The idea that Dame suffered and sacrificed for 11 years for this team is BS....he was given the keys to the team as a rookie, pampered, paid a half billion dollars, beloved by the city and empowered by the organization....feeling sorry for Dame is misplaced affection. Signing a super max and taking the bag out of town is not what the man has proclaimed to be made of. I enjoyed his era here but not the ugly exit. Maybe he's right and this will get him a ring and make him happy...it sure bummed out Blazer nation. Me included.