[quote]NAUn wrote:
ESPN today said Lebron wants to have a deal done by the 5th…
Also while Dirk is definitely not the 2nd best free agent, he is surely a HOFer and I think the great majority of people who cover the NBA would agree.[/quote]
I’m not hating on the guy 'cause he clearly has major game, but why? What has he done thus far that makes him a sure fire hall of famer? The Hall is reserved for the truly elite, and I can’t think of anything Nowitzki’s done to put him in that company.[/quote]
22.9/8.5/87.6FT% career, 25.6/10.9/88.7FT% in playoffs (10 seasons), 10 time All-Star, he’s the face of the Mavs and has taken them to the playoffs every year of the 2000s, first European player to 20k points and first European player to be MVP. The hall is for great players and contributors to the game. He’s an excellent player, best shooting big man ever, and has largely paved the way for European prominence in the NBA. Sounds like a HOFer to me.[/quote]
Why are “first European player to 20K and first European player to be MVP” even criteria? You shouldnt get extra bonus points for being from Europe.
[quote]NAUn wrote:
ESPN today said Lebron wants to have a deal done by the 5th…
Also while Dirk is definitely not the 2nd best free agent, he is surely a HOFer and I think the great majority of people who cover the NBA would agree.[/quote]
I’m not hating on the guy 'cause he clearly has major game, but why? What has he done thus far that makes him a sure fire hall of famer? The Hall is reserved for the truly elite, and I can’t think of anything Nowitzki’s done to put him in that company.[/quote]
22.9/8.5/87.6FT% career, 25.6/10.9/88.7FT% in playoffs (10 seasons), 10 time All-Star, he’s the face of the Mavs and has taken them to the playoffs every year of the 2000s, first European player to 20k points and first European player to be MVP. The hall is for great players and contributors to the game. He’s an excellent player, best shooting big man ever, and has largely paved the way for European prominence in the NBA. Sounds like a HOFer to me.[/quote]
Why are “first European player to 20K and first European player to be MVP” even criteria? You shouldnt get extra bonus points for being from Europe.
.greg.[/quote]
The funny thing is, IF he makes it, that’ll be the main reason why. Those numbers are damn good, but aside from the ft% they’re not necessarily HOF caliber.
-The Hawks have offered Joe Johnson a max deal which he is likely to accept. $119 Million over 6 years.
-Bosh met up with people from the Houston Rockets. They discussed the prospects of him being there. Yao can opt out, but assuming he doesnt or resigns with them like hes likely to, it`ll be interesting to see how a Bosh-Yao tandem would work.
-The Hawks have offered Joe Johnson a max deal which he is likely to accept. $119 Million over 6 years.
-Bosh met up with people from the Houston Rockets. They discussed the prospects of him being there. Yao can opt out, but assuming he doesnt or resigns with them like hes likely to, it`ll be interesting to see how a Bosh-Yao tandem would work.[/quote]
As a Houstonian who’s watched a fare amount of Rockets games I think it’s time for the Team to concede that the Yao experiment isn’t working and trade him. Everyone else on the team thrives in an uptempo system. Yao does nothing but slow 'em down, and that’s when he’s healthy enough to play. The guy’s 7 and a half feet tall and his best shot is a turnaround fade from 15 feet. My thing is what does that do for Scola? I’m guessing he’d be part of the potential package.
[quote]CubanMeat32 wrote:
Wade was reported at being at the United Center (Bulls Stadium) this morning, now more reports saying that it may be Lebron and Wade to Chicago, remember Wade is from Chicago.
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I belive Wade was badmouthing the way the Bulls treat their players just a while back…doubtful he`ll sign.
[quote]NAUn wrote:
ESPN today said Lebron wants to have a deal done by the 5th…
Also while Dirk is definitely not the 2nd best free agent, he is surely a HOFer and I think the great majority of people who cover the NBA would agree.[/quote]
I’m not hating on the guy 'cause he clearly has major game, but why? What has he done thus far that makes him a sure fire hall of famer? The Hall is reserved for the truly elite, and I can’t think of anything Nowitzki’s done to put him in that company.[/quote]
22.9/8.5/87.6FT% career, 25.6/10.9/88.7FT% in playoffs (10 seasons), 10 time All-Star, he’s the face of the Mavs and has taken them to the playoffs every year of the 2000s, first European player to 20k points and first European player to be MVP. The hall is for great players and contributors to the game. He’s an excellent player, best shooting big man ever, and has largely paved the way for European prominence in the NBA. Sounds like a HOFer to me.[/quote]
Why are “first European player to 20K and first European player to be MVP” even criteria? You shouldnt get extra bonus points for being from Europe.
