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Not something new unfortunately. Doesn't matter what it seems like we are always overlooked and our players aren't as talked about. If Lillard was in LA or NY he would be the face of the NBA like Lebron/KB/Steph
I think he still gonna make the asg and if he wants that he needs to bring everything in the playoffs
I selfishly kind of like that Dame doesn’t get the respect he deserves. It pisses him off and, motivates him even more.
Name the last Blazer player that got the respect he deserved? Lack of respect comes with the uni and plane ticket to Portland.
I'm not going to say that I'm secretly glad Dame doesn't get the respect the deserves. "Because then he plays so much harder with a chip on his shoulder in the later portion of the season." That's frankly an old, cliched argument that only hurts Dame in the long run. Because then 10 years from now when we are talking about HOF accolades, the same fucking opposing fans who laugh that Dame plays harder when angry.... will say he doesn't deserve to be in. Even if he played at that high a level. "Where are the rings and where are the All-Star appearances?" They aren't going to give him a pass for playing in small market. Clyde eventually got the respect he deserved because his talent was undeniable. Roy also played at a high level and had some vocal supporters in the league. LMA as well. But media has such a role in making or breaking narratives during a season... and there are just too many good guards in the West. If I were Dame I'd quote the famous Prince Geoffrey line from "A Lion In Winter" to national reporters: "It's not the power I feel deprived of; it's the mention I miss. There's no affection for me here; you wouldn't think I'd want that, would you?" So grab everything you can, Dame. And make as big as stink as possible. Fuck this silent dignity shit! Laker fans go apeshit if you mention one of their young core players isn't what the media make him out to be. The same media that all but gift wraps HOFers to play in LA to begin with.
I would scratch NY out since the Knicks are not relevant but the Celtics and Sixers have popularity here on the East Coast.
No. Championship rings don't mean much when you're competing in a team sport, especially one with so many players. Adam Morrisson has a championship ring (I think). So what?
Let's say you have 2 players of comparable talent. One proclaims that his #1 goal is to be an all-star. The other says his #1 goal is to help his team win a title. Who do you want on your team? To me, it isn't even a debate.
OK, I get your point. Of course, wanting to win a championship in today's NBA means trying to sign with GS...
Or Rich Paul. Come to think of it, with the stupid big contract Chris Paul signed, "Rich Paul" would be a better version of the State Farm commercials with Chris and Cliff Paul.
