Dante Cunningham Appreciation Thread
by hambone17 on Feb 24, 2011 12:43 PM PST
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I like Joel and all
But seeing Dante go makes me more sad :(
by Leif Jensen on Feb 24, 2011 12:46 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Not "Sophie's Choice" at all
Which child to give to the Nazi’s? Really, friend?
It's called hyperbole - look it up, friend.
by Jacksonville on Feb 24, 2011 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
I'll save the time!
Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally.
~From Wikipedia, which is always accurate.
Stealth > Wealth
he was such a great defender (for his size/position), he never hesitated to take a shot, and he seemed like a great kid. Plus we have neither of the 2nd round front line of last year any more, which is a bummer.
by 50backflips on Feb 24, 2011 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
A great Blazer.
I will definitely miss his hustle and his scary mouthguard.
Mike Rice: "Camby nearly rejected that with his Armpit!"
Mike Barrett: "Now that would be a fragrant foul."
I remember the first time I saw that mouthguard,
I spent twenty minutes trying to figure out if he lost his two front teeth.
Clyde the Glide and look out below....kersey nurse.
Best of luck to Dante
Hopefully he gets a bigger role and can earn himself a worthy contract!
Or is back with the Blazers next year!
by hambone17 on Feb 24, 2011 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This!
Please come back, Dante. I miss you already.
Don’t sign any extensions over there. Keep MJ outta your ear.
Stealth > Wealth
by 500dogs on Feb 24, 2011 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
just scrimmage with him and then come back for the MLE
Damn you Dwight Jaynes!!!
Dante Cunningham is THE MAN
Inferno went out there every night and gave everything he could to help out Blazers win. Once a Blazer always a Blazer. You will be missed Dante, I’ll pour some of my 40 on the sidewalk in remembrance of the homies that were lost today…
I wish you luck wherever you are, you define the term “class act”
by gtbassett on Feb 24, 2011 12:59 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Professional from day 1
DC hit his mid range shots and hustled his butt off.
Love Dante.
All the best of luck to him for his career and personal life. Seemed like a class act from the moment he showed up. I’ll be cheering for him whenever he comes back to play the Blazers!
Thanks Inferno!
Love your effort and nothing would make me happier then to see you back wearing the Pinwheel… soon!
definitely reminded me of a mini-jerome
unfortunately you have to trade players you like to get something good in return. i’ll miss his hustle and dependable mid-range shot! i would love to see him in a blazer uniform again someday.
by hollywood robinson on Feb 24, 2011 1:03 PM PST reply actions
I hope Dante continues playing well
He plays all out, all the time, making him impossible to root against……….would welcome him back any time.
Good luck Dante! Keep working hard and tell MJ I said hi.
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
Having been a student at Villanova for the last 4 years
I was ecstatic when he became a Blazer. Will be very sad to see him go, and I wish him the best in Charlotte. (Hopin we pick him up again soon)
Thanks Dante!
For all the hard work, the dedication and the (physical) sacrifices! good luck in your new team.
Dante played hard and left it on the court every night. I would have liked to see him play more (over Juwan) his rookie year, and while he struggled this year, it wasn’t due to lack of effort.
Good luck to him.
long live the jd.
by jksnake99 on Feb 24, 2011 1:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Dante
Got a lot of love for you Dante, your a gifted athelete and stand up guy. You represented the Blazers with class. I hope we get you back at some point. Good luck!!
Always played hard
He was undersized, but he brought it every night.
Yet another Blazer I will cheer for no matter what uniform he’s wearing.
I've got to admit...
Dante is one of my favorites Blazers (among many) because of heart and hustle. I know he will be a good player for what ever teams he plays for in the future.
To summarize: Wade too quick, Kobe too skilled, LeBron too physical - Batum
I SALUTE YOU DANTE
Thank you for everything. I hope that this trade represents an opportunity for you to shine. You are a smart player and you bring it hard every night. You will have a place in this league for many years.
"If I had a dime for every basket I made today, you'd still suck!" - from the book 'John Dies @ the End'
Hate to see you go, Dante.
