Neil Olshi**y's Summer (1 Viewer)

[hoopsjock]

I don’t actually believe we have to carry 14. The CBA says the minimum is 13.

Oh you’re talking about the actual rules? We can carry 13.

This is directly from the CBA: "Individual teams are required to carry a minimum of 14 players"

 

[Gronk Brady]

OKC just added Schroeder, Lewaw-Caberot, and Justin Anderson, and got rid of Melo... more teams in west making moves and getting better while Neil is sitting on his hands... bringing back same team

 

[RR7]

OKC just added Schroeder, Lewaw-Caberot, and Justin Anderson, and got rid of Melo... more teams in west making moves and getting better while Neil is sitting on his hands... bringing back same team

Anderson going to Atlanta. Schroder can't shoot, and plays the same position as their best player. Super expensive backup who doesn't fit well in small lineups.

 

[Gronk Brady]

Anderson going to Atlanta. Schroder can't shoot, and plays the same position as their best player. Super expensive backup who doesn't fit well in small lineups.

Why does the cost matter to you... Schroeder is well above average for a backup PG

 

[hoopsjock]

Why does the cost matter to you... Schroeder is well above average for a backup PG

LMAO, if Schroder was any good why would Atlanta draft Trae Young over several better players, use their cap space to acquire Jeremy Lin, and then trade him for Carmelo Anthony who they will buyout?

 

[Orion Bailey]

OKC just added Schroeder, Lewaw-Caberot, and Justin Anderson, and got rid of Melo... more teams in west making moves and getting better while Neil is sitting on his hands... bringing back same team

Hmmm So that's 1 player out and three players in.

Seems to me so far the Blazers have three players out and 4 players in. Looks like we have done more than OKC now..








This place is losing its appeal...

Pretty soon its going to be three people bitching at each other about NO. (isn't that almost all it is now?)

Fuck.

I used to like this place....

I will pay double the cost to ban a couple people here.

IM absolutely tired of reading the same stupid shit from the same stupid people around here.....

Go get a life and let some of us enjoy this place .... PLEASE!

 

[Scalma]

LMAO, if Schroder was any good why would Atlanta draft Trae Young over several better players, use their cap space to acquire Jeremy Lin, and then trade him for Carmelo Anthony who they will buyout?

Because Schroeder has some off court issues and was open about not wanting to be in ATL anymore. Atlanta has also placed an emphasis on shooters. But Schroder is still a very good player and will be one of the best backups, if not the best, in the league

 

[RR7]

Because Schroeder has some off court issues and was open about not wanting to be in ATL anymore. He’s a very good player and will be one of the best backups, if not the best, in the league

He can't shoot. He needs the ball to be worthwhile. Playing next to Westbrook who can't shoot. Who needs the ball to be worthwhile. And Roberson who can't shoot. Who should really never touch the ball unless it's on defense.

 

[Natebishop3]

Why does the cost matter to you... Schroeder is well above average for a backup PG

Because look at the current economics of the NBA. Teams were able to get superstar players at bargain prices. That could have been us if we didn't have crappy contracts. The same applies to OKC.

 

[hoopsjock]

He can't shoot. He needs the ball to be worthwhile. Playing next to Westbrook who can't shoot. Who needs the ball to be worthwhile. And Roberson who can't shoot. Who should really never touch the ball unless it's on defense.

I don't understand why people aren't grasping this concept about the shooting. Just because a player is an okay starter on a bad team doesn't mean he'll be a great backup on a good team. Besides, is Schroder even going to accept a minor role?

 

[Scalma]

He can't shoot. He needs the ball to be worthwhile. Playing next to Westbrook who can't shoot. Who needs the ball to be worthwhile. And Roberson who can't shoot. Who should really never touch the ball unless it's on defense.

Remember how good Reggie Jackson was with OKC? He wasn’t a shooter either. I’d expect the same kind of impact for Schroder.

 

[RR7]

I don't understand why people aren't grasping this concept about the shooting. Just because a player is an okay starter on a bad team doesn't mean he'll be a great backup on a good team. Besides, is Schroder even going to accept a minor role?

Also, has his court case been cleared up?

 

[hoopsjock]

Remember how good Reggie Jackson was with OKC? He wasn’t a shooter either. I’d expect the same kind of impact for Schroder.

Remember how much Reggie bitched having to play behind Westbrook? Schroder is the same type of personality.

 

[Scalma]

Remember how much Reggie bitched having to play behind Westbrook? Schroder is the same type of personality.

No he’s not. He wants to win.

 

[Labinot41]

We Maybe gonna miss the Playoffs. What a dissapointing offseason man. We have the worst GM

 

[Orion Bailey]

No he’s not. He wants to win.

Then he will demand a trade.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I don't understand why people aren't grasping this concept about the shooting. Just because a player is an okay starter on a bad team doesn't mean he'll be a great backup on a good team. Besides, is Schroder even going to accept a minor role?

Schroeder was a good back up before to Teague, now the situation is different t ATL had better shooters s than OKC does.

