Why not go after Jamaal Tinsley

by PDX1979 on Jul 22, 2009 7:08 PM PDT

I think he could be a good fit in the backcourt with Roy. He is a bigger guard and is heck of a point guard. I have heard he has been working out in Atlanta and is in good shape. Indiana finally waived him and I think he will be really hungry to prove himself. I know he had the off the court stuff but I want to win. He is also a better player than Andre Miller. What do you think?

http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=19467

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Serious character issues.

Not the guy you want leading your offense.

by TonyStatham on Jul 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions

I think the bigger issue is he’s injury prone. Being in and out of the lineup would mess up any chemistry.

by wayno on Jul 22, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Well that didn't take long

Don’t think we want a guy who was not invited to training camp and was asked to stay away all of last season

Just a hunch though

by MadBlaze on Jul 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know the full story but I believe he has had issues with the organization for a while

Isn’t a good sign for his character but all the more reason he could come out really hungry. I say unless he wants to play for peanuts then i’ll pass.

by BlazerKuttn on Jul 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Why not Pacman Jones??

He’s really got someting something to prove and I heard he really knows to cross fools up. He’s a little undersized at 5’10", but he’s scrappy. Plus, Portland has lots of scrip clubs.

by sevyms on Jul 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

Michael Vick

could be a good court general as well, great character guys.

"Great Oden's raven!" - Ron Burgandy

by danevan on Jul 22, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

You want Jail Blazers again?

Only pay people with good qualities

by prof.mike on Jul 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

Have You Been Hiding Under A Rock?

If you know KP and his “culture” mantra, you wouldn’t be asking this question.

by Balian on Jul 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

A bad ass brawler TO/Ron Artest in his early days is what we want....

by dew0lfe on Jul 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

I'd rather have Miller

by Nosferatu on Jul 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

Sounds like a part from the new johnny depp flick Public Enemy

Tinsley was connected with three late-night conflicts in a 14-month span.

He was there when Stephen Jackson fired several shots into the air before being hit by a car at an Indianapolis strip club in October 2006.

He faced a felony charge of intimidation and misdemeanor counts of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidation after a bar fight in Indianapolis in February 2007, but agreed with prosecutors last year that if he stayed out of trouble for two years, all charges would be dropped.

In Dec. 2007, someone in a truck fired shots from an assault rifle at three cars carrying Tinsley’s entourage outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel. Tinsley wasn’t hurt, but Pacers equipment manager Joey Qatato was struck in both elbows as he sat in one of the cars.

He actually is a badass pg—but hes also had to much trouble to ever come to PTown. Atleast thats my guess. Good find though. Any news is better than no news at all!! ; )

by cavejunctionblazer on Jul 22, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

because he is Jamaal Tinsley...

enough said.

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by danevan on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

While we're at it

Let’s go after Latrel Sprewell, Qyntel Woods, or Ruben Patterson while we’re at it?

by Arby on Jul 22, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions

Dog gone it!

I bet whoever traded Qyntel was really in the doghouse!

by LaoTzu on Jul 23, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Why not stick a hot poker up my ass?

There are some questions that the answer is so obvious, you don’t need to ask.

hakkaa päälle !

by timg56 on Jul 23, 2009 7:20 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs

I'll rec that green....

Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.

by RenoBlazerFan on Jul 23, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I figured this had a better chance of earning me a temporary ban ...

… than getting rec’d green.

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by timg56 on Jul 23, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Here are some links why he doesn't fit with what the Blazers are trying to build even though he could be a slight upgrade

http://www.indycornrows.com/2009/7/23/958700/ic-cold-links-tinsley-goin

http://www.indycornrows.com/2008/12/1/677124/pro-athletes-should-listen

http://www.indycornrows.com/2008/1/17/21439/7727

by Norsktroll on Jul 23, 2009 7:57 AM PDT reply actions

This:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090723/SPORTS15/907230409/1062/SPORTS04/Price+tag+is+huge++but+worth+it

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Jul 23, 2009 8:08 AM PDT reply actions

Ouch.

from the above-cited story by Bob Kravitz…

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In the end, Tinsley outmaneuvered the Pacers by doing absolutely nothing, by sitting on his backside and collecting paychecks. That’s certainly galling. The Pacers will still have to take a cap hit these next two years, courtesy of Donnie Walsh’s misguided decision to extend Tinsley’s contract years ago.

Still, though, it’s not a complete loss. Because Tinsley is gone. Because the stench of the TrailPacers days is gone. All the primary figures who brought so much shame to the franchise are playing elsewhere.

Tinsley’s departure also frees up a valuable roster spot. Josh McRoberts just re-signed Wednesday, giving the Pacers 11 guys under contract. That doesn’t yet include second-round pick A.J. Price or free agent Earl Watson, who is expected to sign next week.

Finally, there is closure.

The TrailPacers era is over.

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by timbo on Jul 23, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Crack. Head.

by StocktonNEP on Jul 23, 2009 8:29 AM PDT reply actions

Artest is a great Pickup for the F@kers but Tinlsey's a Bum?

I just don’t get how all is forgotten with Ron-Ron, O’Neal and Stephen Jackson but Tinsley is the plague. It does not make sense. If we could get him for cheap and try him out for a year than I think he would help the team win games. His stats speak for themselves and the off the court stuff being shot at (his fault?), Stephen Jackson firing a gun (his fault?). Barkley is one of the best but he used to get in bar fights all the time. I think Tinsley deserves a shot! (no pun intended)

by PDX1979 on Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM PDT reply actions

When was the last time Tinsley was playing well?

It was a few years ago. I don’t see the need to get a guy who is, at the very least, questionable character wise who doesn’t bring a level of play we could benefit from.

The last times he was playing, he was bad. He coulda’ been pretty good at one point, but injuries and being told to stay away from his team (something that didn’t happen to a well-liked-but-crazy Artest, or Sheed) have taken their toll.

Tinsley isn’t a player no mo’.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jul 23, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

And his driver accuses him of leaving him behind in the Rolls Royce when it got under fire in the incident in front of the club. Then his buddies went on a car chase after the attacker. Not the ideal team leader indeed. And definitely a PR nightmare the Blazers don’t need to have to explain.

by Norsktroll on Jul 23, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Artest and Jackson have at least had one season where they behaved since their troubles

It’s not much, but at least with those two there is some evidence that they can behave under certain circumstances. Tinsley’s just a total crapshoot.

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Jul 23, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Plus neither has been accused ...

… of dogging it.

Lazy, poor decision making and a bad attitude – yeah, just what I look for when trying to build a team.

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by timg56 on Jul 23, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Free would be too much to pay for Tinsley.

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by T Darkstar on Jul 23, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Tinsley is a thug. No thank you. The jail blazers era is done.

by dario argento on Jul 23, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions

You will all eat your words when he gets picked up and has an allstar year and then I will come on hear and there will be Tinsley posts. I want to win and in order to do that we need to pick up a talented point guard. He is and will be again.

by PDX1979 on Jul 23, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions