I'm So SICK & TIRED of Neil Olshey (2 Viewers)

[PtldPlatypus]

are you saying he could get something for Turner or Meyers because they are expiring contracts?

If any of the statements in the post you were quoting were remotely serious, then perhaps I might have been saying that. But of course, they weren't, so no, I was not saying that.

Even if I had been serious, then my contention would not have been that the contracts had value because they were expiring, but simply that they would no longer have negative value if attached as salary ballast for a trade involving another player on the roster that was actually desirable (if, in fact, we have one that we would be willing to part with).

But thanks for the giant list of contracts. Super helpful.

 

[wizenheimer]

If any of the statements in the post you were quoting were remotely serious, then perhaps I might have been saying that. But of course, they weren't, so no, I was not saying that.

Even if I had been serious, then my contention would not have been that the contracts had value because they were expiring, but simply that they would no longer have negative value if attached as salary ballast for a trade involving another player on the roster that was actually desirable (if, in fact, we have one that we would be willing to part with).

But thanks for the giant list of contracts. Super helpful.

yeah, I like to be helpful....and sorry if I misinterpreted that part of your post

 

[e_blazer]

Then he'll use that Crabbe TPE that he touted after we got rocked in the playoffs?!? Oh wait...nevermind.

I don't even think blame needs to be cast. Even if Olshey has tried his damnedest, it isn't/wasn't enough. We just need a new set of eyes on this roster and new approach.

Just two comments:

1. I’m not trying to convince anyone regarding whether NO should stay or go. All I’m saying is that certain moves (like the Carmelo option some people- not me BTW, have been clamoring for) don’t become available for a couple more days. I think we can wait that long before the lynching party.

2. The only opinion that really matters regarding the future of Olshey in Portland is Jody Allen’s. So people can vent all they want, but ultimately we’re going to just have to wait and see what happens.

 

[hoopsjock]

Just two comments:

1. I’m not trying to convince anyone regarding whether NO should stay or go. All I’m saying is that certain moves (like the Carmelo option some people- not me BTW, have been clamoring for) don’t become available for a couple more days. I think we can wait that long before the lynching party.

2. The only opinion that really matters regarding the future of Olshey in Portland is Jody Allen’s. So people can vent all they want, but ultimately we’re going to just have to wait and see what happens.

Obviously most of us in this forum are more towards the hardcore fan side but if the team is making money (even with a high payroll) then why would Jody Allen replace Olshey?

It's kind of like what is going on with the Pac-12 right now. There is no excuse for the way it's being run by Larry Scott but the rich presidents that make the decision whether to keep him around or not think he's doing a good job because they are making more money than they were before. Their opinion is pretty much all that matters right now.

 

[Propagandist]

Obviously most of us in this forum are more towards the hardcore fan side but if the team is making money (even with a high payroll) then why would Jody Allen replace Olshey?

It's kind of like what is going on with the Pac-12 right now. There is no excuse for the way it's being run by Larry Scott but the rich presidents that make the decision whether to keep him around or not think he's doing a good job because they are making more money than they were before. Their opinion is pretty much all that matters right now.

Why? Because a precipitous drop lies ahead and presumably smart people, or people surrounded by smart people, try to head that shit off at the pass. The value of the franchise is surely cemented and growing, but attendance will and appears to be dropping...

 

[hoopsjock]

Why? Because a precipitous drop lies ahead and presumably smart people, or people surrounded by smart people, try to head that shit off at the pass. The value of the franchise is surely cemented and growing, but attendance will and appears to be dropping...

While certainly possible that there is a drop at some point, it's just a guess at this point that fits certain narratives. Franchise values continue to climb at an investment rate that is very difficult to match with your money in other investments. When was the last time the value of the Blazers decreased from one year to the next? I'm not sure if it's happened before, at least not recently. With television and other revenue it's still likely that even a drop in attendance wouldn't result in the team losing money, especially after next season when some of the bad contracts start coming off the books.

I'm not saying this is the right approach. Heck, I much prefer an owner like the younger Paul Allen who tried to buy titles even though he sometimes lost money on it. I get what you are saying that they should be prepared for consequences of being happy with the status quo but this huge drop off you are referring to may never happen.

