The Official 2015-16 Media Day Thread......

[Rastapopoulos]

It seems to me that there is substantial overlap between the people bitching at LMA for leaving and the people who bitched about him (and called him the hilarious "LaMarsha") while he was here. Maybe it's more to do with them than it is Aldridge. He gave us his best years, was among the league leaders in dunks one year (when Camby was throwing him lobs) and led the league in mid-range shots made another. Seems like he was a pretty fucking decent player, even if he was never the cuddly bundle some people might've wanted.

Personality-wise, he sounds a lot like Ray Allen. Respected but seldom loved.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Where's RoLo in a Knicks uni? Let's just rub in all the salt in one go.

 

[Reep]

It was interesting to hear what Dame said about Harkless. Was really impressed by his athletic abilities. Dame has played with some good athletes, but seemed to speak of Harkless like he was much better. Hopefully he can reproduce his outside shot from a couple years ago. He may be our sleeper this year.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I rest my case. Teal is an abomination.

And I am reminded how much of a fucking badass Muggsy Bogues must've been.

 

[BBert]

I defended LaTex when he was here, but all his public statements and assertions that he wanted to resign and be the best Blazer ever blah blah blah, when in reality he never intended to return to the Blazers...and he quit on us during the playoffs...and he hung us out to dry...Yeah, fuck that guy. He's dead to me.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I defended LaTex when he was here, but all his public statements and assertions that he wanted to resign and be the best Blazer ever blah blah blah, when in reality he never intended to return to the Blazers...and he quit on us during the playoffs...and he hung us out to dry...Yeah, fuck that guy. He's dead to me.

Have you never wanted something and then CHANGED YOUR MIND? Like when you realized how fragile your team was because it depended so heavily on one player (who might never fully recover from his injury)? If so, then good for you, but you're pretty rare.

(And what's your evidence Aldridge quit on us? Seems to me Zach Randolph would have found scoring a lot easier if Aldridge really had quit.)

 

[riverman]

I just think LA screwed up any chance of Wes and Rolo staying here and as it stood...we needed to move on. Chump decision that I think he'll maybe regret later but I've moved on. Kind of feel like he's found the daddy he needed to tell him how to decide. I love his game but it's trash talk territory now. Want him to fail ..I'll watch the Spurs this season but not as much as the Mavs...I can't fault Wes for cashing in. Cuban really did him a favor

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I can't fault Wes for cashing in. Cuban really did him a favor

Yes - that was CRAY-ZEE. The max? Just because you're pissed at Jordan? And you set yourself up as a savvy businessman? Talk about butthurt.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I didn't know a team could top this....

but the Clippers somehow did... and it's not even their alternates...

KD is a Blazers next season!!!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[e_blazer]

Out of Nic, LA and Lopez, I think Lopez looks best in his new uniform.

 

[BigGameDamian]

......ya' know....... ya' know...... This just hurts ya' know

Sent from my Baller-Ass 5.5" iPhone 6+......... FAMS

It's ok we have Meyers Leonard! Plus Wes & Aldridge only count for 7 games.

 

[julius]

From the Clippers media day.....

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I thought Jamal was done as a Clipper?

 

[julius]

It's ok we have Meyers Leonard! Plus Wes & Aldridge only count for 7 games.

Are you going to keep arguing points no one made this year?

Because if you do, 4 words will haunt you for the rest of the time you post.

"drinks like a fish"

 

[andalusian]

Anyone notice that Plumlee has basically been a Lopez replacement his entire NBA career?

 

[BlazerWookee]

I defended LaTex when he was here, but all his public statements and assertions that he wanted to resign and be the best Blazer ever blah blah blah, when in reality he never intended to return to the Blazers...and he quit on us during the playoffs...and he hung us out to dry...Yeah, fuck that guy. He's dead to me.

"Never intended?" Seriously? I, for one, believe him when he says he really didn't decide until the last minute...

