Neil Olshey says Trail Blazers probably done with offseason moves (IN 2014!)

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by SlyPokerDog, Jul 11, 2014.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 1 of 5
  1. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    125,715
    Likes Received:
    145,965
    Trophy Points:
    115
    SlyPokerDog, Jul 11, 2014
    #1
  2. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,957
    Likes Received:
    26,303
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    I don't mind all that much if he is, but notice he said "until they give us a 16th roster spot" - in other words, his answer really just covered adding people. He doesn't (in saying that) rule out trades.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 11, 2014
    #2
  3. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    125,715
    Likes Received:
    145,965
    Trophy Points:
    115
    "There remains a possibility that Olshey could make a trade, of course, and if a no-brainer proposal came across his desk, he certainly would pounce on it. But while he left open such a possibility on Thursday, saying he and his front office would "keep our eyes open," the Blazers are most likely done making moves this summer."
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jul 11, 2014
    #3
  4. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,957
    Likes Received:
    26,303
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Saying this is a nice way to get the press to leave him the fuck alone for a while.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 11, 2014
    #4
    stampedehero likes this.
  5. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    33,258
    Likes Received:
    13,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Well I have got to say Neil Olshey hasn't done much to impress me since he's been in Portland.
     
    BigGameDamian, Jul 11, 2014
    #5
  6. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    So Wright gets another year to fix his game? And Claver? I wish they would cut him. I hate to see a guy like that just sitting for a year. He could play well somewhere.
     
    Reep, Jul 11, 2014
    #6
  7. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Messages:
    20,014
    Likes Received:
    17,254
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    PDX
    Yea, sucks we lost out on Rich Cho.
     
    HailBlazers, Jul 11, 2014
    #7
    Wheels and dviss1 like this.
  8. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    21,056
    Likes Received:
    10,366
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Well, he drafted Lillard, retained Batum on what now looks like a bargain deal, traded ziltch for a Lopez and Robinson, then added Blake+Kaman to extremely team friendly contracts.

    I'd say he has done as good or better than what is realistic for a team in Portland.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jul 11, 2014
    #8
    dviss1 likes this.
  9. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    5,545
    Likes Received:
    3,569
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    South Jordan, UT
    I would add that so for Olshey seems to have a gift for adding players that we all say "Meh" to, but then after they start playing we are shocked at how well they worked out. Yes, he has not brought a superstar to Portland, but how can you not like the synergy created by his moves?
     
    Reep, Jul 11, 2014
    #9
  10. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    21,056
    Likes Received:
    10,366
    Trophy Points:
    113
    We already have the superstar pillars in Lillard and LA so no need to try and get a Melo level player to fuck with the chemistry.. I love all the little moves he has made, bring in good character players who improve on what is already a team with great chemistry.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jul 11, 2014
    #10
  11. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    12,405
    Likes Received:
    310
    Trophy Points:
    83
    I noticed they gave away Mo's number already :(
     
    The_Lillard_King, Jul 11, 2014
    #11
  12. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,299
    Likes Received:
    34,150
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Even if you don't give him credit for Lillard, getting Lopez and Robinson for next to nothing is impressive enough for people who have realistic expectations.
     
    julius, Jul 11, 2014
    #12
  13. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    26,661
    Likes Received:
    20,366
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Poster Boy
    Location:
    Blazerlandia
    The team improved by how many wins in one season, before winning a first round playoff series for the first time in how many years?

    Nope. Olshey hasn't done anything to impress me either.
     
    BBert, Jul 11, 2014
    #13
  14. Duckhook

    Duckhook Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2009
    Messages:
    1,116
    Likes Received:
    1,358
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Reno, NV

    Well said.
     
    Duckhook, Jul 11, 2014
    #14
  15. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    68,359
    Likes Received:
    67,427
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Neil has done a commendable job given the situations he's had over the last two years and I agree with his theory that most teams don't have the patience to develop a deep team that's locked into a system as the Spurs have been for a long time. I'm tired of revolving doors for roster pieces and coaches. Ready for some stability and culture that builds a championship team. I think we're well on the way. The entire organization has impressed me. Since Stotts has become coach and Olshey the GM, I've been a serious fan of the way it's unfolding. I've been a critic of many, many past GMs coaches and players that have come and gone here but I'm going to enjoy this Blazer chapter for what it is. One of the best since the Drexler, Porter era. It's truly time to enjoy being a Blazer fan and it hasn't always been that way. I was 23 when we won the last championship and I hope I get to see another one this year
     
    riverman, Jul 11, 2014
    #15
  16. OneLifeToLive

    OneLifeToLive Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,620
    Likes Received:
    517
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Portland's best moves maybe the one Houston and the rest of the west could not make. The west hasn't gotten a whole lot better after one draft and a free agency period Of course a lot more has yet to unfold. But with how lackluster this team and General Manager has been, they are really fortunate to still be right there.
     
    OneLifeToLive, Jul 11, 2014
    #16
  17. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    33,258
    Likes Received:
    13,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I just can't see how they are done. The Blazers are over loaded at the SG position.
     
    BigGameDamian, Jul 11, 2014
    #17
  18. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    44,784
    Likes Received:
    27,545
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Underwhelming clap...clap...clap.clap.clap
     
    Mediocre Man, Jul 11, 2014
    #18
    Nikolokolus likes this.
  19. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    125,715
    Likes Received:
    145,965
    Trophy Points:
    115
    Damn it! Why didn't Olshey clear cap space to sign Lebron or Bosh?!?
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jul 11, 2014
    #19
  20. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    44,784
    Likes Received:
    27,545
    Trophy Points:
    113
    It's not all or nothing. Kaman and Blake are severely underwhelming
     
    Mediocre Man, Jul 11, 2014
    #20
Page 1 of 5

Share This Page