A Humble Backup Power Forward Suggestion

by robrun2 on May 21, 2009 5:38 PM PDT

We all know the weaknesses of the team at the backup power forward spot. We can't get any offense out of it. We can't get any defense out of it. We can't get any rebounding. It's just abysmal. There's nothing there. It's been pretty much agreed upon that the most important thing to gain in this position is someone who is a good defender and is a strong rebounder.

How about a guy that has a defensive rebounding percentage of over 20% during the last few years?

How about a guy who has the reputation of being one of the premier post defenders in the game?

How about a guy with years and years of experience in big games and a championship ring?

How about a guy who is familiar with Portland and likes the city?

How about a former All-Star?

Well, this player's contract is up, and he'll be a free agent this summer. The only issue is that he earned over 13 million last year and may expect a similar pay day (wrongly). Maybe with a little smooth talking though, he could be had.

Oh wait, I forgot to introduce this player; although I think some of you may know who I am talking about already:

HEY GUYS!

via mvn.com

Couldn't Sheed's return be the perfect thing for us? He would fit into our system instantly, and brings a competitive fire that no one aside from Joel Przybilla can rival. Say it with me: we want Sheed back.

Poll

Do you want Rasheed Wallace back on the Blazers?

Yes, I got the need, the need for Sheed!

53 votes

No, he'd be horrible for this team

77 votes

Undecided, but I remember that episode of Cribs where he showed off the urinal in his bathroom and that poster of Scarface. Pretty rad.

19 votes

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Wow!

Just dont know if I could handle that. Not saying Wallace doesnt bring serious game but really have we not just moved passed that?

by Jason1980 on May 21, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions

If he would really accept LaMarcus as the starter and care more about the team than he did last year for his...

by Norsktroll on May 21, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Answers = no and no

by Zaig on May 21, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

This would work out really well for him.

He won’t have to sell his house anymore. But it sucks for me because I’m pretty close to putting in an offer.

"What is the Soup Du Jour?"
"It's the Soup of the Day."
"Mmmm. That sounds good. I'll have that."

by Roybot on May 21, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Get ....Richard Hendrix

Richard WANTS to play…. even as backup.

by spencerbutte on May 21, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Is Shawn Kemp still around instead?

by BrewDude on May 21, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

I'd take Kemp back over Frye...

In fact, I bet we could get him cheap. I’m actually part way serious.

Can I buy you a fish sandwich?

by silkybrown on May 21, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions

It would never happen

Regardless if it was good or not, and Sheed would need to accept a backup roll (and a small contract).

by Sabonis4Ever on May 21, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Sheed is way too good to be a backup

by pualo on May 21, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

I would love this...

but I think that Sheed puts Portland dead last on his list of potential teams he’d sign with (regardless of our upside), considering his time here and his relationship with the local media.

by The Penguin on May 21, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

1st. he is too good for a back up
2nd. he is not a banger, he is just like LMA with more range
3rd. it wont happen

bayless leaves over my dead body

by thomasikehara on May 21, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

2. he is just like LMA with more range as well as far superior defense and rebounding.

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on May 22, 2009 4:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Huh?

Quit making up random facts that don’t exist.

LMA averaged 7.5 r/40 minutes on the slowest team in basketball while sharing the court with the best defensive rebounder in the NBA. (And Oden oftentimes too.)

Wallace averaged 9.2r/40 minutes on a faster paced team and being the primary rebounder. I’d bet just about anything that adding Przybilla to Detroit and slowing Detroit down to our pace would make Wallace no better at rebounding than Aldridge is.

by Zaig on May 22, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

McDyess

I’m not sure Antonio will want to come to Portland, but he might be persuaded

But I would be willing to wager large amounts of Blazersedge street cred that Wallace would want no part of a return to Rip City

Been there, done that. Remember the F-bombs

by two4larue on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

I loved 'sheed

but as he went so went Detroit. ’Sheed needs to retire gracefully, maybe not this season but soon.

by NWfan on May 21, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions

Sheed reminds me of the 4th Quarter collapse.

Even more so with the NBA running that Game 7 commercial every chance they get.

so…no, thanks.

by OneTrickPony on May 22, 2009 12:43 AM PDT reply actions

he doesnt rebound anymore

and never liked to very much. channing frye shoots the 3-ball better if that’s what you want.

and why would you want someone who would encourage players not to listen to the coach, to be rude to the local press, treat rookies and younger players like trash, and who thinks giving away points via technical fouls on unimportant calls is a winning strategy in close games?

ignacio

by ignacio on May 22, 2009 2:33 AM PDT reply actions

Okay...

Rasheed had his best rebounding year this since since the 04-05 season. Granted, it helps that Ben Wallace isn’t a Piston anymore, but saying that he doesn’t rebound anymore is also false. This year also tied for his 3rd best rebounding year in his entire career.

The rest I agree with though.

by Zaig on May 22, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

I might go for it if his towel throwing skills are still there

"Hey Beavis, let's rock!"

by tominhawaii on May 22, 2009 4:28 AM PDT reply actions

as a player yes,

as a person not so much. I always liked ’Sheed, and I think he brings things to the table that would greatly benefit our team. However, I think that our team has moved on from him, and his era, and that we should go backwards even if it helps our current team in someways.

by Gelvalst on May 22, 2009 6:26 AM PDT reply actions

Bring back the cancer

brilliant

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 22, 2009 7:37 AM PDT reply actions

People voted him their favorite Blazer forward of all time though!!!

by Zaig on May 22, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions

hard to believe

How does Buck not get that honor? Or Luke? That poll is amiss

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 22, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions

YES YES YES

i like the idea he can play 3, 4 and 5. would be plenty of minutes between those 3 positions to give him the time he needs.

by quezadaz on May 23, 2009 2:38 AM PDT reply actions

This is on my profile page for a reason...No thank you.

PTB Liberation Day – 2/10/04

Portland trades Rasheed. The Blazers proved they were serious about changing the organization on that day. There is no doubt he is an extremely talented player and an unselfish team player in many ways. But he was the lightning rod and the face of the Jail Blazers. To this day he does not understand how his “me against the NBA and their officials” attitude affects his teammates in a negative way. With Ben Wallace a distant memory in the Detroit locker room, I find it extremely improbable that the Pistons will taste victory in a championship series with Rasheed Wallace as their leader.

Thus 2/10/04 stands out as the day the Portland Trailblazer organization proved it was willing to part with talent if it did not fit the purpose of winning a championship.

PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04

by tssbro on May 23, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions