"Freeland, MVP 2011"

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No wonder he wanted to stay

by Leif Jensen on Jan 1, 2012 3:36 PM PST reply actions

so does this mean he's ready

we could really use him

by Daddygr33nJeans on Jan 1, 2012 5:43 PM PST reply actions

His offense seems like it would mesh perfectly with LMA

Both have an offensive skill set that extends from the post to about 20 feet out. On any possession either could post up while the other helps spread the floor. PDX needs to get him on the roster next season.

Red means run, son, numbers add up to nothin

by Biph on Jan 1, 2012 6:00 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

ok let's do it

I’ll have my secretary put in a call to Paul in the morning. Heck, I don’t see why we can’t bring him over right away. He’ll probably want to get in on the championship rings this year instead of waiting till next year. What number does he want to wear?

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by scaredcow on Jan 1, 2012 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

2013

Geriatric swagger!

by Respect_these_years on Jan 1, 2012 9:14 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed.

This highlight reel…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDE2wzz027w

… has some pretty epic moments. The dribble drive at 1:07 shows great quickness, and at 1:25 he dunks all over Rudy’s face.

Doers & Makers > Movers & Shakers

by Adam Randall on Jan 3, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions

ACB MVP is nothing to scoff at.

Paul Allen, the 2011 Trail Blazers Owner/GM

by 420Phenom on Jan 1, 2012 9:46 PM PST reply actions

Won't Freeland be a free agent once his season is over?

So can we bring him over as soon as his season is over in time for the Playoffs?

by VinnyB on Jan 2, 2012 5:20 AM PST reply actions

Hmmm.... I wonder also

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by scaredcow on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM PST up reply actions

I have no clue

but that would be awesome.

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by Sean in Vancouver on Jan 2, 2012 10:04 PM PST up reply actions

yes

But he was making about $3.5 million a year and probably due for a raise. So I doubt he comes over for his rookie salary.

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by Biph on Jan 2, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions

I think his rookie contract would be up by now so we'd be able to offer him anything.

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Jan 2, 2012 11:30 PM PST up reply actions

I'm not clear on the rules of signing a pick from 4 years ago

If there is anyone to offer a truncated version of the rookie scale so that he’s up for a raise in a season or two then they should do that. We clearly have a glaring hole at center we need filled for next season. He’ll get playing time and if he can hack it, he’ll get paid.

by Magnum on Jan 2, 2012 11:51 PM PST up reply actions

Think Tiago Splitter

We can pay him whatever we want. Meaning we could pay him the full MLE if we wanted to, of course not this season, but during the offseason we could throw a much more attractive short term deal at him something like 3 years 12 million and just continue stressing that if he produces then he’s in for a big raise once his “rookie” scale contract is up.

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by gtbassett on Jan 3, 2012 11:33 AM PST up reply actions

Also he has stressed having a role on the team in interviews

Seeing as how Camby and Thomas are well into their twilight years (and Only Thomas is on the books next season) I’d say that he would get his wish. Even if Odens playing there will be plenty of court time available as his minutes would almost certainly be limited.

by Devenex on Jan 3, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions