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[MarAzul]

I know this is the off topic area, but how long will Blazer Fans buy tickets to the same loser games?
They do hold the power, when will they use it?
@BonesJones

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I know this is the off topic area, but how long will Blazer Fans buy tickets to the same loser games?
They do hold the power, when will they use it?
@BonesJones

I mean, hate Stotts, Love Stotts, whatever you want to call it they did go to the WCF’s last year, which yeah you dont get a banner or a trophy for getting smoked by the warriors but they’ve been competitive with Dame...

 

[MarAzul]

but they’ve been competitive with Dame...

Shit man! They would win with Dame and a coach that knows the game.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Shit man! They would win with Dame and a coach that knows the game.

Im not so sure, Im really not, Dame is really special, but I dont know if they have ever had enough talent to be a legit contender, maybe this year is Nurk can get back to his former self..?

 

[MarAzul]

enough talent to be a legit contender

Wrong question!
You will never have enough talent with the wrong plan from a leader that doesn't know the game.

 

[barfo]

I, too, would like to see the return of the two-handed set shot.

The old ways are best.

barfo

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Wrong question!
You will never have enough talent with the wrong plan and leader that doesn't know the game.

I think Lue was a dreadful coach and yet he won a Championship with Lebron. Probably more examples of “bad coaches” winning with great players, than great coaches with bad talent.

Im not a big Stotts supporter, but I dont think all the problems are just him.

 

[MarAzul]

Im not a big Stotts supporter,

Then he isn't going to do it! I think we agree.

 

[riverman]

If I had this problem I'd follow a team with a coach I liked. Stotts is a player's coach. He doesn't micromanage or coach an old half court style of play. The choice is yours as this is a sport for your entertainment....I'm here because I am entertained and enjoy this team and the direction of the franchise. There are 30 teams to choose from. Any coach is happy to get a split on the road...we've started with a good road trip all in all.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I know this is the off topic area, but how long will Blazer Fans buy tickets to the same loser games?
They do hold the power, when will they use it?
@BonesJones

Are you suggesting that Blazer fans should stop attending games? To what end?

 

[CupWizier]

Are you suggesting that Blazer fans should stop attending games? To what end?

why is this thread in the off topic section? It should be merged with a similar one in the Blazer section as there are plenty of threads for bashing Stotts. If someone starts a trump thread in the Blazer section will it be allowed to stay?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

why is this thread in the off topic section? It should be merged with a similar one in the Blazer section as there are plenty of threads for bashing Stotts. If someone starts a trump thread in the Blazer section will it be allowed to stay?

Least less people will see it here.

 

[MarAzul]

The choice is yours as this is a sport for your entertainment...

To what end?

river answered as a fan of just having a team. He is fine with a team in the NBA to entertain him. In my view the franchise should be managed to achieve excellence in the art of basketball. Winning a championship with excellence of play is ultimate in achievement in this game. Then there is winning a championship with stacking the talent and hope the talent is overwhelming. It often is not, and not a great achievement even if you win the big one.
Portland does neither. They field a team in the NBA, fairly competitive, but predictable not, when facing a knowledgeable well coached team in the playoffs. Portland is the example this folly too many years.

The last time Portland won a championship, 42 years ago, you knew they had a chance, you knew they had a coach that could do it, so did the team. Same with the teams with a couple runs at it 30 years ago. Twenty years ago, the team was there, the coach was not, and they failed in spectacular fashion.

The last few years of playoff, were pretty damn spectacular failures also, because the game is missing do to lack of a coach with the game.
Winning franchises almost always have owners with a passionate desire to win. Paying the bills seams to be the drive in Portland. The fans determine whether mediocrity pays.

 

[barfo]

why is this thread in the off topic section? It should be merged with a similar one in the Blazer section as there are plenty of threads for bashing Stotts. If someone starts a trump thread in the Blazer section will it be allowed to stay?

Are you saying Trump is the Stotts of the government? Or that Stotts is the Trump of the Blazers?

barfo

 

[CupWizier]

Are you saying Trump is the Stotts of the government? Or that Stotts is the Trump of the Blazers?

barfo

lol, naw, just would like the mods to be consistent with how they rule in here. Why marzy put it in this section when he even addressed that it really shouldn't be seems a bit odd, but then again, odd seems to be the norm.

