Zombie Festus Ezeli becomes a Blazer

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by BonesJones, Jul 7, 2016.

Moderators: 7

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  7. Strenuus
Page 14 of 21
  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,754
    Likes Received:
    55,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    I really was expecting a Mutombo accent. It would be like signing Freeland and expecting a British accent and the dude sounds like a surfer.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 8, 2016
    #261
  2. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,754
    Likes Received:
    55,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    I really hope this dude can stay healthy. He seems like a genuinely good guy. It would appear that he will fit our culture perfectly.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 8, 2016
    #262
    TBpup likes this.
  3. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,591
    Likes Received:
    56,024
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    bwahaha you can remain remiss. Neil is such a dick sometimes
     
    illmatic99, Jul 8, 2016
    #263
    Scalma, Natebishop3, Elton and 1 other person like this.
  4. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,843
    Likes Received:
    66,599
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Impressive guy...articulate, even keeled..seems like a guy who will be a quick study in our system
     
    riverman, Jul 8, 2016
    #264
    BonesJones and Natebishop3 like this.
  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,754
    Likes Received:
    55,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    He sure gets annoyed when the press ask about moves.

    I feel like Olshey is getting tired of people thinking they can do the job better.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 8, 2016
    #265
  6. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    11,700
    Likes Received:
    21,365
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I think Neil must have binge watched The Wire right before free agency. Festus looks like Stringer Bell and Napier looks like Avon Barksdale.
     
    theprunetang, Jul 8, 2016
    #266
    Scalma likes this.
  7. Elton

    Elton Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    1,314
    Likes Received:
    895
    Trophy Points:
    113
    "You can remain remiss." Douché! Haha
     
    Elton, Jul 8, 2016
    #267
  8. blue9

    blue9 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2012
    Messages:
    10,729
    Likes Received:
    7,169
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Can't be mad about this one. Gives Neil great flexibility to improve the team through trades. Now that he has tradeable assets I'm very curious to see how he improves the team.
     
    blue9, Jul 8, 2016
    #268
  9. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,843
    Likes Received:
    66,599
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Neil actually said we're done...finite...tapped out...mission accomplished..he might keep everyone that's restricted from his tone
     
    riverman, Jul 8, 2016
    #269
  10. Elton

    Elton Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    1,314
    Likes Received:
    895
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Well...hope springs eternal. Have to say, Festus made a great first impression.
     
    Elton, Jul 8, 2016
    #270
    SlyPokerDog and riverman like this.
  11. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,843
    Likes Received:
    66,599
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I'm actually really glad it's not DHoward
     
    riverman, Jul 8, 2016
    #271
    The Professional Fan, Chris Craig, lawai'a and 1 other person like this.
  12. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    11,700
    Likes Received:
    21,365
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Hoops spring eternal. Fixed it for you.
     
    theprunetang, Jul 8, 2016
    #272
    Strenuus, UncleCliffy'sDaddy and Elton like this.
  13. Blazinaway

    Blazinaway Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2010
    Messages:
    10,973
    Likes Received:
    4,253
    Trophy Points:
    113
    and the big Q is whether that includes Crabby
     
    Blazinaway, Jul 8, 2016
    #273
  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,754
    Likes Received:
    55,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Well, he was saying that we're out of cap space. I don't think he was saying that we're finished making moves per say.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 8, 2016
    #274
  15. Elton

    Elton Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    1,314
    Likes Received:
    895
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I liked his Quick dodge about the knees and the terms of the contract.
     
    Elton, Jul 8, 2016
    #275
  16. TBpup

    TBpup Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    22,577
    Likes Received:
    34,439
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Investment Management / Financial Planner
    Location:
    Lake Oswego
    Exactly. If they don't match any of Crabbe, Leonard or Harkless, there will be an additional roster spot. Probably for Alexander if he clears waivers.
     
    TBpup, Jul 8, 2016
    #276
  17. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,591
    Likes Received:
    56,024
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    We could still have the room exception as well.
     
    illmatic99, Jul 8, 2016
    #277
    Natebishop3 likes this.
  18. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2015
    Messages:
    7,361
    Likes Received:
    14,943
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Then he prolly needs to quit following SC2..........
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Jul 8, 2016
    #278
    Strenuus, riverman, BLAZINGGIANTS and 2 others like this.
  19. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    13,852
    Likes Received:
    4,999
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NW
    I agree!
     
    BoBoBREWSKI, Jul 8, 2016
    #279
    Natebishop3 likes this.
  20. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2008
    Messages:
    31,402
    Likes Received:
    24,364
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Way more excited about Ezeli than Turner. Has a chance to be a difference maker, health withstanding. Hopefully his knees are fine and they groom him to be the COTF.

    I'd probably be a lot more salty today with Crabbe likely gone if we didn't get Ezeli.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 8, 2016
    #280
    Sinobas and Natebishop3 like this.
Page 14 of 21

Share This Page