SB Nation User Blog: Dr. Deal

(Slightly OT) Logo

Dr. Deal — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:07:51 -0000

A post called "Righting the Logo" really got me thinking the other day. To paraphrase a little, the post had to do with the current "leaf turning" of our beloved Blazer's, and with that, we should consider turning the pinwheel back to vertical. Along with this concept I began considering what new merchandise would/could look like, as well as the potential of new uniforms.

The uniforms of our past were simple, defined, yet never used our infamous 5 on 5 pinwheel as the primary focus. However, in my eyes this is the primary focus. I started playing with some new ideas just for fun and came up with one that I thought was really cool. My signifigant other insisted that I share the idea with others, so I thought what a better way to share than with fellow Blazer fans.

This is just a meagar Blazer fan's concept, and maybe doesn't even deserve to be a fan post, but you never know what kind of conversation may rise from it. So enjoy!

Also... I did this with the cheezy MS Paint so it looks a little rough. You get the idea though.

Waiting Game

Dr. Deal — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:18:38 -0000

Following up on a post yesterday, how real is the Darius Miles situation? If this guy is serious about playing, and if some Managers have devilish attitudes, the Blazer books could have some legitimate troubles headed their way.

Right now we have "money burning a hole in our pocket" so-to-speak. This summer should bring us some incredible talent to be evaluated, but yet we don't necessarily have to fill that last open roster spot. However, every one of us has an idea on what to do with that spot, a.k.a money in the pocket. My question is, how do we utilize that last open roster spot to our advantage... all things considered?

I'm wondering if by not signing someone, would it give us some sort of financial le-way in the case Miles does get 20 games with another team? If so, would it benefit us to wait till the last minute and let the Miles thing play out over the summer?

I may be a little over-concerned about the star of "The Perfect Score," but I don't want anything jeopardizing our cap space.

Big Three Necessity??

Dr. Deal — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:51:27 -0000

With more post-draft converstaion developing both on BEdge and over the ariwaves, it seems as though the Blazer's fanbase agrees... it's time to stop and see how well this roster works. My question though, is how necessary is it to center a team around two or three players? I understand it's purpose and general rule of thumb, but it seems like Mr. Pritchard is not fully following suit.

The cast we currently have (assuming they still play nice together next year) does not seem to be based on the superior play of any one character. Rather, the ability to allow majority of players to contribute, and do so somewhat equally. Even when one player had an off night, another would step up to fill the void. I seem to remember multiple games last season in which we had five or six players in double digits, and points spread out accross the bench.

I'm not talking about just building up a good supporting cast for our likely candidates for a "Big Three." I would almost consider (jokingly) labeling our roster the "Big Cohesiveness." This team has become a unit- a single driving force to now battle. We have what very few, if any teams have in the NBA, and that is the lack of a Big Three.

In your opinions:

- Is it necessary to build a team around two or three players (i.e.Celtics, L*akers, Suns, etc.)?

- Do we actually have a Big Three that I am happily overlooking?

- What other current NBA rosters have the cohesive playing spirit that we have?

- Is this a hippie-dippie, groovey, one-love, silly way to look at building a team? (no I don't own a tye-dyed shirt)

- Will this bring us an NBA Championship, or just a pat on the back?