Manu Ginobili 61 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 This deal is a huge improvement over the Nets reported deal Pau Gasol and Luke Walton would be an improvement over the Nets deal This deal as it is presented is awful. Not as bad as the Nets deal, not as good as the "supposed" Rockets deal Seems like we caved in to Dwight's camps demands 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRich 56 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 The people who don't like the trade haven't watched the pieces we're getting back. Afflalo is pretty good. Vucevic showed flashes of being a really good big man. Harkless is a one and done guy who had a very good year in the big east and projects as a nicolas batum type of guy with his length and athleticism. And we get three picks. why is the assumption that people who don't like trades "haven't seen these guys play." we've all seen Afflalo and Harrington. Most of us probably haven't seen a lot of Vucevic, but know his reputation. And Harkless isn't really under the radar, especially when he was a rumored Magic target for months. People know who these guys are. It's just not that impressive of a haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Jameered Dwightmare 30 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I think we take Liggins<3 over Harper Forgot about Liggins. Damn my bad. Too bad we cant just cut or buy out Turk, Q, and Duhon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackWat3r 20 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 My biggest problem with this trade is it's pretty bad for rebuild. Baby/O'Quinn/Ayon/Vucevic Harrington/Nicholson Hedo/Harkless Afflalo/JJ Jameer/Anyone not named Duhon That really isn't that bad of a roster, which is the problem. I wanted Houston trade so we could blow up and go all in for that first pick in next years draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UBBALLER8 248 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Pau Gasol and Luke Walton would be an improvement over the Nets deal This deal as it is presented is awful. Not as bad as the Nets deal, not as good as the "supposed" Rockets deal Seems like we caved in to Dwight's camps demands The Rockets deal was never as good as reported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
You're Fat, Pat! 98 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 What the national writers bashing us don't understand (and what some of you don't understand either) is that we are not looking for a SUPERSTAR-for-SUPERSTAR deal here. We are looking to get younger, get rid of our garbage, and start over. Sometimes, it's not always about talent-for-talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shine88 80 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I think we take Liggins<3 over Harper I don't think so. Unlike Liggins, Harper has a guaranteed contract for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diplo 12 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Eh nvm about the NJ deal being better, I forgot that D12 and D-Will wouldn't end up with the 6th pick, duh, it still might've been a good pick if we did it at trade deadline. But I still think the NJ deal is comparable to this one. Which is why it boggles my mind anybody is ok with this trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 What the national writers bashing us don't understand (and what some of you don't understand either) is that we are not looking for a SUPERSTAR-for-SUPERSTAR deal here. We are looking to get younger, get rid of our garbage, and start over. Sometimes, it's not always about talent-for-talent. You don't rid yourself of garbage by acquiring more garbage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I don't think so. Unlike Liggins, Harper has a guaranteed contract for next season. I only watched 1 summer league game, but didn't Harper actually look pretty decent throughout summer games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchero MVP 391 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 why is the assumption that people who don't like trades "haven't seen these guys play." Actually, the reason i hate this trade is BECAUSE i've seen them play. Nothing special. I hate this deal because we don't rid of more contracts and don't get any good picks. I could care less if we get superstar in this deal. Also, I wanted Pau Gasol so that we could flip him for even MORE younger talent. How are you just gonna let the Lakers keep him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRich 56 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Actually, the reason i hate this trade is BECAUSE i've seen them play. Nothing special. bingo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
