How dare, Michele Beadle suggest Dame is wasting his time in Portland

[BonesJones]

Fuck Michelle Beadle. How about that?

You would.

 

[julius]

At some point in the last 242 years, we have gone from a nation that loves the underdog to a nation of front running douchebags.

I prefer the good old days (The Colonies vs. The British Empire - Go Colonies!!!!).

Now instead of rooting for the underdog to rise up and defeat the favorite, everybody jumps from bandwagon to bandwagon. It's much easier to be a fan when "your team" is always winning. Somebody else starts wining more? No problem. Switch teams. In years past, it was the douchebags in Lakers jerseys at the Rose Garden. Now, every front running douchebag shows up at Moda Center in a Steph Curry Warriors jersey.

The media perpetuates this mentality. The media loves to a good dynasty. They know that as a nation full of front runners dominant teams will always draw big ratings.

So, rather than admire and root for Lillard, they see a 1st team All NBA talent that should jump ship, take the easy route and join a pre-made contender.

BNM

And you got the condescending blowhards like Cowherd, who act like we're all idiots for not just jumping from bandwagon to bandwagon.

 

[Mediocre Man]

She's obviously jealous of Brooke Olzendam for being more attractive, knows more about basketball and gets to watch Lillard play every game.

And you know this for fact, Mr. I only deal in reality?

 

[CupWizier]

And you know this for fact, Mr. I only deal in reality?

Hmm, I Don't recall saying that, but I hope you didn't think I was serious with my post.

 

[ebott]

Fuck that Bitch

That is text book misogyny and it's unacceptable. Take a second or too to be more creative in the future.

On topic: There's a general theory in sports that if you're not in contention to win the championship, you're wasting your time. If that's the theory that she's basing her statement on, it's understandable. This Blazers team doesn't look anything like a contender.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Did Stockton and Malone waste away in Utah?
Did Patrick Ewing waste away in New York?
You can have a very good career without winning a title and being in a huge market doesn’t guarantee anything. I don’t get why the media always wants to point out “small markets”, or act like guys are wasting there time in certain cities.

 

[tykendo]

That is text book misogyny and it's unacceptable. Take a second or too to be more creative in the future.

On topic: There's a general theory in sports that if you're not in contention to win the championship, you're wasting your time. If that's the theory that she's basing her statement on, it's understandable. This Blazers team doesn't look anything like a contender.

Then I guess the 76ers have been wasting their time.

 

[Cippy91]

You would.

no way, not her.

 

[ebott]

Then I guess the 76ers have been wasting their time.

Idk, there's something said to be tanking and ending up with a few players you can build around. It certainly makes the off-season more interesting.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Idk, there's something said to be tanking and ending up with a few players you can build around. It certainly makes the off-season more interesting.

It does but the seasons aren’t very fun most of the time, especially when you realize you tanked for guys who aren’t very good.

 

[santeesioux]

She should be more worried about her declining show on her rapidly declining network.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

She should be more worried about her declining show on her rapidly declining network.

I know I don’t know the behind the scenes stuff but while Mike and Mike in the mornings could be annoying I find it better than what either of those guys are doing now.

 

[riverman]

Who?

She's gotta be a Laker fan

 

[Orion Bailey]

Idk, there's something said to be tanking and ending up with a few players you can build around. It certainly makes the off-season more interesting.

Meh. I value a more interesting regular season than an interesting off season.

 

[Nikolokolus]

If Damian really is after a championship, then she's probably not wrong that he'll need to go somewhere else. The Blazers look maxed out unless there's some major shakeups and those don't seem to be forthcoming anytime soon because of their contracts and very little talent in the development pipeline. Them's the breaks.

 

[tykendo]

If Damian really is after a championship, then she's probably not wrong that he'll need to go somewhere else. The Blazers look maxed out unless there's some major shakeups and those don't seem to be forthcoming anytime soon because of their contracts and very little talent in the development pipeline. Them's the breaks.

I don't consider Nurkic, Collins, and Swanigan to be of little talent as they continue to develop.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I don't consider Nurkic, Collins, and Swanigan to be of little talent as they continue to develop.

Compared to the juggernauts developing in Boston, and Philly, and stacking up against the "in their prime" powers of Houston, Golden State and the ascendant teams like Utah, maybe Minnesota, the Lakers, et al. The Blazers' cupboard is pretty barren. Those three you mention are at best rotation players on the teams I mentioned. Only Collins seems like he might be built to play in the modern game, but I didn't see a whole lot in his rookie year to make me think he's got "foundation-piece" potential.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Compared to the Juggernauts developing in Boston, and Philly, and stacking up against the "in their prime" powers of Houston, Golden State and the ascendant teams like Utah, maybe Minnesota, the Lakers, et al. The Blazers' cupboard is pretty barren. Those three you mention are at best rotation players on the teams I mentioned. Only Collins seems like he might be built to play in the modern game, but I didn't see a whole lot in his rookie year to make me think he's got "foundation-piece" potential.

