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I am fan of Portland Trail Blazers period. My fanhood is not restricted by whether or not they win championships. I'm all about being an underdog. I understand where the team is at. Yeah I get a bit homer from time to time, but at my core I am realistic. My expectations change, sometimes I get my hopes up and then dashed. We will have up and down seasons. Eventually we will win a ring again. And even if we don't I will be a Blazer fan for life. I bleed red, black, and white. I am a fan no matter what happens. If we don't make the playoffs I will be looking forward to the draft and be excited about next season. If we make the playoffs and lose to the warriors or whoever I will be proud of my boys, I will be looking forward to the draft and be excited about next season. If somehow we defy the laws of possibility and win a trophy this year, which most likely won't happen, I will be there to celebrate. If it take years to get back into contender form and to win a trophy I will be there.
 
So what I gathered from this moron:

-Fan opinion is a big factor in wins and losses
-We shouldn't care about anything except pure basketball. Think a guy is cool? Don't. Like that a guy likes Portland? Don't.
-Damian cares more about rapping than basketball
-The only reason we're excited about Nurkic is because Olshey is trying to sell us on a big 3 (How? He stays behind closed doors sand simply traded for the dude)
-Lillard is 27 (He's actually 26)
-Lillard takes advantage of us.
-Quick is Lillards buddy, and helps hide his defense (even though he can't, as it's right there on the TV screen for us to see)
-We should all be fairweather fans, because you shouldn't enjoy the team unless it's a contender.



We need a delete thread vote. Once 10 people vote to delete a thread it's gone. Shit like this shouldn't litter this message board.
 
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BonesJones said:
So what I gathered from this moron:

-Fan opinion is a big factor in wins and losses
-We shouldn't care about anything except pure basketball. Think a guy is cool? Don't. Like that a guy likes Portland? Don't.
-Damian cares more about rapping than basketball
-The only reason we're excited about Nurkic is because Olshey is trying to sell us on a big 3 (How? He stays behind closed doors sand simply traded for the dude)
-Lillard is 27 (He's actually 26)
-Lillard takes advantage of us.
-Quick is Lillards buddy, and helps hide his defense (even though he can't, as it's right there on the TV screen for us to see)
-We should all be fairweather fans, because you shouldn't enjoy the team unless it's a contender.

What an idiot.

We need a delete thread vote. Once 10 people vote to delete a thread it's gone. Shit like this shouldn't litter this message board.
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You got to look at this way, my friend:

This is going to be the most glorious thread to bump when we do win it!!!
 
dviss1 said:
Shiiiiiiit I learned that word from Stephen A. Lol.
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Not only that Dviss, Stephan A. is a DEEP DEEP personal friend with that word. He was best man at his wedding. There isn't anything that word CAN'T tell Stephan A.

:ghoti::ghoti::ghoti:
 
Chris Craig said:
I am fan of Portland Trail Blazers period. My fanhood is not restricted by whether or not they win championships. I'm all about being an underdog. I understand where the team is at. Yeah I get a bit homer from time to time, but at my core I am realistic. My expectations change, sometimes I get my hopes up and then dashed. We will have up and down seasons. Eventually we will win a ring again. And even if we don't I will be a Blazer fan for life. I bleed red, black, and white. I am a fan no matter what happens. If we don't make the playoffs I will be looking forward to the draft and be excited about next season. If we make the playoffs and lose to the warriors or whoever I will be proud of my boys, I will be looking forward to the draft and be excited about next season. If somehow we defy the laws of possibility and win a trophy this year, which most likely won't happen, I will be there to celebrate. If it take years to get back into contender form and to win a trophy I will be there.
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Yep, I cheer for the Blazers to win EVERY game, even preseason and summer league. I take joy in every victory, even if they don't win a championship (like 29 other teams every year). I'd much rather have Lillard's 0.9 second series winner over HOU, that 14 years in a row in the lottery and STILL below .500.

BNM
 
BonesJones said:
We need a delete thread vote. Once 10 people vote to delete a thread it's gone. Shit like this shouldn't litter this message board.
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Or you could not respond to it and it will just fade away off the front page.
 
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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What I'm getting from your post....is that we suck a lot.
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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Welcome! Absolutetly wonderful first post!
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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Welcome fellow fan!

BNM
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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Great first post!

Now post more.... or else!

And welcome to RipCityTwo!
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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I still loves me some Patty Mills. I would root for him on any team except the L*kers.
 
I found this little bit of "logic" regarding the Nurkic trade to be, uhm..., interesting:

Let's be more clear: the trade was a good move, but that trade won't change our future, rather it makes basketball purgatory a more likely reality. Nurkic is like Dame and CJ, they're good, but non THAT good that puts you in title contention.
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So, I'm a bit confused by this. Trading Mason and a second rounder for Nurkic and a first was a "good move", but it puts the team into "basketball purgatory". Wouldn't it be a bad move if it just puts the team into "basketball purgatory" forever? Wouldn't it be better to trade away every decent asset the team has for picks so that the Blazers can emulate the "success" of the Timberwolves, Sixers and Pelicans?
 
Pridan said:
I've been following the Blazers since the day Patty Mills was picked up, as an Australian, I was keen to see how he would go in the NBA, the problem was I found that I unintentionally fell in love with the Blazers.

