NewSchool 49 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 please just close this thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsam7 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I have come to the conclusion that 98% of the Magic fans on this board are like the Indians Fan (Quaid) in Major League. Stop, complaining! We got rid of the Dbag who caused all this trouble and drama in the first place. If he didn't handcuff Orlando in where he would only go, and whine so much in public. We could have gotten a lot more. The reality is, this is the best we could do. Time to move on and hope we can draft well and make a splash in Free Agent market when the right player is available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 hahaha no point in arguing with you, if you think this is the case. You are right, you should be the GM, I bet you would have got so much more. I wouldn't have traded him since getting cap relief and a large TPE is literally better than what we received: 2014 protected pick. 2015 protected pick. 2017 protected pick. Vucevic. Harkless. That's the kind of haul you get for taking on Al Harrington's contract. It's like Dwight was a throw in. Easily the worst trade in the league since Kwame for Pau. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Better DJ & Photographer 457 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 So if Nash gets injured, then Duhon becomes the starter?....... LMAO Yes, and when Dwight's back gets pounded again (flashes back to "The Longest Yard") , Lopez's foot breaks again, Bynums knees go out, and AA is putting up 17 and 6 people are going to say we did good LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audi 60 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Let's face it - it's a deal only a team like the Lakers can pull off. The league was looking for a big man in the west to lead after Kobe is gone. Dwight was their man. Makes you wonder if it all wasn't planned. Hosting the All-Star events was a consolation from the league to the city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnettej 263 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I wouldn't have traded him since getting cap relief and a large TPE is literally better than what we received: 2014 protected pick. 2015 protected pick. 2017 protected pick. Vucevic. Harkless. That's the kind of haul you get for taking on Al Harrington's contract. It's like Dwight was a throw in. Easily the worst trade in the league since Kwame for Pau. Your Crazy, the worst trade was Pau going to LA for nothing. Or those trades that take place where the player is then cut from the traded team and ends up back on the team that traded him.... Those are even worst. This one wasnt bad by any stretch of the imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Da Woods 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 we are gonna put on a show for the next few seasons....and not the good kind lol looking foward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsam7 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I wouldn't have traded him since getting cap relief and a large TPE is literally better than what we received: 2014 protected pick. 2015 protected pick. 2017 protected pick. Vucevic. Harkless. That's the kind of haul you get for taking on Al Harrington's contract. It's like Dwight was a throw in. Easily the worst trade in the league since Kwame for Pau. The salary they took back can easily be moved if they want. So they figured take a bit of salary back to get a few younger players with Harkless being the only one with an upside and 3 - 1sts and 2- 2nds Is this trade any worse than for example the Raptors trading Vince Carter? Raptors acquired forward Eric Williams, forward/centre, Aaron Williams and centre Alonzo Mourning (never played 1 game for them), along with two first-round draft picks (protected picks) from NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Your Crazy, the worst trade was Pau going to LA for nothing. Or those trades that take place where the player is then cut from the traded team and ends up back on the team that traded him.... Those are even worst. This one wasnt bad by any stretch of the imagination. Memphis got the better Gasol brother in the end anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAI 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Maurice Harkless @moe_harkless Enjoyed my short stay in Philly, but excited to get started in Orlando now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skywise316 211 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Memphis got the better Gasol brother in the end anyways. Yes. However, before the "end" the Lakers won two NBA championships. I prreetttyyy much think they would do the deal again that year if given the chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnettej 263 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Memphis got the better Gasol brother in the end anyways. Until he wins a ring while becoming a factor in winning that ring, Pau is the better Gasol. Marc has time, but the rest remains to be seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
