Dame all but demanding vet roster

Interesting how the vocal Anti-Dame group in this thread ignored Dame's presence at the predraft workouts yesterday.

But wait.... He reposted something cryptic on IG. Let's all assume the worst and cry about it.

 

I'm not sure what qualifies as "anti-Dame" at this point. I don't really like his music..... am I anti-Dame?

 

C'mon Nate. You know who the anti- Dame crowd is. Some don't even use the classic "I love Dame, but" either. They belittle all of his accomplishments, and focus on the only thing they can , the defensive side of the ball. Which 99% of the greatest players today, have an issue with as well.

 

well, I'm anti-dame when I'm thinking about two ex-wives and a current one

 

This is the era where you can clearly see Dame has taken complete ownership of the franchise...I'm glad to see it...he's not in Cabo..he's at playoff games rubbin' elbows and at the practice facilities watching new guys work out, and I'd guess Dame had a lot to do with bringing BRoy back into the family as well....make no mistake...Dame knows what he has here and what he could lose by walking away...he'll end up owning the Blazers when all is said and done

 

So is it to wrong for me to say they are all fanatical Dame fans.

 

Well said River. The Force is Stronggggg in you.

 

It was awesome to see Terry Porter, Brian Grant and Dame all at the PF with Chauncey and Joe watching the workouts....I wonder if Terry isn't a coaching candidate for the G league team..(at least I think it was Terry from the photos on the website) Or maybe Terry is going to get Brooks seat on the bench

 

they sure aren't wizenheimer fans

 

That makes a ton of sense. Also Kudos to Jody & Bert for listening to the criticism, and bringing change. Whether it be the fan's outcry over the possibility of keeping the Broadcast crews at home for road games (dumb idea that was scrubbed), or responding to Clyde's criticism that the Blazers don't have much to do with former players. At least it seems like what's happening. I do think the Blazers are listening and care. The Nuggets are going towards a potential championship, and Kroenke has made it so few got to enjoy the ride. Guess that's the way Stan pays for his 7 billion dollar palace in Inglewood.

 

I'd say most people on the board are extremely supportive of Dame, but some (a minority) think the team should pivot and rebuild now while others want to keep Dame, and there is probably even a third group that might consider either direction depending on the details.

Compare that to when Aldridge was leading the team, or ZBo, or Roy, or Rasheed Wallace. Even secondary players like CJ or Batum. Now with Ant or Grant. Those players get roasted hard here way more than Dame ever has. Sure Sharpe is looked on very fondly now, but in a year or two we might have dozens of posters hammering on his faults and questioning if the team should trade him.

So in the context of this board souring on Blazers, I'd say Dame is held up clearly higher than all others.

 

Maybe I just tuned those people out.... not sure.

 

Man.... if I ever get divorced, I'm not getting married again lol

 

I think it's actually the "pro Dame" crowd that wants to trade the pick so Dame can "win now."

 

Naw, falling in love is a great thing. Just make sure they're a Blazer Babe.

 

I'm as Pro Dame as there is. I draft Wemby. I think the tandem of Dame and Wemby could be very special . But #2 on, i'm trying to go after the best player possible .

 

And he should.

 

Well sure I love my wife and kids more than anything. But I kind of feel like Nate a bit, if I didn't have all this, it would be nice to be single and just do whatever I want. I wouldn't look for another situation again where I'm committed. Maybe just a grass is greener impulse when you don't have that freedom.

 

Well I was also married twice before my current wife. We're now at 23 years married and happy as can be.

 

Would you trade Wembanyama for Giannis?