Gonna put it out there: LMA WILL STAY.

[PCmor7]

I like Rolo, but the couple of free throws he makes in a game is nothing compared to having a player who can go 20-20-5 on a given night like Jordan. Not that I think we're getting Jordan or that we can't win with Rolo.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Well Neil had two years to break through to him and sell him on what life will be like as a Blazer under his control. He sold his soul on guys like Nic Batum, Dorell Wright, Mo Williams and even Damian Lillard to make his case. Was he successful? Only time will tell.

I will say this if he does leave, I don't believe it's just something that he decided to do. I believe it was in the works for awhile. If that is the case, the propaganda that he spilled out through out the year about being Blazer for life is ridiculous and shameful

 

[MarAzul]

I do hope it's me giving you $20

Oh, me too!

 

[TheMadHatter]

Damn that tweet by Amy is news worthy. LMA seems like he never wanted to be here from the get go. It seems like he's still pissed that Chicago traded him and really wasn't a foever guy here.

Quite frankly if LMA doesn't want to be here so be it don't let the door hit you on the way out.

 

[MarAzul]

But is Paul Allen ready to let him go?

 

[magnifier661]

Damn that tweet by Amy is news worthy. LMA seems like he never wanted to be here from the get go. It seems like he's still pissed that Chicago traded him and really wasn't a foever guy here.

Quite frankly if LMA doesn't want to be here so be it don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Yes, he doesn't because he decided to get surgery and be out 6-8 weeks when his ligament tore on his hand. Oh wait, he didn't?!?! Well why the fuck wouldn't he get the surgery if he didn't fucking care about the Blazers?!?!?! You would think he could just sit out, get the surgery and use his already solid achievements to get a max contract.!

 

[magnifier661]

The way you people are jumping to conclusions is fucking ridiculous! Remember the source of who started this mess in the first place. The same douche bag that said Aldridge is demanding a trade (Quick's unnamed source) and using Aldridge's not renewing his lease as proof. Stop being fed by the stat padding whore Quick!

 

[illmatic99]

Why are players talking about this now instead of focusing on their shitty performances?

Seriously, Terry or Neil need to get these morons to shut up

 

[BBert]

:MARIS61:

So who is this Amy chick and why should I believe her when she's trolling for hits by piggy backing on Quick's original troll?

 

[BBert]

What shitty teammates would even respond to a question like that in the middle of the playoffs, whether they knew something, or had an opinion, or not? Is she giving out lap dances for information? Why "confide" in this person, or anyone, who is creating a locker room distraction during the playoffs?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

So who is this Amy chick and why should I believe her when she's trolling for hits by piggy backing on Quick's original troll?

She's a correspondant for Canzano's show. She is basically a beat reporter and has media access.

 

[BBert]

She's a correspondant for Canzano's show. She is basically a beat reporter and has media access.

She works for Canzano? Really? LMFAO LMFAO LMFAO

Oh, I definitely believe her then. No doubt. Absolutely. LaMarcus is as good as gone.

 

[BBert]

God I wish Canzano would get hit by a concrete truck.

 

[BBert]

I take that back. Sorry.

A septic pumper truck would be more appropriate.

 

[PCmor7]

People keep posting about LA putting off the surgery as proof that he is committed to the Blazers in the long term.

Maybe. Maybe not.

First, it might have been more for the sake of his teammates than the Portland Trail Blazers. Those aren't the same things.

At the time LA decided to play through the injury, the Blazers were a very strong contender, too. Wes was healthy, RoLo was coming back, there was no reason to believe Lillard would get into his current rut, and the team was poised to add something at the trade deadline, which it did. So he was chasing a title at the time, and, simultaneously, he or his agent could have thought he was proving to potential suitors that he was willing to sacrifice and play through injury.

So let's not delude ourselves into thinking there was absolutely nothing for LA himself to gain by putting off the surgery. Although it wasn't without some risk, there was a lot individually to be gained from it.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

It might have also been to see how far he could get with the team before making his decision. If that's the case, as it stands right now, we're FUCKED.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

It might have also been to see how far he could get with the team before making his decision. If that's the case, as it stands right now, we're FUCKED.

Uh, if that is the case then I think LMA is smart enough to realize that we are playing with half our total team right now. Of course we aren't going far without Wes, Wright, Kaman and Afflalo playing in the games and while Rolo, Dame and Batum (in addition to LMA himself) are dealing with one ailment or another.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

"we shall see"

 

[KeepOnRollin]

To be honest if you look at our injury report we should probably be losing by 20 plus each game. It is a small miracle that we aren't.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I'd be ok with losing, but the effort the team puts out there is the most shameful part.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I'd be ok with losing, but the effort the team puts out there is the most shameful part.

