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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm fine with getting him, but if we use our lotto pick I'm going to be really really really annoyed.
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    The Blazers aren't going to be contenders next season. It'll take another cycle or two at least.
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    You tell that to Dame!
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    I think he's aware. Doesn't mean he won't try though! That's what I love about him...
     
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    Never give up hope.......that a few top teams will have a major injury. Not saying I root for that, but it does seem to happen every year.
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Just remember what all media member were saying last september, and even vegas until a few months ago: Nets Nets Nets, or maybe the Lakers.
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Oh God's! Are they going to cut off Damian head and sew on Timberwolves head?!

    Wait, no BRoy was the false pretender king in the north. Damian died(took the season ending surgery) and will come back as the True king! He already killed his love, Daenerys Stormborn (CJ).
     
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    Oh sure. I mean the Pelicans could have won it this year... doesn't mean they were "contenders"... I would expect the Blazers will be in the 5-8 range at best. Not contenders, but if you make the playoffs anything is possible.
     
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    Then you have no reason to acquire Grant, right?
     
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  10. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    You do if there is a legit 2-3 year plan (which is dumb given the age of Dame) and you think a versatile forward is a piece of that plan
     
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    Well, if you think he'll be a part of the championship contending roster you're building for the following season you do...
     
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    I don't think that works.

    Adding Grant impedes your ability to add the other necessary pieces to achieve the stated goal.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The implicit assumption in that statement is that Grant isn't a piece that can help achieve that goal. While I might agree with you, it's a debatable claim.
     
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    If that is the case then don't add Grant. I don't pretend to know the plan. If Dame is good with it then so am I.
     
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    Its 2-3 year plan and Dame will be still young enough. For it to happen in 1 years would be lightning in a bottle.
     
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    I think so. Dame keeps himself in good shape. He will be 34 three seasons from now. Curry is 34 right now and he looks decent.
    I still think his leadership has extra value as well.
     
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    I am not doubting you but I am curious to know in what way he prevents us from our goals. Are you talking about his salary? Or losing a trade piece with the future 1st that we could otherwise use for a better PF? Who else can we use the TPE/draft pick on?
     
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Right on both counts. When you balance his contributions (as our 4th option) vs acquisition cost + salary, it looks questionable. Then you have the question of whether he will be happy and productive in a decreased role.

    Look at it this way - we have hit the iceberg and have a 50'x50' hole in the hull. We can take the lifeboats (our few trade assets), break them down, and make a 10'x10' patch (Grant). What exactly is the point of that plan? It neither saves the ship (makes us contenders now) nor saves the passengers (a long term rebuilding plan).
     
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    The thing I would disagree with is although he would be our 4th option on offense, he would add length on D.
    I believe his 7'3" wingspan would be the longest on the team. Nurk and Little both have 7'2" wings. Those 3 together alongside Hart give us 4 good defenders. (not just because of their length but because they also are decent defenders)

    The question is can those 4 with Dame score enough? Again I would not give up too much for Grant, but I do see him making us better next year while we groom a young PF who will not be quite ready, or if we draft a backup center who would also not be quite ready for major minutes.
     
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    Which kind of goes back to what I said. I don't think Dame being good with it necessarily makes it good for the organization. Is the priority winning basketball or pleasing Damian Lillard?
     
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