BRich 56 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 @DwightHoward (verified) hasn't tweeted anything since April. they're supposed to be direct messages...apparently, he's sticking to that these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkranole 19 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 A few teams have been painted into worse corners by their star player and brought back better stuff. Afflalo and Harrington are an upgrade over Jason and Duhon, but they get paid for for a longer period of time. Where's the slate cleaning there? You can't get teams that are highly unlikely to be bad anytime soon to sign off on unrprotected picks? You've limited the quality of the picks that weren't really going to be that good to begin with. Every year teams literally give away their late round picks so that they don't have to pay a guy. Whoopty doo. Harkless and the Euro bum are mildly intriguing prospects at best. The final two years of Harrington's contract are not guaranteed. Not sure if that is fully or partially but he can be waived and we can save some salary cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nCoolness 79 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 For some reason it wouldn't let me quote you. If that actually happens I just got 10x happier with this trade. I will retract my statement. My apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O_SteveO 102 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 The more I've let this settle, the more okay I am with the trade. We got a decent C and SF prospect and will almost definitely be one of the worst teams in the league next year. Dwight can enjoy next year with Nash, and at most 2-3 years with Kobe. In the meantime, I still believe Hennigan when he says we're working towards a sustainable product by building the right way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph_Kuhr 61 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 If you were to tell me 4 months ago I would whole heartedly cheer for the heat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UEBERMORTAL 125 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 This might be the worst trade we made for a long time. I thought bringing "The Franchise" to Orlando was dumb but this tops all. We are getting NOTHING in return for the Defensive Player of the Year, we lose another center to the Lakers, seriously are we cursed or some? We officially have locked mediocracy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 A few teams have been painted into worse corners by their star player and brought back better stuff. Like? Afflalo and Harrington are an upgrade over Jason and Duhon, but they get paid for for a longer period of time. Where's the slate cleaning there? Harrington's deal is supposedly partially guaranteed. Afflalo is younger and a piece going forward, the length of his deal doesn't matter. You can't get teams that are highly unlikely to be bad anytime soon to sign off on unrprotected picks? You've limited the quality of the picks that weren't really going to be that good to begin with. Every year teams literally give away their late round picks so that they don't have to pay a guy. Whoopty doo. We don't know what kind of protection is on there. For all we know it is just top 3 protection which none of these teams will sniff, so who cares. Harkless and the Euro bum are mildly intriguing prospects at best. Says who? Harkless is an athletic wing (something we need) and most of the forum wanted him pre-draft. He has the ability to be a Iggy or Batum kind of player. Sorry we didn't land a superstar caliber prospect, that is the reason why we have to tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRich 56 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 The final two years of Harrington's contract are not guaranteed. Not sure if that is fully or partially but he can be waived and we can save some salary cap. Duhon only has a partial guarantee next season as well. The only plus there is that we don't have to watch Duhon stink up the joint anymore. No money saved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 We officially have locked mediocracy. No, locking mediocracy would be trading Dwight for players with more value like Bynum or Gasol. We're looking to start over and rebuild OKC/SA style. It is, and has been obvious for months, yet people still just don't get what we are trying to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malik Buttface 57 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 If you were to tell me 4 months ago I would whole heartedly cheer for the heat... Now I know that is not true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UEBERMORTAL 125 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 So this is our team for next season: PG 1. Jameer Nelson SG 1. Arron Afflalo 2. J.J. Redick PF 1. Glen Davis 2. Gustavo Ayon 3. Andrew Nicholson 4. Justin Harper SF 1. Hedo Turkoglu 2. Quentin Richardson 3. Moe Harkless C 1. Nikola Vucevic 2. Al Harrington 3. Kyle O'Quinn We might challenge the Bobcats for the worst all-time record! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antihero 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 How can the 4th-5th best PG in the NBA Deron Williams net an elite prospect in Derrick Favors and D12 can only net Aaron Affalo and 3 role players? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
