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Post by cgreensmashmachine on Jun 2, 2016 19:59:29 GMT -5
Wyc wants DA to unload the treasure chest. And unless DA picks up the phone and makes another 'Godfather Offer' to Philly RIGHT NOW, that treasure chest is going to remain on ice for yet ANOTHER season. (Note- no one will be more pissed off about this than I will)
Teague for Noel is as fair a trade as there ever will be. It also matches both team's needs seamlessly. That's why now is the time that we've all been waiting for, time for DA to make the most ridiculously lopsided trade EVER! Give Philly another 'Godfather' and then use this year's draft and free agency to fill any new voids.
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Post by Employee8 on Jun 2, 2016 20:31:57 GMT -5
Wyc wants DA to unload the treasure chest. And unless DA picks up the phone and makes another 'Godfather Offer' to Philly RIGHT NOW, that treasure chest is going to remain on ice for yet ANOTHER season. (Note- no one will be more pissed off about this than I will)
Teague for Noel is as fair a trade as there ever will be. It also matches both team's needs seamlessly. That's why now is the time that we've all been waiting for, time for DA to make the most ridiculously lopsided trade EVER! Give Philly another 'Godfather' and then use this year's draft and free agency to fill any new voids.
Teague? Are you rooting for the Hawks or proposing we acquire Teague and trade him for Noel?
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Post by Employee8 on Jun 3, 2016 1:19:23 GMT -5
The proposed trade between the Hawks and Sixers of Teague for Noel just proves my original theory that Noel not Okafor was would be the Sixer big most likely traded and the one defensive minded teams would target.
If DA doesn't up the ante then he wins anyway with Horford likely to be let go to free agency by the Hawks with Noel at a savings.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 7:51:45 GMT -5
The Horford signing wouldn't be a win in my book The last thing we need is another three point shooter. Dunn has more potential than Teague the 76ers could pick him at 3 if we traded for Noel. I would throw in another player if they wanted more maybe. Most anyone on the team for that matter.
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Post by thejuice on Jun 3, 2016 9:04:14 GMT -5
The Horford signing wouldn't be a win in my book The last thing we need is another three point shooter. Dunn has more potential than Teague the 76ers could pick him at 3 if we traded for Noel. I would throw in another player if they wanted more maybe. Most anyone on the team for that matter. While I want nothing to do with horford, we have a major need for shooting in this team. The only good shooter we have is Bradley. All the rest are hopefully inconsistent at best. At least one more if not two more shooters are needed. Ideally at the shooting guard or small forward positions
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 3, 2016 10:56:43 GMT -5
I really think that as of right now, they want to keep #3. Horford, for the record, is a MAJOR upgrade over anyone we have now. He is a 14 and 9 guy for his career, 53.5% career shooter, and last year ONLY he averaged taking 3.1 3's per game- 256 for the year. For reference, Crowder took 363, Smart took 241 (61 games to Horford's 82), Bradley took 407, Kevin Love took 439. And Kevin Love, who's supposed to be a "great" 3 point shooter shot 36%. Know what Horford shot? 34.3%. Horford is better than Amir, Sully, Kelly and Jonas......by far!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 11:05:12 GMT -5
I really think that as of right now, they want to keep #3. Horford, for the record, is a MAJOR upgrade over anyone we have now. He is a 14 and 9 guy for his career, 53.5% career shooter, and last year ONLY he averaged taking 3.1 3's per game- 256 for the year. For reference, Crowder took 363, Smart took 241 (61 games to Horford's 82), Bradley took 407, Kevin Love took 439. And Kevin Love, who's supposed to be a "great" 3 point shooter shot 36%. Know what Horford shot? 34.3%. Horford is better than Amir, Sully, Kelly and Jonas......by far! Yea he's better than anyone we have. That could be said about a lot of players He'll also be a lot more expensive and older. He'll want and get about 4 /80 no thanks. We need some scoring and defense in the paint Horford isn't known as a banger.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 11:07:40 GMT -5
