They Just Showed Crash at the Portland/Denver Game

[Proudiddy]

Man, I'm gonna miss him. Sorry to make a thread about this, but Gerald looked really depressed just sitting there, but being a pro as usual. When ESPN showed him, I think the arena was using the same feed and the crowd started cheering like crazy, and the analysts said it was the crowd acknowledging Gerald. He just sat there a minute and then he started slightly nodding his head as to show his appreciation, but it looked like he was really fighting back some feelings there as well (I'm sure it's an emotional adjustment for him).

Glad Crash has a A-1 fanbase to pull for him as well, that was a nice moment to see, but still bittersweet for us... Gonna miss him.

[teej]

He said in the presser he was more tired than excited, I think he's still getting used to not being a Bobcat.

[WrxErik]

Saw that too and was glad to see that portland is showing him some love. But honestly seeing his depressed looking face made me want to cry.

[Black]

Saw it. Hate it.

[WrxErik]

Oh and we need to resign him asap when able to even if he is old and cannot contribute that much just so he can retire where he belongs.

[The Prodigy]

He looked sad for sure. Made me feel just as sad. I keep feeling like this is some sort of nightmare or prank that will be fixed soon and Gerald will be back with the Cats. Not happening.

[WrxErik]

Damn you can tell he did not want to leave Charlotte at all. He still seems shocked that he really got traded.

[Dcarnys]

I didnt see it, I wish I did. All I know is I can't wait for the first Blazers game in Charlotte. I was at Okafor's first game back in Charlotte, anti-climatic to say the least. I highly believe this will be different.

[Twan's Kin]

"Damn you can tell he did not want to leave Charlotte at all. He still seems shocked that he really got traded." - Erik

I agree with this. Crash looks shell-shocked sitting over there on the bench.

[Proudiddy]

He said in the presser he was more tired than excited, I think he's still getting used to not being a Bobcat.

Just read that, it's so sad man. And not just that, I just read they said McMillan is gonna bring him off the bench. Gerald really got shafted in this man. I've said before, I was a Jack fan for a long time too, but sometimes I hate how he plays, but I love him as a player if that makes any sense. But, Jack is older and has only been with us a year... I don't understand why we were using Crash the whole time as trade bait.

I share the same feelings as most of you, I really wanted to cry seeing Gerald like that, looking like he wanted to cry. I hope he keeps a home in Charlotte and there better be a packed arena when Portland comes to town with a standing ovation for Crash. I also agree, I hope we sign him once this contract is up and bring him back to retire with us. Jordan shitted him man, and it pisses me off. But, I'm Bobcats through and through (and Gerald will always be a Bobcat to me).

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/in...yer_geral.html

Speaking in a baritone voice, Wallace said he was exhausted from the travel and the shock of being traded, but that he was excited to join a surging Blazers team that is in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race.

“I think my emotions are more tired than excited. But it’s an exciting team, a team that’s in the hunt for not only a playoff berth, but a championship, so I’m excited to be a part of it,’’ Wallace said.

He came off as humble, polite and well-spoken, and admitted that he is “just a small-town kid who loves to play basketball.’’

Wallace is from Childersburg, Ala. - a town of 4,927.

He will wear No. 3 for the Blazers and will play both forward positions, although his natural position is small forward. Coach Nate McMillan said at first he intends to bring Wallace off the bench, a tactic Wallace said is fine with him.

“It’s his call. He’s the coach,’’ Wallace said. “Whatever decision he has for me, I will come in and do the best I can.’’

Wallace played seven seasons in Charlotte, where he was the face of the franchise and the only Bobcats player to ever make the All-Star Game. His statistics are down this season - he is averaging 15.6 points and 8.2 rebounds - which he attributed to starting the season with a nagging ankle injury. He said the ankle is close to being fully healed.