I thought Miller was coming here to provide
by Rick_D on Oct 12, 2009 8:04 PM PDT
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some veteran leadership, and to help Portland win a championship by any means possible. Why is he acting like the most imature man on a team of young, hungry for action players.
Does he still have to worry about me. me. me Has he not had enough fame and fortune… does he still need to be a starter to satisfy his ego… I mean he is good, and he could really help this team a lot. (with the right attitude)
Grow up and try to do anything that the coach thinks may help him to actually play for a contending team. You’d think at this stage of his carrer he would do anything for
$7 million, and a chance at a ring. How many more years does he think he has.
He should be mega grateful for the chance he has been given by the Blazers.
But maybe starting is just more important to him than wining. Nice example for the youngsters. Maybe portland should trade him to Charlette or Memphis… So he could be a starter. Blazer fans need to wake up and demand some professionalism from their new PG. Its not like he is Hall of Fame material.
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You sound like that Puddles fan who
wrote a blog comment and emailed it to Ron Ron.
That would make sense; trying to poison the well of the enemy Blazers?
I hereby award you a Rooster Lollipop (see graphic at old artest “response” post).
either that or I totally missed the sarcasm…
by Sashland on Oct 12, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Really? Am I the only person who is disgusted with the anti-Miller nonsense that’s going on in this town? I don’t understand it for a second. He answered a question honestly. I don’t think what was said was inflammatory or juvenile, just truthful. Andre supporters need to speak up and drown out all the unfounded negativity that is being sent his way, Let Andre know that people are excited to have him here.
by LOM on Oct 12, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 18 recs
Can we put an end to this Miller nonsense
until at least the regular season? Come on. I would almost rather hear about Bret Favre at this point.
by KitIsh on Oct 12, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, that's a good idea
Let’s have everybody trying to speak up and drown out everyone who disagrees.
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that a graphable equation?
"No disrespect to Jeff Blake"
by Eat Politicians on Oct 13, 2009 4:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I too still believe Andre is a good fit.
As many times as he’s said it, he’s just here to play basketball. He does not have a history of being a troublemaker. If there ends up being a real problem, you better believe the guy we just signed to an $80,000,000 contract will either quell it, or Miller will be gone.
The press has totally blown things out of proportion. Seriously. If it ends up being that big of an issue, Roy and/or Nate will see to it that it won’t be an issue for long.
Things will shake down as they should. The biggest issue is simply the team (not just Miller) working out the kinks, finding the balance, and dominating. I believe it could be at least a month or 2 before they start winning more than half their games. I see them being fairly solid by the playoffs, and very possibly making some noise in the Western Conference Finals.
by ocho-ocho on Oct 15, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has he not had enough fame and fortune
No.
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Oct 12, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Dre thinks him starting is what is best for the team.
I wouldn’t put to much stock into some of those reports.
by Escrote on Oct 12, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
does he also think
that coming into camp fat and out of shape is whats best for the team?
"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie
by ninjasocks on Oct 12, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody really has the right to criticize Miller as far as him doing whats best for his body.
Ok maybe saying nobody has the right to is a bit much, but few in the history of the league have missed as little games with such a long career as Miller. The guy knows what he’s doing, and him starting out a bit slow is nothing new for him. Id rather have him do what he needs to do and be healthy all year then push it in the summer and miss games later on.
by Bskey on Oct 12, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Ex-freakin-zactly!
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
by G_dubs on Oct 12, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
But I was elected. Everyone else is infringing on my copyright. Submit your name and address for pending lawsuits…
"No disrespect to Jeff Blake"
by Eat Politicians on Oct 13, 2009 4:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't we getting a little silly here?
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Oct 12, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Flag.
Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Oct 12, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A veteren leader
who wants to lead from the front sounds ok to me.
Don’t get the hate. At all.
by MadBlaze on Oct 12, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like Andre Miller,
Even if he want’s to start…… Call me crazy.
Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by blaze1 on Oct 13, 2009 1:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're crazy
but it has nothing to do with Andre.
Actually, it has nothing to do with anything. I just felt accommodating, and you asked me to do it, so I did call you crazy. Who am I to disagree with everyone who knows you?
I’m glad Andre wants to start. Who wants a guy who wants to sit on the bench?
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 5:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you said it
…except for Martell. He said he’s fine with coming off the bench, which I think is great.