The Horford signing wouldn't be a win in my book The last thing we need is another three point shooter. Dunn has more potential than Teague the 76ers could pick him at 3 if we traded for Noel. I would throw in another player if they wanted more maybe. Most anyone on the team for that matter. While I want nothing to do with horford, we have a major need for shooting in this team. The only good shooter we have is Bradley. All the rest are hopefully inconsistent at best. At least one more if not two more shooters are needed. Ideally at the shooting guard or small forward positions We need shooters at all positions the way i see it. As a matter of fact we need at least 4 starters. We have a great bunch of bench guys that's all.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 3, 2016 11:23:07 GMT -5
I really think that as of right now, they want to keep #3. Horford, for the record, is a MAJOR upgrade over anyone we have now. He is a 14 and 9 guy for his career, 53.5% career shooter, and last year ONLY he averaged taking 3.1 3's per game- 256 for the year. For reference, Crowder took 363, Smart took 241 (61 games to Horford's 82), Bradley took 407, Kevin Love took 439. And Kevin Love, who's supposed to be a "great" 3 point shooter shot 36%. Know what Horford shot? 34.3%. Horford is better than Amir, Sully, Kelly and Jonas......by far! Yea he's better than anyone we have. That could be said about a lot of players He'll also be a lot more expensive and older. He'll want and get about 4 /80 no thanks. We need some scoring and defense in the paint Horford isn't known as a banger. Can't have it both ways, man. Do you want bangers or shooters? Love is probably both, but not many others. Ainge and Stevens have both said they don't just want a shot blocker who is a liability on offense.
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Post by rkarp1 on Jun 3, 2016 11:35:23 GMT -5
Yea he's better than anyone we have. That could be said about a lot of players He'll also be a lot more expensive and older. He'll want and get about 4 /80 no thanks. We need some scoring and defense in the paint Horford isn't known as a banger. Can't have it both ways, man. Do you want bangers or shooters? Love is probably both, but not many others. Ainge and Stevens have both said they don't just want a shot blocker who is a liability on offense. don't they already have that with Amir?
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 3, 2016 11:52:20 GMT -5
Can't have it both ways, man. Do you want bangers or shooters? Love is probably both, but not many others. Ainge and Stevens have both said they don't just want a shot blocker who is a liability on offense. don't they already have that with Amir? Yes, which is why Horford is an upgrade at the position
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 11:54:24 GMT -5
Yea he's better than anyone we have. That could be said about a lot of players He'll also be a lot more expensive and older. He'll want and get about 4 /80 no thanks. We need some scoring and defense in the paint Horford isn't known as a banger. Can't have it both ways, man. Do you want bangers or shooters? Love is probably both, but not many others. Ainge and Stevens have both said they don't just want a shot blocker who is a liability on offense. You want Horford who is now over 30 for 4/80 ? Not many here share that opinion after watching him be pretty much a non factor in the playoffs against a very week Celtics front line. We can do better in the next two years.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 3, 2016 12:05:42 GMT -5
Can't have it both ways, man. Do you want bangers or shooters? Love is probably both, but not many others. Ainge and Stevens have both said they don't just want a shot blocker who is a liability on offense. You want Horford who is now over 30 for 4/80 ? Not many here share that opinion after watching him be pretty much a non factor in the playoffs against a very week Celtics front line. We can do better in the next two years. You are changing your argument (again). You can list an infinite number of reasons that you don't want Horford, but the facts are these: 1. He is better than what we have right now 2. He is shooter, not a banger, something you said you wanted at all 5 positions. 3. He may be able to lure other free agents to Boston, being an All-Star caliber player! 4. Other than building through the draft, give me a BETTER alternative to Horford at this position. 5. What I want is irrelevant, I'm just commenting on what I've read might happen. I will say this, though. Give me a guy who's consistent and proven any day over Sully and Oly!
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Post by rkarp1 on Jun 3, 2016 12:20:14 GMT -5
I am ok passing on Horford..
