What now? Ownership, etc

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by illmatic99, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    24,051
    Likes Received:
    30,033
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Consultant
    Location:
    Oregon City, OR
    Ooh, you went there? I’d recommend asbestos underwear to ward off the flaming.

    Kobe is only half a billionaire, so he’d need help to do it. https://wealthygorilla.com/kobe-bryant-net-worth/
     
    dviss1 likes this.
  2. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,479
    Likes Received:
    27,329
    Trophy Points:
    113
  3. Rozay

    Rozay Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2018
    Messages:
    876
    Likes Received:
    350
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Man who is that dude? Must be from California or something
     
    BonesJones and EL PRESIDENTE like this.
  4. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    LA already has two. Not worried about Blazers going to LA.
     
    dviss1 likes this.
  5. 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
    Don't worry guys. I already have the winning MegaMillions numbers on lockdown. I'll be happy to add the $15 from the other poster interested in ownership. Then will set up the other 50% to be owned by the fans a'la the Green Bay Packers.

    • After the sale, I will be taking immediate resumes for GM. I already have my Director of College Scouting position filled. #Proactive
    • The Arena will go back to being named the Rose Garden and any sponsorship will require the Rose Garden name to be maintained
    • For half the home games, there will be a row in the lower bowl reserved for a random row from the 300 Level to infuse some energy in to the corporate seats
    • There will be rotating food specials in the 300 level that will be family and kid friendly and much more affordable

    I'm working with a marketing group to bring back a more 'local' feel to the team with grass roots events that are much more word of mouth than they are media driven. And there will be a commitment to winning at a high level. I won't be satisfied with being mediocre. Making the Playoffs should be a given and not the goal.

    More to come after the drawing tomorrow night.
     
  6. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I would too. Its so perverse to work
     
  7. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    He's literally the only poster I have on ignore.
     
    EL PRESIDENTE likes this.
  8. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    THANKS FOR THE ENDORSEMENT/VIRTUE SIGNALING.
     
  9. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    You already know you want me as your GM. Do I really have to provide a resume?
     
  10. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Thanks for providing a perfect example as to "why?".
     
  11. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    HOW CAN YOU SEE THIS IF I AM ON IGNORE?
     
  12. 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
    I'd be worried you'd want to be a Player/GM. :hoops: You'd want to sign yourself and I'd have to veto that. Then things would get awkward...
     
  13. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    It takes two parties to create a buyout.

    And the NBA would likely have some say, so make that three parties... It'd be extremely complicated.
     
  14. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    I'd play in Summer League. That's all.
     
  15. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    Messages:
    58,575
    Likes Received:
    58,883
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Moda center contract goes through 2025. Any prospective owner wishing to move the team would have to pay $100 million per year to do so...$900 million
     
    Stevenson likes this.
  16. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Also, I doubt that they're going to sell to someone with intentions to move the team. I don't think they'd spite what Paul Allen wanted..
     
  17. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,479
    Likes Received:
    27,329
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Fair criticisms. I think he has an amazing basketball mind and would make good decisions on his "cabinet".

    LeBron? Of course bro. But that couldn't happen for 5-7 years.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan likes this.
  18. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    44,408
    Likes Received:
    32,710
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vagabond
    Location:
    Water Valley, Alberta Ca
    speculation on your part?
     
  19. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    How much did Clay Bennett end up paying to get out of the Seattle lease? Pennies on the dollar.
     
    Chris Craig likes this.
  20. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,536
    Likes Received:
    38,600
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Source? If so, that's not including stadium-construction and relacation costs... And that's just incentive for someone to not even propose a move... After the proposal, it'd still be tough to move the team because of the NBA.
     
    Chris Craig likes this.

Share This Page