This ball club (and to an extent the fan base too) sucks you in, I had no intention of becoming a massive Blazers fan, but I had no choice. I was enamoured by B-Roy, and how smooth and silky he played the game, I was pumped when we drafted Dame, I love what he stands for and who he is and what he means to the team and the community. The Blazers are an incredible organisation, and not because of how many titles they have won, but because of how they suck you in and make you feel a part of it.

I've been following these forums for a few years as a lurker, but this thread (as awful as it is) prompted me to register and post. I'm glad I have, community in sport is one of the reasons we love sport itself.

My two cents anyway.
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Dang. Why is it that the good ones lurk so long while so many loons insist on posting incessantly?

Welcome aboard!
 
e_blazer said:
I found this little bit of "logic" regarding the Nurkic trade to be, uhm..., interesting:



So, I'm a bit confused by this. Trading Mason and a second rounder for Nurkic and a first was a "good move", but it puts the team into "basketball purgatory". Wouldn't it be a bad move if it just puts the team into "basketball purgatory" forever? Wouldn't it be better to trade away every decent asset the team has for picks so that the Blazers can emulate the "success" of the Timberwolves, Sixers and Pelicans?
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I also like how basketball purgatory is defined as a decade of first and second round exits, but we're supposed to be jealous of the team that's headed for the lottery for the 14th consecutive year.

BNM
 
You cannot say arbitrarily that we won't ever win a title again. You centered your focus on beating two sub par teams but they have talent and if you prefer to rank against an elite team, we got skanked against the Wizards. Why not be infatuated with our "big 3"? Management sets the course for success. Olshey did perform a small miracle getting Nurkic and a first round pick. We had won 5 of 6 and you threw a stink bomb in the church.
Its better to have hope and pride rather than demoralization and hopelessness. 030217_001_1.jpg
 
BonesJones said:
So what I gathered from this moron:

-Fan opinion is a big factor in wins and losses
-We shouldn't care about anything except pure basketball. Think a guy is cool? Don't. Like that a guy likes Portland? Don't.
-Damian cares more about rapping than basketball
-The only reason we're excited about Nurkic is because Olshey is trying to sell us on a big 3 (How? He stays behind closed doors sand simply traded for the dude)
-Lillard is 27 (He's actually 26)
-Lillard takes advantage of us.
-Quick is Lillards buddy, and helps hide his defense (even though he can't, as it's right there on the TV screen for us to see)
-We should all be fairweather fans, because you shouldn't enjoy the team unless it's a contender.



We need a delete thread vote. Once 10 people vote to delete a thread it's gone. Shit like this shouldn't litter this message board.
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Great list but don't forget that Neil Olshey also employs the Portland writers.
 
Oh, By the way ...Do you happen to be a Patriots fan?
 
I've been a member on this message board for almost 10 years now and I rarely comment.
I have seen my fare share of threads/stupid threads but this is by far the worst.
This place has changed a lot over the years... I remember the days it was Mixum as the only negative poster and everyone would hurry him.
I agree this team, right now, is a disapointment.
But honestly, go root for another team. I'm tired of the bashing and the "Portland will never win another title" BS.
Go root for the f*cking warriors and save your trash threads.
 
blazedanugz said:
I've been a member on this message board for almost 10 years now and I rarely comment.
I have seen my fare share of threads/stupid threads but this is by far the worst.
This place has changed a lot over the years... I remember the days it was Mixum as the only negative poster and everyone would hurry him.
I agree this team, right now, is a disapointment.
But honestly, go root for another team. I'm tired of the bashing and the "Portland will never win another title" BS.
Go root for the f*cking warriors and save your trash threads.
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I agree with a lot of your post. I think the only thing I take exception too is that this is an organization and it has an owner that wants to win big. Unfortunately, winning big and really competing is being held hostage by the soap opera that is in the front office. This is where I agree with you. That and it doesn't take much to excite the fan base. The owner nor many of you see this. Bottomline we get what we get. I've made the case against Olshey many times and will continue to do so. I don't think he really has a plan and if he did It went by the wayside a couple years ago. Why this owner and some of these thinks he's the Shiat is mind boggling. But I agree, they aren't going any where fast. I know you are being blown up but nice take on everything INCLUDING Lillard.
 
As Lebron said Ohio raised him and thus his loyalty. I have an idea, I'd give retired NBA pedigree players sanctuary in Portland. Property tax breaks to Special treatments. Then with all the DNA kids being born and being loved by the village. Then hopefully the chances of them growing up and having a place in there heart to play for the Blazers their childhood team. There's a chance we create our own Lebron or three.
 
Aquaaiea said:
As Lebron said Ohio raised him and thus his loyalty. I have an idea, I'd give retired NBA pedigree players sanctuary in Portland. Property tax breaks to Special treatments. Then with all the DNA kids being born and being loved by the village. Then hopefully the chances of them growing up and having a place in there heart to play for the Blazers their childhood team. There's a chance we create our own Lebron or three.
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Why not just clone Lebron? It's not like he doesn't leave his sweat here once a season.

The nice thing about Lebron cloning is you could just make a bunch of them, wouldn't need to clone anyone else. You could start 5 Lebrons. Have 3 or 4 more coming off the bench.
 
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