Blunt91 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Found this on Hoopshype These days, it is not uncommon to hear Bazemore speak freely about his mindset. He has become rejuvenated in Portland, both spiritually and professionally, so he often finds himself reflecting on his journey. Like his pursuit of that cloud, it was almost as if this journey called to him. Not long ago, he was in Atlanta, unhappily playing for the Hawks, stuck in what he calls “a dark place.” He was frustrated at work, was becoming disconnected from his family and he was bottling everything inside. Amid that turmoil, there was a voice, luring him like that cloud. It was his voice. 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic “I’m all about the law of attraction,” Bazemore said. “And I always said, ‘You need to get to Portland … you need to get to Portland … you need to get to Portland,’” Bazemore said. He said he provided Atlanta with a list of teams to where he would like to be traded. Portland was number one on that list. “And now,” Bazemore said, “here I am.” 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic Darkness doesn’t reveal depth, but Bazemore figures he was about to hit bottom in Atlanta. The joy and satisfaction he had playing for a Hawks team that won 60 games and advanced to the 2015 Eastern Conference finals had morphed into anger and frustration as the franchise embarked on a youth movement. With his body aching, his pride stinging and the losses mounting, Bazemore recoiled. “I just threw in the towel last season,” Bazemore said. “I removed myself from caring. I went from caring too much to not caring at all.” 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Buzzard Posted October 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Quote “I just threw in the towel last season,” Bazemore said. “I removed myself from caring. I went from caring too much to not caring at all.” Bazemore Seems there was a very good reason many of us called him the tank commander. 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I remember went he said he wanted to come off the bench Was trash 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I can understand him wanting out but why Portland specifically? I'm gonna need someone to post more excerpts from the original article to help me understand why Baze needed Portland. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Mule Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, MaceCase said: I can understand him wanting out but why Portland specifically? I'm gonna need someone to post more excerpts from the original article to help me understand why Baze needed Portland. I believe he considers this area "home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post High5 Posted October 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, MaceCase said: I can understand him wanting out but why Portland specifically? I'm gonna need someone to post more excerpts from the original article to help me understand why Baze needed Portland. It sounds like fan service to me. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post Sothron Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 He's just paying the lip service to Portland fans that he paid to Atlanta fans when Bud gave him that bad deal. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Duff_Man Posted October 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 His frustration is understandable. At least the team did him a solid and got him to where he wanted to be. He's a good dude. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I hope this doesn't happen to our current players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post JayBirdHawk Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 hours ago, NBASupes said: I remember went he said he wanted to come off the bench Was trash Not how I remember, but I could be wrong. He didn't go to Pierce and said he WANTED to come off the bench. He just accepted it GRACEFULLY when Pierce told him the plan was to start Huerter. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: Not how I remember, but I could be wrong. He didn't go to Pierce and said he WANTED to come off the bench. He just accepted it GRACEFULLY when Pierce told him the plan was to start Huerter. I think it was the losing that affected most not coming off the bench 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Gray Mule said: I believe he considers this area "home." Why though? He's from a small town in NC, went to college in VA, early NBA years in GSW and LAL. And don't begrudge him wantimg a winning situation vs a rebuilding effort where he is playing limited minutes going into the final year of his contract. He plays well in Portland, he'll get a decent enough contract in offseason vs limited minutes on the Hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 minute ago, JayBirdHawk said: Why though? He's from a small town in NC, went to college in VA, early NBA years in GSW and LAL. And don't begrudge him wantimg a winning situation vs a rebuilding effort where he is playing limited minutes going into the final year of his contract. He plays well in Portland, he'll get a decent enough contract in offseason vs limited minutes on the Hawks. His minutes will most likely be limited in Portland also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Just now, Peoriabird said: I think it was the losing that affected most not coming off the bench I don't doubt that the losses bothered him. Bit he wasn't helping the winning effort to start the sesson. We were 19 games into the season when he went to the bench. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I don't think fans really appreciate the effects winning has on players...my fear is that if we are perpetual lottery seekers, the same will happen to John or Trae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Peoriabird said: His minutes will most likely be limited in Portland also I think he gets enough backup minutes at SG behind McCullom and SF behind Rodney Hood. Portland needs perimter defense, we all know Baze always 'looks good playing defense. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted October 21, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Baze played 24 minutes per game with the Hawks...I doubt he will receive more playing time with the Blazers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted October 21, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Blunt91 said: Found this on Hoopshype These days, it is not uncommon to hear Bazemore speak freely about his mindset. He has become rejuvenated in Portland, both spiritually and professionally, so he often finds himself reflecting on his journey. Like his pursuit of that cloud, it was almost as if this journey called to him. Not long ago, he was in Atlanta, unhappily playing for the Hawks, stuck in what he calls “a dark place.” He was frustrated at work, was becoming disconnected from his family and he was bottling everything inside. Amid that turmoil, there was a voice, luring him like that cloud. It was his voice. 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic “I’m all about the law of attraction,” Bazemore said. “And I always said, ‘You need to get to Portland … you need to get to Portland … you need to get to Portland,’” Bazemore said. He said he provided Atlanta with a list of teams to where he would like to be traded. Portland was number one on that list. “And now,” Bazemore said, “here I am.” 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic Darkness doesn’t reveal depth, but Bazemore figures he was about to hit bottom in Atlanta. The joy and satisfaction he had playing for a Hawks team that won 60 games and advanced to the 2015 Eastern Conference finals had morphed into anger and frustration as the franchise embarked on a youth movement. With his body aching, his pride stinging and the losses mounting, Bazemore recoiled. “I just threw in the towel last season,” Bazemore said. “I removed myself from caring. I went from caring too much to not caring at all.” 2 days ago – via Jason Quick @ The Athletic Put this in italics and I would have sworn @Gray Mule wrote this. Straight out of a story book. Oh, and @AHF can blame Bazemore for why his boy Evan Turner is in Atlanta now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kg01 Posted October 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Peoriabird said: I don't think fans really appreciate the effects winning has on players...my fear is that if we are perpetual lottery seekers, the same will happen to John or Trae If we're a perpetual lottery team, at this point, it's because of John/Trae. IOW, they'd have no one to blame but themselves. And, let's be honest, we're went from "trying to win" to "tanking" because of circumstance. Not because we "wanted" to or because we were a bad organization (like ORL, PHX, SAC, etc.). - If the latter were the case, John/Trae/others would have a right to be upset even now. However, that's not the case (I don't think) so if they wanna avoid that fate ... get in the gym, sun! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted October 21, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 46 minutes ago, PSSSHHHRRR87 said: Put this in italics and I would have sworn @Gray Mule wrote this. Straight out of a story book. Oh, and @AHF can blame Bazemore for why his boy Evan Turner is in Atlanta now. Baaaazemoooore!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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