The Lakers? Are you assuming they get two superstars this summer?
I think the Harkless has his best month of basketball before he got hurt. He was looking like a complete player at 3, that version of Moe would start or be in the rotation almost anywhere.
Collins showed flashes, and especially on defense looked like he had a good bow, he still is always away though.

Nurkic is interesting, he makes the Blazers a lot better defensively, and offensively while he had an inconsistent year could play a big role for them.

 

[Nikolokolus]

The Lakers? Are you assuming they get two superstars this summer?
I think the Harkless has his best month of basketball before he got hurt. He was looking like a complete player at 3, that version of Moe would start or be in the rotation almost anywhere.
Collins showed flashes, and especially on defense looked like he had a good bow, he still is always away though.

Nurkic is interesting, he makes the Blazers a lot better defensively, and offensively while he had an inconsistent year could play a big role for them.

I think the chatter about Lebron is more than just idle chatter.

But more importantly for the Blazers. Collins, Nurkic and whomever being "interesting" or "pretty good" or "showing flashes" isn't good enough to propel this team past Anthony Davis, or Kevin Durant, Or Giannis, or Harden, or Curry, Tatum, Lebron, etc., etc.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I think the chatter about Lebron is more than just idle chatter.

But more importantly for the Blazers. Collins, Nurkic and whomever being "interesting" or "pretty good" or "showing flashes" isn't good enough to propel this team past Anthony Davis, or Kevin Durant, Or Giannis, or Harden, or Curry, Tatum, Lebron, etc., etc.

Dame is 1st team all NBA and his regular season was deserving of it. He just needs other guys to play better. Yes he needs better talent or the guys already there to get better in order to compete with Houston / GS.

 

[tykendo]

Neil is about ready to chuck the kale, and fill the Blazers cupboard with all kinds of yummy treats.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Neil is about ready to chuck the kale, and fill the Blazers cupboard with all kinds of yummy treats.

Lets hope so...

 

[riverman]

Olshey has to hit this one out of the park or he'll get voted off the island

 

[noknobs]

There's something that's been bugging me about this thread. Why is there a comma in the title after "How dare"?

 

[Lanny]

I don't consider Nurkic, Collins, and Swanigan to be of little talent as they continue to develop.

Except for the part about Swanigan, I have to agree. I'd also throw in CJ as being talented.

 

[tykendo]

Except for the part about Swanigan, I have to agree. I'd also throw in CJ as being talented.

I was talking about the youngsters Lanny. Dame and CJ are proven talents already.

 

[Rhal]

Compared to the juggernauts developing in Boston, and Philly, and stacking up against the "in their prime" powers of Houston, Golden State and the ascendant teams like Utah, maybe Minnesota, the Lakers, et al. The Blazers' cupboard is pretty barren. Those three you mention are at best rotation players on the teams I mentioned. Only Collins seems like he might be built to play in the modern game, but I didn't see a whole lot in his rookie year to make me think he's got "foundation-piece" potential.

We were the youngest team in the playoffs this year. The teams that are in the prime like Houston/GS are not going to resemble anything like they are in two years because of cap situations and flexibility is really killed because of Meyers and ET who will both be expiring contracts after next year. While we don't have a great load of depth behind our starters that can actually contribute I don't see any of the teams behind GS/Hou as being above us. The reality is we are going to be near the same team we are now for two more years with most likely Collins as our only bench player who can make a significant improvement, so our growth needs to be like Toronto and come from within instead of getting better by acquiring top tier talent otherways. I think we have a decent shot of staying very relevant in the west and being able to make a big push in the next few years when GS and Hou start losing key pieces because of the luxury tax.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

We were the youngest team in the playoffs this year. The teams that are in the prime like Houston/GS are not going to resemble anything like they are in two years because of cap situations and flexibility is really killed because of Meyers and ET who will both be expiring contracts after next year. While we don't have a great load of depth behind our starters that can actually contribute I don't see any of the teams behind GS/Hou as being above us. The reality is we are going to be near the same team we are now for two more years with most likely Collins as our only bench player who can make a significant improvement, so our growth needs to be like Toronto and come from within instead of getting better by acquiring top tier talent otherways. I think we have a decent shot of staying very relevant in the west and being able to make a big push in the next few years when GS and Hou start losing key pieces because of the luxury tax.

Unless a lot changes this summer. I think the Blazers look to be in the same position going into next year somewhere between 3rd and 10th in the West because all those teams are so close. It seemed like things went there way this year, so they got the 3rd seed. Now hopefully their offseason solidified them as more of a 3-5 seed.

 

[e_blazer]

There's something that's been bugging me about this thread. Why is there a comma in the title after "How dare"?

Yes, that is troubling. Add that to the fact that neither a question mark or an exclamation point is used to close the line and you have a real grammatical puzzle.