Your interest level with this team

[Minstrel]

BTW Serious question: If we tanking, what is the procedure? Neil talking to Stotts and Dame, that they have to fuk things up intentionally? Or is it all team effort? Lillard obviously is playing like halfLillard. Could this be the reason?

No, players are never going to intentionally play worse to further some franchise-level goal of a better draft pick. Their careers, their salaries, their reputations depend on their performance.

You "tank" by either trading away players who help you win or by playing worse (generally younger) players more minutes.

 

[roroyo]

No, players are never going to intentionally play worse to further some franchise-level goal of a better draft pick. Their careers, their salaries, their reputations depend on their performance.

You "tank" by either trading away players who help you win or by playing worse (generally younger) players more minutes.

So Olshey doing nothing at all and Stotts benching hot hands could be an indicator as well.

 

[handiman]

I work Wednesday and Friday evenings; but even there in the last two weeks I twice paid a client $10 to let me go home three hours early so I could watch.

I didn't realize prostitution had become so affordable.

When we were getting blown out, people were saying they'd be fine if the losses were close, if we were competitive. Now we've been competitive in every game for a few weeks and people are still complaining.

Not me. I love a competitive loss and only gripe when we piss one away with an unexpected good effort and win.

Seems like Calabro and Hurd spend most of their time complimenting the opponent.

They're auditioning for their next gig.

 

[BBert]

My interest level is level.

 

[blue9]

So Olshey doing nothing at all and Stotts benching hot hands could be an indicator as well.

Except for the fact that that was the modus operandi when we were trying to win games the past few seasons.

 

[riverman]

My interest level is level.

hahaha!!!!

 

[Cippy91]

Everything feels different. Did last season even happen? it's amazing how little some of these players try when they get paid. Crabbe being one. I was actually in favor of resigning Crabbe but my fucking god he is so inconsistent. Saw a stat that he only has had like 10 plus point games in the single digits out of the 50 games we have played. It's Dame and CJ out there with scrubs. Get them some guys to play with and actually win. Stop the infatuation with this shit player in Meyers. Should of never resigned his ass. This organization is starting to feel pretty shady. Love being a fan. Love the atmosphere in Portland about them and the fans but man this team is sensitive. Neil Olshey needs to go. Tired of his shit lies. We almost got stuck with Chandler fucking Parsons and that poison contract so then we offer more than we needed for ET which whatever he is playing better now but he aint worth that much. What happened to Harkless recently? Davis? Aminu? this team is absolutely awful, I don't know why I bother watching games anymore but I do

 

[KingSpeed]

Everything feels different. Did last season even happen? it's amazing how little some of these players try when they get paid. Crabbe being one. I was actually in favor of resigning Crabbe but my fucking god he is so inconsistent. Saw a stat that he only has had like 10 plus point games in the single digits out of the 50 games we have played. It's Dame and CJ out there with scrubs. Get them some guys to play with and actually win. Stop the infatuation with this shit player in Meyers. Should of never resigned his ass. This organization is starting to feel pretty shady. Love being a fan. Love the atmosphere in Portland about them and the fans but man this team is sensitive. Neil Olshey needs to go. Tired of his shit lies. We almost got stuck with Chandler fucking Parsons and that poison contract so then we offer more than we needed for ET which whatever he is playing better now but he aint worth that much. What happened to Harkless recently? Davis? Aminu? this team is absolutely awful, I don't know why I bother watching games anymore but I do

Nice.

 

[HolyBackboard]

I still watch every single game that I can and if I miss it for some reason I DVR it. There;s only been 1-2 games this year that I haven't watched and that usually happens when I DVR road games that start early and if we get shellacked my wife will tell me the final score so I get to save 2 hours.

While I watch all the games, I'm definitely not as excited for game day as I was this time last year. It really sucks hoping the outcome of a game is a loss so that you improve your Draft Lottery standings, but it's probably best for the team in the long run and really will any of us remember games from this season 2-3 years down the line? How many games do you recall from the 2012-13 season where we lost 13 straight which put us in 10th position to take CJ? I remember very little of that and considering the pay off, it was well worth it so I'm doing my best to power through this season and just hope for a spectacular play or two from Dame and CJ and improvement from guys like Noah, Moe, and AC.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I finally pulled the plug on PSVue the other day. I only got it (mostly) to watch the Blazers on CSN and think I passed my own personal Mendoza line for repetitive, lackluster play with Dallas the other night.
Offhand what did me in?

• Stotts has one guy who seems to hoover up rebounds when he's in (Vonleh). Team is getting eaten alive on the glass, so of course he's banished to the bench.
• Our guards getting murdered on pick and rolls for the umpteenth time, with no end in sight.
• Team falls into another giant hole at the start of a game and then does the inevitable "spend too much energy, don't have enough to finish" thing that you see so often in those kinds of games.
• Bad body-language, defeatist attitude almost palpable through the screen.
• Olshey's bullshit: the shenanigans around firing of Ropp from CSN, and the crap job he did pushing all of his chips in on a roster that looked like it was more lucky than good last year.
• wash, rinse, repeat.

So, I'm still a "fan" (more of an "enthusiast" perhaps?) and I'll watch KGW games when it's on, and maybe pick up a radio broadcast or two, but I think I've seen enough at this point. I should be spending more time reading, working in my wood shop, and doing things that actually give me joy. Right now, watching this team has all of the entertainment value of the banal HR safety videos my employer makes us watch once a year. If something changes at the trade deadline maybe my interest will perk up?