 

[BlazerWookee]

I just think LA screwed up any chance of Wes and Rolo staying here and as it stood...we needed to move on. Chump decision that I think he'll maybe regret later but I've moved on. Kind of feel like he's found the daddy he needed to tell him how to decide. I love his game but it's trash talk territory now. Want him to fail ..I'll watch the Spurs this season but not as much as the Mavs...I can't fault Wes for cashing in. Cuban really did him a favor

Wes and Rolo would both still be here if LaMarcus had decided to stay. I am convinced that LaMarcus fully intended to stay, right up until Wes went down.

 

[Natebishop3]

Wes and Rolo would both still be here if LaMarcus had decided to stay. I am convinced that LaMarcus fully intended to stay, right up until Wes went down.

Yeah but you also said there was no way he'd leave in the first place, so your judgement has proven to be inaccurate.


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[chris_in_pdx]

Wes and Rolo would both still be here if LaMarcus had decided to stay. I am convinced that LaMarcus fully intended to stay, right up until Wes went down.

I believe that LaMarcus felt that the Blazers had the pieces to make a run at a title, which before Wes and Robin got injured, they did. For whatever reason, that stretch of games they lost in mid-January to the Clips, Spurs, and Griz just killed their confidence. Lillard's shooting slump after the All-Star Break didn't help, as well as the Aaron Afflalo disaster.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Do we really need to argue about LaMarcus leaving again? Some people have a grudge against him, some people don't. It's really that simple.. Just let it go.

 

[jlprk]

It seems to me that there is substantial overlap between the people bitching at LMA for leaving and the people who bitched about him (and called him the hilarious "LaMarsha") while he was here.

Just the opposite. His fanboys are hurt by defending him, then getting kicked down. His critics are so relieved to be rid of his playing at half-potential, that we're quiet.

It was interesting to hear what Dame said about Harkless. Was really impressed by his athletic abilities. Dame has played with some good athletes, but seemed to speak of Harkless like he was much better. Hopefully he can reproduce his outside shot from a couple years ago. He may be our sleeper this year.

Lillard is biased. They are friends from being in the same draft...camps, team workouts, etc.

 

[riverman]

Just the opposite. His fanboys are hurt by defending him, then getting kicked down. His critics are so relieved to be rid of his playing at half-potential, that we're quiet.




Lillard is biased. They are friends from being in the same draft...camps, team workouts, etc.

Defending LA was easy...defending Nico which I did for 7 years..now that was tough.

 

[jlprk]

Popovich will get Aldridge to play 100%. Then this board will lament the loss. But Aldridge never would have passed 50% here, so don't let it bother you when he's a superstar.

 

[PDXFonz]

Out of Nic, LA and Lopez, I think Lopez looks best in his new uniform.

I actually think LA looks pretty good in a Spurs Jersey.

 

[ripcityboy]

The goal for us this year will NOT being drawn into the "what about LMA now that he's SA" story line. It's a battle once you talk about it, is lost. Every newspaper reporter and B(Leecher) Report hack will mention his absence with every breath they draw. If Blazer fans don't make like Dr Evil and go "shhhhhh" every five seconds, our season will be lost.

 

[riverman]

I like swagger from a fanbase..I hope we sweep the Spurs and Meyers runs LA out of the gym

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I like swagger from a fanbase..I hope we sweep the Spurs and Meyers runs LA out of the gym

I just hope we play Hit 'Em Up by 2Pac pre game against the Spurs lol

 

[Chris Craig]

View attachment 6042 #DAMN

Looks like he is trying very hard not to cry

 

[riverman]

Looks like he is trying very hard not to cry

I was probably Nico's biggest fan for a long time here. I hope he is making progress with that finding himself thing again.

 

[Blazinaway]

while the wins may not come as often as we like I think this will be a fun team and competitive team to root for with a reasonable chance for a couple of guys to surprise, we'll see