That's a reason I can't really read Blazersedge... some of the columns are written way too arrogantly. The Blazers CAN sign a player in their 30's to a five year deal... and Odom is only 29. Even when I agree with a basic premise (the Blazers are a few years away because of the youth of their core) I find their feature articles often unreadable. Ed O.
Piling on KP and the Blazers is the flavor of the month. It is just a storyline to regurgitate. The idea that the Blazers are "jerks" because they crafted a front-loaded contract is odd. Unless you think that the Jazz "own" Millsap, and his restricted free agent status is window dressing to the formality of Utah paying him what they prefer. The Blazers made an offer to Millsap they thought MIGHT cause the Jazz to refuse to match. Now, if you don't believe that and think the Blazers are wasting their time just to mess with the Jazz, then Dave is WRONG. In that instance the Blazers did very much succeed in being jerks. How did they fail? The Jazz are bitching and whining and moaning and sending e-mails to fans complaining about "toxic" contract provisions. How is that kind of reaction a failure at intentionally being a "jerk"? I would say any jerk would be proud of that result.
He actually said that? Damn that is depressing. I mean, what other point guard could hand the ball to another guy when they get over the half court line, then stand out on the perimeter waiting to shoot a 3? I mean, besides nearly all of them. I realize the GM can't say negative things about their players in the press without ruining they trade value, but KP needs to get a grip. The only think Blake is the best in the league at is avoiding contact by never driving to the hoop. He is world class at that. He can also swing the ball around the perimeter like nobody's business.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/07/its_official_utah_matches_mill_1.html It's OFFICIAL! YAY! Cue fireworks and such!
Everyone keeps saying how the CAP space is nice, but it's also nice to actually land your first, second or third choice in FA players, no? KP is the guy who never lays up. Looks like he's developed a nasty slice and he's in the rough.
I guess I don't feel that Sessions is 100% certain the answer. I would roll the dice on him but keep Bayless as a backup just incase. On the other hand Bayless seems to be struggling in SL which is a bit surprising. I suppose if the deal for Sessions hinged on Bayless you would have to consider it. When I said young PG I meant someone like Devin Harris, someone proven. I suppose that there are not many PG's in the young side of prime who are proven to that degree. If Bayless is the deal breaker for someone like Conley or Sessions I think you might be right to consider it.