Andre Miller shouldn’t be a problem for this team. Everyone says he’s just a different cat, and that’s fine! Here’s to GO, Brandon and LaMarcus all getting easier buckets with the help of OUR BLAZER, Andre Miller.
I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.
by musicdaniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep an Even Keel
This is all much ado about nothing. Miller will challenge to start, and for others to prove he shouldn’t start – as he should. In point of fact, he has a better pedigree than Blake, and judging from comments around the league, others feel he’s the better point. We don’t hear this about the Batum/Webster situation because Webster knows that he needs playing time to get to 100% – and until he gets there, Batum will start. By midseason, that may change. We also don’t hear anyone making too much out of the interview Rudy gave after the Euro championships when he said he wanted more playing time because that was the only way to improve. However, given the number of players crowding the 1, 2 and 3 spots, it’s tough to see where he’ll get them. Yet, this has the same potential for conflict that the Miller/Blake situation does. Granted, he’s not challenging Roy to start, but he is certainly challenging Batum/Webster/Blake and Miller for time at their slots.
It’s preseason – and people are reaching for any bit of news that justifies writing it all up. Just keep an even keel, as it will resolve itself.
by Eben Calder on Oct 13, 2009 6:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"much ado about nothing"
Someone finally got this phrase correct ……it is not “much to do about nothing” as I have seen posted a number of times.
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Oct 13, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mucho doo?
I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.
by musicdaniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On top of that
I heard Miller is trying to prevent people from buying tickets for the children of Blazers Edge night.
by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2009 6:20 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
He burned 50 tickets in a pagan ritual
"I think he can still play" - Kevin Pritchard on Juwan Howard
by Norsktroll on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I heard that he has hit on all the players wives
And that he also hates all of their kids (in fact, he pushed Blake’s son out of the way and called Brandon Jr. a big baby!!!!).
He has also made fun of Rudy and Nic’s accents and told them to go back to Europe where they belong.
And I also heard that Miller called Brandon a punk :(((
What a meanie.
"We believe" -Rudy Fernandez
by twiggs on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"....told them to go back to Europe...."
I believe he told them to go back to Mexico. (maybe Quebec for Boom-Boom)
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Oct 13, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that Miller is an European himself
by Blogaddict on Oct 13, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figures
Europeans have been starting conflicts for centuries. How many does KP think he can put on this roster without starting WW3?
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
two
that’s why Claver and Koponen are still in Europe. Any more Euros and Portland’s currency would change to the.. uh, Euro.
I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.
by musicdaniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This needs to be a fanpost
Seriously. One for Blake, one for Miller.
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
We need people to declare sides now. No more Mr. Wishy-Washy-Let’s-Just-Be-Calm nonsense.
A line has been drawn.
If you are undecided, time is short. Choose now.
Blakeists:
The incumbents. Supported by the establishment. A safe choice. Blakeists are typified by ponderous, slow movements puncuated with infrequent fiery outbursts. They cling together in tight knots and speak with a common voice while nodding and squinting. If they come to your house for a party, Blakeists will plug your toilet and not tell you about it.
Millerites:
A roll of the dice. Opportunity. Something new and shiny. Millerites are a hopeful bunch, always telling you about the dreams they had. They spin stories enthusiastically, but you always feel a little bit dirty afterwards. Millerites like to invite you to lunch, but somehow always leave without picking up the tab.
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
by lukeyhere on Oct 13, 2009 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is NOT the fanpost we need
I want to dish dirt on both of them.
They both stepped on a crack and broke your mother’s back.
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Millerites"
Please add…“Millerites are also night owls who keep to themselves during the daylight hours and who are fascinated by shiny objects.”
by mlsinpdx on Oct 13, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mascots
Blakeists would be represented by something slow and plodding. Maybe something like an elephant.
Millerites (tastes great, less filling!) would be represented by something that can move, but only wants to when it feels like it. I don’t know… a donkey?
I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.
by musicdaniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, not Andre!
Hmm, unless that Ron Artest conspiracy theory really IS true…
Blazers: RUN away with the title!
KP: Please don't trade the next decade's Scottie Pippen (Batum), Spanish Larry Bird (Rudy), Bill Russell (GO) or Captain BRoy - at least until they 3-peat..
by Visionary2 on Oct 13, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for snark
Funny stuff
Blazer Fan
by leeroyjenkins on Oct 13, 2009 7:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy Ray Bates is a fan of the Dre Miller signing.