 

[THE HCP]

Wow. Seeing that lists of contract amounts actually makes me feel better about our current situation.

 

[Hoopguru]

Wow. Seeing that lists of contract amounts actually makes me feel better about our current situation.

wow...does put it in perspective a bit. The NBA is a Marketing Machine for sure!

 

[Orion Bailey]

wow...does put it in perspective a bit. The NBA is a Marketing Machine for sure!

See? We are just fine!

 

[e_blazer]

See? We are just fine!

I guess, if having the fifth highest team salary in the league, being almost $30 million over the salary cap, almost $8 million into the luxury tax, and being out of the playoffs in the standings today constitutes being "just fine".

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

When I see Neil's idiot-face on tv:

 

[Orion Bailey]

I guess, if having the fifth highest team salary in the league, being almost $30 million over the salary cap, almost $8 million into the luxury tax, and being out of the playoffs in the standings today constitutes being "just fine".

You must be color blind and missed my GREEN font. LOl

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I am not sure its your choice though. We might all complain about it, but we’ll be waiting until PA’s sister makes a decision. She may decide to do basically nothing for the next 10 years its her choice.

I think it was reported that she did give approval to a minor trade proposal; however then I assume the other team didn't go for it.

 

[Labinot41]

Fucking brutal what Neil did to Dame

 

[beast blazer]

This whole era just needs to end already. Can olshey, Stotts and roster needs massive overhaul

 

[CupWizier]

Why? Because a precipitous drop lies ahead and presumably smart people, or people surrounded by smart people, try to head that shit off at the pass. The value of the franchise is surely cemented and growing, but attendance will and appears to be dropping...

Attendance has been almost identical for the last several years. Why do y ok u think it appears to be dropping?

 

[jlprk]

Fucking brutal what Neil did to Dame

I missed it! Was there a fight??

 

[Propagandist]

Attendance has been almost identical for the last several years. Why do y ok u think it appears to be dropping?

Every game I go to there are empty seats all over the place. It didn't used to be like that. Furthermore, the intensity in the crowd isn't there like it once was. Feels like 3/4s of the energy... It's noticeable.

 

[CupWizier]

Every game I go to there are empty seats all over the place. It didn't used to be like that. Furthermore, the intensity in the crowd isn't there like it once was. Feels like 3/4s of the energy... It's noticeable.

As long as the seats are sold, that's all that concerns any team and the Blazers continually have been in the top 10 and at almost 100% capacity for tickets sold.

 

[CupWizier]

This whole era just needs to end already. Can olshey, Stotts and roster needs massive overhaul

and then hopefully in 10 years we are back to where we are now.

 

[Propagandist]

As long as the seats are sold, that's all that concerns any team and the Blazers continually have been in the top 10 and at almost 100% capacity for tickets sold.

That is very true; I've seen the numbers. But the vacant seats seem like a symptom of something bigger. Maybe, maybe not. Either way, something has changed in the arena.

 

[oldmangrouch]

and then hopefully in 10 years we are back to where we are now.

Phooey. Dame is the only player on the team that is irreplaceable. Nurk and CJ have some value, and Collins may get there. The rest of the vets are all below average NBA players. Who knows if Simons or Trent have a future...we won't find out unless they bring in a coach who takes the time to find out. A major roster over-haul is the only sensible course of action.

 

[CupWizier]

Phooey. Dame is the only player on the team that is irreplaceable. Nurk and CJ have some value, and Collins may get there. The rest of the vets are all below average NBA players. Who knows if Simons or Trent have a future...we won't find out unless they bring in a coach who takes the time to find out. A major roster over-haul is the only sensible course of action.

Go be a fan of the Chicago Bulls then as they will likely be rebuilding for awhile. No thanks. I'm sure Lillard would be thrilled to go through a complete rebuild while he is in his prime.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Go be a fan of the Chicago Bulls then as they will likely be rebuilding for awhile. No thanks. I'm sure Lillard would be thrilled to go through a complete rebuild while he is in his prime.

