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WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:35 am
by blackstar
Jermaine O'Neal and Phoenix Suns general manager Lance Blanks had a heated, expletive-filled confrontation in the coach's office on Monday, according to league sources.
"It was really bad," one Suns source said Tuesday afternoon.
The confrontation took place after Lindsey Hunter's first practice as interim coach of the Suns.
There has been unrest within the Suns' organization.
O'Neal won't accompany the Suns on their trip to Sacramento.
Part of the solution to our big man problems? He fits in the country club culture we got goin here.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:39 am
by Sark
We really have nothing to offer for him. Although I would love to have him here.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:43 am
by blackstar
After what happened he'll probably be available for peanuts, pretty much. Cut Sheed if he's out for the season or trade White.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:46 am
by Tron Carter
I'd love to have Jermaine on this squad. Great size and good rebounder.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:53 am
by nykfan42
Prob wouldn't cost much but what can he really do now? I guess he'd be a solid option if we don't get K-Mart.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:54 am
by MeloTime
Trade White, call it a day.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:56 am
by biggyfuzz
Kmart
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:56 am
by biggyfuzz
Kmart
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:26 am
by ctorres
Jermaine O'Neal @jermaineoneal
Altercation? False! Argument about a coaching change or coaching hire? Even more false! That's is not my position or job to determine that!
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:44 am
by mirrornick
nykfan42 wrote:Prob wouldn't cost much but what can he really do now? I guess he'd be a solid option if we don't get K-Mart.
He can still do this
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-qcX7c2eAU[/youtube]
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:37 am
by TheToothFairy
Would be a great pick up.
I like him more than Kmart
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:56 pm
by thebuzzardman
Another injury prone big man who is washed up? Get on the phone Grunnie!
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:07 pm
by Starks1994
Have any of you guys actually seen what O'Neal looks like on the court this year?
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:49 pm
by mirrornick
Starks1994 wrote:Have any of you guys actually seen what O'Neal looks like on the court this year?
Trust me, I did. He played like he was in 2007. But that only lasted for 10-15 games. Then he started playing less minutes.
Take a look at what JO did this year.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvGnXL1AnFk[/youtube]
I don't think he was able to do this last year, or even two years ago. It's either the knee treatment in Germany, or it's the PHX suns med staff.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7YzAE8s1Gs[/youtube]
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:42 pm
by nykballa2k4
I only want JO so he can come off the bench behind Sheed. Then we can trade Amare for ZBo.
I don't want Jermaine here. He was on the Heat, Celtics and Pacers. He also is injury prone.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:18 pm
by blackstar
Starks1994 wrote:Have any of you guys actually seen what O'Neal looks like on the court this year?
Yes, which is why I want him here.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:18 pm
by mirrornick
blackstar wrote:Starks1994 wrote:Have any of you guys actually seen what O'Neal looks like on the court this year?
Yes, which is why I want him here.
I think every contender would want JO's presence. He is tough, plays good D and has veteran leadership skills.
I wouldn't mind JO on the Knicks.
Felton/ Kidd/Prigioni
Shumpert/ JR Smith
Melo/ Novak
Amare??/ Sheed
Chandler/ Oneal/ Camby?
This is a deep lineup full of former stars and current stars.
Easy a ECF team who can challenge Heat.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:29 pm
by rj2496
mirrornick wrote:blackstar wrote:Starks1994 wrote:Have any of you guys actually seen what O'Neal looks like on the court this year?
Yes, which is why I want him here.
I think every contender would want JO's presence. He is tough, plays good D and has veteran leadership skills.
I wouldn't mind JO on the Knicks.
Felton/ Kidd/Prigioni
Shumpert/ JR Smith
Melo/ Novak
Amare??/ Sheed
Chandler/ Oneal/ Camby?
This is a deep lineup full of former stars and current stars.
Easy a ECF team who can challenge Heat.
Are you really implying Jermaine O' Neal is the difference that would propel the Knicks?
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:37 pm
by CrazyKnicks
No, don't need another old and injury prone big.
Re: WT: O'Neal, Blanks Engage In Heated Confrontation
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:02 pm
by mirrornick
rj2496 wrote:
Are you really implying Jermaine O' Neal is the difference that would propel the Knicks?
Nope. I'm saying, JO would be a good addition. Especially if he is healthy.