Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

[Drewski]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

marc gasol was an unknown player and hadn't played a single game in the NBA before that trade. Your not fooling anyone. He wasn't even a lottery pick.

Ok. All draft selections are luck then.

[a_maz_ing]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

RT @netw3rk: Tonight the NBA avoided an iceberg by intentionally crashing into a larger iceberg

LMAO
ROFL

[1Rose]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Alright, the Lakers didn't draft Kobe

Glad were on the same page.

[JohnDoe8865]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

It will get real interesting to see fan reactions from LAL fans if they don't get Paul OR Howard, now that Howard supposedly wants to go to NJ... There's always Derek Character and Devin Ebanks?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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For those interested or that need a refresher, here's how Kobe ended up in LA:

http://www2.journalnow.com/sports/2008/jun/18/lakers-trade-for-bryant-has-been-misconstrued-ar-113126/

[a_maz_ing]

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Glad were on the same page.

LOL, great example of gold mining a part of a sentence. Seriously that made lol

It will get real interesting to see fan reactions from LAL fans if they don't get Paul OR Howard, now that Howard supposedly wants to go to NJ... There's always Derek Character and Devin Ebanks?

I'm not buying Howard is a lock to go to NJ, first off.

2nd the Lakers will be fine. It is not like our current squad sucks, we have ample time to get our future all stars while still contending.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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It will get real interesting to see fan reactions from LAL fans if they don't get Paul OR Howard, now that Howard supposedly wants to go to NJ... There's always Derek Character and Devin Ebanks?

This is what I posted on my friend's wall (he's from LA and is a huge Lakers fan).

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[ProfessaPackMan]

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I really want to believe that Duhwight said the Nets are his number 1 choice but since it's coming from that clown Broussard, it's hard for me to take him seriously.

[a_maz_ing]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

For those interested or that need a refresher, here's how Kobe ended up in LA:

http://www2.journalnow.com/sports/20...ued-ar-113126/

"Branch scouted Bryant twice for the Hornets while Bryant was at Lower Merion H.S., but he said that the Hornets "never even considered him" as a player they would draft and keep. Bass was an old-school GM who liked to deal but didn't usually gamble on young players"

This actually proves my point thanks, Packman!

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Just read Dan Gilberts email. Sorry, there's nothing wrong with it whatsoever.

[bostonchipster]

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im copying this from prosportsdaily forum:

i'm telling you guys this is bad. with the reports of Cuban furiious over the trade, and Gilberts letter filled with Anti-Laker sentiments and then there is this

1) All 29 owners can not have a say in who and where any player goes on New Orleans because it's a conflict of interest.
2) For this reason, a mediator should be chosen. That person is Dell Demps.
3) He was chosen to avoid that conflict.
4) He has the fiduciary duty to make decisions that will maximize the return to the principle (NBA & owners).
5) Due to the conflict of interest, the NBA or the owners cannot have a say or question the mediator's authority as it negates the purpose of the original agreement.
6) It is therefore a beach of contract by Stern (NBA) due to voir dire.

this is some serious stuff that went down today. i wouldn't be suprised if the courts step in and put a stay on all league activities

[1Rose]

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"Branch scouted Bryant twice for the Hornets while Bryant was at Lower Merion H.S., but he said that the Hornets "never even considered him" as a player they would draft and keep. Bass was an old-school GM who liked to deal but didn't usually gamble on young players"

This actually proves my point thanks, Packman!

Yes or no, did the Lakers have to give up a player for Kobe Bryant?

Ok then.

If you really want to get technical, that deal wasn't about Kobe at all. It was to free up payroll for the Lakers to sign Shaquille.

[a_maz_ing]

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Just read Dan Gilberts email. Sorry, there's nothing wrong with it whatsoever.

Because of the shoe was on the other foot I'd bet he'd have 0 problem with it. I find this hypocritical.

Yes or no, did the Lakers have to give up a player for Kobe Bryant?

Ok then.

If you really want to get technical, that deal wasn't about Kobe at all. It was to free up payroll for the Lakers to sign Shaquille.

My point was that LA drafted Kobe, it was that the Hornets did not and only drafted him to give him to LA.
You are right, Lakers had to trade to get him but he is still THERE player, and is a homegrown talent.

[1Rose]

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My point was that LA drafted Kobe, it was that the Hornets did not and only drafted him to give him to LA.
You are right, Lakers had to trade to get him but he is still THERE player, and is a homegrown talent.

You're right they traded for him. If it wasn't for the Hornets wanting Divac, Kobe would have been drafted by someone else besides the Hornets. Like I said, the Lakers didn't even have a pick in the first round.

So every time Kobe takes the court, pay homage to the Hornets for valuing Vlade Divac.

[Drewski]

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All of this Laker and Draft non-sense is off-topic and has derailed this entire thread.

I understand the "conflict of interest" in sending Paul to Lakers or whatever... I guess (giving up perennial all-star big man and 6th MOY, changing the face of the squad they've been running the last few years). But GM's make moves in the best interest of that specific team's basketball operations. Dan Gilbert's emailing citing things that have almost nothing to do with NO as the reason they're "opposed" to it clearly proves the league does not understand that the New Orleans Hornets are a franchise that needs to be run free of that issue. If that trade happens with an owner, this never happens, because there is no "intervention". This is absolutely insane. Poor, poor showing for a league about to get ready to pick up momentum again. Bogged back down by more weight. You guys value Rondo and Jeff Green on the last year of his contract more than 1) Kevin Martin 2) Luis Scola 3) Lamar Odom 4) Goran Dragic? That's not a bad haul at all and leaves the Hornets in a pretty good position logistically. A GM, doing what's best for their organization, would make that trade. Seems like the owners let their own private interests interfere with the New Orleans Hornets'.