Travis Marquez Outlaw Appreciation Thread

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deal isnt official yet

he WAS the 13 game win streak a couple of years ago. Starting with that game winner and then with the block on Linas Kleiza.

he deserves one, but I already made this one

Thank you. You were the best thing that came out of the Jail Blazer years.

what a wonderful nickname!

He was a class act and delivered a lot of great memories, that Memphis shot being chief among them. Here’s hoping he gets a hearty ovation every time he returns to the Rose Garden.

And that block against Kleiza was epic.

but Outlaw the person was as cool as they come. His back to back alley oops against memphis was one of the coolest experiences I have had at a blazer game, but that’s a long story.

I think its important to realize that Outlaw is going to get a legitimate chance to realize some of his goals, namely being a starter. That likely never would have happened in Portland. Here is to hoping he takes this oppurtunity and runs with it. I will definitely be rooting for him…

He finally gets the chance to shoot as much as he wants and showcase for that big money with the Clips. This move was what was the best for both Outlaw and the Blazers.

Guess today will be the last time I wear my Outlaw jersey before being retired into back of my closet.

Retire #25

Your personality will always be missed, and it will be extremely weird to see you in another team’s jersey. It won’t feel right.

I hope you tear it up down here in LA, and take it easy on us in the future.

You’re a great guy, Mr. Outlaw.

Love,
Mortimer

It’s a shame, but it just felt like it was time to go. Divorce’s don’t always gotta be ugly, though.

As my wife said last year. “I would trade all my inlaws for Outlaw!”

It is going to be very interesting to see how you integrate with a new team.

I and everyone else will still give you the standing “O” when you are introduced, no matter which jersey you are wearing.

good luck!

<3 ya buddy. everyone escape goated you and you didnt deserve it. you were one of the most crucial parts of our team. you’ll definitely be missed by those that didnt escape goat you and i was looking forward to you returning to the court.

Travis Outlaw, I love you,

Marvin.

Wish you the best of luck and the most of opportunities to play your game wherever you go.

I wish you success and a long NBA career. Thanks for everything you have meant to this team. Your music will be missed in the RG.

who withstood the contempt of many fans only to come out still smiling and having fun. That’s what I like about Travis the most. His happy-go-lucky attitude was contagious and everyone loved him as a teammate. Some of his biggest contributions to this team were off the court. He maintained the locker room with his fun loving and gregarious attitude which ultimately brought Roy and Aldridge together. He is longest tenured Blazer in recent history which, for a fan (at least me), brings us (me) closer to the team. He bridged that gap between the Jail Blazer era and now, he has history, and for most true Blazer fans, is as important as his contributions on the court…

Thanks Trav, Travis, Bo, Mr. 4th Quarter, Catfish, or whatever they’re calling you these days! In my book, you are still my favorite Trout!

Watching those videos got me hoping it will be sooner rather than later. But he may need to go elsewhere to get the playing time he wants.

and told him that if he takes one for the team and goes to LA for the rest of this season that they would resign him and give him a bonus for pain and suffering. I really hope he will be back next year.

It’s been a rough season. Travis got hurt and we weren’t able to watch him play.

He wasn’t able to earn his next contract, and both centers got hurt and left the team needing to package him for a center in order to have a chance at the playoffs.

Really depressing. Farewell Travis, you were here with Damon and Rasheed and Bonzi but you didn’t let them rub off on you. You were here when Joel arrived. You were a young kid from Mississippi who wasn’t ready for the league, but turned into a legit scoring threat and a clutch performer. You brought highlights and yes, some mistakes, but it was a pleasure to watch you play.

I’m sorry to see you go.

we will miss you and your crazy game..
Im gonna root for the clips now

I think we are seeing the early signs of a career rivaling Barbra Walters. The dude can interview.

All kidding aside, I will miss Mr. 4th Quarter. I’ll lead the cheer the next time he steps back on our court.

More than any other player, I’ve enjoyed watching you grow up and become an integral part of the Blazers. You will be missed. Take advantage of all that the Clippers have to offer.

And you will always have a piece of our hearts.

I will miss seeing that goofy, wonderful smile of yours. I will miss your dunks. I will miss trying to understand what you are saying during interviews (no really, I will!). I will miss your fadeaway jump shots that made me want to hate you one second, and scream with joy the next second when the shot fell. I’m sad Brandon is losing his best friend on the team.

I wish you lots of luck in your new adventures. <3

The Clippers are lucky to have you.
Who’s gonna do those goofy interviews for Blazers.com now?
#25

Best of luck in LA. Hope he finally turns it up that extra notch we were all hoping to see.

Harlow: What was going through your head when you hit that game winner. [in memphis 2008]
Trav: Ooop, dare go da game!

Hurry back Travis. We’ll miss you. – Elgin

this is perfect, no more recs

Wanted to find some photos and found this:

http://www.zimbio.com/Travis+Outlaw/pictures/pro

don’t know exactly who powers this site, but they got tons and tons of Travis pixels…

Abbott: I have thought about that player way too much, and will struggle to keep this concise. But some ideas: When he came into the NBA he could not shoot A LICK. Every time he started to, he’d coil and spring in the most bizarre fashion — some guys lean right or left when they shoot. He would get his upper body going in both directions before he landed, which is really amazing.

It is to everlasting credit, however, that the guy has learned to become a very special kind of shooter. Few NBA players go from never being allowed to shoot to having repeated plays called for them with the game on the line. And every single player who ever makes that leap is, you can guarantee it, a hard worker. Which matters. Outlaw is frank that he really wants to be a star. That’s his motivation, and I believe he’ll keep working hard because of it. He’s a real-deal long athlete, he has this ability to score. He’s also everybody’s best friend, and to my eyes an important part of why the Blazers have generally been a cheerful team.

However, he is not the most aware player. Some players are really quick thinking, but that’s not him. The exact cluelessness that makes him impervious to crunch-time pressure also makes him a liability in complex defensive schemes. His defense has gotten much better, and the sky’s the limit for his individual D. But you know how Boston so cleverly rotates to keep everyone covered with help? Hard to picture him thriving in that system. And, there was a game the Blazers lost when Brandon Roy was doubled in the corner on the big play, and he seemed to have no plan. Afterward, we learn that Outlaw was supposed to have cut down the lane, but for some reason didn’t. Which was too bad.

I understand why the trade happened. I can see that the Blazers have both depth at forward and a gaping hole at center. And I do agree that it’s important to try to get to the playoffs this year — and to do better this year than last. There should be no regression, regardless of injuries.

Still, I feel certain that there will be times ahead when the unique talent of Travis Outlaw will be sorely missed. Of course his genuineness and charm are irreplaceable.

So long, Travis.

good luck in L.A.!

man, i’m really going to miss his dunks.

I was always a big fan since your rookie year man! I would yell for him when he got those junk time minutes. He is the rare combination of skills, humbleness, and personality. Doesn’t mind if he doesn’t get all the minutes. A real team player. Hopefully we can get him back this summer!

I remember watching this guy develop,how he developed that sweet jumper and always waiting for him to develope into more of a slasher,but I wouldnt be mad if he signed back with us,just too much depth at sf