Re: Bucks have pulled off one of THE great trade days...
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If you're a Sonics fan, I can't see how you don't like this trade. First of all, it didn't sound like Payton was coming back, and not to mention he's 34. Second of all, they obviously didn't have the talent around him to contend, so why not get rid of GP before he walks and start the rebuilding process? Okay, so they got rid of GP AND Mason, but there's no better way to start the rebuilding than with Ray Allen. It's not like they got some scrub-they got Ray Freakin Allen, a bonafide STAR. His defense may be below average, but he's one of the best pure shooters in the game, and can score points in bunches. IMO, a major coup for Seattle in getting him. And I think everyone is overstating his injury problems. GP is 34- who's to say he won't break down any year now?
As for saying Mason is almost as good as Allen is ridiculous. And to say he's going to be as good as Allen down the road is pure speculation. He's a decent player, great athleticism, and a solid defender. But he's no Allen. And to those comparing Redd and Houston to Allen need to stop the madness immediately! The Bucks may have gotten the better end in the short term, but without a doubt, Seattle got the better for the long term. If the Sonics can get a PG in the draft this year, they'll have a very solid nucleus with Allen, Lewis, and Radmanovic to build around. Great trade for the Sonics IMO.
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Again, I see your points and there well made.
I just don't see it as that great for Seattle. Mason is only a few points per game behind Allen, but is younger, more athletic and a much better defemder.
Also, why did Seattle want another shooter? They were already one of the best shooting teams in the NBA. They now have ZERO post up game...so Allen won't be getting many open looks. He also will find driving the lane in the WEST a completely different beast to driving the lane in the EAST.
Re the draft...they won't be able to get a great PG from where they will draft. Best case scenario is someone like Tinnsley etc.
IMO they are a long, long way from being a force again in the west. They needed a post up man badly and they needed to dump the likes of Booth etc in any GP deal.
Just my opinion though and only time will tell.
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If you're a Sonics fan, I can't see how you don't like this trade. First of all, it didn't sound like Payton was coming back, and not to mention he's 34. Second of all, they obviously didn't have the talent around him to contend, so why not get rid of GP before he walks and start the rebuilding process? Okay, so they got rid of GP AND Mason, but there's no better way to start the rebuilding than with Ray Allen. It's not like they got some scrub-they got Ray Freakin Allen, a bonafide STAR. His defense may be below average, but he's one of the best pure shooters in the game, and can score points in bunches. IMO, a major coup for Seattle in getting him. And I think everyone is overstating his injury problems. GP is 34- who's to say he won't break down any year now?
As for saying Mason is almost as good as Allen is ridiculous. And to say he's going to be as good as Allen down the road is pure speculation. He's a decent player, great athleticism, and a solid defender. But he's no Allen. And to those comparing Redd and Houston to Allen need to stop the madness immediately! The Bucks may have gotten the better end in the short term, but without a doubt, Seattle got the better for the long term. If the Sonics can get a PG in the draft this year, they'll have a very solid nucleus with Allen, Lewis, and Radmanovic to build around. Great trade for the Sonics IMO.
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Again, I see your points and there well made.
I just don't see it as that great for Seattle. Mason is only a few points per game behind Allen, but is younger, more athletic and a much better defemder.
Also, why did Seattle want another shooter? They were already one of the best shooting teams in the NBA. They now have ZERO post up game...so Allen won't be getting many open looks. He also will find driving the lane in the WEST a completely different beast to driving the lane in the EAST.
Re the draft...they won't be able to get a great PG from where they will draft. Best case scenario is someone like Tinnsley etc.
IMO they are a long, long way from being a force again in the west. They needed a post up man badly and they needed to dump the likes of Booth etc in any GP deal.
Just my opinion though and only time will tell.
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