Nick Collison calls OKC radio to confront host
There was a big brouhaha in OKC, as their resident Canzanoite, Jim Traber, attempted to run Nick Collison out of town. Nick calls in to defend himself... high comedy as Traber talks in circles and Collison calmly explains his position.
Link to interview.
Link to article in question, written by Jenni Carlson.
Update: The terrific blog Bend it Like Bennett has a take on the situation and transcribe the best exchange of the interview.
"Co-host: 'To be fair, I remember in the years when you were doing a show out in Phoenix, there were many winter days when we were freezing our tails off in Oklahoma and you would remind us that it was 80 degrees out in Phoenix.'
Traber: 'Absolutely. But let me tell you another thing too, okay, let me tell you another thing. I love Oklahoma City, I’ve been here 17— actually 20 years in total, and I never said, I would never say things like, you know 'I didn’t want to be here' and all this other…'
Collison: 'You know what Jim, I never said I didn’t want to be in Oklahoma.'
Traber: 'Okay. Okay, fine.'"
It's like a bizarre Office episode with Jim and Michael.
The blog sums it up, saying:
"But fear not, God-fearing Thunder fans (except for God), because the truth is out and Collison is on the chopping block. We are building this team upon players with Character™, and Collison clearly has none. And coincidentally he's also the highest paid player on the team, so this works out great. As far as I'm concerned, the team won't be safe until every last former-Sonic is run out of town. Except for Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, because they don't count. And Westbrook is kind of a gray area because he was drafted by the 'Sonics', but not the 'Seattle Sonics', because if you remember David Stern removed 'Seattle' from the logo behind the podium on draft day even though the case hadn't settled yet. That was classy."
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LOL
That dude said Oklahoma City was one of the best places to live in the world.
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
by Dirty Socks on Aug 21, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
btw is Nick a free agent anytime soon? Sounds like he likes the NW. I always remember him torching us.
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
by Dirty Socks on Aug 21, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Verty entertaining, thanks for that interview link
That radio host is nuts
by jmark on Aug 21, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Aug 21, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would anyone want to live in OK
when they could live in Nebraska?
by southern oregon on Aug 21, 2009 10:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"As far as I'm concerned, the team won't be safe until every last former-Sonic is run out of town."
“Oh… but…. except the cornerstone on our team…oh and our power forward… oh and our point guard…”
This guy makes Canzano look like Mother Theresa.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
by Arby on Aug 21, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Rome Traber has an annoying voice
by Norsktroll on Aug 21, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, little town syndrome at its best
I get the paper, so I don't care!
by Name's Ash on Aug 21, 2009 11:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That makes me never want to go to Oklahoma City, that is for sure.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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by staylost on Aug 21, 2009 11:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
that reporter is ridiculous
by GreatOdensRaven on Aug 22, 2009 12:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that the same Jenni Carlson...
who wrote the article about the OSU Quarterback that had the coach throwing a fit: “I’m a man, I’m 40, come after me, not some kid”? I think all their media may have issues back there.
by actwentysix on Aug 22, 2009 1:58 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
indeed it is
she likes controversy for sure
by kobisportsguy on Aug 22, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the reporter is annoying
don’t like his view on nick and absolutely hate his arrogant voice!
oversea'er
by arnhem on Aug 22, 2009 2:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How does this reporter still have a job?
He sounds like the sports version of Bill O’Reilly.
by SteveBlakeFan on Aug 22, 2009 7:56 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Who do you think watches O'Reilly in the first place?
Cause I’m pretty sure OK residents are some of them.
by Gelvalst on Aug 22, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
We will take Nick!
Draft Cole Aldrich 2010
by jlarose78 on Aug 22, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Simmons just tweeted this. Did Canzano call him, or Jim Traber, or...
Note to unpopular, low-IQ sports radio bully/hosts in non-Top40 markets: I’d never come on your show to bring you attention. Ever. Not ever.
by Norsktroll on Aug 22, 2009 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like Nick needs to run that reporter out of town
I’d do Collison+change for Outlaw, their salaries don’t match but when the Euro cap-holds come off it’ll be really close. But I don’t see a place for Trav in their rotation, they already have a ‘tweener who can’t guard PFs (Green)
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Aug 22, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I also love Nick Collison; however, the Oklahoma City Thunder have no need for Travis Outlaw.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
by AK1984 on Aug 22, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would they deal Collison easily?
