Batum Needs to Go

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by BlazerManiac, Jan 18, 2015.

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Do you think Batum needs to be traded?

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  2. No

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  1. BlazerManiac

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    I have been saying since Batum got signed to that ridiculous contract have said that his game is passive and he pulls disappearing acts throughout the game.

    I heard a great comment from the Memphis TV announcers about his game which totally put it in to perspective. Her is the comment:

    "Batums game is a shell of what it was in past years".

    Isn't it time for management to package Batum with TRob or someone and get someone who will play 100% of the time when they are on the court.
    Batum needs to go.
     
    BlazerManiac, Jan 18, 2015
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    His contract with what he produces wouldn't net us much. His stock is at a low.
     
    MickZagger, Jan 18, 2015
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    He maybe telling us in his own way that time is up here.

    I know this much, he's not right. I question a lot of times if his heart is in it.
     
    OneLifeToLive, Jan 18, 2015
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    Sweet, just what we needed, another thread bitching about Batum.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jan 18, 2015
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    You have the power to change this problem.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Jan 18, 2015
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    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    Well it is a fan forum after all and batum has been horrible.... It's kind of expected. Lol
     
    blue32, Jan 19, 2015
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    Trading a guy when his value is at its lowest is a horrible idea. He doesn't need to be traded. He either needs a swift kick in the pants by being benched or rest to get his mind/body right. No one will call him weak or spineless if he sits. But we will all bitch about his bad play.
     
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    Someone at work mentioned that His Divorce proceedings are apparently really ugly. This combined with his hurt wrist could be why he seems mentally and physically not there. Maybe a little time off could help him get things straightened out and let his wrist heal some... Give Crabbe more playing time to help him develop more.
     
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  10. illmatic99

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    I'm surprised there aren't more call outs in the papers. There's a blurb here or there, but if Nic were playing this poorly in a bigger market, he would be getting completely shit on by the media.
     
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    More? How many times does a paper need to say the same thing?
     
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    ESPN has fooled millions by doing this very thing.
     
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    Damn. Shows how outta the loop I've been. oops
     
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    Batum needs to stop being injured, that total jerk!
     
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    Allstar break around the corner, Rolo and Joel coming back. I think Nico is having a hard time without Rolo and Joel...he plays really well with both of those guys
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Bullshit. He needs to rest. If he insists on playing international ball again next summer, then yes, trade him for someone who has his priorities straight.
     
    BlazerWookee, Jan 19, 2015
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    BlazerWookee, Jan 19, 2015
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