>I agree to an extent. That's why I wish the Max deals worked
>differently with how they were paid out.
>
>But again, Portland has a pretty good track record with making
>the playoffs/picking talent.
>
>In 49 yrs, they've only missed the playoffs 14 times. I think
>the team owner feels like I stated earlier; print money as
>they won't suck for long if they eat that deal and don't land
>the next guy while Dame is on the roster.

Like I said what happened 49 years ago is irrelevant. Today contracts are different and the salary cap is different. The team ownership is even different. They've had mixed results in the draft, they hit back to back on Dame and CJ the rest haven't been that great. And part of the problem is if you max Dame out then what are you going to do with CJ?