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MasterIchiro wrote:Hornets/Cavs trade scenario
CAVS: MKG (they have no defense) + Blazers pick
HORNETS: Rights to draft Doug McDermott at 8 or 9.
Who says no?
MasterIchiro wrote:dmutombo321 wrote:
^MKG yielding an allstar caliber player in a trade?
I would be thrilled for example if Charlotte were able to deal him for a pick in the 10-13 range to replace what they're losing from DET, But alot of FO's would rather keep their picks in that range then gamble on MKG and his broken jumper.
Hornets/Cavs trade scenario
CAVS: MKG (they have no defense) + Blazers pick
HORNETS: Rights to draft Doug McDermott at 8 or 9.
Who says no?
dmutombo321 wrote:^Its tough because MKG's a good kid and a hard worker. You cant help but root for him.
The worst mistake Charlotte can make though is to hang onto him for too long if it appears he isnt going to make a leap and end up trading him for peanuts down the road instead like Minny did with Derrick Williams.
Right now he's Luc Mbah a Moute, and even Luc is more capable of hitting an open J.
MasterIchiro wrote:I think the Cavs would actually be a good situation for MKG. There's no large market pressure and he'd be surrounded by shooters and an embarrassment of the riches on offense.
MasterIchiro wrote:What is this team missing?
2014-2015 Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker-PG
Lance Stephenson-SG
Doug McDermott-SF
Cody Zeller-PF
Al Jefferson-C
2nd unit
Shaun Livingston-PG
Gary Neal-SG/CDR/Taylor
Gerald Henderson-SF/CDR/Taylor
Josh McRoberts-PF
Bismack Biyombo-C
Top-1 protected Pistons pick 2014-2015
MasterIchiro wrote:What is this team missing?
2014-2015 Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker-PG
Lance Stephenson-SG
Doug McDermott-SF
Cody Zeller-PF
Al Jefferson-C
2nd unit
Shaun Livingston-PG
Gary Neal-SG/CDR/Taylor
Gerald Henderson-SF/CDR/Taylor
Josh McRoberts-PF
Bismack Biyombo-C
Top-1 protected Pistons pick 2014-2015
mrknowitall215 wrote:The Pacers are a below average offensive team with Lance Stephenson. How much impact on that side of the floor do you guys really think he'll help the Hornets/Bobcats?
mrknowitall215 wrote:The Pacers are a below average offensive team with Lance Stephenson. How much impact on that side of the floor do you guys really think he'll help the Hornets/Bobcats?
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
jakenc wrote:dmutombo321 wrote:^Its tough because MKG's a good kid and a hard worker. You cant help but root for him.
The worst mistake Charlotte can make though is to hang onto him for too long if it appears he isnt going to make a leap and end up trading him for peanuts down the road instead like Minny did with Derrick Williams.
Right now he's Luc Mbah a Moute, and even Luc is more capable of hitting an open J.
"Hang onto him for too long"???? He's in his sophomore season.
dmutombo321 wrote:Braggins wrote:Bassman wrote:I really don't think Pau would be a great addition, but if healthy he would be better than McBob. If I presume to go inside the mind of Cho, this projects as a temporary move; gives Cody more time to grow into his eventual starting role, and enable the team to take a bigger jump up in effectiveness. That might happen ONLY IF you can get a healthy Pau.
By the way, I still like the idea of Lance here. Frankly, my choice is to deal MKG for a quality SG or SF, and get the other via free agency. Both need to be able to shoot and give us reasonably good defense. We need better balance, and while I like Hyphen, I just don't see him ever delivering enough offensive production. Now, if everyone else on our starting 5 was a stud scorer, then he's a no-brainer keeper. But Kemba is a marginal shooter, and eventual starter Cody will be good but no Kevin Love. In today's NBA, we need killer-good scorers at the primo positions (SG & SF).
Agree with Pau completely disagree with everything else. Everyone seems to forget how terrible Pau did with Howard on the roster when he was forced to play mostly out of the high post. It would be the exact same situation here. He is at his most effective on the low block working inside then out pretty much the same as Al albeit with a better midrange/passing game.
I'm not even going to argue the MKG points because he isn't going anywhere unless we get an all-star caliber player and you are crazy if you think anything different.
^MKG yielding an allstar caliber player in a trade?
Gilchrists' striking offensive ineptitude (cant shoot 3s and when he does, is only 11% on the season, 64% from foul line) outweighs his defensive contributions and there's gritty SF FA's and non-lotto rookies who can be had that can provide much of the same thing and can at least hit and open 3 along with it.
It wouldnt surprise me to see MKG shopped this offseason and, if it comes to pass where he is traded, all the folks still enamored with his potential and under the illusion that he's on the cusp of breaking out are going to be disappointed when they see how little he actually commands in return.
I would be thrilled for example if Charlotte were able to deal him for a pick in the 10-13 range to replace what they're losing from DET, But alot of FO's would rather keep their picks in that range then gamble on MKG and his broken jumper.
In terms of offseason targets:
Agreed, stay away from Gasol. He's over the hill and whoever throws him bod dollars will regret it.
SG/SF need to be our priorities.
I'd still shoot to do everything possible within reason to sign Lance. Look to dump Hendo to anyone who can absorb his salary. Re-sign CDR to float between backup 3 and third string 2.
His latest compilation:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieBY5Nxukp0[/youtube]
MasterIchiro wrote:What is this team missing?
2014-2015 Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker-PG
Lance Stephenson-SG
Doug McDermott-SF
Cody Zeller-PF
Al Jefferson-C
2nd unit
Shaun Livingston-PG
Gary Neal-SG/CDR/Taylor
Gerald Henderson-SF/CDR/Taylor
Josh McRoberts-PF
Bismack Biyombo-C
Top-1 protected Pistons pick 2014-2015
I'm not as high on Lance as many others. All of his triple doubles look good on the surface but his advanced stats are blah average. I would definitely prefer him over Hendo but he's not the type of player I would break the bank over. He's slightly above average. His rebounds and assist numbers would be down playing for us.fatlever wrote:be careful what you wish for with lance. simmons makes some good points about him today in his mailbag.
catch20two wrote:I'm not as high on Lance as many others. All of his triple doubles look good on the surface but his advanced stats are blah average. I would definitely prefer him over Hendo but he's not the type of player I would break the bank over. He's slightly above average. His rebounds and assist numbers would be down playing for us.fatlever wrote:be careful what you wish for with lance. simmons makes some good points about him today in his mailbag.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
