Quote Originally Posted by Trailer Park Ninja View Post
Yeah be interesting when both teams meet in Rip city and the reaction LaMarcus will receive. At least he didn't have a TV broadcast about "The Decision" lol.

Portland has a young talented team but will see how they fare, the Western Conference is a tough place.

The Spurs are one of the top organisations in executive management in keeping their teams in contention and scouting talent in USA and abroad. Plus Coach Pop sets the tone and everyone follows, there are no egos, they recruit certain players with the right personalities and attitude.
It's actually nice to have no expectations this year. If Portland is bad then we get a high draft pick (hopefully bad enough to get Ben Simmons!!). If they surprise people then it means Lillard, McCollum and the other youngsters are a good core and we have so much cap room to add players through lopsided trades or free agency. Whereas last year it was stressful because they had to be good to have a chance of resigning Aldridge.

Blazer fans generally despise the Rockettes, Thunder and the Lakers/Clippers. But we have utmost respect for the Spurs, Warriors and Grizzlies. The only thing that is starting to bug me is Pops interviews, he comes across now as being bigger than the game with his antics. But most people love him for the way he gives the media a hard time.