But he's content to be surrounded by guys who don't pull their weight and will never win a play-off series? If Dame gives even half a hoot about winning, he would not object to roster changes.

 

[CupWizier]

But he's content to be surrounded by guys who don't pull their weight and will never win a play-off series? If Dame gives even half a hoot about winning, he would not object to roster changes.

A complete rebuild is not what Lillard is interested in at this stage and I have no interest in becoming the old Clippers or old Kings. You keep leaving out that possibility as well.

 

[oldmangrouch]

A complete rebuild is not what Lillard is interested in at this stage and I have no interest in becoming the old Clippers or old Kings. You keep leaving out that possibility as well.

Failure is an option. I would never deny that.

Two serious questions: First, are you willing to replace Olshey, knowing that at least some roster changes will result? Second, are you willing to replace Stotts, even though it is rumored Dame really likes him?

 

[CupWizier]

Failure is an option. I would never deny that.

Two serious questions: First, are you willing to replace Olshey, knowing that at least some roster changes will result? Second, are you willing to replace Stotts, even though it is rumored Dame really likes him?

Depending on how the season finishes out, they may very well be changed as those are both positions that are usually hired to eventually be fired. Firing them doesn't automatically improve the team either though as it can also result in a step back. Like I said in a previous post, I am enjoying watching this team.

Let me ask you this, would you fire Stotts if Lillard says he will have to think long and hard if he wants to re-sign?

 

[Hoopguru]

I too think the season needs to play out before management or coaching changes are evaluated. Much can happen between now and summer.
The cornerstone of this franchise will undoubtably have input as to what direction the team goes with him.

 

[wizenheimer]

Let me ask you this, would you fire Stotts if Lillard says he will have to think long and hard if he wants to re-sign?

I'm not a big 'fire Stotts' guy...but firing Stotts now, 2.5 years before Dame becomes a free agent...are you actually suggesting that if management decided they needed a new coach they should just wait till they have Dame re-signed in July 2021 until they fire the coach they wanted to fire 2.5 years before?

Dame is a great player but he's not the GM, nor should he have the power of those kind of decisions. He's earned the right to have input but he hasn't earned the right to have the veto

Dame was good friends with Robin Lopez but he got over Lopez walking. He was really good friends with Will Barton but he got over Barton being traded. he was good friends with Tim Frazier but he got over Frazier being released. He was good friends with Mason Plumlee and hated to see Plumlee traded, but he turned right around and established a good friendship with Nurkic

I've seen this same argument before. People don't like the opinions of other posters about such and such, and they try to use the "Dame won't like it" argument. In the last 2-3 years, that silly argument has been used over and over to defend the status quo and the status quo is basically trudging along on a treadmill

I too think the season needs to play out before management or coaching changes are evaluated. Much can happen between now and summer.

sure, a lot can happen between now and April. That's 4 months of a year

on the other hand, this is the 7th season of both Stotts and Olshey. You're talking about needing 4 more months of evaluation. Others here are saying that 78 months of evaluation are enough. There isn't anything new that will be evident after 82 months that wasn't evident at 78 months

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I too think the season needs to play out before management or coaching changes are evaluated. Much can happen between now and summer.
The cornerstone of this franchise will undoubtably have input as to what direction the team goes with him.

Im not sure he should. Steph, Klay and co were all upset that Jackson got fired and that turned out fine. I know thats an extremely example and bringing in a new coach could have many outcomes and the GS one is probably not likely. However I think part of what I dont like about Stotts is there is a perceived lack of accountability with some players. The best coaches hold everyone to the same standard. You ever once hear Stotts upset with Dame, CJ, Nurk, Aminu?
Do I enjoy watching this team? Kind of. I enjoy watching how good Dame is. Id say there brand of basketball in terms of enjoyment is pretty middle of the road though, at least most nights.

Yes the Blazers could get a worse head coach, but they could get better and short term even if they moved horizontally they may be better just because it would be a new system that the rest of the league hadnt memorized.

I feel like the right time was after the Pelican series. Maybe you dont do it now and wait til the end of the season.