Media Day Coverage

OregonLive's Eric Marentette did a great job covering media day, and will have pics up later on this evening. Here are some excerpts...

Zach Randolph: Says he isn't 100% quite yet. So is he worried that the team doesn't have a legit backup at the '4'? "No, cuz I want to play the whole game anyway." Zach says his goals for the season are to win and make the playoffs. He cited Seattle and Chicago as examples of teams that had low expectations last season that ended up making the playoffs. As for personal goals? He had a sheepish smile and said again, "To win and make the playoffs."

Nate McMillan: What is your message to this team? "Respect the game, the
organization, the fans and the league, play together and you can win games. The NBA life is a short life. You should enjoy it, but you have to give back."

Dean Demopoulis: Music to the ear of many Blazers fans: Dean says McMillan has become a "very consistent coach", and will have defined roles for every player.

Read more in Eric's Blazer Blog