer's locker room)

http://www.picpaste.com/STP60717-NbWT9eq1.JPG

 

[e_blazer]

The Blazers put a lot more thought and effort into it this year then they have in years past. I was very impressed.

Definitely. It seems like we ought to do something to show our appreciation. I wonder how many groups get this kind of inside look at the team. It can't be very many because of the time constraints these guys operate under. I feel really fortunate as a fan to have had this opportunity.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Definitely. It seems like we ought to do something to show our appreciation. I wonder how many groups get this kind of inside look at the team. It can't be very many because of the time constraints these guys operate under. I feel really fortunate as a fan to have had this opportunity.

We could make it so HCP sleeps with the fishes.

 

[e_blazer]

We could make it so HCP sleeps with the fishes.

What do you have against the fishes?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This was a note inside of Roy's locker.

http://www.picpaste.com/STP60719-9mfWLPjz.JPG

 

[barfo]

This was a note inside of Roy's locker.

http://www.picpaste.com/STP60719-9mfWLPjz.JPG

I think Roy's planning to kill someone.

barfo

 

[ABM]

Thanks for coming, everyone, It was a blast. I'm pretty busy - in and out - today, but will post some pictures later on this afternoon or evening.

Meanwhile............(thanks to Ben Golliver)

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/10/...-blazers-gm-rich-cho-gives-all-access-tour-to

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benjamingolliver/sets/72157625080033249/show/

 

[Wheels]

I swear next one of these I will call in sick the day of instead of asking for the day off.

 

[e_blazer]

Best question of the night for Cho, "Do you read the O-Live message board and, if not, how do you know what to do?"

Classic.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Best question of the night for Cho, "Do you read the O-Live message board and, if not, how do you know what to do?"

Classic.

That was hilarious! I LOL'd!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I swear next one of these I will call in sick the day of instead of asking for the day off.

You keep saying that yet you never show. I'm starting to think you don't really exist.

Just a figment of my warped imagination...

 

[BlazerBeliever]

That was hilarious! I LOL'd!

I third that. It was the best of the night. The whole war room exploded with laughter.

 

[BGrantFan]

Best question of the night for Cho, "Do you read the O-Live message board and, if not, how do you know what to do?"

Classic.

That's hilarious! At least you all can laugh at yourselves and the general absurdity of what we "accomplish" on these boards. Did Cho laugh as well?

 

[andalusian]

That's hilarious! At least you all can laugh at yourselves and the general absurdity of what we "accomplish" on these boards. Did Cho laugh as well?

Don't be silly. Cho handles decisions like that by going to a restaurant. I know because I read it on the internet.