 

[hoopsjock]

Schroeder was a good back up before to Teague, now the situation is different t ATL had better shooters s than OKC does.

There aren't many players that can go from being the main guy on their team to backing up an MVP when they are still in their mid-20's. I'm not saying he can't or won't do it but it's possible he'd be unhappy.

It's also possible that he'll be in jail and not able to play too.

 

[tykendo]

Curry was an up & coming PG before he got hurt. Dude played well in Dallas. I like his addition. Blazers young players continue to develop. Nurk, Chief, Collins will all improve IMO. Dame always works on his game, NUFF SAID. Let's see what they can do, and worry less about what other team's do. I'm excited for another year of Blazers basketball. If you don't like them, find another team. The only thing the Blazers hold hostage in me, is my heart, and that's the deal you make when you love anything. Go Blazers!!

 

[HailBlazers]

We Maybe gonna miss the Playoffs. What a dissapointing offseason man. We have the worst GM

Kinda like we'd Maybe retain Baldwin? Lol. So dramatic.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Curry was an up & coming PG before he got hurt. Dude played well in Dallas. I like his addition. Blazers young players continue to develop. Nurk, Chief, Collins will all improve IMO. Dame always works on his game, NUFF SAID. Let's see what they can do, and worry less about what other team's do. I'm excited for another year of Blazers basketball. If you don't like them, find another team. The only thing the Blazers hold hostage in me, is my heart, and that's the deal you make when you love anything. Go Blazers!!

Ya I'm excited to watch guys like Nurkic and Collins go into there prime when Dame and CJ are just at the end of there prime.

 

[RR7]

Ya I'm excited to watch guys like Nurkic and Collins go into there prime when Dame and CJ are just at the end of there prime.

I mean, you know guys aren't only good in their prime, right? You can get a guy that performs very well at 24, and pair him with a guy that is 28. Then, when that 28 year old is hitting 32, 33, your 24 year old is hitting his prime, and he's hitting it right as your 19, 20 year old draftee is hitting his time to be able to contribute quality minutes to the team. In that way, you're able to sustain success, hopefully, over many years, instead of going all in and, likely, failing, on a 2-3 year window.

 

[LeeRC]

This offseason is definitively "Strike II" for Neil Olshey.

Forget the excuses of "Davis can't spread the offense in the playoffs". Losing Ed Davis is going to hurt this team so bad in the regular season that the Blazers probably won't even make the playoffs this year.

Which is unfortunate since I'm not a big Olshey hater like most of the people in this sub are. I actually think he is a good drafter, doesn't rub other GMs the wrong way, and is someone players trust - which are actually much harder traits to find than people would think. But it would seem he's too comfortable with mediocrity than relying on his talents to chase after a grand vision. Ironically, this steadiness will get him the axe sooner or later (which he probably wants anyway).

Imo, he needs to just trade Aminu and Harkless for late first round picks and tank for a few years. Draft a stud and place next to an aging but still useful Lillard (who can probably play at an elite level until 32-33 and very good until 36).

 

[dviss1]

There aren't many players that can go from being the main guy on their team to backing up an MVP when they are still in their mid-20's. I'm not saying he can't or won't do it but it's possible he'd be unhappy.

It's also possible that he'll be in jail and not able to play too.

He'll play next season. It's a Misdemeanor.

 

[dviss1]

Losing Ed Davis is going to hurt this team so bad in the regular season that the Blazers probably won't even make the playoffs this year.

If we miss the playoffs, this will be the reason why.

I like Wade B's toughness and Zach's edge, but we got WAY LESS tougher by losing our enforcer in Ed Davis..

Still wanna SLAP Olshey for telling him to take the offer...

Bitch ass...

 

[hoopsjock]

He'll play next season. It's a Misdemeanor.

Hmm, I read an article today saying that they might bump it up to a felony and they have a video clearly showing Schroder as the attacker.

 

[RR7]

Hmm, I read an article today saying that they might bump it up to a felony and they have a video clearly showing Schroder as the attacker.

I saw the same while searching, but it was from back in March, or may, cant remember. Haven't seen an update, and didnt care enough to hunt for it

 

[hoopsjock]

I saw the same while searching, but it was from back in March, or may, cant remember. Haven't seen an update, and didnt care enough to hunt for it

I think that was the last public information about it and they are still deciding what to officially charge him with.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I've read two things on this site today that bother me. 1. a poster who is close to the team feels like Ed Davis was the heart and soul of the team; and we know Olshey let him go even though we could have had him cheap. 2. a poster who has some inside sources says Blazers want Butler but not willing to offer CJ. Not smart and I agree with that poster that a Butler acquisition may be our only chance to significantly improve.

 

[TBpup]

@yuyuza1 ...great post with all of Neil's quotes. However, you're not supposed to pay attention to what he actually says. You are supposed to be mesmerized by his hair and big words that he uses because, "look, people don't understand the ins and outs of these trade discussions and how they can bifurcate in different directions."