This week we are joined by special guest US Senator Ron Wyden who recently met with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to discuss the possibility of a WNBA team in Portland. He will also be talking about Bill Schonely at the public memorial the Blazers are hosting on March 13, 2023.
Plus, Rose tells us what she learned about Ryan Arcidiacono including his nickname and his extremely important shot. We wonder if the Blazers are good at developing players, and we give out the highly coveted Social Media Player of the Week award.
1:00 Ice breaker: We are recording this on Jerami Grant’s Birthday. SHOUT OUT TO Anees (@brownblazerpdx) who’s Dad delivered Jerami!!! Keon’s birthday was just a couple of days ago. Do you have a celebrity birthday buddy?
4:00 All about Ryan Arcidiacono. Most known for his college career. From a big Villanova family. Had the assist that got the shot that won the game for the National Championship.
9:20 Nickname “Arch of Dimes”
12:50 Played for the G League and on a variety of short term contracts.
17:50 We miss cheesy player advertisements
18:30 Reflecting on players who don’t really get developed or can’t stick with a team.
20:30 Are the Blazers a good developmental team?
27:30 Pet speculation
29:00 Quick observations on a lineup getting closer to healthy.
32:30 Correction - Blazers actually ARE beating the bad teams
37:15 Senator Ron Wyden - his love of basketball and the Blazers
40:30 Meeting with WNBA Commissioner - goal was to make the support of the community very public to the folks with WNBA/NBA.
42:15 Adam Silver Portland political connections
44:45 Senator’s friendship with Bill Scholney
44:80 Schonely's presence is all over the state.
51:30 Reflections on the conversation with Senator Wyden
52:00 His Basketball Reference page
54:45 Social Media Player of the week
Congratulations Damian Lillard on winning Social Media Player of the Week!
1:06:00 Our takes: Second Quarter leads don’t mean anything. Other teams will probably be interested in Drew Eubanks next year.
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