Game Thread GAME# 34: SUNS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 30, 2019 - MONDAY, 7:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

I know being factual isn't something you're worried about, but CJ has never made $30m/year in his career. Also, a player does not gain any extra skills by getting paid more. If a GM is willing to overpay a player, you should be upset with your GM, not increase your expectations of the player.

 

You are right... but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating as a fan. Neil decided to commit a large percentage of salary cap resources to CJ instead of using for a more balanced roster. Fair or not, as a fan I have to expect him to live up to the contract or there is no hope.

 

I’m referring to his extension... and I’d appreciate you not trying to insult me. Also, fair or not, as a fan I have to hope CJ lives up to contract or else this team has no hope.

 

I'm with you that it would be amazing if CJ lived up to the contract Olshey gave him, but that would mean he's an multiple time all-star. I have no seen anything from CJ that indicates he'll ever make 1 all-star game let only many.

 

You shoulda stopped right there.

You don't HAVE to do anything that doesn't make sense to you. As a fan, you have unreasonable expectations. Until you curb them, you will only be frustrated.

You write as though you think we are the only team in the last decade who hasn't won a ring. I think 90% of the league hasn't won? MINNI with KAT, Butler and Wiggins? NO with AD and Boogie?

I mean I can list tons of examples where players make too much or a trade didn't work or, whatever you want to counter whatever you say.

With that said, I agree with most of what you say here, until you extend your statements with hyperbole like CJ makes 30mill.

Keep it real and you wont get so much flack around here. My .02

 

Unfortunately CJ’s salary limits what Blazers can do with the rest of roster. I understand we aren’t the only team that hasn’t won a ring lately, but as a fan I want to see the organization always making an effort to get to next level. I feel like we have given, Dame/CJ/Stotts combo enough years... and this just feels stale at this point. I don’t think it’s unfair to want to see what Dame could do with a different #2 option by his side and under a different coach while he still has some prime years left.

 

If Neil spent CJ's money on a SF everyone would be angry that whoever that SF is is making way too much money and groaning over the fact that we dont have a starting level SG. You're basically looking at Wiggins or Porter as CJ equivalent SFs. Or would it be worth saving a few million to go with Barnes? Only dummies would take Wiggins or Porter or Barnes over CJ. Is that what you all are? Dummies? Because you should sound like dummies. But I'm a pretty big dummy myself, so what do I know.

 

So i'm thinking the Blazers will win tonight.

 

Ayton returning tonight

 

Well that doesn't make the game easier.

 

I’m feeling good about this one. I don’t know why, and I probably shouldn’t, but I am.

 

Will you good folks do me a favor?

Keep a eye out for Cameron Johnson, and let me know what you think of his game.

I have him penciled in as a trade target for our BU SF/PF. He may develop into a future starting caliber SF.

 

LET’S GO TRAIL BLAZERS!!!

 

WHY THE FUCK IS LILLARD PASSING TO ALL THESE BUMBS ?????

 

Suns four offensive possessions; 4 open shots.