Doesn’t sound like a guy threatening to leave. https://hoopshype.com/lists/exclusi...draft-blazers-front-office-legacy-retirement/
Not to mention his quote specifically about not trying to influence the FO. Good find--thanks for sharing.
That's because it won't meet their narrative. The majority of people i talk to think it's foolish to move on from Dame. But there's outspoken minority that wants to go all Morton Downey Jr. on the radio, in Tweets, and in Blogs. And they're the first to say, being behind Dame is delusional, but they are just stating the absolute facts. Dame is a top 10 player, All NBA Talent, but that don't mean squat. But some unproven youngster is the almighty , sure thing.
For the Blazers to get better, friends/teammates need to be traded. I am guessing he does not want to be asked who to get rid of. Or at least he doesn't want anyone to know he gave his ok. That would be unpleasant for any player.
Yes it does because of his previous comments. HES NOT INTERESTED IN REBUILDING….which is probably best for the team long term. Basically he is saying “your choice, but if it’s youth, I’m out”
He can give a "safe" answer by saying trade anyone who gives us the best return. He posted on IG something like, you have to make heart-breaking choices to get better
I am not going to read too much into it accept one thing and not really tied to the interview but the fact he was at the team practice facility . I know prolly not a big thing but IF the blazers told him we are for sure keeping the pick then he might try and distance himself from the team even just a little. My guess is this is what is going on and unlike in the past I do think this is true but they are telling him they are trying but as of now no real offers have come in at least one's they consider worth it. The problem is not as much the 3rd pick it's Ant who would need to be a part of most deals to get done. This being the case your not only giving up on Scoot but Ant and the value together is a Top 20 ish type player and getting even 90% of that value right now is tough for so many reasons. This is the real reason we keep hearing the Blazers are content on keeping the pick it's not cause they do not want to trade it more like no offer is even close to consider trading such a package. I will say this unless it's Zion or Brown there is no other realistic player worth those parts. It's for this reason IF we see a trade I think it will end up being a 3 to 4 team trade cause right now no one team can really match the value like I said of 3 and Ant -- simple as that.
Dame already knows the plan. It's in place. Gotta be. This isn't going to sit well with the Tin Hat, let me impose my will upon you and my opinion is the only one that is right folks. LOVE TO SEEE IT
Agree with MM. Plus... In this interview, Dame does not threaten to leave, but, he also did not promise to stay, when given the opportunity. When asked where he sees himself in 5 years. Dame's answer, playing pp and scoring 25. All Dame had to add was "for the Blazers. Dame can shut down all of the drama about his being traded by simply saying he wants to retire a Blazer. Instead he is keeping all options open, which is a good business strategy, for himself.
I don't disagree that Dame may ask out (or Portland may want to move him) if we once again fail to put a contender around him. However, in the past he's said over and over he wants to be in Portland, retire a Blazer, etc. and the drama has still continued. So there is proof that him saying those things doesn't shut down the drama.
And there is nothing wrong with that. At all. He wants to win and is still one of the premier point guards in the league. There is nothing wrong with him wanting to be in a situation where the team is trying to win.
What we know Dame does not want out of Portland. Dame wants to win a title Dame does not want more youth what we assume….logically Dame will ask out if more youth Dame is wrong thinking we have assets to turn us into a contender Despite the roster, Billups isn’t the guy Summary Dame does not want to leave Portland but him saying he is not interested in adding more youth, and if we do there will be a discussion. That is Dame saying DO NOT USE THE PICK TO DRAFT A YOUNG PLAYER OR I WILL ASK OUT
This quote? If you really read it it's clear what he's trying to say. I don’t take a stance of power, I guess. If they ask me something, I’ll give them the answer. I’ll tell them what I really think. I’m not in there trying to make a decision or anything like that. I do my job. If something’s presented to me or a question is asked to me, I give an honest answer. I try not to be a part of the player empowerment because we’ve seen enough situations where guys who were at their peak and at the top of their game had that power and influence, and when they weren’t at that level anymore or the back end, people remember that.
Doesn't where you elect to live and raise your kids matter? How many in here have turned down a nice job or promotion because you didn't want to relocate? As long as the blazers want to build around Dame I really think he won't ask out. Sure the Blazers my elect to go in different directions, but I doubt it at least through his contract. His wife owns a business here and for many families the partner has a big say in things.
