Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 The ones saying they would be done as Magic fans if this trade happens should jump off the ledge. I don't think you understand. Having watched Lopez and Humpries plenty, my interest would simply and naturally wane. I honestly think it would be the case for all of us, unless somehow you are related to either player. I'd still be a lifelong fan in my head, just pained in my heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
For the love of the game 56 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 As much as I hate to say it, I agree. This would be a colossal mistake, we are already stacked at PF, why take on more (Hump will have to be S&T and he will get paid). On top of that a Center that is injury prone and can’t play D. It is making me angry just thinking about it. Lopez is injury prone? Both Howard and Lopez has had one big injury each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Lopez is the softest and worst defensive center in the league, imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Doesn't this have to be a negotiating ploy by Henny to get others to step up? only 1 of 3 parties could put this out there. orlando BK HWNSNBU Who gains, and who doesnt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
For the love of the game 56 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 I don't think you understand. Having watched Lopez and Humpries plenty, my interest would simply and naturally wane. I honestly think it would be the case for all of us, unless somehow you are related to either player. I'd still be a lifelong fan in my head, just pained in my heart. Saying I'd be done as a Magic fan for several years means my interest in the team would wane. You are right, I do not understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 I am also a Buc's fan, Drain-O. The ledge is my friend. ;) Atleast they won a superbowl Of all my fav sports teams I want to see the magic win the most, our fans have been put thru so much crap ever since Shaq left us, when we finally do things right....Grant Hills foot never recovers, he eats up our cap and we cant put anyone around Tmac....Dwight comes along, we get to the 2009 finals and were SO CLOSE to leading that series 3-1, steamroll thru the 2010 playoffs and the long layoff set us back....ever since all down hill. Never seen anything like the dwightmare before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Lopez is injury prone? Both Howard and Lopez has had one big injury each. how many games did Lopez miss last year? feet injuries with big men are so risky see YAO MING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam_Magic 56 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Lopez is injury prone? Both Howard and Lopez has had one big injury each. Ok maybe not injury prone in the Grant Hill sense but he got injured, rehabbed, came back and got injured again on the same foot. That would concern me. The main issue here is he cannot play D and is soft as hell, paired with Anderson or Hump, we would give up 100+ a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 I'd rather even go DOM's route than the NJ route Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
For the love of the game 56 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Without knowing the specifics of what really is being discussed or not discussed since I am sick of hearing these sources guess at what they think is happening and knowing we have a GM whos former team built through the draft, I am keeping an open mind at this point We get: Lopez, who is out right hated by most member here. He is a tallent offensive center who is still young and could get better on D. Foot is a question, but Howard back is also a question. Brooks, a young shooting guard that has promise Hump, who hated or not, produces Multiple picks beginning in 2013. This pick could still be high since the Nets would have no one outside of three massive contracts and and a 40 mil Wallace. Depending on the S and T's contract length, this would not be so bad, especially if Duhon or Turk are included. We could then maybe S and T Anderson and include Reddick to get a decent PG and another pick. Maybe trade one of our young PF' for a back up PG. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
For the love of the game 56 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 how many games did Lopez miss last year? feet injuries with big men are so risky see YAO MING Risky does not mean injury prone. I agree with the risk though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 In fact, several executives involved in the talks privately said there was no chance of Howard being traded to the Nets. But the two clubs eventually rekindled talks about a potential Howard trade. "With the Nets thought to be out of the picture Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers, who can offer Andrew Bynum, the Hawks, who can offer Al Horford and Jeff Teague, and the Dallas Mavericks, who could sign Howard as a free agent next summer, had emerged as the likeliest destinations for Howard." Of course, any of those scenarios could still play out as the Magic are considering all their options. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8125453/orlando-magic-dwight-howard-go-brooklyn-nets-sources-say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
