What is your level of "Tank" acceptance this year?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by PtldPlatypus, Dec 3, 2015.

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What statement best represents your attitude this season?

  1. Coach Stotts should be fired if the Blazers don't make the playoffs this year

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. I want the Blazers to win every game and Olshey should make more moves to improve the team this year

    4 vote(s)
    9.8%

  3. I root every game for the Blazers to win, but don't mind when they lose

    19 vote(s)
    46.3%

  4. Wins and losses are irrelevant this year, as long as the players are developing

    15 vote(s)
    36.6%

  5. I don't mind when we win, but am happier when we lose

    2 vote(s)
    4.9%

  6. I am actively rooting for the Blazers to lose games/rest starters to improve draft position

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  7. Coach Stotts should be fired if we don't get a top-5 pick

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

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    No changes ...THIS TIME. ;)

    But you do know if we would have pulled the Dallas game out... that we won overall except for when it counts that we would be the tied for the 8th seed? I think we can turn the corner sooner than later on how to close games out and if so, I dont see why we cant make the playoffs if the team stays healthy.

    Your just playing the role of Debbie Downer right now and I know your foolin with me because youve already made it clear your in a wait and see mode.
     
    Orion Bailey, Dec 4, 2015
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  2. e_blazer

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    I think that tanking per se, where you're looking to the lottery to get players to be the core of the Lillard era Blazers, probably isn't a large part of Olshey's plan. The goal that’s been expressed is to get guys on the same career arc as Dame. Even the best draft picks take a few years to develop. I think the plan involves trades and free agency to get more established players. Not to say that a top pick doesn't factor in either as a trade asset or a longer term investment to be a key player a few years down the line. But I'm of the opinion that the Blazers are looking to be back in the playoff mix next year, not 2 to 3 years down the road.
     
    e_blazer, Dec 4, 2015
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  3. Orion Bailey

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    This!!!.

    10 likes for you sir!
     
    Orion Bailey, Dec 4, 2015
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  4. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    My acceptance is at a "I want Ben Simmons but I doubt the team will end up with him, so lord please let him not go to the Lakers or Houston" level.
     
    julius, Dec 4, 2015
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