G league team- finally?

[Village Idiot]

Portland is one of only 2 teams that doesn't have a developmental team. I've never understood this. I saw it mentioned as a possibility by Cronin. I can't see a disinterested Vulcan signing off on it though unless they think it increases the value of the franchise.

[Brandon-Clyde]

I voted yes because it would allow the team to develop players. Would especially like it to be placed in Salem so I could attend the occasional game and close enough that the team could keep a close eye on them.

[PDXKnight]

I voted yes because it would allow the team to develop players. Would especially like it to be placed in Salem so I could attend the occasional game and close enough that the team could keep a close eye on them.

I say Eugene as oregon has the arena

[Village Idiot]

I voted yes because it would allow the team to develop players. Would especially like it to be placed in Salem so I could attend the occasional game and close enough that the team could keep a close eye on them.

I say Eugene as oregon has the arena

So does Seattle

[PDXKnight]

I voted yes because it would allow the team to develop players. Would especially like it to be placed in Salem so I could attend the occasional game and close enough that the team could keep a close eye on them.

I say Eugene as oregon has the arena

So does Seattle

I'm assuming they get an "expansion" team in 2-5 years Man would that be fun if the sonics return! And as bad as I feel for Seattle for losing the sonics I'd hate the sonics just as much all over again, there's nothing like a rivalry to liven up our hometown Fandom in Portland!

[Brandon-Clyde]

I voted yes because it would allow the team to develop players. Would especially like it to be placed in Salem so I could attend the occasional game and close enough that the team could keep a close eye on them.

I say Eugene as oregon has the arena

The Pavilion at the State Fairgrounds has a 5000 seat capacity which considering the G league only averages 3000 should be sufficient( and since I live maybe 5-10 minutes away depending on traffic would be preferable to an hour long drive to Eugene ).

[monopoman]

Cronin in an exit interview talked about having a Oregon based G-league team tied to the Blazers, and seemed to indicate it was a priority of the Blazers ownership and has been discussed.

Doesn't mean it's happening anytime soon but it's on their radar.

[JasonStern]

Did you watch the end of this season? The Blazers were their own g-league team.

[BNM]

If we get a G League team, can we send our coach down and see if he develops? At this point, he's barely G League worthy.

[Norm2953]

There was talk in 1995 before the Moda Center was built, of Vancouver.

I would wonder if Vancouver has an facility for a Blazers G league team should ownership
allows for a Blazers G league team

[DaVoiceMaster]

There was talk in 1995 before the Moda Center was built, of Vancouver.

I would wonder if Vancouver has an facility for a Blazers G league team should ownership
allows for a Blazers G league team

I was thinking the Rose Garden Arena open in 1992. I would think Vancouver has a facility as the Grizzlies used to play there.

[Norm2953]

I was thinking off the top of my head of 1995 for I remembered the Drexler teams still played at the
Colliseum.

I still have to see it before I believe it with the G league team.

[Norm2953]

They just announced their G league team for the 23-24 season and will play at the Chiles Center.

[BNM]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/271350/Blazers-Launch-G-League-Team-For-23-24-Se

[JasonStern]

They just announced their G league team for the 23-24 season and will play at the Chiles Center.

Seems like a waste. Was honestly hoping Seattle with the hopes that it would show enough interest to help bring the SuperSonics back.

[Howard Mass]

Glad all 30 Teams will have a G League Team Soon.

[ArthurVandelay]

First thing I thought of was a team to develop 2nd round picks and undrafted players after all the 1sts (once obligation to Bulls settled) are traded to build around Dame.

[GEE]

Not like we don't already have a major Seattle tie, why not put them in Seattle's house? That would be pretty cool I think, plus it's not like we couldn't retain the ability to move them back to Oregon, at any given point. Chiles Center seems like a poor choice and think Salem, or somewhere outside of Portland would be best.

Regardless, It's cool to have a G-League team. Funny, the comment about last year's team being one. Seems we do have a solid starting 5 already, but I think we must get GB3 back. Priority.

Mays / Butler / GB3 / Walker / Badji........... Could be pretty entertaining stuff.

[DaVoiceMaster]

Not like we don't already have a major Seattle tie, why not put them in Seattle's house? That would be pretty cool I think, plus it's not like we couldn't retain the ability to move them back to Oregon, at any given point. Chiles Center seems like a poor choice and think Salem, or somewhere outside of Portland would be best.

Regardless, It's cool to have a G-League team. Funny, the comment about last year's team being one. Seems we do have a solid starting 5 already, but I think we must get GB3 back. Priority.

Mays / Butler / GB3 / Walker / Badji........... Could be pretty entertaining stuff.

I don't want to see Butler again. What a waste of 7 feet. I have no clue about Badji cuz he never played; not even once.

[monopoman]

Pretty damn quick turnaround here when Cronin mentions this is a priority in the exit interviews then a few weeks later we see it coming to fruition.

I hope he is just as proactive this off-season since we have some potential superstars available in the trade market. Let's get Dame a real shot at a ring damnit, **** I will take sucking for 3-4 more years then usual after the Dame era ends if we have even a 30-40% shot at a championship with Dame.