Resigning Camby has to be priority #1 this summer

I'm not saying Camby has done anything wrong. I was more pointing out a pattern I've seen with the Blazers that has me concerned. That being that a player comes in for half a season, turns it on, gets a lot of fan support and fans calling to sign the player, player gets a big contract that summer . . . and they never play to the level they did during the half season.

I hope this wouldn't be the case for Camby. But unfortunately when I see someone come in midseason during a trade and light it up, this is what pops into my mind. Maybe Camby breaks that pattern.

 

No kidding. Camby is a former DPOY, he's a veteran of 16 years, he's a consummate pro who his coaches and teammates have always raved about. The only thing Camby has left to play for is a ring and a decent final contract, he's got nothing left to prove about his professionalism or level of commitment.

 

I'm not here trying to bash Camby . . . but I don't know if Camby's priorties are where you say they are. He did afterall get upset about being traded from the Clippers to a playoff team and mentioned about hoping to play in his home state at the end of his career.

Having said all this, I'm loving the way Camby is fitting into the team and want the Blazers to resign him. I also wnated the Blazers to resign Theo and Miles . . .

 

I agree that re-signing Camby is one of our top priorities this summer and what happens with Joel dictates what happens with Camby. If Joel needs another year to heal, he will be a nice chip to have in a trade. Not only does he have an expiring contract, but once he misses 41 games, insurance picks up his salary. So, if there is a team looking to dump salary and not have to pay for someone next year, Joel could be their man. The Blazers then sign Camby to a contract similar to Dre's contract and you have a solid backup 4/5.

 

Spike Lee was in NO trying to convince Camby to come play for the Knicks with Lebron and co. I would not be surprised to see Camby go back to NY.

That being said I'd love to resign him for 7-9 million for two years.

If he doesn't work out then we have a great expiring contract to sell.