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Here is the latest segment of rebuilding the Iron Man. It is pretty good (and very long)
http://www.oregonlive.com/ironman/index.html#incart_2box
Here are a few interesting parts:
He's never felt closer to a team than last season's Blazers, and he's never felt more adored or embraced as he's been by Portland fans. But he also feels ready for a larger role, one where he is an option to take a game-winning shot, where he is looked upon to exploit mismatches.
"A big part in where I land is me being a more focal point of the offense, a focal point of the team, the organization," Matthews says. "Because I feel like I've earned that. I feel like my body of work speaks for itself."
Matthews' wish list boils down to three main factors: Money, winning and an increased offensive role.
He is adamant that he wants a multi-year deal — the Blazers can sign him to as many as five years, while other teams can sign him for four — not so much because he wants to cash in and gain security, but more to show teams he believes in himself.
"If I wanted to sign a one-year deal right now, I think I would be giving teams the wrong feeling, sending the wrong message," Matthews says. "I want them to know I'm endorsing myself ... that I know I'm fine."
He says he doesn't expect to be the centerpiece of a franchise, especially in Portland. But instead of always playing off teammates, he wants an opportunity to create shots for himself and others.
"I've played behind an All-Star, I've played with an All-Star. I've played with two All-Stars and another facilitator. I've played with ball dominators," Matthews says. "The only position I haven't been in is, 'OK, Wesley, we want you more involved in our offense; we know you can make a good play for this team.'
"We don't know where they stand," Matthews said. "Obviously, we know their prime goal is L.A., which makes sense. But what is their secondary goal if their prime goal doesn't work? And where do I fit into that secondary goal?"
http://www.oregonlive.com/ironman/index.html#incart_2box
Here are a few interesting parts:
He's never felt closer to a team than last season's Blazers, and he's never felt more adored or embraced as he's been by Portland fans. But he also feels ready for a larger role, one where he is an option to take a game-winning shot, where he is looked upon to exploit mismatches.
"A big part in where I land is me being a more focal point of the offense, a focal point of the team, the organization," Matthews says. "Because I feel like I've earned that. I feel like my body of work speaks for itself."
Matthews' wish list boils down to three main factors: Money, winning and an increased offensive role.
He is adamant that he wants a multi-year deal — the Blazers can sign him to as many as five years, while other teams can sign him for four — not so much because he wants to cash in and gain security, but more to show teams he believes in himself.
"If I wanted to sign a one-year deal right now, I think I would be giving teams the wrong feeling, sending the wrong message," Matthews says. "I want them to know I'm endorsing myself ... that I know I'm fine."
He says he doesn't expect to be the centerpiece of a franchise, especially in Portland. But instead of always playing off teammates, he wants an opportunity to create shots for himself and others.
"I've played behind an All-Star, I've played with an All-Star. I've played with two All-Stars and another facilitator. I've played with ball dominators," Matthews says. "The only position I haven't been in is, 'OK, Wesley, we want you more involved in our offense; we know you can make a good play for this team.'
"We don't know where they stand," Matthews said. "Obviously, we know their prime goal is L.A., which makes sense. But what is their secondary goal if their prime goal doesn't work? And where do I fit into that secondary goal?"