You’re gonna be in the league a long time, and I wish you the very best.
Your hustle, passion and dedication will be missed in Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers, Future World Champions 2011-2021.
he was toofless and roofless
i will miss him.
i like it here, there, everywhere.
by Name's Ash on Feb 24, 2011 1:56 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
best description I've seen
roofless, toofless, and no dummy
"If I had a dime for every basket I made today, you'd still suck!" - from the book 'John Dies @ the End'
Dante, we will miss you!
You’re exactly the type of guy this team and this town needed, and you gave us 100% while you were here. I’ve enjoyed watching you play since your rookie Summer League, and I’ll miss having you in the black and red. Good luck and here’s for a long career smackin fools in this league.
"By the transitive property of General Manager idiocy, this means the Blazers traded Deron Williams for next year's heavily protected 1st Round Hornets pick plus the rights to Joel Freeland..." - Timbo
by conspirator5 on Feb 24, 2011 2:04 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Very best of luck Dante
I may join twitter so I know you get this. Really appreciated all your efforts
scrappy
Best of luck
Dante has always been a tough-nosed fighter on the court, often playing against those much bigger. Love his spirit and attitude and will miss that.
Do work in Charlotte Dante
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zLEmnTVPmk
He was the best part of the 2009 draft. I hope he can add to his game and get solid minutes there. And maybe Nate comes for a visit in the future as coach :)
Hey Dante -- sorry to see you go
Good luck, and I hope your family will get more chances to watch you play now that you’re on the East Coast.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
All da best
long time member/lurker, longer time Blazer fan – I just came out of hiding to give a shout out to Dante and Joel today. Dante – you’re pure class man. A quintessential fan favorite coz you left it all on the court every time. Maybe some day we’ll get you back. Mean time, all the best to you! Thanks for all you have done here for our team!
by i-goes-2-da-rack on Feb 24, 2011 2:57 PM PST reply actions
Good luck Dante
I’m sure you’ll make the best of your new situation. Go play like an All-star! (except when you play the Blazers next =P)
Greg Oden ate my baby. Need money for body-building training so that I may take my revenge.
Wish you the best in charlotte.
I will miss your hustle and dunks.
That crazy mouth guard was my favorite.
I’ll miss you giving it to fans on twitter.
#52
Go get 'em, Dante!!! Thomas is going to be out with injuries so often you'll get plenty of PT
Keep on hustlin’
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
All hustle, all heart, all the time.
We’ll miss you, Dante.
Dante "The Inferno" Cunningham = STUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like your style dude! You are a hard worker,scrapper and a stand up guy. Once a Blazer always a Blazer! Best of luck to you, and I hope you can come back to Portland and be a Blazer again!
LaMONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dante
You hustle, you work hard, and you have talent. There is a good career for you in the NBA. Sorry this team had to let you go, but your efforts will always be appreciated. Good luck!
I dispense B.S. and facts. It is up to you to figure out which is which.
will always cheer for you.
whenever you return to Portland
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"If I had a dime for every basket I made today, you'd still suck!" - from the book 'John Dies @ the End'
big daps to dante
keep doin it right buddy. i totally see him having a career eerily similar to kurt thomas. its tough to give a bigger compliment than that.
cash rules everything around me CREAM get tha money dolla dolla bill yaaaaallll
by staceyaugmon4HOF on Feb 24, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions
Dante ends up in one of NBA's Circles of Hell...
I have appreciated you as a Quintessential Trail Blazer Hustle Guy, Role Player. May good fortune smile (toothlessly) on you always!!!
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by balladofgregoden on Feb 24, 2011 3:55 PM PST reply actions
LOVE YOU DC!!!
DC brought it every night, he was one of my faves and I’ve loved watching him the last couple years…we’ll miss you here DC!!!
DANTE DANTE, HATE TO SEE YOU GO MAN...
I JUST FINISHED MY BLAZERS “DANTE CUNNINGHAM” DOG HOUSE AND NOW YOUR GONE. WE ALL APPRECIATED YOUR HARD WORK AND YOUR CRAZY HUSTLE. I WANT YOU TO KNOW MY BULLDOGS NAME WILL STAY TANK “DANTE CUNNINGHAM” FOR LIFE!!
