A Vet PG?

Post #1 » by **Klomp** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 12:35 am

The interview with Stack at halftime makes me wonder if we will go after a vet PG this offseason, either in trade or free agency.

I think with the current economy, some of the better FA players might go for the MLE or less. The only question is if they would come here.

A couple PGs I currently have in mind are Mike Bibby and Jason Kidd. I think Bibby would be more likely to come here than Kidd though.

Other PGs include Andre Miller and Stephon Marbury

B Calrissian · Post #2 » by **B Calrissian** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:04 am

How about TJ Ford?

Post #3 » by **Klomp** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:09 am

B Calrissian wrote:How about TJ Ford?

Indiana is about the worst trading partner in the league for us. They are loaded at SG/SF/PF, and not much else. I doubt they'd be interested in Mike Miller

Post #4 » by **revprodeji** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:11 am

Hinrich.

B Calrissian · Post #5 » by **B Calrissian** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:12 am

I was thinking more along the lines of Cardinal/Utah 1st. Him and Jack don't get along so I doubt they keep both. Also saving some money is big for the Pacers.

Post #6 » by **Klomp** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:15 am

B Calrissian wrote:I was thinking more along the lines of Cardinal/Utah 1st. Him and Jack don't get along so I doubt they keep both. Also saving some money is big for the Pacers.

Hmmm, how did fans like Cardinal when he was at Purdue?

Post #7 » by **Basti** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:35 am

revprodeji wrote:Hinrich.

the more I think about it the more I like Hinrich as an option for us post-draft. let's see how draft night will turn out to be and then we might consider Hinrich again.

B Calrissian · Post #8 » by **B Calrissian** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 1:44 am

klomp44 wrote:
B Calrissian wrote:I was thinking more along the lines of Cardinal/Utah 1st. Him and Jack don't get along so I doubt they keep both. Also saving some money is big for the Pacers.

Hmmm, how did fans like Cardinal when he was at Purdue?

To be honest I didn't even think of that. How could fans not like Cardinal?

From Wikipedia:

Cardinal attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and played under head coach Gene Keady. Cardinal helped lead the Boilermakers to an Elite Eight appearance in 2000 during his Senior year. He currently holds the school's record in career steals with 259 and 125 career starts. His Freshman record with 51 steals in the 1996-97 season was surpassed by Chris Kramer's 64 a decade later. He received the nickname, "The Custodian", due of the way he cleaned the floor diving for loose balls. He's also received the official nickname of "Citizen Pain", the winning name of a contest from 260 entries in the Lafayette Journal and Courier.

Citizen Pain >>>>>> The Custodian

*I also saw this on Wiki.

Brian is married to former walk-on Purdue standout, Danielle. The couple is currently involved with donations to the Purdue University athletics

... · Post #9 » by **...** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 2:11 am

Kidd is unlikely as he apparently has a two-way man crush with King James.

john2jer · Post #10 » by **john2jer** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 2:14 pm

Brian Cardinal was a HUGE fan favorite at Purdue. I don't see Bibby leaving Atlanta.

Marbury? SRSLY!?

NewWolvesOrder · Post #11 » by **NewWolvesOrder** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 2:25 pm

trade Big Al for Devin Harris, then trade expirings for Kaman to fill the center position, Harris is an allstar pg and still very young, gets to the line at will and is a great target for Love's outlet passes. Kaman is a better defensive anchor than Jefferson and his trade value is low right now.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #12 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 3:06 pm

I think Jefferson will be a better PF than Harris will be a PG. Didnt you see that white guy from the UK embarrassing Harris on that youtube video!!?!?!??! White!!!! UK!!!!! Youtube!!!!!!!!!!!

john2jer · Post #13 » by **john2jer** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 3:19 pm

Can't see either team making the Jefferson for Harris trade.

Post #14 » by **revprodeji** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 5:55 pm

yea, I agree. I know it is carryover from the RUbio trade idea, but Harris is not the prospect Rubio is.

LordBaldric · Post #15 » by **LordBaldric** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 7:03 pm

The positive for a Hinrich trade, if it were to happen, is that we wouldn't have to give up any tangible assets to get him. If the Bulls trade Hinrich, they are doing so to free up money to resign Gordon and stay below the tax. We are one of very few teams that can provide pure cap space this off season. I doubt they would even want one of our 1st rounders, as that entails taking on more salary.

ChazzleDazzle · Post #16 » by **ChazzleDazzle** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 8:02 pm

Bobby Jackson

Post #17 » by **revprodeji** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 8:18 pm

Bjax is not a starting pg

It is likely Hinrich. I am cool with that. let him start for a year or two while he mentors a rookie.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #18 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 9:07 pm

revprodeji wrote:Bjax is not a starting pg

It is likely Hinrich. I am cool with that. let him start for a year or two while he mentors a rookie.

like Lawson. Hinrich/Lawson combo would have me on top of the world. Then you add a Harden or an Evans to that, maybe an Aminu or two, and lets do this.

ChazzleDazzle · Post #19 » by **ChazzleDazzle** » Mon Apr 6, 2009 11:53 pm

Sorry, I didn't know it was confined to starting vet PG. If we draft a youngster, I'd rather have Jackson backing up/mentoring than Telfair...

Post #20 » by **revprodeji** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 1:26 am

Of course Jackson would be better to mentor than Telfair (*not that Jackson knows anything about being a pg) There is no rookie pg in this draft that could start day one. Including Rubio. But there is potential there if groomed properly. I worry that Foye never developed because he lacked a good coach and vet pg to learn from.