What now? Ownership, etc

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by illmatic99, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    56,114
    Likes Received:
    53,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    It's annoying, but the throwaway Kobe suggestion earlier in the thread isn't that far fetched. Grant Hill owns a pretty large share of the Hawks. Shaq owns a tiny share of the Kings, and MJ of course with the Hornets. Lebron, Wade, and KD have all expressed interest in owning teams in the future.

    Kobe has higher total earnings than pretty much every one in recent NBA history except for KG.

    Wouldn't surprise me if a player is part of the group that comes forward when the Blazers go up for sale.
     
    Last edited: Oct 17, 2018
    Darkwebs likes this.
  2. ripcityboy

    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2013
    Messages:
    12,934
    Likes Received:
    10,797
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    self employed
    Location:
    pdx, or, usa.
    Kobe at the head of an investment group makes a lot of sense, actually. He knows what it takes to run an organization. Simiar to Derek Jeter and the Marlins. But I don't think Kobe would fuck up as bad as Jeter did with local fans in Miami.
     
  3. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,506
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Kobe has proven to be quite savvy with business.
     
    ripcityboy likes this.
  4. ripcityboy

    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2013
    Messages:
    12,934
    Likes Received:
    10,797
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    self employed
    Location:
    pdx, or, usa.
    He got Jeanie Buss to kick her brother out of Laker management. Thst says something for sure.
     
    Orion Bailey likes this.
  5. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,506
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Yep, plus I have also heard he has made some savvy investments and now has made more outside of basketball then he did inside.
     
  6. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Shaq owns part of the Kings and the Kings fucking hated him. I can totally see Kobe wanting to be involved in owning a team
     
  7. The Professional Fan

    The Professional Fan Big League Scrub

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    9,851
    Likes Received:
    6,746
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The West Coast Portland
    I have zero problems with Kobe being part of our ownership group. He wants to win.
     
  8. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    That's why I brought it up. Wasn't trying to be "edgy" or "hipster". I also think that his presence will attract free agents.
     
  9. The Professional Fan

    The Professional Fan Big League Scrub

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    9,851
    Likes Received:
    6,746
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The West Coast Portland
    Totally agree. My first reaction to the idea wasn't even negative, at all. Didn't even have to warm up to the idea. He's a killer and would have every reason to be invested in our success. Bring it on.
     
  10. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    7,681
    Likes Received:
    8,758
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Boise, ID
    I’m putting my lottery winnings towards buying the Blazers. :)

    Perhaps I need to buy a ticket?
     
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  11. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,506
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Lol Cart before the horse?

    I just bought a small island.

    Im gonna try to win the lotto next year. lol
     
  12. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    oh god, if I win the lottery all y'all will come out of the woodwork and expose me for MSNBC (claiming it under the holding company: Fuck Seattle, LLC)

     
    bodyman5000 and 1 likes this.
  13. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2008
    Messages:
    10,720
    Likes Received:
    5,273
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Trolling the internet
    Location:
    Southern Oregon
    For some reason I don't think Kobe would want to move the team either, idk why, just a hunch.
     
  14. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    He has a lot of sentiment of playing in Portland.
     
    3RA1N1AC likes this.
  15. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    116,223
    Likes Received:
    114,265
    Trophy Points:
    115
    Dennis Rodman would be a better fit than Kobe for Portland.
     
    Wizard Mentor likes this.
  16. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2013
    Messages:
    48,608
    Likes Received:
    33,632
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I see what you did there. That's a sneaky one, dog.
     
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  17. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    42,642
    Likes Received:
    24,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Has anyone brought up the Moda Center? It's 23 years old. And will be 30 when the lease expires. New ownership isn't likely to pay the bill like PA did on a new arena. Does the city of Portland have the leadership to get that done? The fucking mayor won't even stand up to local scumbag Antifa. It would easily give new ownership AND the NBA an eady out if they chose to play hardball.
     
    Blazers Roy and Gronk Brady like this.
  18. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,506
    Trophy Points:
    113
    @3 years old, yes, but completely upgraded what...5-6years ago?

    New sound system, new seat covers, newer layout for dining. all sorts of things. Have no clue about the locker rooms or anything though.

    The moda from the public side isnt in need of an upgrade anytime soon.
     
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  19. hoopsjock

    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    16,302
    Likes Received:
    26,279
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Business Owner
    Location:
    North Plains
    It's really a testament to the people involved with the whole process of the Rose Garden. That facility is still in really good shape and has stood the test of time very well. Compare it to the arena in Phoenix that was built around the same time and in need of major repairs or a new one and the redoing of Key Arena around the same time as well and I'm not too worried about it. Most casual fans or non-fans I've talked to couldn't believe it when I said that the Moda Center was that old.

    I also think the new arena/stadium issues are something that a lot of cities are unwilling to provide too much money for. That problem isn't just unique to Portland. People have realized that it shouldn't be their responsibility to help out these owners that are worth billions.
     
    Wizard Mentor and Orion Bailey like this.
  20. ripcityboy

    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2013
    Messages:
    12,934
    Likes Received:
    10,797
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    self employed
    Location:
    pdx, or, usa.
    The Rose Garden would most likely be refurbished. That's a bill that even Portland could afford.
     

Share This Page