Blazers getting a G league team, playing at U of P. HCP hired as G-League janitor

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by glazeduck, Apr 25, 2023.

Moderators: 7

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  7. Strenuus
Page 19 of 27
  1. twobullz

    twobullz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2018
    Messages:
    2,340
    Likes Received:
    3,255
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Central Oregon
    What I could find is the average G league team averages just under 3000 people per game. They won't come close to the Thorns who average over 15K per game, the Winterhawks average 3250 per game from what I could find. So my guess is they will be close to that number.
     
    twobullz, Apr 27, 2023
    #361
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  2. Kano John

    Kano John Start 'em young!

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2020
    Messages:
    788
    Likes Received:
    1,220
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Portland
    I resemble that remark!
     
    Kano John, Apr 27, 2023
    #362
    Natebishop3 likes this.
  3. Kano John

    Kano John Start 'em young!

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2020
    Messages:
    788
    Likes Received:
    1,220
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Portland
    Porch Pirates might be more realistic.
     
    Kano John, Apr 27, 2023
    #363
    Hoopguru, blazerfan11 and SlyPokerDog like this.
  4. Kano John

    Kano John Start 'em young!

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2020
    Messages:
    788
    Likes Received:
    1,220
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Portland
    Can someone explain to me how teams can get players for their g league team. Can any unsigned person be signed or is there a type of draft. Also - is there a limit as to how many players can be on the team?
     
    Kano John, Apr 27, 2023
    #364
  5. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    122,858
    Likes Received:
    122,852
    Trophy Points:
    115
    [​IMG]
    https://www.ripcitygleague.com/
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 27, 2023
    #365
    RR7, TBpup, Kano John and 1 other person like this.
  6. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,843
    Likes Received:
    66,598
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I think they sign whoever they want to sign....Alan Crabbe was playing in the G league 2 seasons ago and guys like Michael Beasley and Manimal...I think you can now go from high school to the G league and skip college if you want.
     
    riverman, Apr 27, 2023
    #366
  7. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2018
    Messages:
    10,400
    Likes Received:
    9,340
    Trophy Points:
    113
    So the players can practice and train with the main team but quickly get game reps the same day with the G League team. Similar for coaches and staff.

    It makes no sense to have them in different cities. Why do the Blazers need to build some loyal tiny minor league separate fan base in Boise?
     
    SharpesTriumph, Apr 27, 2023
    #367
    Natebishop3 and riverman like this.
  8. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    44,274
    Likes Received:
    26,816
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I’d keep them in Oregon or SW Wash, but def to expand fan base, viewership, etc

    just my opinion, but If I wanted to watch basketball, I’d watch the Blazers, but if I lived in say Bend or some place like that I would tend to go to the g league games
     
    Mediocre Man, Apr 27, 2023
    #368
    BBert and SlyPokerDog like this.
  9. 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
    Apparently there was some legal or tax issue with doing it in Vancouver.
     
    TBpup, Apr 27, 2023
    #369
    Pinwheel1 likes this.
  10. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,754
    Likes Received:
    55,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    They were worried that the locals wouldn't appreciate the name "The Vantucky Banjos"
     
    Natebishop3, Apr 27, 2023
    #370
    Kano John, BBert and SlyPokerDog like this.
  11. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    19,491
    Likes Received:
    16,090
    Trophy Points:
    113
    How about the Sasquatches. It would explain the scary Sasquatch mascot.
     
    PDXFonz, Apr 27, 2023
    #371
  12. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,843
    Likes Received:
    66,598
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I'd be fine with the Portland Rivermen!
    or...Rip City Rivermen!
     
    riverman, Apr 27, 2023
    #372
  13. twobullz

    twobullz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2018
    Messages:
    2,340
    Likes Received:
    3,255
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Central Oregon
    The Portland Fire!!! that seems to be a familiar name. What was the league they played in?
     
    twobullz, Apr 27, 2023
    #373
  14. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    122,858
    Likes Received:
    122,852
    Trophy Points:
    115
    The Portland Tanks!
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 27, 2023
    #374
    PtldPlatypus likes this.
  15. Voodoo

    Voodoo An American hero

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2011
    Messages:
    1,874
    Likes Received:
    2,732
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Project Manager
    Location:
    Beaverton
    Voodoo, Apr 27, 2023
    #375
  16. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    8,042
    Likes Received:
    9,049
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Boise, ID
    The Tualitan Tokers
     
    GrandpaBlaze, Apr 27, 2023
    #376
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  17. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Portland Panzers?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 27, 2023
    #377
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  18. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Messages:
    19,768
    Likes Received:
    16,816
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    PDX
    Your moniker makes sense now.
     
    HailBlazers, Apr 27, 2023
    #378
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy and SlyPokerDog like this.
  19. Samuel

    Samuel James “Hollywood” Robinson

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    1,911
    Likes Received:
    1,783
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The Lickety Brindles
     
    Samuel, Apr 27, 2023
    #379
    Natebishop3 likes this.
  20. 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
    Since they're going to be playing in the St. John's area, maybe the Portland Saints?
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Apr 27, 2023
    #380
Page 19 of 27

Share This Page