Larry Miller resigned as president

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  1. ironcrotch

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    Talking shit off the record...
     
    ironcrotch, Jul 7, 2012
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    What would be so amazing about it? He's reasonably bright, and he used to play basketball. That doesn't seem like a really strong qualification.

    How about someone who has actually worked as an NBA executive? Or at least in the entertainment industry generally?

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    barfo, Jul 7, 2012
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    There goes KC and the Sunshine Band's big Opening Night gig.
     
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    He was almost Oregons governor.
     
    Draco, Jul 7, 2012
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    I agree, what qualifies Dudley other than that he went to Yale? Also, I helped campaign against him for governor, it just wouldn't feel right. :devilwink:
     
    VanillaGorilla, Jul 7, 2012
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    Dudley is a Republican. That's an automatic 'no' for the partisan political hacks on this board.
     
    PapaG, Jul 7, 2012
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    Sad day for the Trail Blazers organization. Larry was a stud, a great president. Thru his previous role with Brand Jordan, he had a bunch of good relationships with players, agents, etc.
     
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    BRING BACK TRADER BOB!
     
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    So.... We'll hire a new prez in 12-13 months, right??
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 7, 2012
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    Dont believe all the stupid rumors and speculations.
     
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    Which did nothing for the organization
     
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    I still don't understand what his job is/was, and why he was so often involved in bball discussions.
     
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    He wasn't qualified for that job either

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    Not sure what the President really does? I imagine more business related stuff while the GM concentrates on basketball. Chris Dudley sounds like a decent hire.
     
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    Also...

    FTFY.

    BTW, I have no problem with republicans running companies; some are really, really good at it. Dudley would be a good hire given his Ivy League education.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jul 7, 2012
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    You could say the same thing about the US president.
     
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    I wonder if Paul nudged him out the door. He might have read the comments and known Larry wasn't popular, and wanted to complete the front office make-over. There has sure been a lot of turnover in the Blazers front office lately! No stability. I didn't have anything against the guy.

    I hope this "Olshey era" works out.
     
    Sinobas, Jul 7, 2012
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    Bingo... he's been dead man walking for at least 6 weeks, probably longer. I'm not sure he was the greatest president, but I agree with you; this inconsistency within the organization is embarrassing.
     
    Tince, Jul 7, 2012
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    Like it really matters who the team president is.
     
    BLAZER PROPHET, Jul 7, 2012
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    Fantastic. It clearly led to lots of front-line free agent acquisitions, right?

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