Long game

[PDXFonz]

Does you crystal ball happen to know the year? I got some money that i want to put on that so i can retire when it happens. (Notice i said WHEN)

Unfortunately not, lol.

But I think we will know when it’s our year.

 

[Hoopguru]

Where was it reported that the Blazer will be sold in the next few years?
I must have missed that. Reliable source, I hope.

The profit owners make, may exceed what they can do otherwise?
Even if expansion happens the league splits billions.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Where was it reported that the Blazer will be sold in the next few years?
I must have missed that. Reliable source, I hope.

The profit owners make, may exceed what they can do otherwise?
Even if expansion happens the league splits billions.

You must not read Canzano? Not that i can blame you.

 

[Hoopguru]

You must not read Canzano? Not that i can blame you.

Thanks

 

[oldmangrouch]

Where was it reported that the Blazer will be sold in the next few years?
I must have missed that. Reliable source, I hope.

The profit owners make, may exceed what they can do otherwise?
Even if expansion happens the league splits billions.

The real trouble starts when an owner realizes they can lose every game and still make a profit.

The current Blazer ownership is not tanking. Tanking is sacrificing the short term to get better in the long term. This appears to be something very different. They are tearing down without actually having a plan to rebuild.

 

[STOMP]

That comparison only works on paper, IMO. Chris Paul isn't who Phoenix built around. He was the final piece of the puzzle to elevate everyone else's game. (Ayton was heading toward bust-ville before he arrived, and Booker was known as a gunner with no all-around game.) Lillard is sort of the anti-CP3... Weak defender vs elite defender, average or worse distributor vs one of the best ever, uncomfortable playing off the ball vs someone who willingly did so alongside Harden. I don't see Dame bringing the dog out of guys like Paul. And Dame's biggest strength (shooting) is hardly a weakness for Paul.

Our formula is all wrong for following Phoenix's blueprint.

Additionally as opposed to the Suns guys, Ant and Dame are not complimentary talents to each other. They are more the blueprint of CJ & Dame or Curry & Ellis...

STOMP

 

[tykendo]

Additionally as opposed to the Suns guys, Ant and Dame are not complimentary talents to each other. They are more the blueprint of CJ & Dame or Curry & Ellis...

STOMP

STOMP! In the name of love, before you break our hearts. Dame is a generational talent. Ant ( though unproven, looks to have potential star ability). So until we see them play together, we won't know what their ceiling as a duo is. I know this much, a healthy Dame will be a lethal Dame. Now if Ant can continue to build on the promise he showed before he was shut down, the Blazers will have an incredible force to be reckoned with. I'm choosing to look on the brighter side, because i'm too old to let all the negative Nancy's bring me down.

 

[AngryFan]

Blazers should tank from the beginning next year. We need to make sure we are in the bottom 3, a 14% chance at Wembanyama is worth it.

 

[handiman]

Additionally as opposed to the Suns guys, Ant and Dame are not complimentary talents to each other. They are more the blueprint of CJ & Dame or Curry & Ellis...

STOMP

High likelihood of truth there, although I personally haven't seen enough of Ant to be sure. I dislike that we shut him down for the season right when we need to make a decision about how much he's worth going forward.

 

[HoopsFanAZ]

Lillard, Simons, Nurkic
Hart, Little, Ingles

These are the guys with enough track record IMHO for me to list as next year’s Blazers. Players I can see on a contender (even a marginal one).

Others have performed during the tank and earned smaller, longer contracts suggesting they’re ballers good enough to keep or trade in bench roles. I’m not sold on any of the young bench guys, yet. Little and Ingles can play some 2 but fit better at 3.

Is Little a starter? Is he projectable as being in the top 15 of SFs (aka, Quality Starter). If not, then an upgrade is likely needed to contend … and that clock is ticking.

Back-up 5 — free agent … doable.
Quality starter at 4 — the draft is the hope.
If BPA is at the 3, then trade Little (plus?) for Grant (at the 4) if that’s what it takes. Keep Ingles and bench guys to bring the rookie along at 3.

I’m not suggesting what is ideal — just practical — since Dame (according to ALL signs) is staying put. The “merely starters” at Forward for the Blazers needs to end. Easy Ed, Chief, Mo, Nance, RoCo, Hoodie, ET. The NBA skills each had didn’t cover for what was lacking. I liked them all for various reasons, but they weren’t the answer. Maybe there wasn’t one at each instance. [I honestly don’t know.]

 

[STOMP]

STOMP! In the name of love, before you break our hearts. Dame is a generational talent. Ant ( though unproven, looks to have potential star ability). So until we see them play together, we won't know what their ceiling as a duo is.

Break your heart... with whats in place, why should I think a championship is just around the corner? It's been 30+ years since Joe & Isaiah and they had a hell of a lot of help. Conversely Portland doesn't have one front court player I really value. The two examples I gave you both included generational talents (Dame & Steph) who couldn't get much done beside very talented PG sized off guards. The 2 guard has to be able to swing onto at least the SF and thats a rough task for 6'2 guys who weigh under 200lbs.

Some fans root for the player(s), some for the laundry... I'm obviously in the later camp. I know its sacrilege to those in the other, but in general I'm for balancing the roster talent to maximize it's effectiveness. Not a fire sale of course, but I don't know how it isn't plain as day to someone who's been around the sun a few times that a team needs complimentary physical talents not just talent. Regardless, relax. Obviously I'm just venting into the ether as the Blazers haven't been catering to my wishes for a while now lol

STOMP

 

[tykendo]

Break your heart... with whats in place, why should I think a championship is just around the corner? It's been 30+ years since Joe & Isaiah and they had a hell of a lot of help. Conversely Portland doesn't have one front court player I really value. The two examples I gave you both included generational talents (Dame & Steph) who couldn't get much done beside very talented PG sized off guards. The 2 guard has to be able to swing onto at least the SF and thats a rough task for 6'2 guys who weigh under 200lbs.

Some fans root for the player(s), some for the laundry... I'm obviously in the later camp. I know its sacrilege to those in the other, but in general I'm for balancing the roster talent to maximize it's effectiveness. Not a fire sale of course, but I don't know how it isn't plain as day to someone who's been around the sun a few times that a team needs complimentary physical talents not just talent. Regardless, relax. Obviously I'm just venting into the ether as the Blazers haven't been catering to my wishes for a while now lol

STOMP

Shouldn't your vents say "Ort Ort"