I used to be against players demanding trades. But now my thought is more like

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Jul 16, 2021
11:19:26am

maxpowers Truly Addicted User

Yours. Players don’t get to choose where they get drafted. Why should they be obligated to that team indefinitely?

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maxpowers

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Dame requesting a trade would be so disappointing. I don't even mind players

dezzy

7/16/21 10:21am

Stars changing teams makes the NBA exciting. This is good news.

TCuz

7/16/21 10:25am

Yep. Why should he waste his career on a mediocre team just to be “loyal”?

Odysseus

7/16/21 10:56am

It’s tough to see a scenario where Portland becomes a contender before his contract is up.

DieHarder

7/16/21 10:25am

In a vacuum it's fine and I get it. But don't call out other guys for doing it

dezzy

7/16/21 10:38am

If I'm a fan or Portland and my team isn't contending, I'd prefer the trade demand to waiting.

OPINIONS

7/16/21 10:25am

He gave everything to Portland. They surrounded him with trash.

byubyu

7/16/21 10:27am

There just aren’t many Devin Bookers out there. Loyalty isn’t for everyone.

fredetteaboutit13

7/16/21 10:37am

Dame is surely getting frustrated. And he might be demanding a trade,

bluesloth

7/16/21 10:53am

Have you ever left a job for a better opportunity?

Odysseus

7/16/21 10:58am

I used to be against players demanding trades. But now my thought is more like

maxpowers

7/16/21 11:19am

Agree, as long as they do it with tact.

bluesloth

7/16/21 11:25am

Not obligated, but he also signed contract extensions

fan_byu

7/16/21 11:38am

Since Dame has a collectively bargained contract

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