What can/can't you forgive?

[Further]

So many players, especially once they leave one team for another, get vilified. Some players deserve that stigma while others don't. My question is, what is unforgivable to you, and what can you let slide.

For example, I hated when we got Ruben Patterson because the crimes he committed were unforgivable to me, but others on the board loved his heart and hustle to the point that he was a fan favorite. Felton did one of the biggest on the court NoNo's, he didn't try, and he let himself get donut laden out of shape. Thats an on the court issue I will not forgive. Meanwhile, Zbo was a wild, weed smoking menace who punched a player and was always on the cusp of getting into big trouble. I never had a problem with that zbo stuff more than wishing he would grow up, so it would be very easy to forgive him.

Now, we get to our most recent crop of Blazers. Did any of them do something that you can't forgive?

 

[The Professional Fan]

I can't forgive sub 70% FT shooting

 

[Further]

I can't forgive sub 70% FT shooting

you will need to blindfold yourself when Plume steps to the stripe.

 

[Natebishop3]

Played for the Lakers.

 

[HailBlazers]

Wes Matthews blowing his Achilles and subsequently the team up is absolutely unforgivable.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I can't forgive Further.

Because.... well.... you're a rat bastard!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Cant forgive

Taking max money knowing your knees were about to explode. Taking advantage of an organization that couldnt afford not to re-sign you because of PR. Then retiring and then signing to play with a division rival forcing our owner to amnesty instead of a medical waive, setting our franchise back years.

Also, anyone who embarrasses the team or city of Portland... (see jailblazers)

 

[BlazerWookee]

White guys who rap.

 

[tlongII]

Felton is about the only one I can't forgive. Bonzi spitting on a fan was pretty bad too.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Saying you want to be the best blazer ever then Shitting on us by leaving for nothing.

Shitting on the city if Portland when a young punk became an alcoholic on his own, along with punching your girl in the face

Distancing ones self from an organization and fans that wanted badly to annoint you the chosen one. Sure your knees blew out and you can no longer play, but why can't you be a team ambassador or stay involved?

 

[Further]

I can't forgive Further.

Because.... well.... you're a rat bastard!

I'm right with you on this one. speaking the truth!

 

[oldmangrouch]

Walton, Felton, and LaMarsha. Woods is in a special category all his own.

 

[oldfisherman]

The Blazer with the most and worst on court issues, without a doubt, and no close second place, the most unforgivable player was Sheed.

Sheed’s bad behavior cost the Blazers a lot of points during games. Plus Sheed’s ejections from games made it more difficult for the Blazers to win games.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Sheed isn't close to as bad as oden. Id even put Roy and lamarsha as worse than him Now too. And even Clyde. Because that asshole only wants to associate with Houston.

To be honest, I wish we had a player on our team now that was as passionate at Sheed. I wouldnt mind a technical or two.

 

[KingSpeed]

I can forgive Sheed because he played good defense and according to almost everyone he played with, he was a good teammate. And he was entertaining. And he was a winner. Yes, we didn't win it all but he got us two WCF appearances including Game 7 in 2000 in which he played very well.

I can't forgive LaMarcus for screwing us over and he ended his career in Portland with no real playoff legacy. I always believed we'd eventually win one with him. It's like he was useless. A mere footnote in Blazers history.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

LaMarcus Aldridge ditching a good Blazers team with potential to be a contender.

Damon Stoudamire bitching about playing time and Greg Anthony in the 4th Quarter in the later rounds of the playoffs, then crying to Jason Quick about it and throwing the team under the bus.

Darius Miles being a lazy piece of shit.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Cant forgive

Taking max money knowing your knees were about to explode. Taking advantage of an organization that couldnt afford not to re-sign you because of PR. Then retiring and then signing to play with a division rival forcing our owner to amnesty instead of a medical waive, setting our franchise back years.

Also, anyone who embarrasses the team or city of Portland... (see jailblazers)

Good one, though I'd throw in "negotiating through the press" to get a huge contract when you had bad knees.

 

[Orion Bailey]

you will need to blindfold yourself when Plume steps to the stripe.

More than just Plum at this point. Several 70% or less on the team right now.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

fans who invade other team's forums for the express purpose of post dick pics.

 

[stampedehero]

White guys who rap.

Rappers who dis white guys and want to fork their chics.

 

[stampedehero]

More than just Plum at this point. Several 70% or less on the team right now.

Noooooo. Now we are going to lose 70% of the close games

 

[stampedehero]

Sheed isn't close to as bad as oden. Id even put Roy and lamarsha as worse than him Now too. And even Clyde. Because that asshole only wants to associate with Houston.

To be honest, I wish we had a player on our team now that was as passionate at Sheed. I wouldnt mind a technical or two.

Loved Clyde. Hated he left for Houston and won the same year.

 

[Road Ratt]

Isaiah Rider

What a wasted talent.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Trading Leroy Ellis to the Lakers (the fucking Lakers!!!) at the end of our inaugural season for no other reason than to shed salary. Sorry......I have a very long memory.......

 

[stampedehero]

Walton, Felton, and LaMarsha. Woods is in a special category all his own.

>Walton was ok then he became a TV man and instant hate. That blow hole, self centered narcistic giant heap of parrot droppings.

 

[stampedehero]

Every ref that stepped on a court in Portland and purposely gave us a loss.

 

[The Professional Fan]

I've only hated two Blazers. Bonzi and Felton. I can't deal with players lashing out at the fans. It bothers me. Hence my handle. I lost my shit when Bonzi told the local media that Blazer fans need to be more "professional" after he flipped us off.

 

[ripcityboy]

Liking Bruce Springsteen, basically.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Every ref that stepped on a court in Portland and purposely gave us a loss.

Steve Jabbe.

I've only hated two Blazers. Bonzi and Felton. I can't deal with players lashing out at the fans. It bothers me. Hence my handle. I lost my shit when Bonzi told the local media that Blazer fans need to be more "professional" after he flipped us off.

Boy do I agree with this.

 

[oldfisherman]

Sheed isn't close to as bad as oden. Id even put Roy and lamarsha as worse than him Now too. And even Clyde. Because that asshole only wants to associate with Houston.

I do not remember any issues caused by Oden, BRoy, LaMarsha, or Clyde "ON COURT". During games, all 4 players were very professional. “Off COURT”, I will agree with you.

My point was Sheed caused the most unforgivable problems to the Blazers “ON COURT” during way toooo many games. Sheed was very unprofessional during the games. Plus I never believed Sheed played to his potential. Sure he was good, but not as good as he could have been.