Always out there trying
I’m a huge fan of the guys who always seem to be out there trying to do whatever they can’t, whether they’re the best player on the team or the worst. Dante is definitely that kind of guy and I wish him luck with his new team. I’ve got tickets for the next home game against Charlotte and will look forward to being able to give him a big cheer the first time he takes the floor.
Best of luck in Charlotte
His value I think will become evident once he is gone. This is probably the player that was holding up the deal from going through quicker, as I doubt Blazers were quick to give him up. Obviously gotta give up something to get something.
I think Dante is a very solid player that has a long career ahead of him, that jumper will keep him on any roster. His effort will do even more.
Best of luck. Thanks for the time in Ptown.
I was disappointed when we drafted him...
I haven’t been disappointed once since then.
He’s shown a lot of heart and smarts on the court.
Injuries have forced Nate to play him in challenging situations, he’s done much better that I would have hoped.
Best of luck in Charlotte, and where ever you end up signing next year.
Dante, you are so wonderful.
That game when you went crazy against Minnesota was awesome.
"Don’t listen to your critics. Listen to your fans."
— Michael Scott, The Office
by ireallylikejerrydbayless on Feb 24, 2011 6:05 PM PST reply actions
dante
Great guy, shame to see him go because he is just the kind of guy you like to see on the Blazers, works hard, improves his game, exceeds expectations, and high character.
I will be rooting for him to do well as a Bobcat.
Thanks Dante
Gonna miss you man. Hopefully you’ll be back – in the red, white and black!
My first post
Is to thank Dante and Joel for their contributions. When Dante was first drafted, I knew he was going to do better then Pendergraph. His hustle and hard work will be missed. You don’t see that in a lot of guys these days.
Dante will rock Charlotte
Dante thanks for the heart, hustle and occasional heroics. Love your game and hope you’ll
Have lots of opportunity to showcase your skills and competitive drive. We will miss you in PDX. You were a great pick for us and I know Charlotte will come to love Dante’s Inferno!
Dante gone wish you the best.
I loved your automatic jumper. Your Heart and your willingness to take on any center who had 50 lbs on you. You will be missed in the Black and Red.
#20
Salute
You did your parents proud
Come back and play here, anytime.
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
DC
Many were the times I wished for 5 Dante clones.
You might not be a true center or a true power forward but for dang sure, you’re a true baller.
miss you already
we can still win........
Gonna Miss Ya Ferno
You gave your all this season no matter what position Coach asked you to play. I really enjoyed watching you this year (esp. the MN game) and I know you’ll do well in Charlotte cuz you always hustle and got that sweet J from 12ft. Keep doin’ work and hope to see you back in the red in black in the future!
Best of Luck #33!!!
Going to miss Dante
He’s a consummate professional who always hustles, always gives his best. Solid, solid, solid; a “glue” sort of guy. AND a great interview – very articulate. Best of luck to you, Inferno. You’re going to have a good career.
Duct tape makes you smart.
DC, you were a Marvel.
Faster than some speeding Wizard.
More powerful than most players his height.
Able to leap short point guards in a single bound.
Look! Up above the rim!
It’s a Wildcat. It’s a Trailcat. No, it’s a Bobcat!
Good luck to you and them kittens, DC!
I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
--Alfred Lord Tennyson
Reccing this because I think its ridiculous to see the Sean Marks appreciation thread on the front page but DC was not.
I hope Charlotte doesn’t drag you down, Dante. You are a good player and good guy and I’m glad you wore my team’s uniform. Not sure you’ll ever be a star in the NBA, but I think you have the chops and the heart to be a solid rotation player on a winning team for the next decade. Good luck in your future endeavors.
"Ted Thompson's running Brett Favre out of Green Bay was the biggest mistake by a GM in the history of the league."
-Skip Bayless, November 2008
by The Cactus Leaguer on Feb 26, 2011 10:48 AM PST reply actions
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