Blake Griffin- buyout candidate

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Scalma, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    I guess i have a problem with players feeling disrespected for earning millions? Blake Griffin Minimum salary is for 9-10 years about $2.4 million. He has earned about $200 million so far. Nobody anywhere has disrespected this man. I think it's reasonable to say "hey we would like to have you here but we also would like to see if spending our money on you is worth it". Blazers could use the spot and money on a player that could actually play the game.
     
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    Well till few weeks ago he was active so there is plenty of film to go over. I don't think it's reasonable to expect him to workout. Especially since according to reports there is some interest in him from a lot of teams.
     
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    This seems personal. You ok?

    he steal your wife or something lol
     
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    Woj listed Portland as an interested team so Neil is definitely interested. It is known that Neil and Woj are close.
     
  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I agree with most of what you wrote, but I don't think that's why nobody wanted to trade for him. His contract was stupid was the main roadblock. Dude was stupid overpaid.
     
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    No, Woj never said that Portland has interest, or Blake has interest in Portland.

    He is very careful with his wording - he said "expected". So, the thought is that Portland is a playoff team, we're hurting for bigs, and there is an Olshey-Griffin connection. So, the speculation makes sense, but it is just that, speculation.
     
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    Anyone know when he clears waivers?
     
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    thanks.
     
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    ...to the Nets he goes, thank god!!
     
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    Whew!
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Another player that doesn't play defense on the Nets. Fantastic.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Better them then the Blazers. They already have enough defensive lapses.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    That team would have been amazing fire years ago.

    Side note: NBA jerseys have gone from classic and timeless to fucking childish. That Nets jersey looks like something a rec league team would wear.
     
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    The Nets certainly have the market cornered in douchebags.
     
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    The all star jerseys were no great shakes either.
     
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    apparently drummond is gonna get bought out and go to the Lakers.

    come on man. i have no interest in him, but this kinda shit needs to stop.
     
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