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maxiep said:
The signing of Camby does several things for us:

1. Yes, we overpaid, but we got fewer years. We were going to be in LT territory anyway, so the dollars don't really matter to me if they don't matter to PA.

2. We hired a tutor for GO. Joel is great, but his game is based on being physical. Camby is more finesse, something GO could use.

3. We kept him from other teams that could have used his services. Camby on OKC would have been frightening.

4. Our offseason is now a lot more orderly. We can draft in June knowing our big man situation is pretty secure. We can package Joel with Rudy before the draft without worrying about losing Camby.

The more I think about it, the more I like this deal.
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Dont forget.. in 2 years provided GO has been developed and shown he is healthy. Camby will be a pretty decent sized expiring as well.
 
maxiep said:
The signing of Camby does several things for us:

1. Yes, we overpaid, but we got fewer years. We were going to be in LT territory anyway, so the dollars don't really matter to me if they don't matter to PA.

2. We hired a tutor for GO. Joel is great, but his game is based on being physical. Camby is more finesse, something GO could use.

3. We kept him from other teams that could have used his services. Camby on OKC would have been frightening.

4. Our offseason is now a lot more orderly. We can draft in June knowing our big man situation is pretty secure. We can package Joel with Rudy before the draft without worrying about losing Camby.

The more I think about it, the more I like this deal.
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Yeah, me too. Great mentor for Greg. Enjoyin the playoffs Max? miss ya over at OL (Surge here)
 
www.trailblazers.com

TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN MARCUS CAMBY TO TWO-YEAR EXTENSION
Veteran forward/center under contract through 2011-12

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward/center Marcus Camby to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Camby posted averages of 7.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.13 steals, 2.04 blocked shots and 31.2 minutes in 23 games (all starts) with the Trail Blazers this season. He ranked second in the NBA in rebounds (11.8), fifth in blocked shots (1.97) and eighth in steals-to-turnover ratio (1.04) for 2009-10.

“Portland felt right to me since I got here and the support from the team, fans and organization has been incredible,” said Camby. “I’m looking forward to continuing my career as a Trail Blazer and think this team can do something special.”

The 6-11, 235-pound NBA veteran was acquired from the L.A. Clippers on Feb. 16 in exchange for Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake and cash considerations.

“Marcus has been a great fit for us and is a big reason for our success,” said Pritchard. “He’s one of the league’s top defensive players, a consummate professional and we’re thrilled to see him in a Trail Blazers uniform for at least two more seasons.”

Camby, 36, has averaged 10.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.58 blocked shots in 14 NBA seasons with Toronto, New York, Denver, L.A. Clippers and Portland.

Portland went 17-6 with Camby in the lineup to grab the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and finish with a 50-32 record.
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Great news! I'm excited to have him around for another couple of years.
 
The biggest part of our off-season just got wrapped up before it even started.

Now we just have to worry about the draft and finding a decent cheap-o free agent pickup or two, and maybe peddling Rudy + change for spare parts.

Oh, and figuring out where to put hang the championship banner.
 
mook said:
The biggest part of our off-season just got wrapped up before it even started.
Now we just have to worry about the draft and finding a decent cheap-o free agent pickup or two, and maybe peddling Rudy + change for spare parts.

Oh, and figuring out where to put hang the championship banner.
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Well, that, and also figuring out who is going to run the daily basketball operations of the team.
 
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