like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 23, 2013 1:48pm
I fucking hate Pierce, I hope that is not true.
Crimson streak
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Jun 23, 2013 1:55pm
SportsAndLady;1461683 wrote:Stupid for both really.
How is it stupid? He will be a pretty big trade chip and could be part of something bigger. If not he gives you a 1 year stop gap at sf for a playoff run this year
SportsAndLady
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Jun 23, 2013 1:57pm
Crimson streak;1461685 wrote:How is it stupid? He will be a pretty big trade chip and could be part of something bigger. If not he gives you a 1 year stop gap at sf for a playoff run this year
Just don't see how adding a vet like pierce really helps the cavs. He's really fallen off the last year or two.
Trueblue23
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Jun 23, 2013 2:03pm
Especially with that $15 million salary
Crimson streak
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Jun 23, 2013 2:11pm
SportsAndLady;1461686 wrote:Just don't see how adding a vet like pierce really helps the cavs. He's really fallen off the last year or two.
Veteran leadership. He's not going to be asked to be a 1 or 2 option. Honestly this is would be part of another trade grant has lined up.
Midstate01
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Jun 23, 2013 2:41pm
I HATE HATE HATE Paul Pierce. But it's a smart move for cavs. He comes in and Helps the young players for half a season. If he's having a good year,his expiring contract becomes a really nice trading piece at the deadline for a contender.
like_that
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Jun 23, 2013 2:43pm
What if the Cavs are a playoff team though? Do you think they would trade away Pierce?Midstate01;1461718 wrote:I HATE HATE HATE Paul Pierce. But it's a smart move for cavs. He comes in and Helps the young players for half a season. If he's having a good year,his expiring contract becomes a really nice trading piece at the deadline for a contender.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Jun 23, 2013 2:50pm
Pierce? Is he going to teach young Cavs how to recover from wheel chair required injuries in a matter of minutes?
I can't stand the idea of him being on the team.
I can't stand the idea of him being on the team.
Midstate01
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Jun 23, 2013 2:55pm
I camt stand him being on the team.either. but even if he plays like shit, he knows the game and can help thw young players.Fly4Fun;1461730 wrote:Pierce? Is he going to teach young Cavs how to recover from wheel chair required injuries in a matter of minutes?
I can't stand the idea of him being on the team.
And I look forward to karma biting him hard for his wheelchair incident.
like_that;1461722 wrote:What if the Cavs are a playoff team though? Do you think they would trade away Pierce?
Yes you still trade him if it gets you picks into next years loaded draft or a good young player.
hangonsloopy
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Jun 23, 2013 3:26pm
I can't stand Pierce. I don't see a downside to this move for the Cavs though.
lhslep134
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Jun 23, 2013 4:28pm
If we have someone behind him ready to move into the lineup (ie if we go Porter #1 for example).like_that;1461722 wrote:What if the Cavs are a playoff team though? Do you think they would trade away Pierce?
Gee cannot start if this team wants to make the playoffs.
Ironman92
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Jun 23, 2013 4:54pm
I don't have an NBA team but I'd prefer Pierce stay the hell out of Ohio. I can't see him teaching anything.
Trueblue23
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Jun 23, 2013 5:33pm
Doc Rivers is about to be shipped to LA.
Ironman92
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Jun 23, 2013 6:01pm
Trueblue23;1461845 wrote:Doc Rivers is about to be shipped to LA.
I won Polo shirt in 8th grade for winning a basketball competition. It had a Gatorade logo and was autographed by Doc Rivers.
Truly a great story.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 23, 2013 6:06pm
Really? I thought you were much older than that.Ironman92;1461858 wrote:I won Polo shirt in 8th grade for winning a basketball competition. It had a Gatorade logo and was autographed by Doc Rivers.
Truly a great story.
Fly4Fun
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Jun 23, 2013 6:58pm
For a 2015 first round pick. Not a bad move for Boston considering they were going to most likely split ways with Doc anyways since he wanted nothing to do with the rebuilding process.Trueblue23;1461845 wrote:Doc Rivers is about to be shipped to LA.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 23, 2013 8:55pm
I actually wasn't that thrilled about Paul Pierce being on the cavs, but since F4F also doesn't like it, I'm now on board. Think it would be a great fit.
Pick6
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Jun 23, 2013 10:21pm
It'd be alright for a stop-gap for next year to get to the playoffs. Cant complain if you are just giving up second round picks, because they essentially never pan out anyways. Could use them for trade bait, though. But after picks 5-7ish, the talent seems pretty equal.
Ironman92
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Jun 23, 2013 11:05pm
like_that;1461860 wrote:Really? I thought you were much older than that.
It was Fall of 1988...our new basketball coach was from Chicago (how the helll or why he came to Jackson was beyond me)....but he knew Doc pretty well from playing ball against him in HS. Doc was becoming pretty popular getting the ball to Dominique......
I have no clue where the shirt is though.
How old did you think I was? (Somewhat afraid to ask)
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 24, 2013 7:12am
Ironman92;1461958 wrote:
How old did you think I was? (Somewhat afraid to ask)
About Doc's age lol.
Ironman92
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Jun 24, 2013 10:28am
like_that;1461981 wrote:About Doc's age lol.
Damn man.....he's over 50!
/feelzhurt
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 24, 2013 1:01pm
sportsfan24
Posts: 181
Jun 24, 2013 5:58pm
Bulls are looking to trade Luol Deng to the Wizards for the #3 pick.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228317/Bulls-Explore-Trade-Of-Luol-Deng-To-Wizards-For-No-3-Pick
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228317/Bulls-Explore-Trade-Of-Luol-Deng-To-Wizards-For-No-3-Pick
Fly4Fun
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Jun 24, 2013 6:20pm
Deng seems like just an average NBA player, I would have to imagine that even in this weak draft a top 5 pick you would hope would at least turn out better than average.sportsfan24;1462260 wrote:Bulls are looking to trade Luol Deng to the Wizards for the #3 pick.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228317/Bulls-Explore-Trade-Of-Luol-Deng-To-Wizards-For-No-3-Pick
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 24, 2013 6:36pm
Deng is an all star that avgs 16 pts a game. That's well above avg. Hope this helps.Fly4Fun;1462264 wrote:Deng seems like just an average NBA player, I would have to imagine that even in this weak draft a top 5 pick you would hope would at least turn out better than average.