There are several reasons to be excited about the Blazers going into next season: 1. Travis Outlaw and Martell Webster are no longer on the team. This is HUGE. I used to hold my breath every time one of those guys touched the ball, because something stupid usually quickly followed. As far as I'm concerned, we are now a smarter and better team because of these two subtractions. 2. Luke Babbitt, Elliot Williams, and Armon Johnson (who was high on the Knicks' wish list) have arrived. These 3 guys can all help us right away--and we are now stronger in outside shooting and at point guard. This should open up things more in the middle for our centers and forwards. 3. ODEN. He's going to be healthy from Day One, and now he's got an improved supporting cast. Admittedly, he may not make it through the season healthy, but I'm going to cross my fingers and believe. 4. The potential for a blockbuster trade . . . We have a wealth of players now, and we are deep at every position. This allows our new GM to wheel and deal and bring us a quality veteran, or even an All-Star. In short, there is MUCH to be excited about. I really like the look of this team--and I think Babbitt has the potential to be a sleeper from this draft.
To me, yesterday was like being promised Disneyland and getting Knott's Berry Farm instead. It's all good.
I'm with you. I have a good feeling about next season (after having a bad feeling about last season before it started, we see how that went...)
I won't be CP3 now that they found a taker for Mo-Pete, but I'm going to call it, I say it's Tony Parker AND we won't have to give up Nic Batum to get him. Miller, Rudy and Joel plus the draft rights to Claver. Not quite the aiming for the sky deal that Paul represents, but not bad nonetheless (I hope).
These picks felt like Houston Rocket picks, quick guards that get in the lane and shoot. It will be interesting to see if any of them actually make the team though.
More like looking forward to Disneyland, then getting stuck on the "It's a Small World" ride for two hours with screaming kids who need to go to the bathroom. But it's time to move on I think.
Or better yet.. finding out Walley World is closed after driving a thousand or so miles. [video=youtube;GEbz6kvnQDA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbz6kvnQDA[/video]
I'm guessing Pritchard set this one up on a platter, and now Paul Allen will get to take credit for it. Perfect world for Paul, but we all will know the truth.
You already told PapaG, whoever that is, and me that earlier today. Care to give another criticism on how Pritchard fucked up the Daequan Cook deal? That was hilarious. Parker already talked to Batum and said he heard he may be traded to Portland. Who negotiated that deal, I wonder?
Not necessarily. They could renounce him. Or he could go play in Europe. Or he could quit basketball. Or die. barfo
Can you immediately renounce a first-round pick? I've never heard of that one before. Also, can he play in Europe if he's not already under a Euro contract?
Yep, apparently it has been done before. Coon FAQ: Sure, by signing a Euro contract. Remember he's not under contract here yet. barfo
