Dame's Milwaukee Media Day Interview

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Some of what he says seems genuine, but he also seems guarded and skeptical, regardless of his words.
 
A very interesting thing he says early.

"I was thinking I may be getting to training camp and id be sitting and waiting"

Could mean something innocuous, but interesting.
 
Strenuus said:
A very interesting thing he says early.

"I was thinking I may be getting to training camp and id be sitting and waiting"

Could mean something innocuous, but interesting.
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It was clear he was done with us. That's what I heard.
 
He just commented on the weather and kind of stepped in it.

I think in his heart of hearts, he was already in Miami. He looks like he's trying to accept his fate.
 
Sounds like he’s still in shock and wondering “How in the F did I get here”

he also sounds like he’s on a business trip. I think it’s gonna a good fit for him
 
Almost 17 minutes in and I have to say for a guy as media savvy as Dame is, I'm a bit shocked. I thought he would even try to fake enthusiasm.

Edit: at 17;30, the first vestiges of faking it.
 
RonBrewer said:
Sounds like he’s still in shock and wondering “How in the F did I get here”

he also sounds like he’s on a business trip. I think it’s gonna a good fit for him
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I really do think he's going to love playing in Milwaukee. He should be over the moon. I just don't get why he's not showing more excitement at the opportunity before him. He's going to feel like he's been let out of jail as they're going to have to play him honestly.
 
I do love his answer on his defensive role. Nice nod to Jrue and I really do think we're going to see a Dame on defense we never saw in PDX.
 
Bucks forum think he gave a great interview fwiw. Going crazy over there.
 
Cugel said:
Bucks forum think he gave a great interview fwiw. Going crazy over there.
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If I were them, I'd be p***ing my pants too, no matter how enthused he did or didn't seem.

I'm just saying--like the rest of you--I have seen a lot of interviews with Dame, and he seems more subdued than I expected him to be given the situation into which he's been traded. He also referred to Portland more than I expected, not just about the team, but how it became home to him. It's like he's hoping Milwaukee will be similar.
 
maxiep said:
He never rescinded his trade request. He wanted to stay here while we continued to try to work out a deal with the M'eat. I can understand why Cronin rejected that offer.
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Thought the sarcasm would be clear. Read enough regurgitated and incomplete articles that made it sound like we dumped Dame and that he wanted to “reconcile”. Like the blazers org did him dirty.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Thought the sarcasm would be clear. Read enough regurgitated and incomplete articles that made it sound like we dumped Dame and that he wanted to “reconcile”. Like the blazers org did him dirty.
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My bad. Man, my sarcasm meter is off today.
 
kjironman1 said:
Yeah. That is something he is very good about.
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I was going to say Scoot will give thoughtful answers, but I stopped myself. I think Scoot will give savvy answers, but I don't know if he'll feel as genuine about it as Dame did. Scoot feels "polished" in a way Dame was also but moreso... slick.
 
maxiep said:
He just commented on the weather and kind of stepped in it.

I think in his heart of hearts, he was already in Miami. He looks like he's trying to accept his fate.
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My take?
He was lied to by his agent. Dame didn't want to request a trade for fear of this exact situation. Dame would rather be in Portland rebuilding than in Milwaukee competing for titles. His agent talked him into demanding out by saying he would make sure no other team would have the guts to trade for him.

Cronin finally said: You're going to be traded. You aren't going to Miami. If you have any other preferences you had better make them known before I pull the trigger.
 
maxiep said:
If I were them, I'd be p***ing my pants too, no matter how enthused he did or didn't seem.

I'm just saying--like the rest of you--I have seen a lot of interviews with Dame, and he seems more subdued than I expected him to be given the situation into which he's been traded. He also referred to Portland more than I expected, not just about the team, but how it became home to him. It's like he's hoping Milwaukee will be similar.
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I can't help but wonder if his lack of enthusiasm is rooted in getting over the shock of leaving the team that drafted him, the city he loves, etc. That's what I feel like I'm seeing. He's still processing this massive turning point in his life.
 
Phatguysrule said:
My take?
He was lied to by his agent. Dame didn't want to request a trade for fear of this exact situation. Dame would rather be in Portland rebuilding than in Milwaukee competing for titles. His agent talked him into demanding out by saying he would make sure no other team would have the guts to trade for him.

Cronin finally said: You're going to be traded. You aren't going to Miami. If you have any other preferences you had better make them known before I pull the trigger.
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Hard truth of things sometimes. Gonna miss Dame for sure.
 
Phatguysrule said:
My take?
He was lied to by his agent. Dame didn't want to request a trade for fear of this exact situation. Dame would rather be in Portland rebuilding than in Milwaukee competing for titles. His agent talked him into demanding out by saying he would make sure no other team would have the guts to trade for him.

Cronin finally said: You're going to be traded. You aren't going to Miami. If you have any other preferences you had better make them known before I pull the trigger.
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This feels true, yeah. Goodwin sold Dame a bill of goods, and I think he got caught up in reassurances and hope for a perfect scenario, but by the time the buyer's remorse kicked in, all the bridges had been burned and now he's left holding the brat.
 
Bob Dobalina said:
I can't help but wonder if his lack of enthusiasm is rooted in getting over the shock of leaving the team that drafted him, the city he loves, etc. That's what I feel like I'm seeing. He's still processing this massive turning point in his life.
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There is just a certain ennui I can't place. In thinking about it, I believe that's what I may have been seeing.

Thanks for helping me clarify my thoughts.
 
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