tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post8218912559100461674..comments2023-12-18T10:59:59.316-05:00Comments on The Shamrock Headband: NBA Preview: John Paxson's Pipe Dream Is Your NightmareHamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01730761690025682358noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-43789575380492842842007-10-11T13:52:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:52:00.000-04:00What is the problem with the Nets? (not trying to ...What is the problem with the Nets? (not trying to argue, just wondering). The Kidd-Carter combination works well. Miki Moore seems to add a lot of talent as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-48102725122580881482007-09-27T08:21:00.000-04:002007-09-27T08:21:00.000-04:00While we're getting ahead of ourselves, let's wish...While we're getting ahead of ourselves, let's wish for the last Superstar-laden team to get back together and remind us of how well those arrangements often work out. ....ladies and gentleman, the '05 Lakers. Shaq, Kobe, Payton and Malone. I wouldn't hand ANY trophies to any team just yet. It's a long season, especially for veterans. <BR/>And I don't understand this obsession with trading for a superstar. The only trades of the past 20 years that seemed to work were Barkley to the Suns (who somehow managed to maintain a strong bench after the trade) and, maybe, Rasheed to the Pistons. Of course, at the time, 'sheed was considered the anti-superstar so that trade even qualifying is a bit debatable. More often, these trades end up like Pippen to the Rockets (remember that gem?). <BR/>Oops, there was the Shaq trade, though I'd like to disqualify that one based on how terrible the trade was and the fact that the refs gifted the Heat with their rings. ...and Shaq's contribution was pretty putrid.<BR/>I, for one, don't put a lot of stock in superstar trades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-32767889376996543102007-09-26T17:36:00.000-04:002007-09-26T17:36:00.000-04:00Boston and Detroit are the only teams with any cha...Boston and Detroit are the only teams with any chance at a ring.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And kindof miami if theyre really motivated and Wade pulls an '06 wade'.... but really only if they land ron artest or make some kind of move.<BR/><BR/>Chicago may be trying to mimic what detroit did, but detroit only won the title after they landed the post presence, their final piece- rasheed wallace. Before that they were just a nice 50 win team with a east conference finals ceiling. Just as chicago is now until they land a Pau Gasol or Jermaine Oneal or at least an eddy curry.<BR/><BR/>Cleveland if they land bibby, Washington if they land a post player and start playing defense, NJ if they land Jermaine Oneal... otherwise theyre all just 1 piece away and dead in the water, every one of them besides Boston and Detroit (mainly Boston because Detroit aint the same anymroe either since larry brown left, and more since post-allstar break of 06 and especially since big ben left).... dont get me wrong all those teams are nice and are good and the east has improved a lot but without what i mentioned these are not true contenders.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Boston is gonna dominate, I hate boston but i wont lie to myself. They would be an elite team out west among phoenix and dallas and all them, they will be a POWERHOUSE in the east and should roll thru..... in my opinion they may win the whole thing not just the east and they will be EVEN better for year 2 after a full summer of loading up and filling out the roster around the core 3 superstars for a SERIOUS championship run. I do hate Boston but I am happy for Ray Kevin and even Pierce.. and I will admit they are the near sole-reason for me purchasing league pass this year for the first time ever in 26 years of diehard NBA fandom... they are gonna be a special team for the next 4 or 5 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-36397314843025416772007-09-26T17:20:00.000-04:002007-09-26T17:20:00.000-04:00Do you really believe what you just wrote?Do you really believe what you just wrote?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-23675330109259912762007-09-26T17:04:00.000-04:002007-09-26T17:04:00.000-04:00So I kind of agree with most of what you're saying...So I kind of agree with most of what you're saying. Especially about the Nets being infuriating. They are going to get slowly worse each year with nothing to show for it. They weren't good enough last year, and they aren't going to be good enough this year. I think a lot of teams in the East aren't realistic about how good they are to themselves. I agree with your call about Detroit and Boston. But how did Detroit lose to Cleveland last year? Sure Lebron was getting every call, but still.greenlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11124666312526934559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-68319020877577660272007-09-26T12:13:00.000-04:002007-09-26T12:13:00.000-04:00Some of your suggestions seem off the mark. Durin...Some of your suggestions seem off the mark. During his years as GM, Paxson has traded the team's leading scorer (twice) and the teams leading rebounder/shot blocker. He also made the biggest off-season signing of last year's free agency. ..a move that can't be called 'gutless' considering the player was widely hailed as on the downslope of his career. <BR/>Paxson may not have landed KG or Gasol but let's look at both of those situations. <BR/>First, Paxson offered Chandler, Deng and the '08 draft pick for KG. Can that really be called 'gutless'? Three young and talented players is a lot more than the Wolves ended up getting. <BR/>As for Gasol, nobody knows what was offered but an offer was made. And is anybody in Chicago that watches this team upset that the offer was not taken? No. Gasol plays soft defensive, has limited mobility and is about un-super as a superstar can get. Plus, he has a ridiculous contract that would cripple any team. Is having both Ben Gordon AND Luol Deng for the price of Gasol worth it? I think so, especially considering longevity. <BR/>As for Kobe, he could definitely help the Bulls but only so much if they trade half of their team to get him.<BR/>For me, the Bulls are enjoyable specifically because they DON'T have a superstar (and yes, I am biased). They expend maximum effort, they don't whine or get arrested in the offseason. There's no pretending that any one player is more important than the rest. The distribute the ball, play defense, win games, etc.<BR/>Also, they are by far and away the youngest of any of the competitive teams in the East. Hell, they're the youngest competitive team of ANY team in the league(Portland not included b/c no Oden or any playoff games.. ...yet). <BR/>If they make you gag, so be it. I'm not here to flame you, just to say that maybe they're not so bad to everybody. Maybe, it would be nice if there were a few more teams like them, as a matter of fact. <BR/>I CAN tell you one thing though, Paxson clearly has not sat idly by and done nothing. His moves have led directly to Removing: Crawford, Curry, Chandler and Tim Thomas. Adding: Deng (via trade), Wallace, Thomas and Noah. Just because none of the additions have Shoe Commercials, does that make Paxson gutless?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683391214064242907.post-74602144758269880992007-09-26T11:35:00.000-04:002007-09-26T11:35:00.000-04:00Ernie got Caron Butler from a draft pick bust who ...Ernie got Caron Butler from a draft pick bust who was a free agent and leaving. Good GM one of the better ones.<BR/><BR/>Rod Thorn has also done a good job although this last 18months has been a bit rough. See how it plays out this year.<BR/><BR/>Pax is trigger shy but he's top notch in every other area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com