Nicolas Batum: Not upset if I have to go back to Portland

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Pinwheel1, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. zeded

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    Kahn always reminds me of my favorite demotivator.

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    If before the process even begins, you think it's "99% likely" that the blazers will match, then you really can't be too disappointed if they do - and he isn't.
     
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    Let him sign with them for 45 mil. Does anyone truly feel he's worth that money? I sure don't.
     
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    I don't think he is based on productivity under a Nate McMillan system. Minnie might be that kind of place where the coach and his teammates bring out his intrinsic and up to now underutilized ability.

    I'm really curious how he would do with a coach that uses him better.
     
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    Whether Nic is worth money or not is kind of beside the point. The fact is that he's a solid asset and the Blazers can't let him go for nothing or even for scraps from the T'Wolves. They need to get back something of value so there isn't a loss of talent from the roster.
     
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    Great point. I think he'll flourish in Min if that does happen. Still don't think it will be worth the contract he would receive....they're desperate though. Sign and trade....get us Pekovic.
     
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    Great point. I think he'll flourish in Min if that does happen. Still don't think it will be worth the contract he would receive....they're desperate though. Sign and trade....get us Pekovic.
     
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    I thought Rubes was a former Blazer and a nanny-prowler?
     

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