.greg.[/quote]
Yes you should because it’s an important contribution to the sport of basketball. Are you sure you understand what the Hall of Fame is about? The international aspect of basketball is becoming a major factor, one that will continue to grow, and someone who has the abilities he has and who has paved the way for others to follow him deserves to be in the HOF.
[quote]CubanMeat32 wrote:
Wade was reported at being at the United Center (Bulls Stadium) this morning, now more reports saying that it may be Lebron and Wade to Chicago, remember Wade is from Chicago.
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I belive Wade was badmouthing the way the Bulls treat their players just a while back…doubtful he`ll sign.[/quote]
I found it ridiculous when he said that, a good example is Randy Brown. Remember Randy Brown, he was one of the guys along with Dickey Simpkins and Bill Wennington that came in the 4th quarter after Jordan and the gang were already up by 30 points. Mr. Randy Brown is in the front office right now, ironically negotiating with D Wade. If Randy Brown gets that treatment I am sure they treat the superstars just fine. John Paxon and Brown are suits now, employed by the Bulls. I say that is nice treatment.[/quote]
Was watching an interview with some exec this morning where he said this isn’t uncommon at all and that Wade isn’t leaving Miami, it’s more like he’s trying to get a feel on what the Bulls are doing compared to the Heat. He’s basically scouting their pitch. That’s awesome.
-The Hawks have offered Joe Johnson a max deal which he is likely to accept. $119 Million over 6 years.
-Bosh met up with people from the Houston Rockets. They discussed the prospects of him being there. Yao can opt out, but assuming he doesnt or resigns with them like hes likely to, it`ll be interesting to see how a Bosh-Yao tandem would work.[/quote]
Completely forget to address the Joe Johnson offer. Johnson is a helluva player, but he’s not a max contract guy. Atlanta is prepared to offer him WAY more than anyone else, so I’m sure he’ll stay. I guess if Rashard Lewis can sign a max deal, Johnson can, but I just see this as a bad business and basketball move on Atlanta’s part. Oh well, not my dough.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Not that it’s a big signing, but the Bucks just signed Drew Gooden. [/quote]
What is the deal with Gooden that no one seems to want him long-term? Other than playing for SAC for one game, MIL is his ninth team in his upcoming ninth year in the L. He’s a pretty solid player, and it’s unfortunate he’s a journeyman, he is a solid contributor.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Not that it’s a big signing, but the Bucks just signed Drew Gooden. [/quote]
What is the deal with Gooden that no one seems to want him long-term? Other than playing for SAC for one game, MIL is his ninth team in his upcoming ninth year in the L. He’s a pretty solid player, and it’s unfortunate he’s a journeyman, he is a solid contributor.[/quote]
I knew he’d played with a lot of teams, but didn’t know it was that many 'til I heard the Bucks signed him. 9 teams for a 20 year vet is insane, but 9 in 9 has to be a record. Maybe he can join Dirk in the Hall…? Anyway, I never figured out why he can’t stick either. He never really lived up to being the 3rd pick in the draft, but like you said he’s been solid everywhere he’s been. Maybe he’ll find a home in Milwaukee. The Bucks look like they’re making some damn solid moves.
-The Hawks have offered Joe Johnson a max deal which he is likely to accept. $119 Million over 6 years.
-Bosh met up with people from the Houston Rockets. They discussed the prospects of him being there. Yao can opt out, but assuming he doesnt or resigns with them like hes likely to, it`ll be interesting to see how a Bosh-Yao tandem would work.[/quote]
Completely forget to address the Joe Johnson offer. Johnson is a helluva player, but he’s not a max contract guy. Atlanta is prepared to offer him WAY more than anyone else, so I’m sure he’ll stay. I guess if Rashard Lewis can sign a max deal, Johnson can, but I just see this as a bad business and basketball move on Atlanta’s part. Oh well, not my dough.[/quote]
I agree.
I think a boatload of very good players are going to be overpaid this summer. Bosh is he does a max deal with TO in a sign and trade is also going to be overpaid, since he isnt a max-contract worthy player either. Its completely feasible that NY which has a proven record of overpaying might do that to land Amare.
Too many teams have too much cap space, and there was really no reason for having a max salary anyway, IMO. If the NBA wanted to make salaries go down, they should have made their cap a little stricter (though not a hard cap–that`d really suck) and let teams figure out how to cut costs.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Oh yeah, Phil Jackson confirmed he’s coming back next year. [/quote]
If you haven`t noticed, Phil prefers to win his titles in 3s :D.
Barring LeBron and Bosh to the Bulls, or Wade-LBJ-Bosh in Miami, I now think LA are the favourites to three-peat. I left those two cases there, because if those two prospective teams get to the Finals and the refs call it like they did this years Finals, LeBron and Wade will pretty much be able to do whatever they want.