Game Thread GAME# 60: BLAZERS @ CAVALIERS - FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - MONDAY, 4:00 PM, NBCSNW

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Prediction: where will the Blazers finish in the West?

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  1. Bruno_Sabino

    Bruno_Sabino From Brasil (Belem-PA)

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    His 50 point game is close to coming
     
    Bruno_Sabino, Feb 24, 2019
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    If he misses the All-NBA he wouldn't be eligible for a Super Max extension this summer. Depending on your viewpoint of giving Dame that big of a percentage of the cap it might not be the worst thing in the world.
     
    hoopsjock, Feb 24, 2019
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    if Dame loves Portland and wants to win, he would decline the bump and provide portland the flexibility to sign more talent. He already has a max and a huge shoe deal. Money is not an issue umless its more important to him than wimning.
     
    Orion Bailey, Feb 24, 2019
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    I wouldn't be mad at him for taking it, he does deserve it if he stays. At the same time if he isn't eligible for it and he stays it at least wouldn't be the organization's fault.
     
    hoopsjock, Feb 24, 2019
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    supermax increases likelihood of dame being a blazer for life
     
    illmatic99, Feb 24, 2019
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    I always think that way also.
     
    kjironman1, Feb 24, 2019
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    Yes. If he earns it on this contract he should take it. Next contract he can take less to keep the team going. But this is the big one for him. I also would not have a problem at all with him taking a supermax.
     
    kjironman1, Feb 24, 2019
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    Unpopular but to me theres only like 4-5 guys in the NBA worth the supermax. Now saying that, if Dame is eligible and wants it you basically have to give it to him, and he’s very close to that 4-5 group. Just that number is a lot of the cap...
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Feb 24, 2019
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    I don't know, it hasn't really mattered to a few players like Kawhi, KD, and AD lately. I'm not really worried about Dame leaving like those guys.
     
    hoopsjock, Feb 24, 2019
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    Some players like Chris Bosh and Tim Duncan took less money to keep teammates ...Duncan did it for Ginobli...Dirk did that as well to help the team...this is what I see Dame doing down the road.
     
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    We need headband Mo to show up from here on out. He was strong last year before getting hurt and we’ll need that Mo back for the playoffs.
     
    SheedSoNasty, Feb 24, 2019
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    I really think that the plan was to let him get 100% healthy before the post break run...we missed him against the Pels and he is ballin' right now
     
    riverman, Feb 25, 2019
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    Dame just played minimal minutes in a blowout and just had a 9-day rest.
     
    BonesJones, Feb 25, 2019
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    Dame deserves it, 100%.
     
    BonesJones, Feb 25, 2019
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    Him declining $5M more a year will not affect our trajectory whatsoever.
     
    BonesJones, Feb 25, 2019
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    I mean is there a massive difference when talking 205 or 240 MILLION dollars. Can’t you pretty much get whatever the fuck you want with either?
     
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    Hmm, that would suck.
     
    LayneStaley, Feb 25, 2019
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    It would, but unless Olshey completely lets his relationship with Dame go ass end up, I can't see Dame doing that to this organization.
     
    Jade Falcon, Feb 25, 2019
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    Dame will be All NBA 2nd Team.
     
    KingSpeed, Feb 25, 2019
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    How many more generations does $35M take care of?
     
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