I am very willing to draft Dunn and hope to trade Smart and #23 for Noel
I am also fine with someone like Sabonis or DDavis or Diallo at #16
Other than that, I will roll with what we got, be top 3 in the east, and see where the chips/free agent dollars fall next year
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2016 12:20:53 GMT -5
That's the point I would make ... there's no need for Sully or Oly if we add Horford and especially if we keep Bender.
Horford's an upgrade at the 4 but is that what we need most ... I'd prefer the upgrade at wing or rim protector before spending max on an upgrade over Oly.
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Post by myurkus on Jun 3, 2016 12:36:47 GMT -5
dfries is right. Horford is a good player but he is getting older, will cost a fortune, and is really more of a PF at this point than a C. Yes he would upgrade our team, but I don't think he is a great fit, esp at 20+ million a year.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 12:38:01 GMT -5
I am ok passing on Horford.. I am very willing to draft Dunn and hope to trade Smart and #23 for Noel I am also fine with someone like Sabonis or DDavis or Diallo at #16 Other than that, I will roll with what we got, be top 3 in the east, and see where the chips/free agent dollars fall next year That would suit me it fills three slots were really weak at.
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Post by Mitch on Jun 3, 2016 14:39:07 GMT -5
Sorry forum, last season DA attempted to trade for Okafor with what was called the 'Godfather Offer'. So to clarify my original post, I think the C's should outbid anyone who's trying to send guards to Philly for Noel or Okafor, and unload the treasure chest to acquire OKAFOR. GIVE PHILLY WHATEVER THE HELL THEY WANT FOR HIM!
There were some reports today on Rotoworld and Hoopshype that say Philly is very interested in Jamal Murray. For Okafor's sake, let's hope these reports are true.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 3, 2016 16:38:25 GMT -5
I am ok passing on Horford.. I am very willing to draft Dunn and hope to trade Smart and #23 for Noel I am also fine with someone like Sabonis or DDavis or Diallo at #16 Other than that, I will roll with what we got, be top 3 in the east, and see where the chips/free agent dollars fall next year Many people are Not going to happen. Why would they want Smart and a draft pick when they could get Teague? All of them will be gone by #16. Raptors will not let Diallo past 9.
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Post by DaCeltics on Jun 3, 2016 19:34:09 GMT -5
In my opinion, Thon Maker is or will be better than Noel or Horford. So we are good to go. We can get Maker or Labissierre at #16 hopefully. If not, we should be able to trade up.
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Post by Mitch on Jun 3, 2016 21:53:21 GMT -5
Give Philly the 3rd pick and any one of our guards, use the draft to fill the holes. I'd hate to part ways with Smart, but if he's the price for Okafor, give Philly #3 and Smart, and then just draft Denzel Valentine at #16.
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Post by raider3524 on Jun 4, 2016 1:25:07 GMT -5
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Post by DaCeltics on Jun 4, 2016 6:04:57 GMT -5
I feel if we trade Smart or IT that we will regret it. If either wants out, its a different story. But they care sooooooo much about winning, those are the kinds of guys you want to collect. Smart will learn to be a consistent offensive player, then Bam! Perrenial all-star reserve. IT will learn how to beat EVERY defense against him and Bam! Hall of fame status. I swear, any guard that can hit 80% on a floater on the run from the free throw area could lead the league in scoring. It's what playoff defenses give up. The mid-range off of the pick n roll.
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2016 10:47:46 GMT -5
If Horford wants to go deeper into the playoffs, he should join a stronger team. That's not an easy feat as the Hawks are not a bad team. But there is a team that has the promise of getting stronger-and that's the Boston Celtics. Celtics Life had a "blueprint" for the Celtics to lure Kevin Durant and that involved Horford.
Step one would be the Celtics trading for Jimmy Butler. They have the assets to pull that off in theory. Next is signing Al Horford which would eventually lead to signing Kevin Durant.
Wishful thinking? Not exactly as recent rumors seem to have the Atlanta Hawks seemingly planning on life without their starting center as talks of a trade for Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel emerge.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 4, 2016 12:53:55 GMT -5
Don't think we can get Butler..........just too tough to do. CHI will ask for the moon!
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