Wesley Matthews: Thank you Rip City

[B-Roy]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/wesley-matthews-portland-thank-you/

Five years is a long time. In those five years, I’ve developed many friendships with people within the franchise, but the friendships I am truly, truly grateful for are the ones with all of the fans. To the fans — thank you! I know this is overdue, but I wanted it to be right. You all were amazing to me from the moment I landed in Portland to my last moment as a Trail Blazer, and I can’t tell you what that means to me. I gave everything I had every night and I felt the same from you.

Though I am continuing my career in Dallas, and am excited about my future with the Mavs, my love and appreciation for Rip City will always be there!

Thank you again,
Iron Man

I'll miss you Iron Man.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

When you want one last dance, we'll be around, Wes. Let's have fun together in a few years, kay?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Now that was a nice letter.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Oh, hey, look at that - sincerity. Nice change of pace there.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

god damnit. i wanted him to be a blazer for ever.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Oh, hey, look at that - sincerity. Nice change of pace there.

2 out of 3 ain't bad so far.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

When you want one last dance, we'll be around, Wes. Let's have fun together in a few years, kay?

Wes would be a great grizzlied warrior off the bench.

 

[Strenuus]

LA is like:

Rip City? I'd heard of that before.

 

[santeesioux]

Someone was cutting onions near me while I read that.

 

[maxiep]

Sniffle...

 

[noknobs]

Man, I wanted him to retire a Blazer..

 

[Wizard Mentor]

OK, for those who are new here.
This is an example of a letter carefully written by a basketball player who cares.
LMAs letter was a good example of a form letter written by an agent in about 3-5 minutes.

 

[Strenuus]

See, I knew Wes was going to do something special. God damn, atta boy!

 

[B-Roy]

2 out of 3 ain't bad so far.

Did Robin say something?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Did Robin say something?

So far nothing, but that's better than LA.

 

[Further]

I hope one day Wes gets a ring. Hopefully once he returns to the the Blazer family.

 

[Jon]

he was the one i was really pissed off for leaving. not pissed at him personally, but i was in a "god damnit" mood. he was my fav player for the blazers the past few years. he played with intensity and fire. i will miss him being on the blazers. he was awesome to watch.

 

[Chrionex]

Well now I'm in the back of the class room crying.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I hope one day Wes gets a ring. Hopefully once he returns to the the Blazer family.

I'll be happy for Wes if he can play into his mid-30s.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

Classy guy and note! You'll be missed here but always in our hearts Iron Man!!!

 

[riverman]

Heart and soul! My favorite player of the last chapter. He's given me a reason to leave the Mavs game on when the
Blazers aren't playing! Heal em up ironman...can still retire here in a few years!

 

[Further]

I'll be happy for Wes if he can play into his mid-30s.

So he can win his ring with the Blazers as a coach. He be a famed good if he chooses that route.

 

[magnifier661]

That mother fucker made me sob while I was at Costco!!!! Damn him!!!!! I love you Wessy Wess

 

[riverman]

That mother fucker made me sob while I was at Costco!!!! Damn him!!!!! I love you Wessy Wess

Why were you tripping in Costco?

 

[magnifier661]

Why were you tripping in Costco?

The free food and strange people on welfare shopping here

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Well now I'm in the back of the class room crying.

I thought you had a court order telling you to stay 500 yards away from grade schools.

 

[Chrionex]

I thought you had a court order telling you to stay 500 yards away from grade schools.

I found a fantastic wig shop.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I found a fantastic wig shop.

LOL!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Is there a testosterone deficiency problem here at RC2? Too much crying from grown ass men! Didn't you learn anything from our fathers? Only women cry and sprinkles are for winners.

 

[Strenuus]

So, Wes is here 4 years less than LMA, but seemed to actually care about his fans.

good riddance, LMA. Whew, that felt good.