Billy Ray Bates likes seeing two quality players on the roster who can run the point. Billy Ray Bates knows that Dre will win the hearts of the people of Portland on the basketball court.
Dunk
by Billy Ray Bates on Oct 13, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy's getting upset!
Jimmy doesn’t like rejection.
I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.
by musicdaniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you post this post on like 5 other posts?
bayless leaves over my dead body
andre miller>hedo, blake
real.baller
R.A.M.B.O (do it nate, if you are smart)
"I could have killed 'em all, I could kill you. In town you're the law, out here it's me. Don't push it. Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe. Let it (last years starting line-up) go. Let it go."
by thomasikehara on Oct 13, 2009 8:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone's calling out Miller, but..
Why isn’t anyone calling out BRoy. I love him, but it’s awfully early for him to be so frustrated and talking already too. Roy’s going to have to realize even the team’s star has to sacrifice for a championship. Jordan’s ppg went down before he got a ring too. The players just need to shut up and work it out at this point. It’s only preseason, this is when the coach experiments with the line-ups and players. They need to wait until the regular season to figure out if this is what they want.
by Coastie07 on Oct 13, 2009 10:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody is calling out B-Roy
because he’s an All-Star and the heart and soul of our franchise who has remained unblemished in the public eye despite living in a media fishbowl? Plus he traveled through time to help Jonas Salk cure polio.
"I just sort of know that around the water cooler they talk of reality tv stars, and I strictly drink coffee." -- EvilKaramazov
by BlazersOrBust on Oct 13, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get your hopes up
What everyone doesn’t pay enough attention to is the fact that you can’t put so many ball hungry egos on the same team and expect them to get along. You’ve got guys who should be starting all through the lineup, and they will not stand for it. They all are me first guys who like to have the ball in their hands.
Look at the situation. You’ve got arguably one of the best shooting guards in the the league, playing backup for someone who is admittedly a god, but how’s he gonna feel playing second fiddle? Then there’s the log jam at small forward with three, maybe four guys who should start. Center looks nice but one guy has bad knees. At the power spot you have a true beast, but his backup is either an unproven rookie or an aging swing man.
And who’s your captain?!? The little white guy who just likes to pass and shoot threes? Or the flashy ball hog? It’s a recipe for disaster.
by jiminut on Oct 13, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Wait wait wait...
Miller has become a ball hog now?
And Rudy one of the best SGs?
One of the most unselfish teams in the league is now filled to the brim with me-first players?
I hate that I’ve been following a different team from everyone else here, because my Blazer team is awesome. Some of yours’ Blazers team sounds like it has a tough road to win 41 games this year.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Oct 13, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot to replace the batteries
on your Tongue-In-Cheek Detector this morning!
"I just sort of know that around the water cooler they talk of reality tv stars, and I strictly drink coffee." -- EvilKaramazov
by BlazersOrBust on Oct 13, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he must be from a parallel universe.
Our Blazer team on this version of earth is not filled with egomaniacal jerks.
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
by Seijeff on Oct 14, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
41 is a great number, but 61 would be . . .
better in this case !
GO BLAZERS !!
and of course – COINCAST SUCKS !!!!
It's GO time !
by walkoff41 on Oct 14, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gold medal rec.
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
by lukeyhere on Oct 13, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, a team playing an 82 game season
in which their financial livelihood is dependent upon each of their individual contributions is perfectly analogous to a team assembled for a three week tournament to represent their country which has no bearing on their pay check.
In similar news, Dwyane Wade is happy to be a 6th man, Carlos Boozer only cares about playing bit minutes, and Tayshaun Prince and Michael don’t care if they ever get in the game.
by Royster on Oct 13, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
I don’t get it. I recognize a few guys, like Barkley who’s on TV and I think #8 was a Blazer. I’m not sure what you are talking about. Just a bunch of old guys with funny 80’s haircuts.
Next thing you know, you’ll be posting photos of Kid ’n Play, telling us what real music should sound like.
by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
All I know is Christian Laettner must be convinced to quit smoking weed, unretire, and join Portland.
