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Dec 14, 2011 7:10pm
Commander of Awesome;1013570 wrote:I think 20 and 7 is high expectations.
Agreed, but if he could pull that off with the current Cavs roster, i would be pretty thrilled.
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Dec 14, 2011 7:22pm
chicago510;1014974 wrote:CP3 to the LAC finally.

NO gets: Gordon, Kaman, Aminu, 1st rounder

LAC gets: CP3 and 2 2nd rounders

Going to be super awkward with CP3 in Staples but on the OTHER team...
Good move for New Orleans, they needed talent and a lot of it. As for the Clippers, you now have CP3, BG and Jordan as your Core, but they are in dire need of some wings and just gave up their best scorer.
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Dec 14, 2011 7:33pm
robj55;1014986 wrote:Good move for New Orleans, they needed talent and a lot of it. As for the Clippers, you now have CP3, BG and Jordan as your Core, but they are in dire need of some wings and just gave up their best scorer.
They picked up Caron Butler i believe. Not sure hwo much he has left in the tank though.

Edit. And Billups, but same could be said for him and the amount he has left in em. At the least he has enough to be a very solid backup to CP3
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Dec 14, 2011 7:42pm
The LAC now have CP3, Bledsoe, Billups and Mo Williams. They may need to trade a PG or two for some wings.

Going to be some sick CP3-Griffin pick and rolls though
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Dec 14, 2011 7:42pm
Yeah, itll be like Cp3 to Chandler on steroids lol
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Dec 14, 2011 8:07pm
glad CP3 ended up going to the Clippers rather than then Lakers, Knicks, or Celtics.
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Dec 14, 2011 8:49pm
Pick6;1015019 wrote:glad CP3 ended up going to the Clippers rather than then Lakers, Knicks, or Celtics.
Wouldnt be too happy if i were you until he signs an extension
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Dec 14, 2011 8:54pm
Soooooooo David Stern just made this ONLY about CP3 NOT going to the Lakers. Had NOTHING to do with money or anything else.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:07pm
Clippers got raped. Granted two different scenarios but it pisses me off that the Cavs didn't trade rape a team for Jabron Lames. I dont fault the FO at the time (legit title contenders, back to back 60 win seasons, etc...) but man. Hard not to play the "what if" game.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:08pm
Cavs waived Baron with amnesty clause.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:09pm
Who do they have to back up Kyrie?
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Dec 14, 2011 9:10pm
Really surprised by that move. I think we should have kept him for trade bait. We're paying him anyways, why not keep him around.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:10pm
Hb31187;1015149 wrote:Who do they have to back up Kyrie?
Ramon Sessions
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Dec 14, 2011 9:10pm
Although the Magic have said Howard is no longer available, I bet he is traded before Xmas day.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:16pm
Commander of Awesome;1015151 wrote:Ramon Sessions
Thats right, forgot abotu em
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Dec 14, 2011 9:21pm
Also have Boobie, he can run the point too.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:24pm
Am I missing something, am I over valuing Eric Bledsoe? I think the Clippers were better off not making this trade. I know CP3 is amazing, top 5 player and all but I liked the team they had, plus with a top 8 probably pick in next yrs draft, I think they would have been better off staying put. I think they gave up a lot (Eric Gordon is probably a top 25 player, a productive big which are worth their weight in gold in the NBA, granted he has injury issues but what big not named Howard doesn't?, Aminu [top 10 pick in last yrs draft]) for CP3 who has issues staying healthy. By most accounts all or most of his meniscus is gone in the one knee. I would have serious concern over him staying healthy as well. Before the trade I'd say the clippers were a top 4/5 team in the west. I think they got better at the 1 (which is arguably their deepest position) and worse at the 2 and 5 spot while screwing getting rid of their best building block in the process. It will sell tickets however which seems to be all that matters in LA as they have a top 5 worse fan base in all of sports.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:25pm
wildcats20;1015173 wrote:Also have Boobie, he can run the point too.
lol no he can't. He's a 10 min a game guy (on a bad team), he wouldn't know what defense/a decent pass was if it smacked him in the face.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:25pm
Commander of Awesome;1015181 wrote:lol no he can't. He's a 10 min a game guy (on a bad team), he wouldn't know what defense/a decent pass was if it smacked him in the face.
And the Cavs are a good team?
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Dec 14, 2011 9:32pm
Im a fan of Boobie. It slips a lot of peoples minds, but he was the #2 guy when we made it to the finals.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:38pm
Commander of Awesome;1015177 wrote:Am I missing something, am I over valuing Eric Bledsoe? I think the Clippers were better off not making this trade. I know CP3 is amazing, top 5 player and all but I liked the team they had, plus with a top 8 probably pick in next yrs draft, I think they would have been better off staying put. I think they gave up a lot (Eric Gordon is probably a top 25 player, a productive big which are worth their weight in gold in the NBA, granted he has injury issues but what big not named Howard doesn't?, Aminu [top 10 pick in last yrs draft]) for CP3 who has issues staying healthy. By most accounts all or most of his meniscus is gone in the one knee. I would have serious concern over him staying healthy as well. Before the trade I'd say the clippers were a top 4/5 team in the west. I think they got better at the 1 (which is arguably their deepest position) and worse at the 2 and 5 spot while screwing getting rid of their best building block in the process. It will sell tickets however which seems to be all that matters in LA as they have a top 5 worse fan base in all of sports.
I kinda Agree with you. Bledsoe will be very serviceable and is still very young. And with how much they gave up for CP3 its almost too much. Especially if cp3 gets hurt or doesnt sign long term with the Clippers, then theyre completely fucked
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Dec 14, 2011 9:41pm
wildcats20;1015186 wrote:And the Cavs are a good team?
oh god no, they'll be in contention for number one overall pick. I was pointing out on a bad team mentioning he wouldn't even make the Celtics roster, let alone see PT.

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Dec 14, 2011 9:41pm
Pick6;1015200 wrote:Im a fan of Boobie. It slips a lot of peoples minds, but he was the #2 guy when we made it to the finals.
He's good playing alongside someone that can command double teams. The Cavs are a bad fit for him.

This is a great trade for the LAC. They are set at the 1, 4 and 5. Have decent depth at the 2 and will likely try to make another move.
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Dec 14, 2011 9:44pm
thedynasty1998;1015221 wrote:He's good playing alongside someone that can command double teams. The Cavs are a bad fit for him.

This is a great trade for the LAC. They are set at the 1, 4 and 5. Have decent depth at the 2 and will likely try to make another move.
Idk if id call Jordan being set at the 5. Hes still unproven and raw, not to mention they have no good back up for either Griffin or Jordan(unless you're counting Thompkins or Cook as being halfway decent)
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Dec 14, 2011 9:50pm
Hb31187;1015227 wrote:Idk if id call Jordan being set at the 5. \
Of course dynasty considers them set at 5 with Jordan, because he considers Randy Foye and Travis Leslie decent depth at the 2 LOL