Knicks and Magic trade talks go on!

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

quote:

Originally posted by Darrell_Armstrong:

More biting remarks from Otis:

 

In an informal meeting with the media at RDV SportsPlex today, Smith was asked if he felt like the balance of power had shifted from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. "I've heard that a few times and I'm trying to see the power shifting," he said, but he pointed out that the L.A. Lakers are "still the best team in our league."

 

To prove his point, he asked if Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was retiring. Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel said, "No, he's going to the Heat," which elicited laughter among the assembled media.

 

But Smith topped him in his response. "Well, he's already proved he can win [a championship] on his own!" he said. "Oops! My bad." That remark speaks to the popular idea circulating throughout the basketball world that James hurt his legacy, as even if he wins multiple titles with the Heat, he will have done so with two other superstars at his side.

 

http://www.orlandopinstripedpo...c-media-availability

 

[TheRevTy 6]

Magic Fins,

 

I have absolutely nothing against beer - in fact, I prefer to hang out with people who imbibe on occasion (usually they are more fun than those who don't). I'm not a big fan of people who set out to get wasted, because that tells me they can't have fun without the assistance of a foreign substance (the Barry Bonds of Enjoyment, or something to that effect). I myself enjoy the occasional margarita or fruity adult beverage, but can't stand beer - perhaps brought on by a childhood of drinking sweet soda. At any rate, give me a sweet tea any day of the week.

 

Here ends the tangent.

[Berto 338]

quote:

Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:

quote:

Originally posted by Darrell_Armstrong:

More biting remarks from Otis:

 

In an informal meeting with the media at RDV SportsPlex today, Smith was asked if he felt like the balance of power had shifted from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. "I've heard that a few times and I'm trying to see the power shifting," he said, but he pointed out that the L.A. Lakers are "still the best team in our league."

 

To prove his point, he asked if Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was retiring. Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel said, "No, he's going to the Heat," which elicited laughter among the assembled media.

 

But Smith topped him in his response. "Well, he's already proved he can win [a championship] on his own!" he said. "Oops! My bad." That remark speaks to the popular idea circulating throughout the basketball world that James hurt his legacy, as even if he wins multiple titles with the Heat, he will have done so with two other superstars at his side.

 

http://www.orlandopinstripedpo...c-media-availability

 

[Miller4Prez64 1]

Rev, don't really want to bug you for info. But have you heard anything about Al Harrington? This is starting to make me interested, wouldn't mind him at the right price.

[Magic Fins 0]

quote:

Originally posted by TheRevTy:

Magic Fins,

 

I have absolutely nothing against beer - in fact, I prefer to hang out with people who imbibe on occasion (usually they are more fun than those who don't). I'm not a big fan of people who set out to get wasted, because that tells me they can't have fun without the assistance of a foreign substance (the Barry Bonds of Enjoyment, or something to that effect). I myself enjoy the occasional margarita or fruity adult beverage, but can't stand beer - perhaps brought on by a childhood of drinking sweet soda. At any rate, give me a sweet tea any day of the week.

 

Here ends the tangent.

 

Trust me, you didn't have to submit an explanation to me. I just always loved that quote. Margaritas are good!

[TheRevTy 6]

Oh hey, since this is the Harrington thread (technically) I suppose I can offer this little tidbit to get it back onto topic:

 

Magical said Harrington is so un-exciting, he and his buddies only discussed it briefly, and basically said he'd be a good bench scorer. Apparently Stan likes him, but he's somewhere around plan D.

[TheRevTy 6]

Woop, forgot to add that he was probably a TPE option, but since that expired, he is likely off the table.

[Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260]

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Woop, forgot to add that he was probably a TPE option, but since that expired, he is likely off the table.

 

[Skywise316 211]

Rev, got any word on Gortat? Because him being moved seemed to be the most realistic thing on the forums the last few days...

[30Assists 342]

quote:

Originally posted by TheRevTy:

Oh hey, since this is the Harrington thread (technically) I suppose I can offer this little tidbit to get it back onto topic:

 

Magical said Harrington is so un-exciting, he and his buddies only discussed it briefly, and basically said he'd be a good bench scorer. Apparently Stan likes him, but he's somewhere around plan D.

 

Which is interesting in its own right, really: who's Plan A?

[TheRevTy 6]

As I said elsewhere, Otis is working on multiple things for Gortat. Obviously I don't have any sources elsewhere across the league, so I don't know if these offers are being considered, but he has talked to Minny about Jefferson/Brewer, to OKC about Green or Collison, to Philly about Iggy, among others.

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

quote:

Originally posted by TheRevTy:

As I said elsewhere, Otis is working on multiple things for Gortat. Obviously I don't have any sources elsewhere across the league, so I don't know if these offers are being considered, but he has talked to Minny about Jefferson/Brewer, to OKC about Green or Collison, to Philly about Iggy, among others.

So basically everything that has been proposed on this forum?

 

Cool.