<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">For many professional athletes, playing in one's hometown can be a terrible distraction, especially if one associates with the wrong people. Stoudamire struggled for years with bad choices and bad company before he matured and straightened out. In the offseason, he often would leave town for Atlanta or Houston just to get out from under the Portland microscope. But the 12th-year pro doesn't expect Jones to travel the same tumultuous path. "I think Freddy might benefit more by coming home," he said. "I know he loves being here, and he is definitely a family guy." The Blazers hope Jones will ignite interest among fans and invigorate Portland's second team with his athleticism. The trade for Juan Dixon was propelled by Dixon's displeasure with his decreasing role and coach Nate McMillan's reluctance to play the slight Dixon next to Jarrett Jack or rookie Sergio Rodriguez. McMillan hopes the 220-pound Jones will turn out to be a better individual defender because of his strength and ability.</div> Source
I thought he would've been a good fit in Toronto, but I guess I was wrong. I wish him the best in Portland.
