Zombie Damian Lillard to request trade in coming days (nope, he's not.)

I think if they are willing to part with Green, they almost have to be wanting Simmons to fill a similar role. None of their young players can, IMO .

 

ohh hell no. Thats kinda my point. He isnt gonna just make a trade to make a trade. He knows there is little room for error so he must make sure the trade improves the team or it will probably be the wrist slit that ends his tenure here.
So its not easy for him. Tough spot to be in. Not many options and little room for error, makes it so he isnt just gonna roll over the roster every year, Regardless of visible needs.

Sometimes a patient sniper is better than a blast from a tommy gun.

 

Ignore the clickbait title of the video. Apparently GP talked to Dame recently: starts at the 9:30 mark.



"Dame is from where I am from. We built from the same cloth. We are so loyal that when a team drafts me, we want to stay and be a team player. You treat me right, you get players around me... we're fine. But when it comes to a point about superteams, or if you can get more money in a bigger market, or get another supermarket--- why not go? I just don't think Dame is built like that. He likes to be by himself and build a championship team. He did the same thing his in Weber when he was recruited after he freshman year to bigger school but he was loyal. That's my young guy-- love him to death, talked to him the other day. That's what he wants. He wants Portland to build a team and for them to prove that they win it. He's not the guy to grab another superstar and tell him to plot a new destination to team up on."

 

Yeah that’s good and all but if a great player wants to come here to try to win a championship Dame better be willing to build it with them.
At some point the Blazers need another All-Star.

 

i didn't get that takeaway. I read it as Dame isnt down with teaming up with others to move to a new city. He wants them to come to Portland and build with him here.
I highly doubt Dame would have any issue with another allstar saying they want to join Dame in Ptown.

 

Bruh... Reading is FUNDAMENTAL...

"He's not the guy to grab another superstar and tell him to plot a new destination to team up on."

 

I could see us trading Roco and DJJ for Draymond Greene....that would make Dame happy..Draymond and Nurk could really anchor our 3 headed guard lineup..Draymond could light a fire under Greg Brown as well

 

Im starting to want to make it happen.

 

I could see Golden State turning that down very, very quickly. Good trade for Portland, though.

 

CJ says Dame is committed to this team.

 

I'm listening to CJ on the Woj Pod, and regarding Dame, CJ is saying:

- Dame's goal is to win the Championship.
- He's all in.
- He wants to do it in Portland.
- CJ is trying to improve personally.
- Chauncey has a good idea of what it takes to win.

 

CJ also said Olshey has been a huge value add to his life.

 

he must have also got a job at The Onion

 

Dame is playing in Weber alumni game today. Beckner is there as well as well as Dame's boxing trainer from Tigard. Also looks like Blevins/Ant/Nas are there with Mikal Bridges (?). Wonder if they're playing or just training.

 

So he's not the guy to grab another superstar and tell him to plot to come to the Blazers to team up on?
You see where this goes?
It ain't about reading. It's about Dame being willing to play next to another superstar and give him his due. CJ is all willing to play second fiddle. A real superstar (Not a washed Melo) might be a different story. What would happen with Harden in Portland. Many wanted it just last year?
Personally i think Dame can do it. Lets hope so if the chance ever comes.

 

Golden State wants Simmons.

 

Um... Olshey signed CJ to what kind of deal? Riiiiight a huge value add type of contract...

 

at a out the 710 mark they speak of Simmons.

pretty much saying what i say. Its about confidence and Simmons has lost it.