 

[Blazers Roy]

I only watch because of CJ, he's a magnificent baller.
Lillard use to be fun to watch,but right now his playstyle is just too weird.

 

[stampedehero]

There were raised expectations. But this team as currently constructed, has no level of consistency. We give away games - we lose them outright. We've had one true, real good game this year (My opinion).

We've had 4 three game winning streaks. And all of those were in different months (Nov, Dec, Jan).

We've also had 4 three game losing streaks.

Beyond that, this team has no identity. Which is really odd considering this team had the underdog, fight for every minute of every game identity last year.

So, where is your interest level? When did you feel it wane? Do you find it hard to take out the time to watch the games? Did you use to schedule around the games and now other things have taken priority?

If it's true, that makes you no less of a fan. I don't want to hear that in this thread. This team is not good, has not given us anything of consistent play.

My interest level is small, it started out big, but there's been literally no momentum at all this season. And no games that have even given me a reason to cheer. When we lose by a bucket I don't get mad.. I use to schedule my time around Blazers game so as to catch every second... Instead of being excited about the game coming up, it's met with more apathy.

Doesn't make me less of a fan, I'm just not going to parse out my time to something that has been consistently inconsistent.

>I wonder if Bellichick wants to try basketball next.

 

[Strenuus]

It's hard to even get excited about the prospects of a turn around, even.... since the only thing we get if we do end up winning is facing the warriors.

Whoo?

 

[Strenuus]

Even after the win, it's meh.

 

[Minstrel]

Even after the win, it's meh.

If you can't get up for the annual Yogi Ferrell grudge match...

 

[Darkwebs]

While this season may disappoint, by the Blazers I still live and die, though.

So for the last month and a half, I've been nearly suicidal.

That's my submission for Two-Bar Tuesday.

 

[mook]

I either catch the 4th quarter, or look at the score afterward and watch the second half of the ones we win.

This team really feels like it's a stopgap. We're going to miss the playoffs (or at best get spanked by GS). Then trade one of CJ or Dame (probably CJ for PR reasons) over the summer, and the new star + roster overhaul + draft picks will make it a totally different team next year.

Seems like the die is cast and there isn't that much drama left in the next six months, so it's hard to get excited about watching entire games.

 

[blue9]

I should be spending more time reading, working in my wood shop, and doing things that actually give me joy.

What sort of things do you make?
And what sort of stuff do you like to read?

 

[oldfisherman]

My interest in the Blazers has recently increased. I am now ready to become far more active.

Where would the best place be to stand with my sign protesting Olshey??

 

[SlyPokerDog]

What sort of things do you make?
And what sort of stuff do you like to read?

He makes replica pallets. Amazing attention to detail, you would be hard pressed to tell his replicas from the real deal.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

My interest in the Blazers has recently increased. I am now ready to become far more active.

Where would the best place be to stand with my sign protesting Olshey??

Do you want fans to see it or Olshey?

 

[oldfisherman]

Do you want fans to see it or Olshey?

I would guess most fans already get the message, plus getting between them and a bar is dangerous.

The media get the message, but are under strict gag rules.

Let's go after the problem and mess up Olshey's hair!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I would guess most fans already get the message, plus getting between them and a bar is dangerous.

The media get the message, but are under strict gag rules.

Let's go after the problem and mess up Olshey's hair!

Then hang out in front of the Blazers practice facility with your sign. Olshey, coaches and players will see it and as long as you're not on Blazer property they can't have you removed.

 

[SwissBlazer]

Almost 20 hours to get back home. Still pretty interested. But this year is tough. Definitely.

 

[Nikolokolus]

What sort of things do you make?
And what sort of stuff do you like to read?

I've been teaching myself fine carpentry -- bookcases and such, as for reading it's all kinds of stuff. Lately it's been a mix of old weird fiction (Ambrose Bierce and Clark Ashton Smith) and history stuff.

 

[blue9]

I've been teaching myself fine carpentry -- bookcases and such, as for reading it's all kinds of stuff. Lately it's been a mix of old weird fiction (Ambrose Bierce and Clark Ashton Smith) and history stuff.

Awesome! I've not gotten into any woodworking yet, but would like to. I've been meaning to try my hand at making a wood speaker cabinet. But I've been relearning how to weld lately - mostly for sculpture, but am hoping to make some furniture as well.

 

[HolyBackboard]

This team has made me a little cynical. I was at a work outing last night so I only saw the box score (watched the replay once I got home) and heard CJ hit the game winner. While I was happy CJ hit a big time shot, I was pretty ticked off we won that game. Why? Because they needed to win the game on Friday for this one to matter much. Time is running out and even if OKC goes .500, Portland must go something absorb like 22-7 (.758!!!!!) the rest of the way ... only the Warriors and Spurs (barely) are playing at that pace. In other words, it ain't happening. And I've gotta tell you, I have no desire to watch a playoff series against the Warriors.

 

[Strenuus]

This team has made me a little cynical. I was at a work outing last night so I only saw the box score (watched the replay once I got home) and heard CJ hit the game winner. While I was happy CJ hit a big time shot, I was pretty ticked off we won that game. Why? Because they needed to win the game on Friday for this one to matter much. Time is running out and even if OKC goes .500, Portland must go something absorb like 22-7 (.758!!!!!) the rest of the way ... only the Warriors and Spurs (barely) are playing at that pace. In other words, it ain't happening. And I've gotta tell you, I have no desire to watch a playoff series against the Warriors.

PREACH.