Merged: Who would you give up for Paul George?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Rastapopoulos, Apr 25, 2017.

  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2014
    Messages:
    23,631
    Likes Received:
    34,978
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I just love that there are blazers fans that would still find something to complain about if we got PAUL GEORGE without touching our core. That's hilarious to me.
     
  2. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    BTW, the guy who just forced the Pacers' hand (PG's agent, Aaron Mintz) also represents our very own Meyers Leonard and Allen Crabbe.

    Just sayin.
     
    Eastoff and Scalma like this.
  3. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2014
    Messages:
    23,631
    Likes Received:
    34,978
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Can he do the same with Olshey and Meyers?
     
  4. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,229
    Trophy Points:
    113


    Apparently, 2/3 of the respondents would deal Crabbe and 2 picks for George even with the caveat of him being guaranteed to leave after one year.

    I wonder how many of the people voting on the poll actually listen to the show, because their tweet doesn't quite communicate the intention of their poll very well. IMO, you trade picks for George with the hope of being able to keep him if he elevates the Blazers to contender status. Absent that slim possibility, you don't make that move.
     
  5. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    23,213
    Likes Received:
    28,649
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Consultant
    Location:
    Oregon City, OR
    Even though the homer in me is strong and I'd love to believe that it's possible to get George for late first round picks and bench players, every time I try to envision Indiana being that desperate I start giggling.
     
  6. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    If we can swing a deal for PG, you go all in and get Melo as well.

    Dame/CJ/PG/Melo/Nurk would have a shot in the WCFs. No way PG will leave then.
     
    BBert and Eastoff like this.
  7. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Do you want 'Melo, or do you want Love? Because I think Cleveland would prefer 'Melo to Love, and I think I'd prefer Love to 'Melo.
     
    Eastoff and TBpup like this.
  8. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2008
    Messages:
    17,596
    Likes Received:
    11,213
    Trophy Points:
    113
  9. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    Either would work. I like Melo in big game situations, but Love is younger. Both would serve the exact same role.
     
  10. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    Love would be an odd fit with Philly.
     
  11. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    IMO, Love is better all around. Better 3-point shooter, better passer, and obviously a better rebounder.
     
    BBert and Eastoff like this.
  12. UKRAINEFAN

    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2008
    Messages:
    13,534
    Likes Received:
    10,873
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    un-retired
    Location:
    Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine
    Earlier I was quite enthusiastic about bring George here; because I thought maybe his interest in LA was overblown by the press. But now he confirms that getting to LA is his goal. So I have lost all interest in him. There is no advantage to having him for a year; would set the team back long-term. Also why would we want a guy who loves LA on our team? And how smart is a guy who wants to go to such a loser franchise? I want intelligent players on our team.
     
    Pinwheel1 likes this.
  13. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2008
    Messages:
    17,596
    Likes Received:
    11,213
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There wasn't anything from him still saying he intends to go to LA, right? Or did I miss any sort of quote from him. It's the same speculation that has been out since like February, as far as I can tell.
     
  14. OSUBlazerfan

    OSUBlazerfan Writing Team

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2009
    Messages:
    6,906
    Likes Received:
    1,664
    Trophy Points:
    113
    He "prefers" to go to the Lakers. I would bet anything that if the Blazers have a good year, there is no way he would leave what appears to be his friends in CJ and Dame.

    Its just as true though, that if he comes, and Nurk and/or Dame get injured, and the Blazers get bounced in first round, that he's gone. But its the risk.
     
    Eastoff likes this.
  15. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    37,380
    Likes Received:
    21,977
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    That would be the worst-defending team in history.
     
    Driew likes this.
  16. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    15,891
    Likes Received:
    3,826
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Tualatin
    You saw that qa with Damian, right? He would like to be in the Lakers too
     
    PtldPlatypus likes this.
  17. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    37,380
    Likes Received:
    21,977
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Remember Chris Webber with Sacramento. He never wanted to be there, made this clear, and yet they won him over. So it can happen. Let Paul Allen give PG use of his private jet and George can LIVE in LA and play for the Blazers.
     
    Eastoff likes this.
  18. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    Truth be told, we'd have enough offense and guys to create/handle. Adding a top defender who could guard multiple dudes while rebounding would probably be better for the team overall. Someone like James Johnson or hell Aminu to an extent would suffice.
     
  19. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    42,642
    Likes Received:
    24,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Jordan Bell
     
  20. Schilly

    Schilly Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2009
    Messages:
    3,161
    Likes Received:
    3,345
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Y'all are in infected with Trade Fever. Even if there's only a 30% chance he leaves for LA I still don't roll those dice. A team can't build and continue to get better if it dumps assets into a player that bolts. This team as it stands is too good and too young to derail for a 1 year swing for the fence when GS is still what it is.. We shouldn't be thinking about trying to beat GS this year coming up we need to be thinking about getting better this year but just importantly positioning ourselves to step up to that championship window when the warriors start to break apart which I have no doubt they will.
     

Share This Page