Do You Trust Neil Olshey?

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Do you truly trust Neil Olshey at this point to make the right choices for our team?

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  1. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    In N.O. I trust
     
    Stevenson, Jan 17, 2015
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    Do we really have a choice?
     
    BigGameDamian, Jan 17, 2015
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  3. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Then add Hibbert to the pluses then
     
    magnifier661, Jan 17, 2015
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    Indirectly turning Felton into the Kostas into TRob was a plus
     
    riverman, Jan 17, 2015
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    How was that a plus? Hibbert has been terrible since he got paid
     
    Scalma, Jan 17, 2015
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Because Hibbert in Portland would be amazing. He's a super role player. He would have been perfect next to Aldridge. Keep in mind that Lopez was just average before he came to Portland. Lopez became great because his defense and rebounding is exactly what we were missing.

    His problems have more to do with the talent around him. And, well the Pacer superstar sleeping with his girl
     
    magnifier661, Jan 17, 2015
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    Can't be a plus since it didn't get done. And at the time my thoughts were "That's too much for Hibbert, but that's the only way we could possibly get him." Hence, neutral.
     
    blue9, Jan 17, 2015
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    The Lopez trade was a slam dunk.

    He needs to make a move during the deadline to bolster our roster, IMO.
     
    MickZagger, Jan 17, 2015
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    No one is perfect. I like his strategy and approach. I'm glad we have him.
     
    BBert, Jan 17, 2015
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    I think defensively Portland would become a power house with he and LA on the front line. Robin is good but I think Hibbert is an upgrade. Just my opinion.
     
    OneLifeToLive, Jan 17, 2015
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    That pacers team is a train wreck. He would be great on this squad. Put Robin Lopez in Indiana and tell me if he can do 1/2 of what Hibbert does.
     
    PDXFonz, Jan 17, 2015
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    That would be a cruel thing to do to Robin. But Hibbert is better.
     
    BBert, Jan 17, 2015
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I mean it figuratively. I think we can entice Hibbert relatively easily next summer in FA. Probably get him much cheaper too. I think we could get Hibbert for close to the same as Lopez. The key will be if we can convince one of them to take less. Likely have to be Rolo since Hibbert already will be taking less, but I think we can pay Robin enough to keep him here as well.
     
    PDXFonz, Jan 17, 2015
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    No. I don't trust Neil Olshey.
     
    jlprk, Jan 18, 2015
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    That would be awesome. Robin needs his minutes limited anyway. It depends on where Hibbert's head is. I don't see him signing for a discount and he needs to accept that he's not featured in the offense. He'd have a good shot for a ring here if he cares about such things.
     
    BBert, Jan 18, 2015
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    Hibbert AND Lopez? Where do I sign up
     
    Scalma, Jan 18, 2015
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    Well truthfully I want to see more. He's apart of the team but let me ask this, Was Neil really the guy that built this team? He really hasn't even shown that he can keep them together yet all but maybe a couple Handshake's. Just wanted to throw some criticizing in there.
     
    BigGameDamian, Jan 18, 2015
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    Your main criticism is that he hasnt done what cant be done until the future?

    .... what?
     
    Strenuus, Jan 18, 2015
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  19. BigGameDamian

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    Well we'll see. I never said he wasn't a good GM or he wasn't doing a good job but he defenitly has his work cut out for him. Also I don't think criticism is always a bad thing.
     
    BigGameDamian, Jan 18, 2015
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    Criticism of something that hasnt and CANT be done yet is dumb and is a bad thing.

    "Hey, you're doing great. But we're not going to hire you because of something we may or may not think you can do."

    That's called assuming. But, since you're the one who wrote it, it doesn't surprise me.
     
    Strenuus, Jan 18, 2015
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