This I will agree with you on. But I don't see it as much as of a lack of effort as utter confusion (which doesn't make it much better).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Damn that tweet by Amy is news worthy. LMA seems like he never wanted to be here from the get go. It seems like he's still pissed that Chicago traded him and really wasn't a foever guy here.

Quite frankly if LMA doesn't want to be here so be it don't let the door hit you on the way out.

^^ Is PTBfanEST87 and S550 ^^

Seems to enjoy making new monikers to troll you guys.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

^^ Is PTBfanEST87 and S550 ^^

Seems to enjoy making new monikers to troll you guys.

Not sure who it wasn't obvious to...

And LMA has already had a chance to jump ship from us if he really wanted to and didn't like us trading for him (response to the troll not you Sly).

 

[H.C.]

Who are these new people coming out of the woodwork who are all believing Aldridge is going to leave? Is it just one person? I find it hard to believe reading through this thread that soooo many people with about 100posts would randomly show up at the same time and all start saying the same thing.

^^ Is PTBfanEST87 and S550 ^^

Seems to enjoy making new monikers to troll you guys.

I see, who was also formerly roytoy right? I guess it's another person to block...
Why does he keep making new accounts? Previous ones getting banned? whats up?

 

[H.C.]

In my opinion, he stays. I am 100% certain of it.

Ya'll can bump it if he leaves, but it doesnt take away the fact that at 7:35 pm on April 22nd, 2015, I have 100% confidence that LMA will stay.

I agree. He's not leaving.

 

[blue9]

LeBron James and Dirk won the last 3 besides Duncan. Pau Gasol and KG won 3 before that. PF is actually the most important position of all the title winners the last dozen years.

How anyone who calls themselves a Blazers fan could think LaMarcus isn't deserving of being one of the 3 highest paid players on a team is ludicrous. The cap is going up to $110 million per year! If we loose LaMarcus we'll be able to pay free agents such as Spencer Hawes. Nice plan.

Dirk's championship was a fluke - he's damn lucky to be the lone exception to the rule. Aside from Duncan (who's the best to play the position in the modern NBA, AND has the best coach of the past 30 years) no other PF has come close to leading a team to a championship. Neither Pau nor KG did shit when they were their team's first options - they only won when they went to teams dominated by wings.
I never said LMA shouldn't be one of the TEAM'S 3 highest paid players - he absolutely should. But unless you've got a guy like Duncan your PF should never be your team's HIGHEST paid player because PFs have to be ancillary players in order to win championships.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Who are these new people coming out of the woodwork who are all believing Aldridge is going to leave? Is it just one person? I find it hard to believe reading through this thread that soooo many people with about 100posts would randomly show up at the same time and all start saying the same thing.




I see, who was also formerly roytoy right? I guess it's another person to block...
Why does he keep making new accounts? Previous ones getting banned? whats up?

Nothing in the IP address logs proves that it's RoyToy or Mixum. None of the accounts have been banned.

 

[Roger Templeton]

Where did it say max contract? lol.

I meant "screw that" in reference to Damian Lillard and a bunch of scrubs. If LA leaves, I would not extend Lillard and see if his game is better next year.

 

[H.C.]

Dirk's championship was a fluke - he's damn lucky to be the lone exception to the rule. Aside from Duncan (who's the best to play the position in the modern NBA, AND has the best coach of the past 30 years) no other PF has come close to leading a team to a championship. Neither Pau nor KG did shit when they were their team's first options - they only won when they went to teams dominated by wings.
I never said LMA shouldn't be one of the TEAM'S 3 highest paid players - he absolutely should. But unless you've got a guy like Duncan your PF should never be your team's HIGHEST paid player because PFs have to be ancillary players in order to win championships.

stopped reading when you called the run the Mav's made a fluke...

 

[OneLifeToLive]

But is Paul Allen ready to let him go?

You know, I think Paul has transformed himself well in the last couple years. But he is still a meddling owner who has a lot of say on the roster. It's his right. But this organization still has a dark cloud over it, it's had for years. I don't think it's over the Seahawk organization because he doesn't get involved. But it's still over this one and I am starting to wonder again just how responsible he is.

I don't want him to sell but I don't think it would hurt his franchises future title chances if he completely removed himself from operations like he has the Seahawks. Who knows, if LA doesn't sign it might be gut check time on whether or not he can go through another rebuild or retool. Because that is where it would be headed.