But I don’t actually hate him. I just hate how he damages the team on the court. However, it looks like Nate and Trav had made some nice adjustments. When I made my certain post last week based on Trav’s +/-, the majority of his play came from the SF position. However, with some other numbers, the only area where Travis plays at an effectiveness above 0 is the PF spot. So, the move there was pretty smart. Also, Nate is the greatest motivator of all time, even if I have to say Fire Nate every time we lose.

book it.

Who else are you going to get who does what he does?

I want to see someone say: Boy that Travis really had a great leap of BBIQ last night.

Come on now, let’s hear you say it – Elgin

..don’t we have a thread about people “hating Travis” from yesterday?

Either way, I reiterate: Nobody hates Travis, the person. Some fans don’t enjoy his style of play, and get frustrated at some of his on-court play. That’s a long way from “hate”.

Trout has a big game and all of a sudden people rally behind him again.

Notice his doughnut in the assist collumn? That’s why I still say we trade him, he is the only Blazer with tunnel vision and I don’t see him fitting in with the long term plans of this team. Not to mention the amount of ugly shots the guy throws up! There is not a single more frustrating Blazer player to watch (obviously last night was an exception, but that was just 1 game people).

Trade the Trout and trade him fast!

Was the best,rebounding,passing and all around game of Travis’s life.

before New Years day.

Seems as though he doesn’t start playing well until midway through the season—that said, I’d rather have a player who is at the top of his game in the playoffs, then one who starts out strong and gets worse as June gets closer.

Travis is the anti-Peja.

is better than Bass
but not as good as Salmons

I like fish

I had a conversation on here with The Odenator about Outlaw. I was in the camp that would designate me, according to some, a “hater” although I do not hate Outlaw. I think he’s a fine person and a great locker room guy. During that conversation I outlined my frustrations with Outlaw’s offensive game, as well as my perceived deficiencies in his defense and rebounding effort. My opinion of his game hadn’t changed a whole lot after that conversation, but I did see The Odenator’s well-stated points and came to at least a better understanding of my own frustrations.

After these last three games that Outlaw has played, my mind is beginning to change. His last three games are all examples of what I would like to see from Outlaw on a game by game basis. It’s not about his scoring. It’s about how he scored his points. Last night he was much more aggressive attacking the rim; even mixing in shot fakes! The play where he did a little shot fake then drove for the easy two at the rim as well as the shot fake to get Heinrich in the air, draw the foul, and sink the shot, were two of the most beautiful things I’ve seen from him all year. Plus, (and more importantly) he looked aggressive on defense, blocking a couple shots nicely, he was around the rim on rebounds as well. And, what’s more, his shots were later in the shot clock, usually open shots, and not forced unless there were 5 seconds or less on the clock.

I don’t care if Outlaw scores 33 or 3, as long as he plays tough defense, rebounds, and attacks the rim. And that’s what he’s been doing the last three games. I hope he keeps it up.

And I see some real improvement in that area

and not weeks ago when the real hatin’ was going on…

He has been playing great of late and making real difficult for the haters to get any traction with their arguments.

I just don’t get it…

for an SSOL type offense. Set plays are not really his style, considering he really only has one move.

Travis is an integral part of the Blazers bench and could be the “4th member” of the ’ Big 3" of Oden, Aldridge, Roy. KP isn’t considering moving Travis as he is continuing to play better in his role. Outlaw fits in well with the team, is best friends with Roy, and is now demonstrating the ability to step up. With Martell sidelined and Bayless developing, all you T Law haters should just STFU!

I’d still be in the keep him forever group because I’m banking on continued improvement, but I think the overall result would have been poorer for Travis.

a guy who is a beast on the boards, can post up, and can play decent D.

Right now, the only muscle on the bench (up front) is Prz, and I guess Diogu; but the latter isn’t good enough to be useful.

Ideas?

EVER….EVER EVER EVER!!!

that over the past two seasons, Nate almost always has Travis in the game during crunch time situations. He obviously has no understanding of the many Travis flaws that you Outlaw haters always talk about.

I think y’all better forget about T-Law being traded as it’s obvious he’s highly regarded by Nate (and I think KP too). Sure, it could happen but if it does, it will be for a special player.

he just happens to be the most talent blazer who doesn’t obviously fit for the long term…

if his best contribution comes from back-up PF minutes.. then what can he really expect minutes-wise? let’s say LMA only plays 28 minutes at PF everynight and every other 20 minute goes to Outlaw.. is that enough? the only way LMA plays that little at PF is if he is play 7-12 mins at C