very interesting, but i have it on good authority that due to our schedule over the last month or so that our season is actually over already. you may have not been aware of this, but i appreciate your effort regardless.
other then the unfortunate spilt milk that is Brandon Roy and his max deal, I really don't agree that they're in this position. Despite enduring waves of injuries, Portland has been an above the middle of the pack team for a few years now and with LA beasting and all of 25 years old, they have a hell of a player to build around... one of those rare superstars your link mentions that are so important for a team to have if they're to contend. I don't think Nic or Wesley have peaked at 22 & 23 years old respectively, and their games fit really well beside him too. Are any of those 3 overpaid and/or injury prone? Two offseasons from now they'll be at the contractual crossroads with Rudy & Batum. I expect RF to head home to Spain and NB to be resigned. Miller & Camby will also be up contractually and may be done... but like JPEC was turned into a valuable piece, AMEC & MCEC might be as well. They've draft picks, a very promising athlete in Elliot Williams (please don't try to sell that two bad knees BS again), and of course PA's wallet to help facilitate getting the right pieces to put around LA. In the meantime we'll just have to put up with having a deep talented and healthy team heading into the playoffs Instead of just random pessimism, whats your idea of the steps backwards they should do to make a "major step forward"? Package LA & Roy for expiring contracts & draft picks? STOMP
