Because of Lillard's attitude and desire, I bet the Blazers would get better offers for Lillard than the Nets got for Durant.
I don't know if Dame is worth more than KD is right now but it's close because Dame isn't as old and both have huge contracts.
Imagine trading Dame today lmaaaaaaao. It's not about trade value. Just imagine trading Dame today lmaaaaaaaaaaaaao. It may be the dumbest idea ever. Trade deadline? Sure. Today? Lmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaao.
Have you noticed that you’re consistent in only having one O when you type lmaaaaaaaaaaaao? so it’s: Laughing My Ass Ass Ass Ass Ass Ass Ass…… Off
Harden didn't take a paycut. No one else in the league would've given him more money. After the way he vanished last season and at his age, he's lucky to get a contract at all. This idea that Harden is making a sacrifice is ridiculous. If Harden played like a MAX player in the playoffs, he'd be signing a MAX deal today.
Hello, Trying to be impartial, If Lillard went elsewhere, wouldn't that lower his loyalty tag a notch or two?
I love Lillard. Best Blazer ever in my opinion. However this is conflicting with his vociferous desire to win here. Wish he would have taken less. Never gonna put a winning team around a guy taking a third of the cap… This move actually makes me question Lillards desire to win being more importantthan his monetary concerns, of which he should have zero concerns, unless his ego is fragile enough that it gets boosted by having one of the larger annual payoffs that is out there. This is somewhat of a punch in the nuts….
really?? I'm looking at the last 20 NBA champions and 19 had somebody being paid a third of the cap. The only one who didn't was the Spurs when Kawhi Leonard exploded while still on a rookie deal in other words, for being a true contender, paying a guy a third of the cap is the rule, not the exception
Dame is right outside that playing injured the past 4 years. I could see him being the best guard in the league next year. Curry at some point takes a step back. Dame is very, very close to the top 5 I have him in the top 10 for sure and pretty close to the top 7. The only guys I have 100% above Dame are KD, Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Embiid, and Kawhi (in all cases assuming healthy). I think I'd rather have Dame over LeBron, Tatum, Morant, Curry (closest of these guys and better than Dame last year I just feel he's due for an injury year and/or a step back), and Butler next year. I don't think anyone else is really in the running with Dame other than those guys. Crazy to think we haven't seen a healthy Dame in 4 years. What's that look like considering his injury was almost at its worst when he put up the greatest game in NBA playoff history according to advanced metrics. Only the biggest no-show in NBA history by the supporting cast could choke away that game, thanks again for that CJ!
Looking at the last 20 champions like Wiz said should be discouraging for any Blazer fan, not encouraging. Literally only one team in that time span won a title without at least 1 player better than Damian.
I apologize. I should have said the Blazers will never. I erroneously assumed that was implied. The Spurs/Wallace Pistons are examples i believe of how we could win. Paying Dame a third of the cap will not bring a chip to Portland. I am in vegas and in a gambling mood. I would put money on it.
