You're seriously judging Chauncey based on the terrible lineups he has to run out there when the organization has shown the players that they want to lose???
No
Seriously, exercise a little patience. It's going to be a horrendous 23 games but as you've pointed out several times you've been watching this team since its inception in 1970. That's 21 seasons and over 2000 losses... you can handle 23 bad ones. For real, this is not at all embarrassing. Try being a fan of a team like the Kings or Wolves. The shit we're watching is what they deal with almost every season. The fact that this is intentional is just smart business. It's a one off season, so we can have a brighter future. Try to think about this stuff with a little more nuance.
Well-said. I’ve watched NBA basketball long enough to learn a few things, and I’m sure you have, too. I remember when the Blazers took LaRue Martin with the No. 1 pick, and Walter Berry, and of course Greg Oden. Good Lord. This franchise has made so many mistakes in the draft, I have no confidence they can get a difference-maker even if they’re in the lottery. Better to play hard, try to win every game, and let the chips fall where they may.
Sure, the ones we haven’t taken off the court.
When my family got our first season tickets in 1970 I was already out of the Army so I'm certain I have some legitimate perspective. I call bull shit. I don't think management is doing anything of the sort. What I do know is that we really don't know although we each have our opinions and I have just expressed mine.
All teams have made bad picks and the Blazers have made bad ones and great ones. I'd say we've been a little better than average over the last half century as our win/loss record shows.
Wait 4 more games and try to say that.
Are you paying for the Bill Board?
I dont necessarily think it's the karma aspect but more so building bad habits. Sure the players on the roster now wont really be active next yr but this kinda effort and lackadaisical attitude permeates to coaching staff, etc
I'm impressed that in a game we lost by 38, Keon Johnson played 30 minutes and had a 0+/-. 15/5, 50% from 3. No TOs. Not bad at 19
I think if the team has trouble making the playoffs next season they'll trade Dame. I don't think we'll have trouble making the playoffs next season.
Exactly. You “quit” when the game is so far out of reach not even a miracle will help. This is why you always want to put the most competitive team possible on the floor. Losing like this not only demoralizes players, it fosters bad habits.
I agree.
Can you imagine the great John Wooden or Bobby Knight agreeing to coach under these conditions? Those guys were all about winning, and they would never sacrifice a few games just to get an extra advantage the next year.
What was their salary cap back then?
They also didn't have the Paul Allen Family Fortune to draw from. As some point you got to spend some money. Certainly doesn't seem like they are willing.
It's not a guarantee at all, but this is the most likely option to compete at the highest level without trading Dame.
They did have more resources and could bring in more talent than most other teams.
It was an incredibly rough game, let's hope the worst of the last 23 but it doesn't mean all of the games are going to be this way. Let's assume that we're putting squads out there that are about this good the rest of the season. After March 20th our guys won't be getting down by this many points so the issue that your moving to being concerned about today, won't be there anymore. Don't get me wrong if the franchise wants any of what's happened over the last six games to be for anything they'll continue to put teams on the floor that give us the best chance to get the best asset possible in the draft. Like I said yesterday you've been through a couple thousand losses as a day one fan of the team... show a little patience.
Great job using the worst analogy possible. A college coach always has to look like their team is competitive because keeping their recruits and landing new ones depends on it. They can only get worse in the future by doing poorly in the present. Even though you seem to be refusing to recognize this reality... that's just not the case in a league who determines their draft order and draft lottery odds based on teams' records in individual seasons, worst to best.
Your opinion on this is very loose but i can accept that is in fact your opinion.
