Ian Thompson of Sports Illustrated Ripping the Blazer Management on BFT

[BGrantFan]

Wondering if what Pritchard has accomplished isn't enough, what will be enought for the next GM? Also wondering which established GM would put up with this bullshit (in other words, of course). He geniunely sounded confused as to why Pritchard is going to be fired, and equated Portland firing Pritchard to Dan Gilbert trying to pay Tom Izzo $30 million to coach, in the "what the fuck?" category.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Wondering if what Pritchard has accomplished isn't enough, what will be enought for the next GM? Also wondering which established GM would put up with this bullshit (in other words, of course). He geniunely sounded confused as to why Pritchard is going to be fired, and equated Portland firing Pritchard to Dan Gilbert trying to pay Tom Izzo $30 million to coach, in the "what the fuck?" category.

I think Pritchard keeps his job

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Its a smokescreen.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Well, Izzo just turned down the Cavs job...

 

[craigehlo]

Wondering if what Pritchard has accomplished isn't enough, what will be enought for the next GM?

2nd round.

 

[julius]

The whole KP thing was done to confuse the fans, the other teams and the media, as KP and the Blazers trick the wizards into trading us the #1 pick for....













Patty Mills!

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

The whole KP thing was done to confuse the fans, the other teams and the media, as KP and the Blazers trick the wizards into trading us the #1 pick for....













Patty Mills!

Oi!

 

[Blazer4life]

I think Pritchard keeps his job

I don't know why but I tend to agree with you. Sure the Blazers could of handles this much, much better but in a sick and twisted way maybe this is Paul Allens way of letting KP know who is really in charge and to bring KP back to earth. I do believe that they are looking to see what is out there and who they can get and if they find someone better I see them making a move otherwise I see them keeping KP and hoping that he has been humbled in the process.

With all that said, I really wish we were privy to know how all this started. It has to be something pretty big and not something small and petty. One would think anyways.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think Pritchard keeps his job

I don't know why but I tend to agree with you. Sure the Blazers could of handles this much, much better but in a sick and twisted way maybe this is Paul Allens way of letting KP know who is really in charge and to bring KP back to earth. I do believe that they are looking to see what is out there and who they can get and if they find someone better I see them making a move otherwise I see them keeping KP and hoping that he has been humbled in the process.

With all that said, I really wish we were privy to know how all this started. It has to be something pretty big and not something small and petty. One would think anyways.

WAAAAAAYYY too much damage has been done at this point. All that's left is to shovel the dirt in on the coffin.

 

[Blazer4life]

WAAAAAAYYY too much damage has been done at this point. All that's left is to shovel the dirt in on the coffin.

Not necessarily. This is the Blazers we are talking about. When have they ever done what would seem logical? After they realize that they are only seeing re-tread GM's available, I think they will come to their senses and stay the course (unless they get someone that they absolutely want). I think a much more likely scenario could be that KP is fighting for his job on draft night. Make a bold move that brings in a star player or someone really good he likely keeps his job. If he drafts an overseas Euro again......Hes outa here!

 

[maxiep]

WAAAAAAYYY too much damage has been done at this point. All that's left is to shovel the dirt in on the coffin.

Yep. Les jeux sont faits.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Yep. Les jeux sont faits.

The Jews are fat? Huh?

 

[Nikolokolus]

The Jews are fat? Huh?

Sweet Jesus. Try, "the bets are placed" or the "chips are down" ... "there's no going back"

 

[Nikolokolus]

Not necessarily. This is the Blazers we are talking about. When have they ever done what would seem logical? After they realize that they are only seeing re-tread GM's available, I think they will come to their senses and stay the course (unless they get someone that they absolutely want). I think a much more likely scenario could be that KP is fighting for his job on draft night. Make a bold move that brings in a star player or someone really good he likely keeps his job. If he drafts an overseas Euro again......Hes outa here!

Yes, and it's necessarily necessary.

 

[ppilot]

Yes, and it's necessarily necessary.

No question Pritchard is gone....the fact they still seem to have no idea who is replacement will be is what scares me. But then again we never no what to expect when dealing with the Vulcans

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Sweet Jesus. Try, "the bets are placed" or the "chips are down" ... "there's no going back"

Heck, I didn't know what it meant either.

 

[Blazer4life]

Yes, and it's necessarily necessary.

I agree with you that at this point the 2 sides should part ways, damage has been done that in many ways is irreversible (even if they put a positive spin on everything). But logic has never has been one of the Blazers strong points.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Heck, I didn't know what it meant either.

I just thought that the "fat jews" guess was funny.

 

[ppilot]

I agree with you that at this point the 2 sides should part ways, damage has been done that in many ways is irreversible (even if they put a positive spin on everything). But logic has never has been one of the Vulcans strong points.

Fixed it for you

 

[andalusian]

But then again we never no what to expect when dealing with the Vulcans

Accidental Billionaires are accident prone. Sometimes they hire a good GM by accident, other times they fire him because his underwear do not match his tie.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Accidental Billionaires are accident prone. Sometimes they hire a good GM by accident, other times they fire him because his underwear do not match his tie.

Mybe KP's trouble is that his underwear did match his tie ... remember he was fond of pink.

 

[Blazer4life]

No question Pritchard is gone....the fact they still seem to have no idea who is replacement will be is what scares me. But then again we never no what to expect when dealing with the Vulcans

And to let him conduct the draft is awkward. I mean what if KP gets an opportunity to make a trade? He runs everything by Paul Allen before he makes a move (especially if he has to include cash in the deal). How would that even be possible if the 2 sides are not talking. This thing is just bizarre all the way around.

 

[ppilot]

And to let him conduct the draft is awkward. I mean what if KP gets an opportunity to make a trade? He runs everything by Paul Allen before he makes a move (especially if he has to include cash in the deal). How would that even be possible if the 2 sides are not talking. This thing is just bizarre all the way around.

Yeah the lack of communication during all of this screams organizational disconnect. Also the culture within the Blazer Organization (not the team, the business side) has to be taking a massive hit since the trust level with the Vulcan group is close to zero. Who is to say that they don't this to someone else that from all appearances is doing a good job.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I just thought that the "fat jews" guess was funny.

Heheheheh!

 

[hasoos]

The thing that amazes me over this whole situation is the lack of professional communication from Allen/Vulcan. In business, things start breaking down when the communication starts breaking down. If there are differences, and differences that can be bridged, the only way to work it out is by communicating and airing out those differences and working through them. Everything I see going on from the outside here indicates that exactly the opposite has occured.

1. You don't have to like everybody you work with.
2. You should care more about them doing the job well and right, especially in KP's situation, because his success = dollars in your pocket.
3. If you don't communicate the problem to your employee, there is no way for them to work with you to address it.

 

[BlazerWookee]

The thing that amazes me over this whole situation is the lack of professional communication from Allen/Vulcan. In business, things start breaking down when the communication starts breaking down. If there are differences, and differences that can be bridged, the only way to work it out is by communicating and airing out those differences and working through them. Everything I see going on from the outside here indicates that exactly the opposite has occured.

1. You don't have to like everybody you work with.
2. You should care more about them doing the job well and right, especially in KP's situation, because his success = dollars in your pocket.
3. If you don't communicate the problem to your employee, there is no way for them to work with you to address it.

Open dialogue FTW.