If the Blazers are moved

yeah i'm not sure why the word intend is inflating everyone's balloon so much. assholes are like intentions--you never know what you're going to chocolate. wait how's that go again?

 

that's not a thing, I wish it was though. paul definitely wanted them to stay in portland but there's nothing that can't be broken at this point.

I think this sale is great news for blazers fans--some minority owners have portland ties and the good faith vibes that the PE investors or Tom are floating some of the money until other smaller northwest investors pop up is really nice but as MM says this thing will be about whether city politicians stake their names on supporting an arena deal or RG upgrade deal ($$). the good news is the redevelopment piece is a win/win for the city.

 

China

 

Mexico City has around 22M in the greater metro area

 

As I understand it, it made financial sense according to professional people who looked at it. I think it would be fairly easy to get the same kind of support for the Blazers. Likely more support.

Having the team is a huge win for the city and state. Having the development that this investment group is clearly going to want is also going to be a huge win for this city, and thereby the state.

It doesn't make any sense not to support it. You're going to lose more money by losing the Blazers than it would ever cost you to do what it takes to keep them. And you're likely going to make more money from increased economic activity with a well thought out development than you'll contribute to the construction (especially if you're smart).

It's just not even worth considering letting them get away.

 

If anything, they will be the Port Trail Blazers.

 

I think you nailed it. Then again part of my brain is gone, so…..

 

That list is so out of context. Raleigh NC has Charlotte hornets nearby. Austin has Dallas nearby. Vegas. Ill admit Vegas is a legit threat, but thats it in my viewable opinion.
But Vegas doesn't come with as large a market as the NW. not close considering it also has a couple of LA teams a couple hours away.

It really feels like you are stretching everything so far to hold onto this possibility of movement.
Reading the many comments and statements from the city and people working on the details, I see zero indication this city, or the league, would allow the Blazers to move.

The Blazers are a Portland icon and the glue to the community.
But being in Texas? I would understand you not understanding that, not being in the city on the daily.

Sorry man. I think you are pushing an extremely slim chance as a fair possibility, based of what the Sonics did 15 years or so ago?

Ill unhappily eat a healthy serving of crow if they do move. But as of now, I think you are pushing an extremely low percentage narrative here.

 

Yes and do you think that market will get larger by the team moving further inland with lease Chinese population? Or would be best to maximize that market by keeping the team on the West Coast, where the largest Chinese population in the states, exists?

 

If you have not noticed that is what MM does to keep conversation going. That's his schtick so to speak. It's why he is a hated and beloved character on this board. Wouldn't be the same without him.
He's the Howard Cosell of S2.

 

Living in Austin it's actually the Spurs that are the main NBA team here. It's 70 min to the Spurs arena. The Spurs play at least two regular season games in Austin every year. The Spurs G league team is in Austin.

Yes Austin also has the Mavs and Rockets a few hours away.

Football dominates Texas and Austin has arguably the biggest college football program in the country.

I don't see any even small motivation in Austin to try and bring an NBA team here. NBA is the only pro sport already in the Austin/San Antonio area. They are by far the closest of Texas big cities.

 

How much public/bond money is going into baseball stadium?

 

Austin to Dallas and Raleigh to Charlotte are virtually the same distance as Portland to Seattle. Just and FYI

 

The state of Oregon approved $800 million.

 

$800 million.