i was at a bar and they were playing the music really loud so i couldnt hear what Ron said to the fans after the game. if someone could post a video or something, that would be awesome.
It's my understanding he kinda got on the fans for doing the "nah nah nah nah, goodbye" song to Portland because they are a really good team. Said something about not getting to excited about the win, their goals are much higher than just getting out of first round.
Artest took the microphone, and interrupted the celebration by asking the home crowd for a "round of applause for the Blazers." here's the article: Canzano: Can you really stay mad at this bunch for long? by John Canzano, The Oregonian Friday May 01, 2009, 12:40 AM HOUSTON -- The game ended. The season ended. The Trail Blazers slapped backs on Thursday, and someone in the visiting locker room zipped up a giant duffel bag holding the sneakers of the entire team. Houston eliminated Portland from the NBA playoffs with a 92-76 victory at the Toyota Center. The Rockets get the Lakers. The Blazers get a fat lip. And the temptation today for the Blazers is going to be to wander into the offseason, forgetting what happened in this series. If the Blazers are going to evolve as a franchise, they need to remember what happened in this six-game wrestling match with Yao Ming and Ron Artest. They need to remember the sting of losing despite being the higher seed. And recall the joy of growth, yup. And they need to never forget the way Rockets fans pelted them with insults and cups. It rained confetti after the final horn. The Blazers need to burn the sight of all that falling scrap paper into the backs of their brains. They need to remember the cries of "BEAT L.A.!" that started up in the third quarter of what amounted to a back-alley whipping. They need to know -- and they don't, because they left the floor and closed the locker room door -- that Artest took the microphone, and interrupted the celebration by asking the home crowd for a "round of applause for the Blazers." And so the postseason began with a polite golf clap led by Artest. That good enough for you, Portland? That's the question that will burn in the hearts of this franchise today, and for the next few months. Because the Blazers didn't compete in Game 6, and they were run out of the building by a team that did. Travis Outlaw was awful. Rudy Fernandez scored two harmless points in his first playoff start. In fact, outside of Brandon Roy (22) and LaMarcus Aldridge (26), the rest of the Blazers team managed only 28 points. Houston may have an ugly skyline. It may have muggy days and lots of traffic. But as long as we're honed in on this "TOGETHER" business, it's worth pointing out that the Rockets formed themselves into a giant fist and pummeled the Blazers on Thursday. Roy, on the bench late, turned to a teammate and said, "I'm so tired." So what now? Because while the Rockets' postgame celebrating was going on, one of the Blazers scouts ran back into the arena to watch the party. "I want to see this," Michael Born said. He stood there, in the mouth of the arena tunnel, witnessing the celebration. I wished the rest of the Blazers had gone with him for a peek. Because the Blazers would have seen Artest hugging his teammates and laughing. And they'd have heard the fan cries for the Lakers. And they'd have seen a celebration that could have belonged to them, save for the silly no-show in Game 6 against an older, more-complete team. I suppose today you can be frustrated with the Blazers for failing to maximize their postseason appearance. Winning Game 1 at home would have lowered the degree of difficulty. But this is a likable team that worked hard, demonstrated growth and finished as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference this season. It's difficult to be upset with this bunch for long because it gets caught doing so much right. Team executives shook hands in the locker room and said, "Great season." And it was some bang-up party watching this team compete, wasn't it? It's why Thursday's flop was so disappointing, because just when they sucked you in, just when you believed they might do something special, just when you thought about the Lakers yourselves, they transformed back into the league's second-youngest team. They brought pillows to a rock fight. Still, you wanted to meet them at the airport to let them know you loved what they did to your heart this season, didn't you? The locker room ends up as some kind of sociological experience, doesn't it? Because there were giggles and laughter coming from the Portland showers after the loss. But in one corner, Steve Blake stared off, refusing to let the season end. And in another, Fernandez said of the blowout loss, "I want to apologize to all fans of the Blazers." Apologize? For what exactly? It was a season of thrills, and firsts. It had drama. And surprises. The team was soulful, and likeable, and didn't embarrass you, on or off the court. And in the end, the Blazers made you believe in them again. This franchise can go great places if it keeps its head, and its stars. Houston just reminded everyone, it's not quite time yet with that demoralizing whipping. And then, here was Roy, coming out of the shower, going to his locker in a towel, then sifting through dozens of text messages on his cell phone, looking for one from his mother. You can't stay disappointed in this bunch long, can you? -- John Canzano: johncanzano@aol.com http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2009/05/in_the_end_blazers_showed_thei.html
I want to do that one time. When the rockets season ends i want to be at the airport to wish them well and thank them for the season
Basically said "Give a round of applause to Portland" and "We're not done yet" and everyone chanted Beat LA.
He first said to give Portland a round of applause. Than he told the crowd to not get happy about just the first round, and that they're not finished yet. Then he trailed off saying Happy Birthday to someone.
Lets be honest the "Beat LA" chants in the third (was really around the 2 min mark of the 4th) were really tacky. I did not participate. Let the game end first. Also the "Na Na Na NA Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey" chants were unsportsmanlike. Do we really hate Portland? I don't. I could understand if this were the Jazz. Ron really helped to set fans straight. Portland deserved a round of applause.
fans have waited a long time for this- while adelman said that the team didnt feel the burden of no second round for 12 years, the city sure did. let us have our fun, no disrespect to Portland, but people have waited a long time for this.
I have to admit that I like Portland as a team of young guys. I just think it was pent up frustrations and pain from the Utah series. Here's to the Blazers and for us. Gimme a HIP HIP, HORAY!
The crowd sings the song for any team they beat. It's been done all season. Why should Portland be the exception?
You're right, let's all politely golf clap next time, to avoid upsetting anyone. Also, let's all wear monocles and top hats and drink wine with our pinkies sticking out. Let's class this **** up!
ron wanted to tell the crowd to sing happy birthday for his son, but thought it was too much. he said that in the post game
There were no Beat LA chants in the 3rd. The guy is full of it. If someone was chanting it it was not the whole Toyota Center cause I never heard it till late into the 4th. Also what insults did we sling at them? Everyone on thise forum has said they kinda like the Portland team. Gosh, has he ever seen what we do to Utah j*zz fans?
