Zombie Damian Lillard to request trade in coming days (nope, he's not.)

[Scalma]

It’s so obvious this whole thing is about putting pressure on Olshey, and that’s it.

 

[HailBlazers]

Dame keeps it so real man... Chauncey could transform the team, but the roster as stands is not a contender.

 

[The Professional Fan]

He's clearly just pushing the shit out of Olshey over and over. Good enough for me. I'm done with this shit.

 

[Blazer509]

Yeah, he wants some trades to overhaul the roster. That’s basically what he’s saying.

 

[Chris Craig]

It’s so obvious this whole thing is about putting pressure on Olshey, and that’s it.

Yep

 

[Scalma]

He's clearly just pushing the shit out of Olshey over and over. Good enough for me. I'm done with this shit.

good for him for doing that. Enough is enough with this run it back bullshit. Time for CJ to go, he’s our best asset.

 

[TBpup]

Love that he basically flat out contradicted Neil with the "it's just a coaching thing and not the roster" nonsense.

 

[illmatic99]

this isn't in dame's heart to truly want out. you can just tell it.

he's trying so hard to put pressure on neil, et al, but it just isn't him.

 

[Natebishop3]

It's not true. Now go chase another rumor.

It's not true that LMA asked to be traded? Boy, I sure am glad you were in the room to dispel that rumor. And obviously it all turned out to be false because LMA re-signed here and is widely considered the best Blazer of all time, right?......... right?

 

[Blazinaway]

It’s so obvious this whole thing is about putting pressure on Olshey, and that’s it.

someone has got to put the hammer to Neil, Dame is only one that can, can't we just fire the arsehole

 

[Chris Craig]

Dame wants what we all want.

 

[e_blazer]

I'm not talking about when he was a free agent. There was plenty of rumors that he asked for a trade YEARS before his contract ran out. Others have also heard rumors of this.

I was referring to the fake tweet that was posted here. I didn't see what it was that you posted and wasn't responding to it.

 

[tykendo]

Yes! Now that's a Fair statement. The Blazers need to move forward towards the prize. Moves must be made to strengthen the team. The WHOLE organization MUST get better. But Neil's britches are on fire. He's got to be getting to work to get it done. And i'm sure he knows as much.

 

[illmatic99]

Love that he basically flat out contradicted Neil with the "it's just a coaching thing and not the roster."

neil never said this was a championship roster, though. he said we should have won in the first round-- which is 100% true.

 

[B-Roy]

He basically requested to get a trade for new players in

Either do something, or get me out. It's as close to an ultimatum as possible.

It’s so obvious this whole thing is about putting pressure on Olshey, and that’s it.

The pressure will actually turn into something else if Olshey doesn't actually do anything.

 

[HailBlazers]

"The Drama Isn't Coming from Me."

 

[Scalma]

“I want to win in Portland.”

that’s it.

 

[Hoopguru]

I still think that many underestimated Dames respect for the organization and fans, he would be very considerate and professional if he wanted to move on. He wouldn't allow a circus to speak for him, he's that kind of dude.

 

[Blazer509]

Dame expects to be in a Portland uniform next season. That eases my mind a little. Although, management can fuck it up.

 

[tykendo]

Thanks Dwight for asking the question. And Thanks Dame for being who you are. A Man of Honor.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I knew it.

by the way, my blazers license plates just arrived in the mail. On the way back up!

 

[Scalma]

 

[SlyPokerCat]

This is a short lived celebration. A trade request is around the corner if we don't get this man help. May not be this year but could be next year or the year after.

I have no confidence in Neil to pull off a deal to keep Dame happy.

 

[Haakzilla]

Finally watched video. Fuck everyone. TGIF /

 

[Ripcity4life77]

My take is this --- He is committed for this year but he is needs HELP NOW and he is putting the pressure on NeO to TRY and get something done ASAP or next summer then he will prolly be asking to move on.

I really hope NeO really listens to Dame and not just say what he wants to hear cause I could tell Dame is very annoyed and i might even say upset that it has even come to this .

 

[Scalma]

This is a short lived celebration. A trade request is around the corner if we don't get this man help. May not be this year but could be next year or the year after.

I have no confidence in Neil to pull off a deal to keep Dame happy.

if Neil doesn’t put together a better roster a rebuild would be better anyway. It’s now or never for Olshey and the Blazers.

 

[illmatic99]

Thought Dwight and AJ asked the most insightful questions.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[TBpup]

neil never said this was a championship roster, though. he said we should have won in the first round-- which is 100% true.

Where in my post does it say anything about "championship roster"? You've been doing that a lot lately....you're a better poster than that.

 

[blazerkor]

You guys are smart and don't need a translation but my thoughts are this. If Neil doesn't make a major move on draft day that significantly improves the team, Dame will demand a trade with Neil. We will not hear about it at that point because both our front office and Dame are good at keeping their mouths shut but that is what will happen and Dame will be gone.

Neil has to make a significant move to upgrade this roster to a contending level and Dame is not content with Chauncey being that upgrade. So we better see fireworks at the draft or we can expect to start the season without the best dude in the game leading our team.