I have to say, I couldn't be happier to see Wallace out of the WC. I do not see any way this is a bad deal for Portland, although I agree with some of the comments I have read on the sports wires that it rings a little hollow of Blazers management to say "see, we're improving our image" when the only reason this went down is because Wallace turned down a contract extention.
I think X3 made a good point that this puke may find out that his act is played and he won't be worth what he thinks he is come April. The problem is, too many will be willing to overlook this idiots EXTREME stupidity and disreguard for decorum and decency in order to have his talent on their squad, just look at this quote:
"What you do in this situation is very clear, you start with a clean slate," Hawks general manager Billy Knight said. "You judge people on the way they are with you. I'm not going to go on what someone else said."
What in the world does that mean? "I'm not going to go on what someone else said."? Doesn't this worthles piece of trashes police blotter in Oregon and his very public things HE HIMSELF SAID and his video documented misbehaviour count, Mr. Knight? Or are you really that stupid as well?!?!
Rahim and Ratliff are VERY good pickup for Portland, they add rebounding and their frontcourt just got much, much, better especially on the weakside. But even beyond that, they added decent citizens and a stabilizing influence to a troubled franchise. Perhaps Patterson should disappear next.
