Rockets waive Gerald Green

xX_BabyBoy_Xx · Post #1 » by **xX_BabyBoy_Xx** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:28 pm

Man I remember on draft day, the Lakers were actually thinking about taking this guy over bynum. I know he has been waived and traded a lot, but this guy is way too good to be out of a job. I seen boards from Minny and Boston that say he is good but lacks motivation. I think under Kobe he would flourish,a nd be a nice back up and eventual replacement for Kobe if he learns to play under him. He is still really young, and Im assuming would come cheap.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/spo ... 03689.html

Patterns · Post #2 » by **Patterns** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:33 pm

No. He was going to go as high as #3 but teams realized that he's all talk and no show.

We don't need/want him. We need veterans, not young, immature, stupid players.

Post #3 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:42 pm

xX_BabyBoy_Xx wrote:Man I remember on draft day, the Lakers were actually thinking about taking this guy over bynum. I know he has been waived and traded a lot, but this guy is way too good to be out of a job. I seen boards from Minny and Boston that say he is good but lacks motivation. I think under Kobe he would flourish,a nd be a nice back up and eventual replacement for Kobe if he learns to play under him. He is still really young, and Im assuming would come cheap.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/spo ... 03689.html

Kwame would disagree

salmahayek · Post #4 » by **salmahayek** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:53 pm

I'd love the Lakers to pick him up. Perfect understudy to Kobe, plus we might be able to use some athleticism with Ariza's return in doubt.

I think this could be another "real steal" type of pickup for the Lakers. They were allegedly looking for ways to trade up into the draft and get him too, after selecting Bynum.

Lost Angel · Post #5 » by **Lost Angel** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:55 pm

we have a much better version of Gerald Green in Trevor Ariza

f0gman · Post #6 » by **f0gman** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:03 pm

Is it really this easy to throw dirt on a young man's career? He just turned 22 in January.

Green's a long, athletic swingman. He can finish well and hit the three. He does need to become a smarter player, but his biggest problem is one not of his doing: he's been stuck on teams that haven't sniffed success or the playoffs (save for his cup of coffee with the Rockets).

The team has an extra roster spot. It's after March 1st so he can't be used in the playoffs. That's fine. Sign him for the minimum, get him on the bench and in practice learning the triangle. Let him learn what it's really like to play winning basketball. If it works out he'll be a great backup for Kobe who also had gotten a little extra tutelage besides summer league and camp. And keep in mind this - Sasha may just get a free agent deal in the offseason that's too big a price for Dr. Buss. If so, Green will come cheap.

ChocolateThundr · Post #7 » by **ChocolateThundr** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:18 pm

^ We dont need more players with athleticism.

We need players with the correct attitude like Fisher, Kobe, Farmar...etc.

Tommy Trojan · Post #8 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:28 pm

I would love for us to pick him up, than again I want more than 20 players on this team. LOL

Italianhanger · Post #9 » by **Italianhanger** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:33 pm

not really sure about him
i remember seeing on nbadraft.net he was supposed to go to the lakers instead of bynum and other draft boards had green in the top lottery picks but he slid and boston thought they got a steal
i know he's an athlete among athletes but that doesnt make you a baller
whats up with this dude? he cant catch a break
does he have a shot?handles?heart?basketball IQ?
i havent seen much of his game
anyone know?

RJM · Post #10 » by **RJM** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:42 pm

Wow he got waived? Damn...I figured he would do fine under T-Mac..

Italianhanger · Post #11 » by **Italianhanger** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 7:46 pm

Iceburg Slim wrote:Wow he got waived? Damn...I figured he would do fine under T-Mac..

same here
i guess off to another all-star to teach him the ropes

Laker1 · Post #12 » by **Laker1** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 8:29 pm

Develop him into a defensive stopper. Worth a try. :nod:

Post #13 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 8:46 pm

f0gman wrote:Is it really this easy to throw dirt on a young man's career? He just turned 22 in January.

Green's a long, athletic swingman. He can finish well and hit the three. He does need to become a smarter player, but his biggest problem is one not of his doing: he's been stuck on teams that haven't sniffed success or the playoffs (save for his cup of coffee with the Rockets).

The team has an extra roster spot. It's after March 1st so he can't be used in the playoffs. That's fine. Sign him for the minimum, get him on the bench and in practice learning the triangle. Let him learn what it's really like to play winning basketball. If it works out he'll be a great backup for Kobe who also had gotten a little extra tutelage besides summer league and camp. And keep in mind this - Sasha may just get a free agent deal in the offseason that's too big a price for Dr. Buss. If so, Green will come cheap.

I thought the significance of March 1st was that a player that was traded had to be realeased by the team that gained him before march 1st in order to be resigned by the team that traded him away and still make the playoffs because of the 30 day waiting rule. other wise Sam Cassell would not make the playoffs with the Celtics because he singned with Boston on the 3rd of March or Barry would have signed with the Suns instead of just sitting at home still waiting to sign with the Spurs.

djericho · Post #14 » by **djericho** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 9:20 pm

if he doesn't get picked up, an invite to the summer camp would be in order.

Squirrel Boy · Post #15 » by **Squirrel Boy** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 9:22 pm

As I told you guys, I've always been high on Green. Only two players I know has the flair to be Kobe's replacement and that's Mayo or Green. After that, it's dust...

f0gman · Post #16 » by **f0gman** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 9:28 pm

From the salary cap FAQ:

March 1 - Players waived after this date are ineligible for the playoffs

Cassell was placed on waivers Feb 29, which made him eligible for the playoffs as a FA pickup. It took the weekend for him to clear waivers, then he was signed Tuesday.

Post #17 » by **Slava** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 9:56 pm

Worth picking up. He can atleast pick alley oops off Kobe/Farmar and finish.

Leonidas · Post #18 » by **Leonidas** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 10:11 pm

Wow... is he done? Will any team pick him up?

andykeikei · Post #19 » by **andykeikei** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 11:10 pm

Laker1 wrote:Develop him into a defensive stopper. Worth a try.

Yeah, an athletic and defensive stopper in the wing!
Wait, are you talking about Ariza?

Post #20 » by **LLcoleJ** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 11:20 pm

snaquille oatmeal wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I thought the significance of March 1st was that a player that was traded had to be realeased by the team that gained him before march 1st in order to be resigned by the team that traded him away and still make the playoffs because of the 30 day waiting rule. other wise Sam Cassell would not make the playoffs with the Celtics because he singned with Boston on the 3rd of March or Barry would have signed with the Suns instead of just sitting at home still waiting to sign with the Spurs.

The rule is he has to be cut by his team before March 1st to be eligible to be picked up for a playoff roster.