I AGREE! THE BLAZERS ARE GOING TO BE SOLD AND MOVED!

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And being the nice dog that I am I will take all of your Blazer swag, memorabilia, jerseys, trading cards, etc.

Let me take your pain and disappointment from you.

I care!
 
As an added bonus to the Blazers moving either @THE HCP will be out of a job or he'll have to move to Vegas or Seattle.
 
oldmangrouch said:
OK, semi-seriously.

24 Seconds to Shoot, by Leonard Koppett, Special Silver Anniversary Editon, autographed by NBA ROY Geoff Petrie.
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If you don't want it anymore, I'd love to have it!
 
maxiep said:
For those interested in an investment opportunity, hold on to your Portland Trail Blazer merchandise. My Redskins merch is worth much more now that they're the Commies.
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I made sure to buy a shirt before they changed names.
 
oldmangrouch said:
OK, semi-seriously.

24 Seconds to Shoot, by Leonard Koppett, Special Silver Anniversary Editon, autographed by NBA ROY Geoff Petrie.
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My bad. I always thought "24 Seconds to Shoot" was the history of Zach Randolph and his off-court antics.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
And being the nice dog that I am I will take all of your Blazer swag, memorabilia, jerseys, trading cards, etc.

Let me take your pain and disappointment from you.

I care!
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Nice try Buffalo Bill, but you're not getting my tattoo.
 
Sly is losing his touch. First he's committing personal attacks against respected members of the community and now he's trolling....... oh how the mighty have fallen. :smiley-no:
 
Sold I can definitely see. Moved, doubt it. Blazers sell plenty tickets and have a solid, supportive fanbase. It’s not like Seattle which has every other sport dividing it’s resources. If the NBA wants to move to Vegas or Seattle there are much less profitable teams like the Pistons, Wolves and Pelicans. Blazers are valued as the 13th most valued franchise. Not great, but solidly in the profit zone.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
And being the nice dog that I am I will take all of your Blazer swag, memorabilia, jerseys, trading cards, etc.

Let me take your pain and disappointment from you.

I care!
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Further said:
Sold I can definitely see. Moved, doubt it. Blazers sell plenty tickets and have a solid, supportive fanbase. It’s not like Seattle which has every other sport dividing it’s resources. If the NBA wants to move to Vegas or Seattle there are much less profitable teams like the Pistons, Wolves and Pelicans. Blazers are valued as the 13th most valued franchise. Not great, but solidly in the profit zone.
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See how solid that fanbase is if Lillard is traded.
 
The NBA marketing machine and a country club of billionaire owners have the sauce to keep Blazermania alive and kicking. Can you still say "Rip City"
 
Hoopguru said:
The NBA marketing machine and a country club of billionaire owners have the sauce to keep Blazermania alive and kicking. Can you still say "Rip City"
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How would an absentee owner work out? Like one that isn't in Portland very often. I mean they would have to take on the city of Portland as a charity case.
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
How would an absentee owner work out? Like one that isn't in Portland very often. I mean they would have to take on the city of Portland as a charity case.
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I think there are many equity groups / investors that would love a shot at even partial ownership as its a golden goose laying golden eggs. (Warriors & Bucks)
If it were to sell, it would be great to have local ownership but not necessary I guess.
 
Hoopguru said:
I think there are many equity groups / investors that would love a shot at even partial ownership as its a golden goose laying golden eggs. (Warriors & Bucks)
If it were to sell, it would be great to have local ownership but not necessary I guess.
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Again, how attractive is owning a franchise for someone that doesn't frequently come to Portland, doesn't want to move to Portland, or has no connection to Portland?

Say its an equity group/investors.

What is the attraction of Portland versus say, Las Vegas, where which has world class dining, entertainment and they are able to entertain their clients, associates, etc. There is a state of the art arena available in the T-mobile arena (the MODA Center is dated) and one that is going to be built.

https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/las-vegas-four-billion-usd-arena-in-hopes-for-nba-franchise


Portland can't even develop the Rose Quarter.
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Again, how attractive is owning a franchise for someone that doesn't frequently come to Portland, doesn't want to move to Portland, or has no connection to Portland?

Say its an equity group/investors.

What is the attraction of Portland versus say, Las Vegas, where which has world class dining, entertainment and they are able to entertain their clients, associates, etc. There is a state of the art arena available in the T-mobile arena (the MODA Center is dated) and one that is going to be built.

https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/las-vegas-four-billion-usd-arena-in-hopes-for-nba-franchise


Portland can't even develop the Rose Quarter.
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I get ya, there isnt anymore. There used to be a time when it was viewed as a very solid franchise with super fan base, put demographics are and will change. Portland could not attract an All Star Game in all its years, and it wasnt just because Stern black balled us because we circumvented the salary gap and pissed him off. The things you mention are a factor then and now.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Sly is losing his touch. First he's committing personal attacks against respected members of the community and now he's trolling....... oh how the mighty have fallen. :smiley-no:
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Dogs don't really fall very far they just lie down with other dogs.
 
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