JQuick one on one interview with Nicolas Batum (2 Viewers)

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Denny..... I just scrolled through this thread. What is happening around here? Is there anyway to control this shit?
 
HCP said:
Denny..... I just scrolled through this thread. What is happening around here? Is there anyway to control this shit?
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We've been banning the ones who have been fucking idiots.
 
HCP said:
Any idea how this shit happened? Ridiculous!
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Some Twolf fan did a google search about Love's recent comments and a comment from someone in this forum popped up in the search. It pissed off the fan, he posted it on Real GM and they've been trolling us all day.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Some Twolf fan did a google search about Love's recent comments and a comment from someone in this forum popped up in the search. It pissed off the fan, he posted it on Real GM and they've been trolling us all day.
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Just goes to show how much there is to do in Minny. I shudder to think what would happen if it was OKC fans.
 
http://hoopshype.com/interviews/sierra/nicolas-batum-not-upset-if-i-have-to-go-back-to-portland

hi-lites

Is it a stressful situation for you going through camp with France while you are still a free agent?

NB: That's not easy, thinking about both things... I think my contract will be done in a couple of days and then I can really focus on the National Team.

How would you compare going through the free agency situation with going through the draft process?

NB: The draft was crazy. Now you can almost choose where do you want to go. Well, I'm a restricted free agent, but I can almost choose where I want to go. Draft was different, I was excited because at that time you can see how bad a team really wants you.

Is there a good part about being a free agent aside from obviously signing a contract?

NB: Yeah, you can see where you are. I've spent four years in the NBA and didn't know where I was compared to the other guys. Now I can see how much teams really want me.

There was a report that you have received nasty, even racist messages via Twitter.

NB: That's part of being a pro athlete. During the season it's the same. When you play good, you are the best person in the world and when you play bad you are the worst person in the world.

Do you check Twitter after the games?

NB: Yeah, I look at it but you have to move on. You know what you are doing and you know the people that like you and support you and that's the most important thing.

Your agent has been very vocal about how you want to go to Minnesota, but you haven't spoken at all about the issue.

NB: I just want to focus on the National Team right now. That's his job, to get a contract done. That's why I got an agent, that's his job.

Are you going to be upset if you have to go back to Portland?

NB: No.

What kind of player do you see yourself becoming in the NBA from an individual standpoint?

NB: I just want to be a leader. A very good player and that's why I'm working every day since I was born. I just don't want to be in the NBA, have success as a player, but also with my team. I want to be a special player.

All-Star?

NB: Why not?

Soon?

NB: I hope sooner than later.

Do you have a feeling about where you're going to play next season?

NB: I don't know. We'll see in a couple of days.
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He certainly doesn't do a lot to dispel any of the rumors that he would rather play in Minnesota, does he
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Some Twolf fan did a google search about Love's recent comments and a comment from someone in this forum popped up in the search. It pissed off the fan, he posted it on Real GM and they've been trolling us all day.
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RealGM? I've been there once in my life. Polluted with Mods that ban you for using the word condom. Nice try though.
 
Kilkenny said:
RealGM? I've been there once in my life. Polluted with Mods that ban you for using the word condom. Nice try though.
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Been trying to figure out what a word condom is. I think it must be this:

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Mediocre Man said:
He certainly doesn't do a lot to dispel any of the rumors that he would rather play in Minnesota, does he
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Nor should he. He may end up in Minnesota or he may stay in Portland. He is leaving his options open, and not saying anything negative about either situation. I don't think he'll be upset either way, as long as he gets paid and is happy with his role on the team.

Is Batum 24 years old? Funny that, with the way the Blazers are currently constructed, he would be a vet 'leader' on this Blazers team.
 
BBert said:
Nor should he. He may end up in Minnesota or he may stay in Portland. He is leaving his options open, and not saying anything negative about either situation. I don't think he'll be upset either way, as long as he gets paid and is happy with his role on the team.

Is Batum 24 years old? Funny that, with the way the Blazers are currently constructed, he would be a vet 'leader' on this Blazers team.
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23 I think until December sometime
 
Portland has better food and wine. That should appeal to Nic.
 
RR7 said:
am guessing the players on 1 year deals would be miller and webster. So basically, 1st for Batum. I'd just match, personally. I want an overpay to give him to a division rival. Both 1sts and williams and I get to the table, but 1 first doesn't.
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I think I would be good with Minnesota's and Memphis' picks, plus some expirings. I'd also be happy with Williams straight up
 
RR7 said:
am guessing the players on 1 year deals would be miller and webster. So basically, 1st for Batum. I'd just match, personally. I want an overpay to give him to a division rival. Both 1sts and williams and I get to the table, but 1 first doesn't.
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Totally agree.

Why help a division rival? If you're going to help them, they should be overpaying us. With this deal, I could see them being, maybe, 7-8 in the West. So we get a weak draft pick (in a draft some are completely panning) and one-year rentals? I'd match and tell that bitch to step up his game. Or tell Minne to step up to the plate with a real offer if they really want him.

Umnokthanx
 
I just don't see how this is "ruining" the future as it's only a four year deal. This isn't the old days where we were talking about 6 or 7 year deals and we were stuck with a player for the better part of a decade. Let's say he gets marginally better, but does improve in 2 years, then he'll only have 2 years left and by that point with the cap going up and other contracts going up, he'll most likely be right in line with what we are paying him. Makes he easier to trade.
 
bigbailes said:
I just don't see how this is "ruining" the future as it's only a four year deal. This isn't the old days where we were talking about 6 or 7 year deals and we were stuck with a player for the better part of a decade. Let's say he gets marginally better, but does improve in 2 years, then he'll only have 2 years left and by that point with the cap going up and other contracts going up, he'll most likely be right in line with what we are paying him. Makes he easier to trade.
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Yeah, when this deal expires, he will be all of 27. Keep him.

I'd consider dealing him to Minne for Pek, though. :lol:
 
Yeah I agree as well.The pick just isn't worth much. We would be better off letting him walk so we could go the "unbalanced trade" route rather then taking back any players. Even though Webster and Miller are decent back ups. I guess if it was just the picks and no players we would be OK.

But I say we match as well unless Minnie ups the ante.
 
Let him go under no circumstances. It's smart for us, and keeps Kevin Loves stuck in lottery hell where he and his Dad can bitch and complain like they do best.
 
My other issue with a trade taking back player is it not only helps them land batum, it helps them more be able to add Roy,a nd potentially other players. no thanks. I'll take picks and a TPE, which means THEY need to cut the players, and they don't get the MLE.
 
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