Norm Powell Contract

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    he's an idiot because he turned a second round pick into a 15-20 ppg scorer who plays good defense?

    the value is there, the fit we need the coach the figure out.
     
    illmatic99, Jul 20, 2021
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    That wasn't what I quoted. I quoted about trading cj. I don't trust Neil at all to do anything to actually put another stud next to Dame. He's never proven it and only said token responses when he "tried".
     
    Strenuus, Jul 20, 2021
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    It's probable that Neil has had opportunities over the years to move CJ but Dame exercised pressure to not as they have been hooked at the hip.
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 20, 2021
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    If we pay Powell 18-20 mil a year like I fear, I don't see how you build a championship worthy team around Dame.

    You aren't getting enough for CJ in a trade to make up for that decision imo
     
    JDC, Jul 20, 2021
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    We traded a 22 year old RFA and a valuable asset with ties to Portland, for a guy who is a UFA and really has no allegiances here and I can't honestly think he had a great time on the team last season. Hard to say though.

    If Norm walks for nothing, yes, Neil is a fucking idiot.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 20, 2021
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    CJ not going give you a stud.
     
    James lamphear, Jul 20, 2021
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    If you knew the likelihood of re-signing him was bleak than why trade Trent?
     
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    Sign and trade norman powell for a woman. Because thats all that matters.
     
    beast blazer, Jul 20, 2021
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    I don’t know that it’s bleak given that the Blazers have his Bird rights and have shown him that they can put him in a good situation. And the Blazers may not have been thrilled about the prospect of paying Gary his market price.
     
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    I keep seeing Powell in a Heat jersey in my mind.
     
    LayneStaley, Jul 20, 2021
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    Exactly what I said at the time of the move....
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 20, 2021
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    Same.
     
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    Norm needs to play up tempo. Being the 3rd option in the half court with piss poor ball movement was never going to work to his strengths.

    Now that Stotts is gone, I have some hope that he could work aside Lillard with CJ traded
     
    craigehlo, Jul 20, 2021
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    Wait, you think after watching him try to defend Denver forwards that starting three guys 6'4" and under can work?
     
    blazerkor, Jul 20, 2021
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    He can guard SGs, not SFs IMHO. He played out of position all season.
     
    craigehlo, Jul 20, 2021
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    Right, so Dame, CJ and Norm do not work together. Misread your post I first responded too. Sorry. I agree completely.
     
    blazerkor, Jul 20, 2021
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    hold on, did you just "same" someone who basically samed your original comment?
     
    julius, Jul 20, 2021
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    It’s crazy how much things have turned asset-based, even when the assets are dumb contracts.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 20, 2021
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Should I have said "jinx" instead?
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 20, 2021
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    It was odd, but I let it go. Shoulda done a #samesiesFAMS .

    But I’m on an island and don’t give a s***.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 20, 2021
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