Chris Haynes is a gigantic d*****bag. His article fails the smell test — a hit piece pure and simple. Goodwin went scorched Earth on Lillard returning. He failed in everything but ensuring Lillard wasn’t returning. Not shutting Goodwin out would have been idiotic on Cronin’s part. And there was no point in talking with Miami. Haynes puts in just enough of what was reported by various sources to act like his story is on the level. Not buying it. Lillard, knowingly or not, allowed others connected to him to harm his reputation that he had earned. Goodwin should be fired and Haynes’ calls blocked. Poison a relationship and this is what happens. I have no interest in defending Kolde or Cronin. I also have no patience for hacks in the media manipulating situations and then acting innocent afterwards.
If Dame truly tried to rescind his trade, He's back up to my favorite Blazer of all time. I hate it that he burned too many bridges and he did do that. He loves Portland, i have no doubt about it that he will live the rest of his life here. I really hope he comes back and retires a Blazer. RIP CITY FOR LIFE DAME DOLLA
He said he wanted out. He said he wanted to go somewhere he could compete. Joe sends him to the best place possible.... And Dame drops this on the way out. Was a fan. Not as much anymore. Cronin did him a HUGE solid. But Dame and his mouthpiece couldn't leave with class. Disappointing.
There are always 2 sides to every story. From what I’ve read so far, I honestly commend Joe for doing what he had to do. It was as tough a decision that ANY GM in the history of the NBA ever had to make. I get both sides of it and don’t hate Joe or Dame. I still hate Miami though. Fuck Miami.
I have no problem with Lillard as I don’t know the conversations he had. His actions had previously been stand-up guy stuff. His agent forgot the big picture of his client’s interests; Goodwin’s words are damning. Haynes’ writing and interviews made him a no-go source for me quite a while ago. If Lillard is pushing this latest agenda, he’s not helping himself … we’ll see if he follows this up with his own words.
This is a fair take and i don't disagree with it at all. But man, regardless of all of that, i am crushed that he possibly had a change of heart and there wasn't a spot for him. Perhaps he was run by his agent. Maybe he never wanted to go as far as they went with it. Dame hasn't really said much at all other than he wanted to go to Miami. He's not really even dogged the staff until now and that wasn't even really dogging them. I just hate it for the guy i loved for so many years. I have a big heart. A lot of these fans wanted him gone regardless and i was good either way. I just can't stand it that this is where the relationship ended up
I think he's trying to take the letter "o" out of "J_e". I think he also missed an opportunity to mention PA.
not sure where you're quoting this from, but available or possible works so much better then attractable STOMP
That last snippet got me in the feels man. I think he hates it deep down that he's leaving. I hope like hell one day he can return and retire a Blazer. It will be a glorious moment for me.
The greatest ambassador we've ever had. Incredible dude and player. I wish we didn't fail him. I wish there was a happy ending. It's absolutely all love and I'm rooting for him every step of the way.
It can still have a happy ending. Would love to see him retire a Blazer and be the sixth, seventh man off of the bench in a deep run in three or four years.
Im 99% sure that was genuine. That was immediately after the trade request went public. Things can change as you find out more information & as you deal with an agent who is acting like a petulant child
Nothing but love for Dame. Like everyone else in this situation, he's not perfect; but unlike most people in this situation, he's provide us fans a bunch of great memories!
I knew that after a deal was done, Dame and his agent would write a nice farewell message to cool the temperature and provide Dame an opportunity to recapture some goodwill. I knew I was going to be played, and I still couldn't help my emotions.
