Hey Clipper fans! Blazer season ticket holder here just wondering what your impressions are so far of Steve and Travis. I was very sad to see them go and was curious to see how other fans view them

In Portland Travis was always the guy (along with many others, I'm sure you know) who seemed to have a ton of untapped potential, had great hops, hit some key late game shots and was very likable yet spuratic.You either loved or hated him, and at times both. On a scale of 1-10, I would say Portland fans liked Outlaw about a 7. (Kobe being a 1 and Roy being a 10) We wish him the best of luck.

Blake was the steady hand that got blamed for not taking it to the basket as much as we would have liked, but was repspected by teammates and coaches and was a great compliment to Brandon Roy. He spread the floor with his 3 point shooting and had a decent assist/turnover ratio. We were never too excited or upset to see Blake come in and out of games, because we knew he wouldn't do anything to hurt your team, and he provided a mediocre amount of help. On a scale of 1-10 I would venture to guess he would be rated about a 5 in Portland, worth keeping around and not a throw in, but not a deal breaker type of player.

I was just curious to see how you fans feel about having these guys on your team. Im going to attack a poll, just because I have never had the opportunity!  Thanks a lot for reading.

Just got this from Barrett, didnt even make the trip today...

http://mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/aldridge-to-miss-week.html

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I have been hearing people complain about so much things wrong with the blazers. I know they are losing and there are resons for it, but for some reason im not really upset or worried. I just would like to take a poll and see what YOU think is the biggest factor in this teams losing record, you may think it is a combine 2 or 3 reasons, so im going to allow multiple selections...

I have been browsing the Oregonlive post threads, and have noticed a few fans that have posted the idea that we are tanking.
I, for one, do not believe we are tanking, but some very interesting points come up with this idea.

We play very efficent at home, the hustle and winning seems to keep people coming to watch the team, so therefore no arena revenue is lost. Losing on the road may not be such a bad thing for "bandwagon" fans, so road loses wouldn't drive them away. On the road, we seem to take out key players at key moments (Joel Pryz in the fourth vs Philly).

Of course, the reason for tanking is to obtain a higher pick in the upcoming 08 NBA draft, which would be used to draft either a PG, SF or might even be traded away for a superstar or role player, ala Boston Celtics.

I do not think see KP or Paul Alan giving the orders to take a dive, but I could be wrong. After all young teams play better at home, and McMilian has made odd decisions in the past that have worked out, leading to victory.

I just don't see the upside of tanking outweighting the upside of WINNING. Going to the playoffs would bring in new fans, and certanly drive revenue. After all, this is a buisness.

If not for anything else, Alan and KP would win for that.    

We were not even predicted to go into the playoffs, we are 2 or 3 years away, but here are some teams that WERE supposed to make it. If anything, they have reason to worry so far, not us...
Golden State 0-3
Washington 0-3
Miami 0-2
Chicago 0-3
NY 0-1

Its the begining of the season, the HAWKS beat the MAVS!!! Matter of fact, the Hawks are at the top of their division, over Miami, Orlando and Washington.

Plenty of teams are yet to win a game, all of them with tons more experience then us(exept seattle).
Memphis
Sacremento
Golden State
Seattle
Minnisota
Washinghnton
Miami
NY
Chicago

Look at the leaders of some of  the division
Clippers (over L*kers, Pheonix Golden State)
Indiana (over Detriot, Clevland Chicago)
Atlanta (over Miami, Washington, Orlando)

That right there tells you it's still early.
No one has had as tough as schedule as us so far, a 3 game road strech, agianst the defending champs and a team predicted to win the west, and a 100% healthy hornets team that is predicted to go to the playoffs...

Forget those 3 games, shake it off and prepare for our 4 game home stand! We should be able to grab a few wins!

Laker fans are feeling it: They almost had it all, and now they have a malcontent, some sidekicks, and no clear path to greatness.

Phoenix fans are feeling it: They think they were robbed last year, and now the weirdness is setting in with Kurt Thomas given away, and Shawn Marion's mind on Mars.

New York fans are feeling it: With those salaries, that performance, and that verdict, what are we -- five years away from real Knick pride?

Portland fans are feeling it: First Oden, and now we have to worry about Roy too?

Boston fans aren't feeling it now, but will if one of their big three gets hurt.

Cleveland fans have felt it since the beginning of time, but especially now that they are capped out, have no obvious way to improve, and the clock is ticking before LeBron James becomes a free agent.

Clipper fans have always felt it, but especially now that they capped last year's disappointments, including Shaun Livingston's knee destruction, with a major injury to their anchor, Elton Brand.

New Orleans fans are feeling it: First Katrina, then the team leaves, then they spend a bunch of money last year and everyone is injured?

Miami fans are feeling it: Does anyone think they can crank another title out of Shaquille O'Neal? What a waste of Dwyane Wade, right?

Indiana fans, who have had so much bad stuff happen on and off the court, don't even want to hear you complain about your team.

Dallas fans are feeling it, after what happened in last year's playoffs. All those big contracts, and no confidence in playoff results?

Guess were not alone......

Hey whats up guys, I am a season ticket holder, and have been for 3 years. I was wondering if anyone on this site is also, and if you are, have you gotten your tickets in the mail yet? One more positive about Oden getting hurt (as if we didnt have enough "silver linings") is that the price of season tickets might not go up next year, as people will be weary of a re-occuring injury to Greg. I'd rather him be here, and have to spend a few extra bucks for tickets, but is there going to be less season ticket holders next year, even though he will be back, or will people be re-energized and stick with it? Part of me hopes that the fans will buy in, and part of me likes being the fan rooting for the team that has a small fan base, it makes for some good conversations with poeple at work and school. So that being said all I really hope for is that the ticket prices don't go through the roof and we have a team that trys hard every night, and gives us something to cheer for.

For those of you who dont know, Oden just posted a Video blog on his yardbarker website. www.yardbarker.com, and if you log onto the Trail Blazerts website there is a little video message from him as well, just thoughtI would pass this along.... I would also like to add that he looks like he is really serious about working out to get in shape for next year, and there is a shot of his knee he even throws in there for ya

Ok so heres the deal, name your 5 favorite CURRENT Trail Blazers in order. Next to their name, give them a score (1-10) on how you expect them to messure up to other great players who have held their position when it is all said and done. Think of it as percentage wise, if you put a 3 down, for lets say, Steve Blake, you assume Blake will be better then 30% of all point gaurds that have ever played the game.

Example

Brandon Roy 6
LA 7
Blake 2
Outlaw (cult fav) 0
Frye 1