Lakers trade

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Um Gordon and the pick. Especially if its Barnes. I read the trade did not go through because they would not give Bledsoe and Gordon. I also said potential, Gordon is a potential superstar. I think he averaged 23 a game last year.

They arent giving up Gordon and the pick, nor should they. Barnes is not even a college superstar.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They arent giving up Gordon and the pick, nor should they. Barnes is not even a college superstar.

Chuck all day on ESPN it was Gordon the pick and the other 2. THe problem was they also wanted Bledsoe. Thats why I said earlier way way to much for the Clippers to give. The Clippers have a chance to build it up like OK City and be very good right away.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Chuck all day on ESPN it was Gordon the pick and the other 2. THe problem was they also wanted Bledsoe. Thats why I said earlier way way to much for the Clippers to give. The Clippers have a chance to build it up like OK City and be very good right away.

It is bullshit. There are 2 big chips, Gordon and the pick. They aren't going to kill the deal over Bledsoe. It is interesting that the league office values youth and picks for NO while trying to strip the Clips of all of their young players with reasonable contracts AND their most valuable pick AND I heard another pick as well. I suppose they dont mind fleecing Donald Sterling.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It is bullshit. There are 2 big chips, Gordon and the pick. They aren't going to kill the deal over Bledsoe. It is interesting that the league office values youth and picks for NO while trying to strip the Clips of all of their young players with reasonable contracts AND their most valuable pick AND I heard another pick as well. I suppose they dont mind fleecing Donald Sterling.

Like I said I would rather have Gordon, Bledsoe and one of those UNC studs with the pick then Paul. Even if its not a UNC star the draft is loaded, a number of guys who would have been top 10 last year are still in school.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Like I said I would rather have Gordon, Bledsoe and one of those UNC studs with the pick then Paul. Even if its not a UNC star the draft is loaded, a number of guys who would have been top 10 last year are still in school.

Of course you also have to consider that Paul can be a FA in another year (or 2 if he ok's the option for next year) so the Clippers potentially could be in the same boat as other teams looking to deal guys before they leave

I really love to watch Paul play and think he is a great addition to just about any team but the NBA is being unrealistic here.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Of course you also have to consider that Paul can be a FA in another year (or 2 if he ok's the option for next year) so the Clippers potentially could be in the same boat as other teams looking to deal guys before they leave

I really love to watch Paul play and think he is a great addition to just about any team but the NBA is being unrealistic here.

They got Billups and Dwight wanted him in Orlando. Maybe its on to plan b? If you can call Howard plan B. The league should have took this trade and ran. The pick could be a stud, its a deep deep draft.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Of course you also have to consider that Paul can be a FA in another year (or 2 if he ok's the option for next year) so the Clippers potentially could be in the same boat as other teams looking to deal guys before they leave

I really love to watch Paul play and think he is a great addition to just about any team but the NBA is being unrealistic here.

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

What exactly does that mean? I thought he wants out.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

I'm not sure that I believe anything being said anymore.

I would love to know what Monty Williams is thinking right now considering the season starts in 12 days and he has 5 NBA calibur players on the rostr. Not 5 NBA starting level players or 5 good players but 5 guys who are better than developmental league players.