Didn’t he move to backup PF in the last half of the season? I didn’t think they would move him, but if so let’s play Let’s Make a Deal with Outlaw and a 3rd team. We could do a lot worse.
by BlazerFanSince1970 on Aug 22, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd do this trade.
FROM NEW JERSEY
2010 First-Round Draft Pick (Via The Dallas Mavericks)
Conditional Draft Pick(s) (Via The Golden State Warriors: Top-14 Protected In 2011, Top-11 Protected In 2012, & Top-10 Protected In 2013; If First-Round Pick Isn’t Conveyed By 2013 It Becomes A 2013 Second-Round Draft Pick & 2015 Second-Round Draft Pick)
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY
Nick Collison ($6,250,000)
FROM PORTLAND
Travis Outlaw ($3,600,000)
Jerryd Bayless ($2,143,080)
TO NEW JERSEY
Travis Outlaw ($3,600,000)
TO OKLAHOMA CITY
Jerryd Bayless ($2,143,080)
TO PORTLAND
Nick Collison ($6,250,000)
2010 First-Round Draft Pick (Via The Dallas Mavericks)
Conditional Draft Pick(s) (Via The Golden State Warriors: Top-14 Protected In 2011, Top-11 Protected In 2012, & Top-10 Protected In 2013; If First-Round Pick Isn’t Conveyed By 2013 It Becomes A 2013 Second-Round Draft Pick & 2015 Second-Round Draft Pick)
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=kr6gkq
Since the New Jersey Nets have a sizeable trade exception from the Vince Carter trade, the team can absorb Travis Outlaw’s contract. Oh, and with regards to Jerryd Bayless also being included in this deal, all I’ve got to say to that is good riddance to bad rubbish.
On a squad that must get some veteran leadership — in lieu of a pending bust like Bayless — for depth, GM Kevin Pritchard could subsequently sign third-stringers like Ime Udoka, Keith Bogans, and Brevin Knight to one-year, minimum-level contracts to fill out the roster. Indeed, a third-string unit of Jeff Pendergraph, Dante Cunningham, Udoka, Bogans, and Knight would be a solid group.
Stupid people have stupid ideas.
by AK1984 on Aug 22, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Jeff Foster version better
Collison is younger and fits the “window” of the Blazer’s core better, but Foster brings playoff experience that the young Blazers still need, even with Miller on board.
I know you won’t be content until Jerryd is out of town, but I doubt he’ll be dealt during his rookie contract. (Like with Jack and Sergio, he’ll get his 3 year “run” and then the Blazers will decide his fate.) The Outlaw for Collison (or Foster) deal could still be made, once the Euro-holds come off the cap. Without Bayless being involved KP probably won’t get as many draft choices as you’re proposing, but if he plays his cards right re: Travis he should get more than “just” a veteran backup PF in return
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Aug 23, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as places to live, Oklahoma City is number 10,000,002
So they try ALOT harder.
by LaoTzu on Aug 22, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
This guy is a bumbling idiot. His logical fallacies and leaps are astounding. I mean, honestly, he completely misinterpreted and misstated what Nick Collison said. These is pretty pitiful.
by kajuayn on Aug 22, 2009 11:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Jim Traber is an idiot.
Wow.
“Seattle gave up on the team! Why can’t you just admit that you hate Seattle?”
Paraphrased:
“If you don’t hate Seattle, YOU HATE OKLAHOMA CITY!!”
Exclamation points!!!!!!!!! ONE ONE ONE.
I CAN YELL AND THAT MEANS THAT I AM RIGHT
Man, if I was Nick Collison, I’d be a bit more irritated than he was. That radio show host would’ve been burnt to the ground. Cinders.
His twitter is really awesome, though. One more player to follow for hilarity. ><
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Aug 23, 2009 12:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Collison has always been classy, as AK1984 would attest
Always wanted him on the Blazers. He’d be the ideal backup 4 for this team. He’ll definitely love living in Portland as well since most of the same appeals exist in Portland. (spoken as someone who lived mostly in Portland or Seattle)
by xedubx on Aug 23, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Collison performed well
He was calm and making his points while this guy was freaking out and making no clear points. Collison destroyed him in terms of clarity. You will notice Collison never raised his voice, but this Traber couldn’t stop yelling.
Rudy=RF5
by rip city coming alive on Aug 24, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Listening to this thing made me angry at first
and ultimately very amused. Can you imagine owning a radio station and actually paying this guy to be on the air?
"whoever scores the most points is probably gonna win the game"
by kobestopper on Aug 24, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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