Zombie Festus Ezeli becomes a Blazer

[riverman]

I'm actually really glad it's not DHoward

 

[theprunetang]

Well...hope springs eternal. Have to say, Festus made a great first impression.

Hoops spring eternal. Fixed it for you.

 

[Blazinaway]

Neil actually said we're done...finite...tapped out...mission accomplished..he might keep everyone that's restricted from his tone

and the big Q is whether that includes Crabby

 

[Natebishop3]

Neil actually said we're done...finite...tapped out...mission accomplished..he might keep everyone that's restricted from his tone

Well, he was saying that we're out of cap space. I don't think he was saying that we're finished making moves per say.

 

[Elton]

I liked his Quick dodge about the knees and the terms of the contract.

 

[TBpup]

Well, he was saying that we're out of cap space. I don't think he was saying that we're finished making moves per say.

Exactly. If they don't match any of Crabbe, Leonard or Harkless, there will be an additional roster spot. Probably for Alexander if he clears waivers.

 

[illmatic99]

Well, he was saying that we're out of cap space. I don't think he was saying that we're finished making moves per say.

We could still have the room exception as well.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

He sure gets annoyed when the press ask about moves.

I feel like Olshey is getting tired of people thinking they can do the job better.

Then he prolly needs to quit following SC2..........

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I really hope this dude can stay healthy. He seems like a genuinely good guy. It would appear that he will fit our culture perfectly.

I agree!

 

[B-Roy]

Way more excited about Ezeli than Turner. Has a chance to be a difference maker, health withstanding. Hopefully his knees are fine and they groom him to be the COTF.

I'd probably be a lot more salty today with Crabbe likely gone if we didn't get Ezeli.

 

[Natebishop3]

Way more excited about Ezeli than Turner. Has a chance to be a difference maker, health withstanding. Hopefully his knees are fine and they groom him to be the COTF.

I'd probably be a lot more salty today with Crabbe likely gone if we didn't get Ezeli.

I'm actually pumped about both of them. I think Turner gives us the extra ball handler that we were sorely missing last season.

 

[B-Roy]

I'm actually pumped about both of them. I think Turner gives us the extra ball handler that we were sorely missing last season.

I'm super salty about Crabbe. He was probably one of my favorite Blazers of the past decade. Completely developed as a second rounder IN HOUSE, and to go from maybe waived to 75 million in one season is pretty incredible. And to think we are replacing him with 28 year old Evan Turner just makes me more salty.

Evan has a hilarious personality though. I love Crabbe's cool demeanor too but I'll give it to Evan on this one trait.

 

[BBert]

I like that while everyone is the picture is drinking wine, he's sitting in front of a pot of tea

Pot tea? No wonder he signed so cheap.

 

[BBert]

Yeah.... he couldn't really answer, but it was definitely a question we were hoping to see asked.

What question?

 

[BBert]

I'm actually pumped about both of them. I think Turner gives us the extra ball handler that we were sorely missing last season.

I like both of these signings. Ezeli's price is right, and I'm OK with the Turner contract too. The Blazers got better.

 

[Natebishop3]

What question?

The one about his knees and his health.

 

[Scalma]

That was an impressive introduction. Did I hear it right that he took less to come here? After he was asked about his knee/contract he mentioned it's not always about money. Either way I hope he works out because he's easy to root for.

 

[Chris Craig]

I like that while everyone is the picture is drinking wine, he's sitting in front of a pot of tea

Mans got class

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I'm actually pumped about both of them. I think Turner gives us the extra ball handler that we were sorely missing last season.

I like both of these signings. Ezeli's price is right, and I'm OK with the Turner contract too. The Blazers got better.

+1

 

[B-Roy]

Festus is super well spoken. Someone needs to photoshop him sipping on a teacup and wearing a monocle.

 

[Natebishop3]

Festus is super well spoken. Someone needs to photoshop him sipping on a teacup and wearing a monocle.

I want to see a TV show where Dame, CJ, and Festus sit around and talk about life.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I like both of these signings. Ezeli's price is right, and I'm OK with the Turner contract too. The Blazers got better.

 

[Mediocre Man]

The only signing I haven't liked this summer is Comcast

 

[BBert]

The only signing I haven't liked this summer is Comcast

x100

 

[Chris Craig]

I like Ezeli, guy is here for the right reasons. Said mine is not everything, wanted to be here because our chemistry and how we play together...had mad respect for us in the playoffs...and of course the fans, he loves the fandom here...plus says his knees are 100%....we got the right guys this summer!

 

[Sinobas]

I hope his knees hold up, because he's the perfect center for Portland. Great rim protector and will finish inside. He should really help our D if he stays healthy.

 

[Five Second Violation]

I always feel better about adding guys who come across as genuinely intelligent and self-aware. Basketball production aside, at least you know the locker room culture and chemistry won't go to shit.

He was one of maybe two likable guys on the Warriors last year and now they're both gone (Barnes).

 

[Strenuus]

Festus... I like this guy.

I like that he makes eye contact with the person giving the question.

 

[Strenuus]

Olshey talked about S2 in this presser:

"You guys aren't privy to what's going on..."

 

[BBert]

I always feel better about adding guys who come across as genuinely intelligent and self-aware. Basketball production aside, at least you know the locker room culture and chemistry won't go to shit.

He was one of maybe two likable guys on the Warriors last year and now they're both gone (Barnes).