Breaking News: Eric Gordon,Xavier Henry Traded To Sacramento Kings For DeMarcus Cousins,Marcus Thorthon,and Travis Outlaw
This Has got to be a Huge trade for both New Orleans And Sacramento trading away their problems(cough eric cough Demarcus Caugh). We talked to both GM's, Demarcus, and Eric Gordon . Here is what Kings GM had to say. "Im glad we fot rid of DeMarcus for some great players because we did not exactly see eye to eye on everything, however i wish him, Travis, and Marcus the best in New Orleans." Here is What the New Orleans GM had to say" Im glad we pulled the trigger on this trade as we get rid of Eric Gordon who has the potential to be NBA's greatest SG but keeps getting injured, I wish nothing but the best for both Eric and Xavier." Right Now we are getting live coverage from Eric Gordons Press Conference
Kings GM: Ladys And Gentlmen i would like to introduce you to the newest Kings Xavier Henry and Eric Gordon!
Eric Gordon: Thank you its a blessing to be here!
Xavier Henry: Yeah Thank you its great to be here
Reporter: So now you are on the Kings Eric and Xavier what are your goals here?
Eric Gordon: My goal here is to bring a Championship back to Sac Town, and play like i never played before.
Xavier Henry: My goal on this team is to bring a championship back also but I also want to make a name for myself here and show the criticts that i was capable of being a 12th pick in the draft.
Reporter: Do you think the Kings are capable of being in the playoffs this year?
Eric Gordon: I hope so but dont mark my word on it, we still got along road ahead of us from being number 1, but we will get their soon.
Xavier Henry: Like Eric said we hope that we make it to the playoffs, but all we can really hope for is trying to get ad many wins this season.
Reporter: Xavier many people have said you have fallen of since you college carrier how do you feel about this?
Xavier Henry: While i do agree i have not been playing as well as i should have im just hoping the Kings Fans can accept me.
Reporter: Eric how do you think you and Tyreke and coexist on the Court?
Eric Gordon: I think we can coexist just fine and have the possibility to become the greatest backcourt of all time.
Reporter: One last question what will be your two Jersey Numbers
Xavier Henry:26
Eric Gordon: 12
Audience: (Applause)
Here is how the trade turned out
Kings Trade
DeMarcus Cousins
Marcus Thornton
Travis Outlaw
For
New Orleans Trade
Eric Gordon
Xaiver Henry
1st Round Pick 2013
2nd Round Pick 2014