Heck, Laettner couldn’t be any worse than, oh, Juwan Howard. Yes, I’m being facetious. Well, kind of …
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
by AK1984 on Oct 13, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is Christian Laettner must be convinced to quit smoking weed, unretire, and join Portland.
Heck, Laettner couldn’t be any worse than, oh, Juwan Howard. Yes, I’m being facetious. Well, kind of …
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
by AK1984 on Oct 13, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I didn't get this the first time around, glad you repeated it
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, double posts aren't our friends.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
by AK1984 on Oct 13, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've not actually figured out how it happens
Do you have more than one browser open or something?
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 14, 2009 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your right
that team didnt work out at all
by GreatOden'sRaven on Oct 14, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're taking the media hype too seriously.
There are always going to be adjustment periods when the roster changes. Some are just more publicized than others.
If you’re looking for Miller to be a Portland media darling, than I suppose you should start asking for him to be traded now because he will never be that in this town (or any other).
But if you’re content with him adding depth, being a good teammate, and taking some of the pressure off of Roy – then you’ve found your guy. Those attributes will become more apparent as the season progresses.
As a fan, your relationship with Andre should be less personal and strictly business. Think of him as a hired assassin who’ll make your favorite NBA team better on the court while he keeps his nose clean off of it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Portland's PG of the Future - Meet John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
by Net Ranger on Oct 13, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
flag this
Miller is doing his job, competing and working hard to contribute as much as he can to this team. As far as I can tell there is absolutely no reason to think he’s got an attitude problem or that he’s liable to screw up team chemistry. Let the man play his game and we’ll see where we stand once the REAL SEASON is under way.
by U-Andy-O on Oct 13, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Andre Miller is a pauper because he supports orphans all
over the world who would otherwise go hungry. Andre Miller works in Mother Teresa’s hospital in his spare time. Andre Miller volunteered to be a guinea pig for the Swine flu vaccine. Andre Miller is the guy who wears the military’s body armor when it’s battle-tested. Andre Miller will cook meals for all the players at away games to make sure they get the most nutritious food. After all that the poor guy is tired. No wonder he’s grumpy.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Oct 13, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I feel like we should be calling him St. Andre
"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Oct 13, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
people get mad when players answer questions with cliques
but when Andre answers honestly, people get all up in arms.
cant have it both ways
bayless leaves over my dead body
andre miller>hedo, blake
real.baller
R.A.M.B.O (do it nate, if you are smart)
"I could have killed 'em all, I could kill you. In town you're the law, out here it's me. Don't push it. Don't push it or I'll give you a war you won't believe. Let it (last years starting line-up) go. Let it go."
by thomasikehara on Oct 13, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I try answering questions with cliques sometimes
but people get really confused when they ask if I have the time and I reply, “Goths.”
"I just sort of know that around the water cooler they talk of reality tv stars, and I strictly drink coffee." -- EvilKaramazov
by BlazersOrBust on Oct 13, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hate it when Dolphins answer in clicks...
… and whistles… Cliche’ joke I know but I was in the nerd clique in high school… Whatta you expect?
by Ilikeemall on Oct 13, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What happens if that arrow on the screen is over the "Post" button and I ....
I can tell you how to make an Excel spreadsheet that proves Portland wins 62 games this year.
by jscot on Oct 13, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
If there’s dumb stuff like I wrote about the dolphins on this screen dealie here the entire BEdge readership finds out how weird you are… Which was bound to happen sooner ot later!
by Ilikeemall on Oct 14, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We aren't even halfway through the pre-season!
There is still plenty of time for Miller to earn that starting spot, which I do believe he deserves.
What makes no sense to me over the uproar about Miller’s comments and the whole thing regarding McMillan’s philosophy of awarding spots according to what you do and not your reputation alone, is that I really see no conflict or controversy!
Miscommunication is what I see. Miller and McMillan probably have sat down by now and discussed the issue and have gotten on the same page. So McMillan is a little unorthodox in how he approaches rotation assignments. Who gives a rip when they haven’t even played four pre-season games?
The media picked up on the supposed slight that Miller felt and once again made it into a momentous rift that would disintegrate the entire hopes of the franchise! I think we should all look at what the media has to say about these issues as we’re told to look at the lottery: Not for investment purposes, for entertainment purposes only.
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
by Seijeff on Oct 14, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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