Poll: Best case scenario for this season.

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Nikolokolus, Dec 13, 2009.

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I hope ...

  1. KP fires Nate and hires <fill-in-the-blank> who will <fill-in-the-blank>

    12 vote(s)
    21.1%

  2. Roy and Miller learn to play with each other

    24 vote(s)
    42.1%

  3. Steve regains his shooting touch and retains his spot

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%

  4. nobody else gets injured

    9 vote(s)
    15.8%

  5. KP can some how work a trade that provides short term and/or longterm benefit

    23 vote(s)
    40.4%

  6. Other

    11 vote(s)
    19.3%
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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I voted for McMillan to get the axe... I think that would ultimately be the best for this team.
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 14, 2009
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    His teams made the post season in 9/11 seasons. He was a John Starks 2-18 performence away from winning an NBA title. His teams ALWAYS play defense. I laughed at this notion before, but now I'm curious.
     
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    we dont even know the gm's goal for this season. seems like hes tanking it since he hasnt even looked at making a deal. no trade = no playoffs.

    if dick head doesnt decide soon... this season is toast (if it isnt already)
     
    MIXUM, Dec 14, 2009
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  4. Wheels

    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    mortgage the future for a 2nd round appearance? Oh man I can see the ceremony now as the banner is lowered on opening night. I am getting misty eyed just thinking about it.
     
    Wheels, Dec 14, 2009
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    I voted for the coaching axe, no more injuries and a long-term benefit trade.

    I don't really have a huge Miller crush---if Bayless and Roy learn to play with each other I'm ok.

    Trade Travis's expiring contract for something useful, and if you really want him back, sign him this summer.
     
    BrianFromWA, Dec 14, 2009
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    I'm enjoying the articles on how Rick Adelman will re-integrate McGrady. One side note of them is that Adelman is famous for not forcing systems on guys and letting them play to their strengths. He's obviously had some success and league longevity doing that. Which is my why of saying I voted to fire Nate.

    I'm not sure who to replace him with but I'd be willing to take a flyer on Bill Laimbeer who led the Detroit Sparks to three championships in 6 years (maybe 7?). Does that mean he can work his magic in the NBA? Not automatically, but it sure beats recycling some other coach who wore out their welcome (Avery Johnson, Byron, etc.). Laimbeer is all about the team. He's also tough as hell which is something this team needs to pick up on. We've got a great group of down to earth nice guys with a lot of talent, but the NBA is a man's league and they need to go pick a fight now and then to let others know not to fuck with us.
     
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    Portland makes the playoffs, faces the Lakers in the first round and beats the living hell out of them for 7 games before falling in double overtime. Experts later all agree that LA didn't win the title in 2010 due to the grueling Portland series.


    That is about all I can hope for this season.
     
    LittleAlex, Dec 14, 2009
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    Other: John Wall, here we come!:devilwink:
     
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  9. BrianFromWA

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    I like it, except that I'd rather US win in double OT, and have experts all agree that we didn't win the title in 2010 due to the grueling L*ker series.
     
    BrianFromWA, Dec 14, 2009
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    I like it, except that I'd rather Portland win the championship and all the experts agree that Portland won the title in 2010 due to the grueling Lakers series.
     
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    I was trying to somewhat realistic.

    Of course the best of all possible scenarios is that Portland squeaks into the first round. Oden, Outlaw, Rudy and Batum all return to the team 2 weeks before the end of the season. Portland sweeps the L$kers, the Thuggets, the Spurs and the Celtics on their way to the greatest Cinderella story in NBA history.
     
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  12. Idog1976

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    I think a best case scenario is Portland tanks out utterly and gets a top 3 draft pick. Making the playoffs would be like getting a date with the head cheerleader only to have her ditch you for the Captain of the Football team once she made him jealous during dinner. I actively want Portland to get slaughtered this year and get a high draft pick and some humility.

    I also want Oden to come back 120% and strap members of the medical staff to his knees so they can bear the brunt of any collisions he might have in the future.
     
    Idog1976, Dec 14, 2009
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    something like this is our only hope this season.
     
    Idog1976, Dec 14, 2009
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