One of Neil's greatest qualities seems to be his relationships with agents. So far that has netted us Mo Williams, Dorrell Wright, Chris Kaman, which equates to a lot of meh
So you're really going to leave out Rolo and TRob as well as drafting Lillard, Barton and CJ? Keeping the starters together as well? Come on MM, Olshey is well connected, he just disagrees with your plan for the team but we're way better than pre Olshey Larry Miller, Chad Buchanon days.
They are my response to your thread title, does that really need explanation or do you have rules about how we can respond here? Eliminating successful moves by the GM to bolster your critique seems a bit self serving don't you think?
My thread title was about Neil's asset, which is a good one, of being friends with many agents. Drafting guys and trading for them has little to nothing to do with guiding FA's to Portland through his relationships. Are you that sensitive that you needed to come to his "rescue?"I said nothing about the draft or trades in my post It wasn't a critique of the GM
Whose to say they were directed at you? All of them? Maybe in some other threads they were taken to a broader scope and you felt it landed on you. And for that, that would not be on me. But, we may simply be bumping heads. And for that, I shall offer you a remedy. Zig instead of Zag. haha.
Well factoring wright was pledged by OKC and he choose blazers is one. I would like to see Olshey with some decent cap room and good free agency to work with. Last summer, we had too many holes to fill to net 1 player. This summer isn't over yet. The jury is out on Kaman. The big key will be "will Aldridge stay?" If he does, then our GM has a good enough relationship with its players to keep an allstar in Portland.
Yep. Aldridge staying will be the biggest job Olshey has on his plate. It would be a disaster if Aldridge leaves.
Guarantee Olshey wishes he was still with the Clippers with Sterling gone and Ballmer in. Sucks to be him. Either way with cap space opening up next year this wasn't going to be the year he went for the strike. Looks like that will be next year now, especially with the Kaman deal being basically a 1 year deal. So enjoy your 2014-2015 Blazers for what they will be: 1st round and out or maybe 2nd round. Time to make a 2015 NBA Free Agents thread.
Me coming to Olshey's rescue, now that's some real basketball conversation. Neil's relationships made all his acquisitions happen. I think he's a bright guy. I think 54 wins and 2nd round playoffs is basic scientific method but like I said, if you want to doubt the guy's professional skills then you and I disagree.
I don't know if Olshey knew how tough of a gig this would be . . . but I bet he is loving PA's attitude of "I will pay for a championship". I think Olshey will adjust and start thinking about getting stars via trade. the Kaman contract might be an example of how PA'S money can be used as an advantage.. Overpaying Kaman for one year could come in handy at the end of the season and does lock up Kaman early rather than waiting to see if you can get him cheap with the BAE. I would much rather have Kaman for one yr at 5.3 mil (with a team option) than 3 mil for two yrs guaranteed.
Wow, and summer league hasn't even begun for the Blazers or the roster solidified. I will enjoy the 2014-15 Blazers and too bad you've already determined their outcome before tipoff.
That all depends on the players available (and wanting to come to) to the Blazers for the MLE. I do like the fact that Kaman's contract is essentially a one-year deal. Minimize the risk for future seasons.
Thread was specifically for FA signings, and tongue in cheek at that. Not the draft. Not in trades. Relax, if he reads the forum you'll get your lemming badge from the Blazers.
