Interesting article... I defend Nate.....a LOT....in here. That said, as Jaynes points out, it will be an interesting season. And, if the Blazers get a high-end GM, that may very well become McMillan's death knell. We shall see....we shall see.... http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingd...oint-season-for-=1&blockID=619174&feedID=8351
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... I wonder about the long-term direction of the team. Honestly, if PA wants to sell, this coming offseason would be the time. They'd be about where NOH is now, but better...good team, a solid piece in LMA to build around, the ability to keep Wes/Nic/Wallace/Felton if you think that'll work for you, but if not, the ability to retool with lots of cap space. Not many high draft picks, though. Or you could just stick with what we've got and keep trying to tweak it to a championship (which some might say is the DAL model that just won). I don't know that that's a good analogy, though...not yet. I do think that if there's a new owner, you might see a high-profile GM/Coach combination (either like what Dunleavy was doing in LAC after Elgin, or guys who already work well together like Walsh/Bird or Jackson/Kupchak--not those specific guys, obviously) because of the myriad decisions and retooling that'll be looked at. But if PA keeps the team, I expect guys like Cho or retread GMs without many other options, who'll be for the most part de-balled by Nate and Larry and the Vulcans.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... I don't think many people give Wes Matthews the credit he deserves. He doesn't have the greatest if handles, but he can shoot and drive to the basket. Also Felton is very capable at shooting as well. Crawford is definitely streaky, but he still demands attention. No team will ever leave him wide open in fear he goes on a run. I think our success will lie on aldridge. Will he be able to dominate the paint? Also another intangible will be giving the freedom to Wallace. I believe we are much better than many sort us out to be. Maybe after a 10 game win streak some may change their tune. Maybe we just need to get out of the first round?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Instantly? Typical glass half full, getting paid to fear monger as always. Mediocre Man is Denny paying you under the table?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... but you are pro Blazers, so have at it. I also don't think it is hyphenated
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... So you're admitting your anti-Blazer?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... I'm on vacation, so a tad bit slower than even normal, but I don't get how you arrived at that. Maybe my reference that he is Pro Blazer? All that means is that the powers that be will never suspend anyone if they have nothing but positive things to say, and never look at anything objectively Had Mixum or OdenisGod said that before they were banned, they would have been because of it....IMO
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Dwight Jaynes hasn't been positive about the Blazers since the Reagan administration. I could probably print any opinion article by him the past 30 years and find him whining about one thing or another.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Whenever I used to see him around the RG he came off to me as a miserable dude.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Fingers crossed. All McDillon has to do to prove us wrong is actually win something other than a regular season game. Seems a bridge too far though doesn't it?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Let's try and be healthy just one season under McMillan - post Z-Bo years - and see where that gets us.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Wait... Jaynes or Mediocre Man?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Sooner or later you're going to get the hang of this words and language "thingy" I just know it.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Sort of a personal attack. Good for you being able to get away with it. Others weren't so lucky. I am awesome, and have met Dwight as well, and he seems like jerk. I can only assume he is talking about Dwight since I have not had the pleasure of meeting Mick
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... I've met Mick. He's good people. He was working for the Blazers when I last saw him.
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Oh that old Chesnut. Have you wiped the Houston series from your memory? (wouldn't. Blame you if you have) There is absolutely no evidence available that Nate mcmillions is a good NBA head coach. Yet so many of you defend him as if he's your 2nd born. What is it exactly this guy has on some of you? 11 years. 1 nba playoff series win. He's lost 2 series as the higher seed. Nope... Just wait until he has a perfectly healthy roster. Then he'll show us!!!!
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Most NBA coaches come and go, though. Really, there's very few "elite" coaches out there.
what a load of crap. Repeat it 10,000 more times Sunshine to be sure you're right I'm of the opinion that NBA coaches don't make that much difference unless they're really bad. Pretty sure that NM's team's consistently improving and him consistently being reupped by those professionals who are insiders on whats what is solid evidence he's not one of those guys STOMP
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Those professionals that have continued to draft and re-sign players with injury risk over and over? Those professionals? Those professionals that are pretty much a laughing stock around the league? Those professionals?
Re: So, Dwight Jaynes Instantly Has Become Mediocre Man's Best Friend.... Did you see the sudden difference Rick Adelman made in the Wolves last night? And even if you're right, your statement justifies McMillan's leaving just as well as his staying. OddEnormous, you've returned after 6 months for another one-night stand. How long will you stay this time?
