Dame-We Both Knew That This Point Was Coming....

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  1. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Agreed. We are headed for a long rebuild. The team is either being misleading in their statements, or their delusional.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Feb 9, 2022
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    I hate seeing Stockholm Syndrome ....
     
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    But what about all the amazing draft picks we got back in these deals?
     
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    at the same time Dame took a back seat when CJ was playing well
     
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    If they have two lotto picks in what looks to be an okay draft and they end up playing those guys rotation minutes (25+), fans are going to have to be patient as it's likely to be the beginning of a really rough year & era. For reference, on the heals of what was thought to be a great draft the Orlando Magic are playing two lotto rookies big minutes and have the worst record in the league. With whats been done thus far gutting the roster of long term financial commitments, it seems like PDX's management is primarily clearing the books for a franchise sale. Short of a miracle, it's hard for me to see how they'll have a competitive roster next season.

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    STOMP, Feb 9, 2022
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    Dame is gone. Bet on it.
     
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    c'mon...won't know for sure until it's at least worked and explored. This is the kind of strategy that Olshey was allergic to. He was so fucking welded to CJ he let multiple opportunities to pair Dame with an actual elite player pass by without any honest attempt to land that player

    I know you've been pushing for Portland to trade Dame, but it isn't going to happen unless Dame demands it, and that isn't happening soon. This entire plan may very well fall apart, and probably has less than an even chance of succeeding, but the Blazers owe Dame at least one honest attempt at building a contender around him. Olshey never did that
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic. This post is tinted with a slight bit of optimism.
     
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    I'm still affected by the anesthesia from my colonoscopy 48 hours ago. Once that wears off, I'll be back to full-tilt cynicism
     
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    Are you feeling it as a captive Blazer fan?
     
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    Can I get an update on the farts?!
     
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    fear free and rolling!
     
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    Did you remember to smile when they were talking all them pictures?
     
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