Dame & LaMarcus were consulted during trade talks

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  1. KingSpeed

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    http://forwardcenter.net/blazers-add-talent-and-send-a-message-by-acquiring-afflalo-gee/

    I like hearing this. Making sure our All Stars are good with this. I also love where Wes says the team wants to play into June. That's the closest I've heard any player or coach or even GM say that the goal is to win a championship this year. Aldridge and Olshey have said they want to win but the words "title" or "championship" are never uttered. Great to hear it from Wes.
     
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    Link?
     
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    I was late with the link. It's in my first post now.
     
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    I was consulted too, I'm just not allowed to say anything.
     
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    consulted doesn't mean the same thing as insulted, my friend.

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    I read that too. I thought it was really cool that Neil brought them in on the decision. That's very smart.
     
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    It's smart business. You want the managers below you to be on board, so you consult with them regarding new hires. You also send the message to the free agents on the team (LA in particular) that they are not just employees, but partners.
     
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    What a great article. This team is special from the GM to the coach to the players, everyone just seems to fit and is on the same page. I view this trade as potentially our missing piece and the fact that the organization is sacrificing some future for some present speaks volumes as to how they feel about their chances. I also love the way Neil GM's, he is so careful and calculated and he banks on guys he knows to minimize the risk. Involving key players in this decision also is great work by Neil.
     
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    Fuck now I have to save my tax return for a trip to portland for finals.
     
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    David Kahn might still have a job if he did.

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