Big Ben to New York???

bstein14 · Post #1 » by **bstein14** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:06 pm

There have been reports that there has been discussion of a trade between Chicago and New York.

With the key players being Ben Wallace for QRich, Fred Jones, and Malik Rose.

What's everyone's thought on this?

jab · Post #2 » by **jab** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:12 pm

In before 5000 people trash Ben

I hope the rumors come true. IMO Ben would be happier there. NY fans would not blame him for not winning a ring.

bstein14 · Post #3 » by **bstein14** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:14 pm

I like the trade for NY also.

Maybe Ben could help get a little more out of Curry/Randolph?

jab · Post #4 » by **jab** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:17 pm

Yep He would shame those two into trying to play a TEAM game.

Low-Ki · Post #5 » by **Low-Ki** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:19 pm

I could see something like this happening. Chicago is desperate to get rid of Ben. Also Randolph and Curry don't rebound, but both are solid low post scorers. Finally Ben is a workout machine and I wonder if the Knicks would home some of that might rub off.

Finally Ben's contract wouldn't be an issue in NY because they don't worry about the luxury tax, whereas it's an anchor in Chicago because they refuse to pay the tax.

I hope for Ben's sake this trade happens.

Low-Ki · Post #6 » by **Low-Ki** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:21 pm

Would this end any talk of Artest to the Knicks? Or has Ben and Ronnie squashed that issue?

Manocad · Post #7 » by **Manocad** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:22 pm

My thoughts? I don't give a crap. In my opinion the Bulls are officially a non-factor in the EC at this point no matter what they do. Not that I'd care what they did anyway, non-factor or not.

jab · Post #8 » by **jab** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:26 pm

Low-Ki wrote:Would this end any talk of Artest to the Knicks? Or has Ben and Ronnie squashed that issue?

All the talk of Ron Ron going home was out of his mouth.

Ron has squashed that issue but that issue will never be squashed from Ben's point of view.

Post #9 » by **roc** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:35 pm

I kind of want him to stay in Chicago as it is quite entertaining to read all the angst on the Bull's board.

jab · Post #10 » by **jab** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:42 pm

r0cd0gg wrote:I kind of want him to stay in Chicago as it is quite entertaining to read all the angst on the Bull's board.

Shhhhhh, don't expose one of my favorite sites to visit when I need a laugh.

sonny · Post #11 » by **sonny** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:45 pm

jab wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Shhhhhh, don't expose one of my favorite sites to visit when I need a laugh.

Post #12 » by **Snakebites** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:58 pm

Manocad wrote:My thoughts? I don't give a crap. In my opinion the Bulls are officially a non-factor in the EC at this point no matter what they do. Not that I'd care what they did anyway, non-factor or not.

Ill agree. Im not going to care when one non-factor team makes a deal with another non-factor team just because it involves somebody who used to play for us.

That said, I dont think it really effects the Knicks or Bulls much either way. Ben just doesnt have the impact on the game that he used to. Such a deal could be a prelude to Randolph or Curry leaving New York.

Grey · Post #13 » by **Grey** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:25 pm

r0cd0gg wrote:I kind of want him to stay in Chicago as it is quite entertaining to read all the angst on the Bull's board.

Their attitude sure has changed. I was just reading the official announcement thread from '06.

VAProfessor wrote:OMG, I hope this is true. 52 mil for 4 years is a damn good deal.

knate wrote:wow, what a great signing! Only 4 years and only 52 million, freaking bargain in my book. The bulls are going to be so freaking good next year. I love my life

boogiesdad wrote:This kills the Pistons and makes the Bulls the #2 team in the East, behind the champs...

Post #14 » by **roc** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:33 pm

The Memphis mod's quote cracks me up. Miami # 1 and Chicago #2 LMFAO.

bstein14 · Post #15 » by **bstein14** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:49 pm

I bumped that thread and they quickly locked it!

I guess they'd rather try to forget their mistakes than learn from them...

Post #16 » by **Three34** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:54 pm

r0cd0gg wrote:I kind of want him to stay in Chicago as it is quite entertaining to read all the angst on the Bull's board.

It's more fun to write.

Post #17 » by **roc** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:57 pm

bstein14 wrote:I bumped that thread and they quickly locked it!

I guess they'd rather try to forget their mistakes than learn from them...

I had noticed that, "holy bumparola batman" LMAO.

Post #18 » by **roc** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:02 pm

Sham wrote:It's more fun to write.

Alrighty then, but I'll have to stick to lurking most times so as not to be branded a troll. I do post there at times if I might have something useful to add to a topic.

BTW Thanks for the great salary site and hope the job search works out well.

jab · Post #19 » by **jab** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:02 pm

r0cd0gg wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I had noticed that, "holy bumparola batman" LMAO.

I didn't see a thing. If only Justin T could have been that quick we would not have to suffer through boring Super Bowl halftime shows on tape delay. :wink:

Post #20 » by **roc** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:07 pm

jab wrote:I didn't see a thing. If only Justin T could have been that quick we would not have to suffer through boring Super Bowl halftime shows on tape delay.

I slept through the whole game and am glad I did. No worries bout havin a JJ ugly nipple slip slipped in the middle of halftime for me any way. Now if they get J Alba I will watch. :nod: