tykendo
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I've put some thought into this, and maybe this is what Joe , Jody , and Bert want most. Obviously I haven't been happy with the news that Dame requested a trade , due to Joe not being able to add veteran help at key positions like SF.
But the more I've thought about possible ways to make this work , the more things have become clear.
First off, Dame is a very special player , and no trade return that is available, will match his talent, and impact on the team the way he does. And no team that gives away a proper haul for him, will be as competitive afterwards. The Blazers should not except table scraps.
2nd, if Scoot is as special as many predict, he will excel next to Dame. They can be as good, or better than the tandems of Mitchell & Garland, and Young and Murray.
If this is plan , Joe & ownership really want , they have to look at getting that much needed size and defense at SF , and backup center.
This will be a no for some in here, but I think Masai Ujiri would trade OG for Shaedon Sharpe. Bringing home the native son, with flair and pizazz , will do that franchise good. I think Sharpe can be special, but it's not a given. He runs a little too hot and cold for my liking. I'm not feeling like the passion is there like it runs through Dame & Scoots veins for the game.
I'm all for the Dame & Scoot Era to begin. Inside and outside, their games can flourish. And when Dame rides into the sunset, Scoot will really be ready. This makes the most sense.
Joe still has to get things done. And I'm sure he's trying. But enough of try, DO! Get this done and alleviate the funk , basketball wise , that's riding over the city. It's there , and it's palpable .
But the more I've thought about possible ways to make this work , the more things have become clear.
First off, Dame is a very special player , and no trade return that is available, will match his talent, and impact on the team the way he does. And no team that gives away a proper haul for him, will be as competitive afterwards. The Blazers should not except table scraps.
2nd, if Scoot is as special as many predict, he will excel next to Dame. They can be as good, or better than the tandems of Mitchell & Garland, and Young and Murray.
If this is plan , Joe & ownership really want , they have to look at getting that much needed size and defense at SF , and backup center.
This will be a no for some in here, but I think Masai Ujiri would trade OG for Shaedon Sharpe. Bringing home the native son, with flair and pizazz , will do that franchise good. I think Sharpe can be special, but it's not a given. He runs a little too hot and cold for my liking. I'm not feeling like the passion is there like it runs through Dame & Scoots veins for the game.
I'm all for the Dame & Scoot Era to begin. Inside and outside, their games can flourish. And when Dame rides into the sunset, Scoot will really be ready. This makes the most sense.
Joe still has to get things done. And I'm sure he's trying. But enough of try, DO! Get this done and alleviate the funk , basketball wise , that's riding over the city. It's there , and it's palpable .
