Going public was the one tool Dame had in his chest to get moves made. But at least behind closed door, we need a full throated confidence from Dame that he'll stay when it comes to free agents. I think he'll do that.
I get that and i agree, but couldn’t Dame hold the gun on Olsheys head behind close doors? Like Jaynes said now every trade becomes very difficult
He said he never said the 75/25 or any of these things. He also commented on the money because that is what the exact questions was, would you give back money and he said no. He said he has talked with the team, but the rest is not coming from him.
He literally said he didn’t say anything that was in that article. He specifically mentioned the 75/25 and athletic big quotes. I assume he didn’t pay to read the whole article, so all he has are the quotes.
Actually if you believe Dame, he’s reiterated this behind closed doors for years. Clearly he’s lost confidence that his voice is being heard by Neil and/or ownership.
This doesn't pass the BS test for me. Yes, there is added pressure and other GMs are going to try and maximize value, but either a trade makes sense or it doesn't. Any trade of merit isn't going to be the Blazers bidding against themselves, but against what other teams can offer.
sure, i can see that. It's similar to when his response to Dwight a few weeks ago about "expecting to be a Blazer to start the season" used the exact same wording as the question.
I think Norms contract is done and agreed to already. Look for him to be one of the first announced on Monday.
No, Not really. People are gonna read into something what they will. The Media is all about sensationalism. Dame was frustrated, rightfully so. people in here were frustrated, rightfully so. Expectation is a good thing. It's about soaring higher. Now reading many posters in here, the expectation is low for Blazer success this year. Not me, i tend to be more on the positive side. The negativity , especially the hatred, is hard on the soul. I already have enough of that for REAL world problems.
Why would he do that? He’s said what he’s said to the public and he’s said it to the team. The team needs to do something. It’s pretty obvious.
yes, i just hope that behind closed doors, he's not truly thinking about leaving.
You really think he wants to leave? I can guarantee you that’s not his preference. He’s boxed into a corner because of our GMs awful moves.
Yes I think you are reading to much into it. I am sure he doesn't want to say to much and make Neil's job harder then it is. He has come out time and time again and said he wants to be a Blazers, so saying it again and again wont' matter because these media types are not going to pay attention, because they want the clicks. This is the biggest story they can find. I think after this week it goes away, once the start to focus on the draft results.
Making moves harder is B.S. It takes two to tango. If a team wants to move a guy, they will. Neil needed a little fire under his britches. And I am a Neil supporter . A GM that thinks his job is in peril, is a good GM. Do better. You can't rest on your laurels.
Alright, you have convinced me. Neil is a piece of shit