 

[barfo]

lol, naw, just would like the mods to be consistent with how they rule in here. Why marzy put it in this section when he even addressed that it really shouldn't be seems a bit odd, but then again, odd seems to be the norm.

Look, with the amount of drugs Sly feeds us mods on a daily basis, it's amazing we can even type, let alone make consistent decisions.

barfo

 

[MarAzul]

Look, with the amount of drugs Sly feeds us mods on a daily basis, it's amazing we can even type, let alone make consistent decisions.

barfo

@PtldPlatypus @SlyPokerDog

What every you guys think barf. Here or there, fine by me.

 

[CupWizier]

Wrong question!
You will never have enough talent with the wrong plan from a leader that doesn't know the game.

lmao! I'm 100% positive Stotts knows the game and knows the game better than you. You sound like trump now,

 

[CupWizier]

Look, with the amount of drugs Sly feeds us mods on a daily basis, it's amazing we can even type, let alone make consistent decisions.

barfo

Never trust a dog to send out the good stuff.

 

[riverman]

river answered as a fan of just having a team. He is fine with a team in the NBA to entertain him.

wrong...I actually like the team that entertains me and think they are building a contender...I like Stotts demeanor and coaching style..I like the culture he maintains on and off the court and the respect he gets from his players...not a fan of revolving coaches...see the Lakers and Kings recently..not a formula for success...we made the western conference finals with one star on the roster. That's coaching in my book. No need to water down why I like the Blazers coaching staff, ownership and roster..I see a lot to cheer for.

 

[MarAzul]

I actually like the team that entertains me

I gather you do riverman. Very glad you are pleased.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

lol, naw, just would like the mods to be consistent with how they rule in here. Why marzy put it in this section when he even addressed that it really shouldn't be seems a bit odd, but then again, odd seems to be the norm.

If you can point me to any prior example of a Blazers-related thread that was intentionally opened in the OT section and then moved by a mod to the main page, then I'll happily consider your request to move this one in the name of being "consistent".

 

[CupWizier]

If you can point me to any prior example of a Blazers-related thread that was intentionally opened in the OT section and then moved by a mod to the main page, then I'll happily consider your request to move this one in the name of being "consistent".

Is a Blazer thread off topic? No

Naw, i'll just go and start a trump thread in the Blazers section. How fast do you think that one will last?

 

[riverman]

Football threads are all over the Blazer page...nobody moves them ever....that's the consistent policy about the Blazers page that baffled me...in the end, I don't have to read those threads anyway if I choose...I keep just reminding myself of that.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Is a Blazer thread off topic? No

Naw, i'll just go and start a trump thread in the Blazers section. How fast do you think that one will last?

Very different, but I'm sure you know that.

 

[MarAzul]

If you can point me to any prior example of a Blazers-related thread that was intentionally opened in the OT section and then moved by a mod to the main page, then I'll happily consider your request to move this one in the name of being "consistent".

You can delete the thread if this becomes a problem.
I opened it in the off topic as I think the subject is not really Blazers but philosophy about what a Basketball fan hopes to get. To me Basketball is the best game in which to see or hope to see great team building in action. The ultimate is done in real life action, like specialized team in various areas of business, and the military. Basketball is the game where team building can be practiced sort of out of harms way. Makes it exciting to see a team approaching perfection.
Watching great athletes exorcise their skills over and over again, not quite the same.

 

[barfo]

I'm actually curious what you think Stotts is doing wrong. What are the big changes that you'd make if you were coach?

barfo

 

[CupWizier]

Very different, but I'm sure you know that.

and exactly how is it different? Is a trump thread on topic in the Blazer section when there is an off topic section? No. Is a Blazer thread on topic in the OT section when a Blazer section exists? No.

 

[CupWizier]

I'm actually curious what you think Stotts is doing wrong. What are the big changes that you'd make if you were coach?

barfo

I don't even think he watches very many games. at least he complained a lot about not being able to get the games.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

and exactly how is it different? Is a trump thread on topic in the Blazer section when there is an off topic section? No. Is a Blazer thread on topic in the OT section when a Blazer section exists? No.

Do you honestly think it's a good look to pretend to be stupid just so you can argue with someone?

@MarAzul said I should check in once in a while. I'm not sure why he wants me to, misery loves company?