Shams: Olshey being investigated for workplace misconduct

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  1. wizenheimer

    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if it's they haven't found anything that would justify firing with cause and terminating the contract? That always seemed like a stretch even though it fits well under tin-foil

    if they truly wanted reasons to fire Olshey, there are plenty. But they wouldn't even need reasons if they wanted him gone. Which unfortunately could explain why he's still there
     
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    Brent Barry not only went to OSU and played for the Sonics....he's a smart guy who's been coached by the best in the biz....he's working in the Spurs front office now I believe and if Pop trusts him to be an assistant GM, I'm sure there's a reason....I also like him because he's young and knows the modern game ....we have a rookie coach....pair him with a Brent Barry and we're no longer a cloak and dagger front office. I'd give him a shot...he also was interviewed this summer...I hope he's the guy and not Ainge
     
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    Yeah, he's been accomplishing the goals they set for him, imo, and thats why he's been here to date.
     
  4. Trail Rhino

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    The Blazers are not going to fabricate any investigations to nullify any terms of a contact. That would be an extremely bad look, especially if others in the NBA were to find out. I highly doubt that is the case.

    It's interesting that J.Quick is reporting that they haven't found anything thus far.
     
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  5. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Probably wanted to scout some of the players, OR, since he's an OSU alum, wanted to watch U of O get their asses handed to them.
     
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    Ive never seen him at an OSU game in all these years.
     
  7. tlongII

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    Kinda like Russia collusion?
     
  8. julius

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    Not many people to scout at Beaver games....
     
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    I did. He was at one of the games with Payton when GP2 was on the team.
     
  10. THE HCP

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    Hopefully the rumor of him moving to Texas is true :bored:
     
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    I’d be fine with either Barry or Angie. I just want Neil gone!
     
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    yeah...when Ainge retired from a major market where he had all the power I don't think he was thinking of a new job. I don't want a guy who's got retirement on his mind before he starts a new chapter of Blazer ball...Barry is young and connected...from one of the best basketball pedigrees around...he grew up in it. Young folks don't know yet that when you get Ainge's age...you're not exactly a bundle of energy any more...go with a youth movement and let it have room to grow..if not Barry then someone from his generation would have room to grow with the organization. You'll be replacing Ainge in short time if you hire him.
     
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    In my personal perfect scenario we would see a great new owner step up and buy the franchise in the mold of a Cuban or Balmer. A guy like Paul Allen that is very interested in the game and team and wants to build a winner. Then i would like that new owner to hire a new GM that can run the team well. Until all that can happen i would like to see Olshey either step down gracefully or they can fire and pay the guy what they owe him. Then they can hire an interim until there is new ownership and these choices can be made the right way.
    Any way you look at it i would like Olshey gone and new ownership.
     
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    What owners would that be? Who's got $2 billion and would be a great owner in Portland?
     
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    It's sounding more and more to me like this investigation is a crock of shit.
     
  20. Freshtown

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    I’m going to be sad if the investigation finds nothing and Neil is allowed to stay.
     

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