You do that trade now because the lakers could trade that pick for someone else. Them waiting on the Dame trade did not lead to a great haul that Highkin is making it out to be.
Great episode Mike. Player choices and future possibilities are always my interest, and how to measure success is a very cogent question since it will relate to ticket sales. Any way the Blazers can promote the beauty of the process over scoreboard watching is my recommendation.
In my opinion, it's less about patience and more about making the right draft picks and trades. Patience only prolongs the agony if the right players aren't drafted or if the right trades aren't identified and executed at the right time.
I think the game plan with Scoot and Ant is to not sell too early. There has been a lot of volatility in Ant's career here. Now that there is ONLY Scoot and Ant, we will see who is THAT GUY. If it isn't Ant, I think he is moved at the deadline.
Dood on the right contradicted himself all within 5 seconds. "Simons is a potive value contract...........it's just that nobody really want him". Lmfao, great analysis my dood.
Be careful what you wish for. We can end up with a far worse owner. Getting somebody that sees the Blazers and the fans as cash cows is one possible. Another is getting somebody that runs it all by Analytics. No Jody isn't a great owner but one of the thjngs that is never discussed is how much actual real contol she has and how much is actually legally in the hands of Bert Kolde.
She's definitely been a great caretaker. I think the biggest knock against her is a lack of presence which has led to a lot of fans thinking she's not doing anything when the opposite is true.
@rileymcphee9429 I would change it by not trading for Lavine at all. 🤷♂️ He's value is in the toilet, period. Nobody wants him. To take him on would be team sui*ide, regardless of the picks, cause he'd command minutes and be a serious overpay.
This is laughably bad. Shaedon Sharpe is virtually a Zach Lavine in progress. Absorbing a player who has low value for arguably the best contract value guard in the league and a Center with untapped potential would be a mistake. The Blazers probably benefit from the twin towers given how Wemby will be a problem in the West in coming years.
@@johnnash5118 I know what you're trying to say, but "I'd take a worse deal to save face, over maximizing the value of my assets" does not championships make.
If this team is in big trouble if it ends up starting Scoot, Sheadon, Deni, Flagg, and Clingan in 2 years. Theyll probably end up breaking Detriots losing streak
You do that trade now because the lakers could trade that pick for someone else. Them waiting on the Dame trade did not lead to a great haul that Highkin is making it out to be.
at 1:15...Mike's excellent Woody Woodpecker laugh. Well done!
Great episode Mike. Player choices and future possibilities are always my interest, and how to measure success is a very cogent question since it will relate to ticket sales. Any way the Blazers can promote the beauty of the process over scoreboard watching is my recommendation.
In my opinion, it's less about patience and more about making the right draft picks and trades. Patience only prolongs the agony if the right players aren't drafted or if the right trades aren't identified and executed at the right time.
Patience at some point leads to doing nothing.
I think the game plan with Scoot and Ant is to not sell too early. There has been a lot of volatility in Ant's career here. Now that there is ONLY Scoot and Ant, we will see who is THAT GUY. If it isn't Ant, I think he is moved at the deadline.
“That’s something some people think” 😂
To answer the question: probably not.
There's 30 teams and only one trophy.
@Kirk Royse. Give Chauncey a capable roster that's not tanking each year & then ask me if he's an X's & O's coach.
What happened during the 2022-23 season when the Blazers started Lillard, Simons, Hart, Grant, Nurk for ~55 games?
@@LockedOnBlazers Chauncey seems like a great person but over his head for this particular job
@@LockedOnBlazersDame was injured like half that year, no? Plus that was far from a capable roster lol
Dood on the right contradicted himself all within 5 seconds. "Simons is a potive value contract...........it's just that nobody really want him". Lmfao, great analysis my dood.
Lol probably not but we can hope Jody sells the team
Be careful what you wish for. We can end up with a far worse owner. Getting somebody that sees the Blazers and the fans as cash cows is one possible. Another is getting somebody that runs it all by Analytics. No Jody isn't a great owner but one of the thjngs that is never discussed is how much actual real contol she has and how much is actually legally in the hands of Bert Kolde.
She's definitely been a great caretaker. I think the biggest knock against her is a lack of presence which has led to a lot of fans thinking she's not doing anything when the opposite is true.
lol Jody has 100% just making money AKA trade picks for money…
@@kirkroyse4705 if that's what you think, how do you explain the money invested in the practice facilities and the Rip City Remix?
@@jasonm2081The owners that are running teams based on analytics are the owners that are winning championships.
Hair-brained trade idea:
Blazers send: DeAndre Ayton, Anfernee Simons
Bulls send: Lach LaVine, '26 first (1-7 protected), '27 first, '28 second (SAC), '29 first
Heck Naw Man‼️
@@rosecityusa6120 how would you change it?
@rosecityusa6120 nothing to say? Okay 👍
@rileymcphee9429 I would change it by not trading for Lavine at all. 🤷♂️ He's value is in the toilet, period. Nobody wants him. To take him on would be team sui*ide, regardless of the picks, cause he'd command minutes and be a serious overpay.
This is laughably bad. Shaedon Sharpe is virtually a Zach Lavine in progress. Absorbing a player who has low value for arguably the best contract value guard in the league and a Center with untapped potential would be a mistake. The Blazers probably benefit from the twin towers given how Wemby will be a problem in the West in coming years.
I would sacrifice getting back one FRP of two to trade Grant over lying about injuries to tank. I’m sure I’m not alone with this integrity problem.
I think you are alone, actually? It's not an integrity issue, it's a strategy.
This isn't the business for you if you care about feelings.
@@johnnash5118 I know what you're trying to say, but "I'd take a worse deal to save face, over maximizing the value of my assets" does not championships make.
If this team is in big trouble if it ends up starting Scoot, Sheadon, Deni, Flagg, and Clingan in 2 years. Theyll probably end up breaking Detriots losing streak
I hope you realize all those players aren't going to be the same in two years..
I'd love that team!
They very well might end up breaking Detroit’s streak in order to get Flagg, yes
@@jonathanevers8019 They should want that, yes!
Incredibly rediculous take.