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When Dame does don another team's jersey, I think some are gonna need some kind of counseling. Just a basketball player ffs. The team goes on regardless whether he is here or not.
 
Sloth said:
When Dame does don another team's jersey, I think some are gonna need some kind of counseling. Just a basketball player ffs. The team goes on regardless whether he is here or not.
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In my mind he's already wearing another team's jersey, which is what HE wants. Don't blame Cronin for doing what was right for Trail Blazers.
Dame could have given Scoot and his new teammates a chance. But that's not what he wants.
 
I’ve only purchased one jersey in my lifetime to actually wear (have a shit-ton of signed jerseys). It’s the PDX Dame jersey (which I went back-and-forth whether I should buy Dame or Sharpe, so I obviously made the wrong choice).

I don’t wear often. But it’s a chill beach day. Wearing it today. Just an hour ago someone asked me about Dame. Don’t give two shits. Told him I wear the team and my home city. That’s what the jersey ultimately reps. Players come and go. The team is the team, and Portland is Portland.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
I’ve only purchased one jersey in my lifetime to actually wear (have a shit-ton of signed jerseys). It’s the PDX Dame jersey (which I went back-and-forth whether I should buy Dame or Sharpe, so I obviously made the wrong choice).

I don’t wear often. But it’s a chill beach day. Wearing it today. Just an hour ago someone asked me about Dame. Don’t give two shits. Told him I wear the team and my home city. That’s what the jersey ultimately reps. Players come and go. The team is the team, and Portland is Portland.
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You should get a Portland Thorns Jersey....
 
tykendo said:
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 .
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Trade Sharpe for OG?

Blazers still can't contend, Dame still asks out in the next year. OG walks for nothing.
 
Sloth said:
When Dame does don another team's jersey, I think some are gonna need some kind of counseling. Just a basketball player ffs. The team goes on regardless whether he is here or not.
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Or when he doesn't, a lot will still need that counseling
 
tykendo said:
Nothing is OVER! Cronin drew first blood, not Dame.
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You right.

All we've heard from Cronin is

We want Dame to be here

Dame asked for trade, we will try to work with him but will do what's best for Blazers

If it takes months it takes months [A lot can happen in months, minds can change, whats important can change]

Nothing is over. I think the ones that wanted to trade Dame before he asked for trade are getting antsy
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Trade Sharpe for OG?

Blazers still can't contend, Dame still asks out in the next year. OG walks for nothing.
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The danger & message the youngsters get from the HOF vet, is the team doesn't invest to win, thus they start thinking about asking out before their rookie contract is up. And its not just the ownership, its the glamor of relocating to another city they prefer.
 
Hoopguru said:
The danger & message the youngsters get from the HOF vet, is the team doesn't invest to win, thus they start thinking about asking out before their rookie contract is up. And its not just the ownership, its the glamor of relocating to another city they prefer.
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That ship has sailed, Dame asked out. That chapter is written and complete. Its over.

If we trade Sharpe for a one year rental what youngsters are you worried about? Ant is already on his extension, Scoot is the only player, who has 4 rookie years ahead plus 5 rookie extension years.

Blazers haven't invested to win since Paul Allen died. They forgo adding talent to save luxury tax and lower payroll. If they trade away Sharpe, try to keep Dame, trade for rental veterans, or any other moves it just won't improve that. The only thing that changes it is Jody selling the team. We likely have about 20 years to wait for that.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
I’d like to wear Alex Morgan.
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Why'd you have to make it weird....

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RonBrewer said:
You right.

All we've heard from Cronin is

We want Dame to be here

Dame asked for trade, we will try to work with him but will do what's best for Blazers

If it takes months it takes months [A lot can happen in months, minds can change, whats important can change]

Nothing is over. I think the ones that wanted to trade Dame before he asked for trade are getting antsy
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That! my friend, is their worst nightmare.
 
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