@DirtAndSprague A roster that looks like it was assembled by a kid who only watches TikTok videos from five years ago. A broadcast that will probably be done by the cheapest AI option available. And, a future as bright as the inside of a sealed coffin...
I will still watch, unfortunately.
@DirtAndSprague It is hard to be invested in a team that doesn't seem to be invested in itself.
Portland did more to win viewers on TikTok than to win games next year.
And, we have to get ready to get excited for the lottery again in 2027.
That person who goes to the restaurant with their friends, refuses to order anything, then picks at the leftovers...
... That's the Portland Trail Blazers.
#RipCity
@503Blazerfans Simons playing with Embiid, Brown, VJ, Maxey, and - maybe - LeBron just feels ridiculous.
Good for him. He deserves a legitimate chance to contend.
@DirtAndSprague 1. Rename 39th Ave and Cleveland High School after him.
2. Change the speed trap laws in Dundee Oregon for LeBron and his guests during wine trips.
3. Taco Tuesdays at the practice facility, Moda Center, and every restaurant from Lake Oswego to PDX.
@HarrisAndMarang Moving Toumani to the bench limits his opportunities to get awards and accolades (like DPOY). And, awards and accolades are directly tied to extension money in this league.
He wouldn't take that and be happy.
It isn't just about egos. It's about money.
@DirtAndSprague I was born into a world of "Bowie over Jordan". I saw the blown 15 point lead, Oden's leg buckle, Roy fighting with no knees, and the nonsense of the Jail Blazers and Olshey eras.
I might pass out from overwhelming joy when the Blazers win a championship.
@DirtAndSprague It is very concerning that Paul Allen spent more money to get Earth Wind & Fire to play three songs at a season opener than Dundon wants to spend on a coach.
@joesimonssays Operation "Nothing But Blazers 2026":
Dame, Deni, Clingan, Toumani, and Yang are guaranteed to stay.
Jrue, Shaedon, Time Lord, and Tisse have better odds to stay than go.
Everybody else is more likely to be moved than to stay.