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My impression that Larry Miller is here as a transitional figure for Paul Allen. Prediction: When Paul Allen sells the team, he sells it to Mr. Miller and a collection of Nike execs.
 
maxiep said:
My impression that Larry Miller is here as a transitional figure for Paul Allen. Prediction: When Paul Allen sells the team, he sells it to Mr. Miller and a collection of Nike execs.
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That's what I've heard a few different times.
 
They need to get the same dudes that design the unis for U of O to start working on some new stuff for the Blazers.
 
Tince said:
I think people are off base if they think this franchise makes decisions based off of metrics/success. I love this team, I love this franchise, I've been accused of being an apologist for every head coach we've ever had, but I think the writing is on the wall for Larry Miller to be shown the door...
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Tince - you seem to be a very informed poster, who just doesn't spout off about every thing like 80% of the other people in this forum... If you are saying this, I believe there has to be some validity to it.

Piecing together what I just read at another forum by someone I believe has some connections - it apears that there was some in-fighting with this GM hire. Miller wanted one canidate, while Klode (Vulcan's) wanted Olshey. Since Klode & Allen are best friends, Klode's choice became Allen's choice.

Apparently Olshey's agent is Warren LeGarie (who also represented Pritchard, Penn, and Nash when hired by the Blazers). LeGarie is close friends Klode - so it apears that there is some preferential treatment going on there (based on history).

Am I on the right track with what you know?
 
maxiep said:
My impression that Larry Miller is here as a transitional figure for Paul Allen. Prediction: When Paul Allen sells the team, he sells it to Mr. Miller and a collection of Nike execs.
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And we have a winner!
 
tester551 said:
Tince - you seem to be a very informed poster, who just doesn't spout off about every thing like 80% of the other people in this forum... If you are saying this, I believe there has to be some validity to it.

Piecing together what I just read at another forum by someone I believe has some connections - it apears that there was some in-fighting with this GM hire. Miller wanted one canidate, while Klode (Vulcan's) wanted Olshey. Since Klode & Allen are best friends, Klode's choice became Allen's choice.

Apparently Olshey's agent is Warren LeGarie (who also represented Pritchard, Penn, and Nash when hired by the Blazers). LeGarie is close friends Klode - so it apears that there is some preferential treatment going on there (based on history).

Am I on the right track with what you know?
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This guy on this other forum has "connections " huh? Wonder who it is?
 
Well.... one could surmise that we'll (potentially) get a feel for what the truth is if Miller continues to stay with the organization (re: Miller being a managing partner for a group of Nike execs that could potentially own the Blazers - and that's why he's currently with the organization). If he stays, or another Nike exec-type comes in, I'd say that's a big indicator as to future ownership/management of the organization.
 
HCP said:
This guy on this other forum has "connections " huh? Wonder who it is?
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your new boss! Watch out, he's looking for rude dudes to give the door to.
 
tester551 said:
Tince - you seem to be a very informed poster, who just doesn't spout off about every thing like 80% of the other people in this forum... If you are saying this, I believe there has to be some validity to it.

Piecing together what I just read at another forum by someone I believe has some connections - it apears that there was some in-fighting with this GM hire. Miller wanted one canidate, while Klode (Vulcan's) wanted Olshey. Since Klode & Allen are best friends, Klode's choice became Allen's choice.

Apparently Olshey's agent is Warren LeGarie (who also represented Pritchard, Penn, and Nash when hired by the Blazers). LeGarie is close friends Klode - so it apears that there is some preferential treatment going on there (based on history).

Am I on the right track with what you know?
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Interesting point about LeGarie. IIRC, LeGarie was very vocal in his dealings with the Blazers and didn't hide his hatred for all things Blazers/Miller. The fact that he represents Olshey makes me think Miller had nothing to do with this hire as you suggest. It could be entirely speculation, but this Larry Miller notion seems plausible.
 
maxiep said:
Retired, active, it doesn't matter. Miller will be the managing partner.
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I highly doubt the league would allow ACTIVE managers of Nike to own the Blazers. There is too big of a conflict of interest (and a potential for impropriety). It would be the perseaved potential that Nike would give players a much bigger endorsment contract for signing with the Blazers....

Retired Nike execs is a different matter.
 
HCP said:
Ahhhh, gotcha'. I'm biased I will admit. Larry is a real cool guy actually....... shit because of him I have had the pleasure of getting to meet 2 of my heroes growing up. MJ and Muhammad Ali!
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What about SLY? I thought he was your all time favorite idol.
 
The entire front office should be sterilized? Oh man. I mean, they may be doing a bad job but do they really need to be spayed/neutered?
 
Tince said:
Because he and Paul Allen are no longer on the same page. Remember our GM got fired at the peak of our incline, so results aren't the determining factor around Rip City for people to keep their job. I'm saying he's gone before the season starts!
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Little insider info!
 
I wonder what this does to the rumor of Paul Allen "promising" Larry Miller first crack at the team if he sells it.
 
Blazer Freak said:
So Tince, any inside info on a potential replacement?
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I love how Tince is still looked at as an insider, even though there was no truth to the Soup Juggler crap, and I am still vilified over deal coming soon, even when it did come soon
 
Anybody with their head of their butt is an insider in my book, MM. ;)
 
Mediocre Man said:
I love how Tince is still looked at as an insider, even though there was no truth to the Soup Juggler crap, and I am still vilified over deal coming soon, even when it did come soon
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Ahh poor guy, sob sob.
 
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