Remember how jilted we felt by Hedo Turkoglu? But do we still feel that way now that Miller has been signed instead? Wouldn't we rather have Miller, and therefore shouldn't we actually feel thankful towards Hedo?
I didn't want Hedo/Hedon't either. Especially not for the price. I didn't feel jilted either. Maybe because I'm not from Portland and don't live there. Plus I believe he signed for a bigger contract -- doesn't everyone? I'm happier with Andre Miller. He fills a bigger need, is a better fit (imo), and doesn't cripple us financially. Color me relieved.
Do I forgive him? No, I don't forgive him. He used us. Period. Having said that, I was never for the signing. And I'm damn glad today that he didn't sign. I'm much happier with Andre Miller.
I was ecstatic when Hedo decided to go to Toronto. Even more so now considering Miller is a much better fit, filling a much larger need, and is on a much smaller contract.
I thought he'd be a perfect fit. I was wrong. I'm glad I was wrong. Miller wasn't my first choice, but everything I've seen since he signed makes me happy with the signing. I intend to boo Turkoglu with great vigor.
As someone who was on the "sign Miller" bandwagon from the begining, I am not the least bit disappointed with how things turned out. OTOH, I strongly suspect Hedo used and misled the Blazers, and that still makes him a douche!
Who cares. He may put up some decent #'s on a bad club that won't even make the playoffs in a weak ass conference!
Yesterday, during the Blazers anthem auditions, I silently cursed everyone who sang "O Canada" along with "The Star Spangled Banner". When my turn came up, I came damn close to saying that I would not, could not audition for a spot which could result in me singing for Hedo friggin Turkoglu (hence, American anthem only).
I thought Hedo might have been a good addition and I could see the potential matchup problems I thought he could create and I figured he'd be good for Greg's offense with the side pick and roll, but at the price we were offering I was a little leery. All that said, there's nothing to forgive; he signed for more money and to live in a place his wife would be happy with -- more power to him. The fact that we ended up with Miller (a choice I started advocating at the trade deadline) just means I'm happier that we filled the hole at point guard and I'm ecstatic that we got him for what I think will prove to be a bargain price. If people are going to hold a grudge because he "dissed" the city or some other nonsense, I'd say just hate him for the simple fact that he put a knife in our hearts last year when they came to town and he nailed that last second three pointer bullshit.
It is still a hunch of mine, that if we'd signed either Hedo or Milsap - that a trade scenario was in place to also land Miller. It's just a hunch.
No. I have no problem with the reasons he chose Canada and I sure would not blame Canada for Hedo - hell, they have marriage equality, how can I boo their anthem? My problem is that Hedo used the Blazers to squeeze more money from Toronto. I'm willing to bet he gets heartily booed. Not as much as Kobe Bryant or Ariza, but still booed.
Yup. Don't care. Non-issue. Non story. Nothing to see here. Move on. Hedo was like that blind date that seemed like it was going so well at first, then they run off with some other person that you think is ugly so you don't get it, then you find out/realize that your date wasn't all that and you were not a great match regardless. After a short period of time, you completely forget all about that person and the date.
