The Portland Trail Blazers 2017 Exit Interview (The Ringer)

[KeepOnRollin]

These interviews are such a contrast from last year. Dudes sound so disappointed.

Agreed. Might be a good thing though. Come back hungry next year.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Mo is going to get stronger and work on back to the basket game (in addition to shooting of course).

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Mo said no "identity" from the team this year.

 

[BlazerBeav]

One of the biggest things with Meyers is that he COULD (needs to) care less in regards to criticism. He says it doesn't bother him, but it appears to bother him more than any player I can remember. Just such fragile confidence.

 

[Scalma]

I still can't get over that Leonard interview. Fuck him.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Vonleh is up.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

To skip back, AC said weightroom is his biggest priority though. Get stronger. Play better D.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Vonleh is going to work on shooting from mid-range. Wasn't consistent there.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Agreed. Might be a good thing though. Come back hungry next year.

Drain the Swamp.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Vonleh says he played better in 2nd half because he and the team simplified things. Just play like Faried.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Well, mainly because of Nurkic

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Both players (who were asked) said Nurkic impressed them the most this year.

 

[Scalma]

Vonleh is so easy to root for, and he's honest with himself. I hope he puts it all together, in Portland.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I really hope Lillard calls out the team for playing like shit.

 

[BlazerBeav]

I really hope Lillard calls out the team for playing like shit.

Agreed, I need my ounce of flesh. Still so annoyed by this trainwreck season.

 

[Nate]

Is this before or after they meet with Terry/Neil?

Usually after.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Vonleh just said he hasn't talked to them yet.

 

[illmatic99]

Is there a single live stream somewhere for everyone? Refreshing facebook for a link is hella wonky

 

[tester551]

I really hope Lillard calls out the team for playing like shit.

He wouldn't do that in public like this.

 

[Nate]

Is there a single live stream somewhere for everyone? Refreshing facebook for a link is hella wonky

Last year I think it was on the teams homepage.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Looks like only completed videos on blazers.com

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Another long break between people. Are they breaking for lunch?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Another long break between people. Are they breaking for lunch?

Nope. Napier is up.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Napier said he has learned more this year then any other in the NBA. He has never lacked confidence but he learned he can complete and play this year.

 

[Strenuus]

Three things I got from the Meyers interview:

He's fragile as fuck. Jesus.

He literally blamed the organization for him not playing well, and the fans for not giving him confidence. If that's not a tell that he's not cut out for the NBA, I dont know what is.

And he said he physically has felt better than the entire year. That he's physically healthy. WHEN JUST A MONTH AGO, it was injuries that NO ONE ELSE talked about. The fuck just happened?

 

[illmatic99]

This is just a horrible use of tech by the Blazers. Keep a single stream link and get the whole thing done.

 

[Destroyer of Worlds]

I don't play enough minutes to relax... everyone needs that attitude

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Napier likes POR a lot. It is somewhat similar in style and weather to BOS (where he is from). Fans are great.