Post#106 » by Soulyss » Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:21 pm
Portland Pitch #3
Target: Al Horford
Portland pulls the team back together after a disappointing first day to free agency and calls Al Horford's agent.
On the conference call is: Neil Olshey, Terry Stotts, Damian Lillard, and CJ McCollum.
At this point Neil Olshey (wait... that's me!) starts the conversation with Damian & CJ providing color commentary on life in Portland and what to expect being a part of these team. Neil goes on to describe how this organization and Paul Allen only do things one way in Portland: first class. The round the clock practice facility / team lounge, the ball-focused culture of the team, and how Portland is a proven winner, a young team on the rise who could use his leadership on the floor.
Terry takes over from here. Initial conversations start about how he's a perfect fit for the blazers offensive, his BBIQ and passing fit right in with his shooting, and stubborn defense. We also see that he's a better ball distributor than he gets credit for, and we could easily see him being a facilitator from the high post, and being one of the top assist men for bigs in the league. Terry goes on to describe how he will be able to play both the PF and C spots so he will have more flexibility than some other teams, and get to play different roles in the offense.
Portland would like to offer you a starting contract at $23,375,000.00 over four years with standard raises (4.5%) and a trade kicker of 15%. Additionally Portland will make the last year a player option so that you have flexibility down the road if you are unhappy for any reason. Total package of this offer is just over $100,000,000.00 for the four years
we will also be making a pitch to Kent, trying to bring him to Portland as well.
Al, we believe that you are the last major piece in making the Blazers a top-2 team in the West. We hope you will join Dame & CJ, and help do something special here.
