First Round Exit

The post-season is over for Portland, as they were defeated by Dallas last night. It is the seventh time in Andre Miller's career that his team has made a first round exit. Miller played well in the series, shooting 49% from the field, 40% from 3 point range, and 79% from the foul line. He averaged 14.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game, with his best game coming in game 5 at Dallas. When his teammates struggled on the offensive end Miller stepped up his scoring and led the Blazers with 18 points and 7 assists. He was named the Most Dependable Player of the game by the broadcasters.

Jason Quick of The Oregonian wrote a fine profile of Miller and the origins of his determination, which has led to his longevity and productivity in the NBA. The TrailBlazers have until June 30th to exercise their option to extend Miller's longevity and productivity in Portland. Considering how the Blazers were beset by injuries this season, $7.8 million is a reasonable price for a dependable point guard who rarely misses a game.