Should the Blazers re-sign Jusuf Nurkic this summer?

I don't know, watching the game last night, I get the feeling that they are really looking to see if Zach might be ready next year.

He sure is making leaps and bounds improvements in the little time he's been here/been on the court. Yes, he seems two years away, but is he, especially if it means having to sign Nurk to 4 years, $50 million or something? That puts Zach four years out, unless he really is just a stretch 4. But he also fits the bill for a modern NBA stretch 5.

 

This won't be the last time this thread gets bumped.

 

Collins is NOT A CENTER. I love his upside, but he's a PF. Ed Davis is a PF, and a fantastic backup for Nurk. But Nurkic must be re-signed to continue this teams ascent to the apex of the NBA. He's young, still developing, and has HUGE potential going forward. You will not find an equal or better talent in free agency, so it's no time to low ball him, or be cheap. Now it's fair to write in some guarantees to protect both sides in his new contract. But in no way, can the Blazers allow Nurk to walk away. That would be an epic mistake.

 

Rofl, buddy is one of the least controversial regulars here. The only thing you get from Blacklisting him is a denial of worthwhile information:

 

My daughter, who is becoming a huge Blazers fan, said something that really made sense. "I just want THIS TEAM, as it is now, to stay together, and grow". I loved it. Even I am seeing the chemistry, and love growing with these players. They care for one another. It's a brotherhood. In this era of Superteams, and let's get good immediately, it's a breath of fresh air to be patient, and see a young team ascend. My daughter is making her decision tonight between Oregon and Oregon State universities. I am a super proud dad, and this Blazer team has brought us even closer together. I'm hoping to make the move back to Oregon from Colorado next year. Oregon is calling me home. And the ability to watch this team with her is something I will be forever grateful for. Go Blazers!!

 

Resign Nurk. Resign Ed.

Just match, baby!

 

We'll save you a seat at the next Forum Bash.

 

Nurk/Zach/Ed/probably Aminu/Caleb, is going to be a great front court rotation next season.

I also hope the Blazers can sign that PapaG cat, and trade Meyers to greener pastures. You can never have too many backup bigs.

And BTW: Zach is a PF. I've been saying that all season, and it's more evident now than it was in November.

 

Zach is a gem.

 

Rip City!!! Does she play basketball? Or just deciding on school.

 

Does a bear shit in the woods? Of course, we should re-sign him. He is one of the most important reasons we're winning this year.

 

Beavers don't let good people go to the U of O when OSU is possible. A beautiful campus that gets even more beautiful in the Fall. You can also smell all the leaves in the Fall.

The trees and foliage is maintained and studied by the botanists and forestry majors. Oh, and the basketball and football programs are on the rise.

I say this even though my two best friends and three of my nieces all went to the U of O where one was a running back for the Ducks. (Turns aside and spits on the lawn whenever he says U of O)

 

Jusuf Nurkic WAS a beast tonight. 27 points 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks.

 

Lol at people who think he'll get paid 15M a year or less. He's a top 5 center in the league and will get a fat offer from someone. There's no hiding the BEAST.

 

Yes.

 

The answer I believe is yes.

 

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@BigGameDamian

 

Best game of the season for Nurk (The Brooklyn game was pretty good too)
Looked calm and did not rush anything.