I think he has a good therapist who can sooth his deep need for comparison to Hardin or Westbrook. She will convince him that Portland is the team and platform to erase those doubts. He could begin life anew. Or... We win first round second and the championship due to his efforts where he could get Laker money. So if we succeed more than that possibility could open.
+> Yeah..... That concept can be relevent and there are three to choose from especially the Spurs with an aging TD. They could bribe him with barbeque, the Ewing ranch tour and Houston Texans premium seats plus a F-150 with rear window gun rack for free.
The Blazers gave him a three year deal last spring after the playoffs, so he has 2 years remaining, but the 3rd year is a team option. Olshey got a new contract extension recently.
Agreed, the core may have to change. At present I do not think this core can reach the finals. 2 pieces away. One of those 2 pieces must replace one of the core starters. Who or what those pieces are? I have no clue.
Another thing we are forgetting is the smothering all in compassing love of Blazer fans. Where will LaMarcus be able to know so much carefree, uninhibited people of the hearth. Surely not in Texas!
He's too close to breaking almost every record this team has. Ego and the extra money will keep him here.
I whole-heartedly disagree. When Wes returns next year, we'll have the opportunity to have an outstanding 9-man rotation. Our starting five is absolutely title caliber, and CJ/Afflalo/Wright/Kaman would be a very strong bench. The only piece we're missing right now is health.
Careful with those two, if they struggle next year to start... people will go back to saying they suck. They'll forget most role playing vets play themselves into shape.
He's not going anywhere. He'd have to take a paycut to leave and his legacy won't be the same. That's something that's important to him. He's mentioned Duncan/staying with one team numerous times. As for wes, his game was never above the rim and he's still relatively young so I don't see any issues there either. The guy barely jumps when he shoots and I don't remember the last time he dunked lol. Not saying it's not a serious injury because it is but wes will bounce back.
I want Wes back. Time away makes the heart grow fonder, or some shit. For the record, I want LA, too. I just pretty much know he's gonna stay, but just for the semantic police, I will include this.
