The Portland Trail Blazers traded Mason Plumlee to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in a move that stunned his teammates and generated a tsunami of thanks and goodwill for the center who has become a beloved fan favorite at the Moda Center during his time in Rip City.
The trade, which became official Monday, sends Plumlee and a second-round pick to the Denver Nuggets for center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2017 first-round pick.
Plumlee, who started all 136 regular-season games over the last two years with the Blazers, wrote a thoughtful thank-you note to everyone in Portland.
"Over the last two seasons, I've been fortunate to be part of a world-class organization with incredible teammates and coaches and some of the most passionate and supportive basketball fans in the NBA," Plumlee wrote on his verified Facebook page.Players and fans alike chimed in after the news broke and thanked Plumlee for his tenure with the Blazers:
Been a pleasure playing with you big fella @masonplumlee . One of the most versatile players I've ever played... https://t.co/H6cQoxU76v
-- CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) February 13, 2017
Thanks for everything and good luck in Denver, @masonplumlee! #PlumdogMillionaire pic.twitter.com/Rj21k4Vyl3
-- Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 13, 2017
Really (stinks) to see you go. Keep doin what you're doin. Get what's yours! pic.twitter.com/7rxsevJaHX
-- Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard11) February 13, 2017
[?] " it's so hard to say goodbye"
@CJMcCollum @masonplumlee [?] going to miss him!
-- kathi eby tommasino (@kathi828) February 13, 2017
@masonplumlee nothing but class from you always, Mase. Thanks for the time in PDX and best of luck in Denver!
-- Grant Ocampo (@grantocampo) February 13, 2017
Thanks for everything, @masonplumlee! I'll remember your polished all-around game. (Just kidding, I'll mostly remember this.) pic.twitter.com/zBO2npNBf5
-- Ian Karmel (@IanKarmel) February 13, 2017
Been a busy day and I've yet to stop and voice my appreciation for @masonplumlee. Wish him best of luck in his career. Know he'll thrive.
-- David MacKay (@DavidMacKayNBA) February 13, 2017
Love these @masonplumlee pics they really capture his heart+intensity that he showed non-stop 24/7. Its been a fun 1.5 yrs, Mase. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/yDFZGpXNtm
-- Ian Charles Rose (@IanCharles33) February 13, 2017
Mason Plumlee started all 147 Blazer games (reg. season + playoffs) in his tenure.
-- Cody Sharrett (@CodySharrett) February 12, 2017
Mason plumlee was never the best player but damn did he work hard and was a big reason we won a series last year. #ripcity
-- Pinwheel Empire (@pinwheelempire) February 12, 2017
@blazersedge really sad to see @masonplumlee go... hands down one of my favorite guys on the team. Hope this doesn't effect moral too badly.
-- Megan (@megan_pow1) February 12, 2017
Thanks for everything @masonplumlee. You are always welcome here. #ripcity
-- Pinwheel Empire (@pinwheelempire) February 12, 2017
Also worth noting, Mason Plumlee has been really, really, really good this year.
-- Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 12, 2017
I will miss you doggy @masonplumlee [?] pic.twitter.com/2JPBihCwn5
-- Salsa Blazers (@TrailBlazersArg) February 12, 2017
So sad to see you go @masonplumlee. Best of luck. You will be missed! https://t.co/N3DgVpjbKy
-- Peggy Burris (@peggy_burris) February 12, 2017
I'll miss you @masonplumlee, you turned into an awesome defender and fun player to watch. Thanks for the memories
-- Wyatt (@KidWB52) February 12, 2017
I have never been a fan of Duke players, but I am sad to see Mason Plumlee traded from the Blazers. He was a good guy, and played hard.
-- Doug Hardin [?] [?] (@hardincentral) February 13, 2017
@masonplumlee wasnt just glue, he was freaking CEMENT 4 @trailblazers Fit the culture,the chemistry,and the overall vibe. #WTF? #ripcity [?] [?] [?]
-- mike scheckla (@MScheckla) February 13, 2017
@masonplumlee thank you for the effort, loved watching u play for PDX! For what it's worth I think the trade was a mistake. Good luck in CO
-- Doug Rice (@twitt3r_dood) February 13, 2017
@masonplumlee Thanks for a great couple seasons in Rip City! Will miss seeing you as a Blazer! Wish you best in Denver. Say hi to Thrill!
-- Brandon Niles (@2guysbrandon) February 13, 2017
Thank you for everything @masonplumlee, Portland is really gonna miss you!!! ...I also love you.
-- Val (@NguyenValentina) February 13, 2017
@masonplumlee thanks for everything Plumdog. You will be missed and cheered upon your return. Always love from RIP City.
-- Tucker Stevenson (@tuckerstevenson) February 13, 2017
Now that the dust has settled, what do you think of the deal? Vote in our poll and then head to the comments section to share your thoughts on the trade and what you think should come next for the Blazers.
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