Woj: LA Orl Den Phi Talk For Dwight/Complete (update pg 64)

fart · Post #1761 » by **fart** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:52 am

I can't believe LA managed to turn Bynum and a lotto protected first into the best center in the league. :lol:

nbaintel1 · Post #1762 » by **nbaintel1** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:54 am

fart wrote:I can't believe LA managed to turn Bynum and a lotto protected first into the best center in the league.

Why not? The best center in the league wants out and gets traded for second best center in the league. The only unbelievable thing in this deal is the Magic not taking Bynum back.

Josephpaul · Post #1763 » by **Josephpaul** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:56 am

Detective wrote:The NBA when I really think about it, is very much similar to the natural order of things in the animal kingdom. Orlando had a young offspring in Dwight, that they raised and tended to so well over the years, and now he will be consumed by the natural predator in the jungle, and become part of a greater plan. And the Lakers in turn, have restored Orlando and placed them in a good position to get another # 1 Draft pick, and continue the cycle one more time potentially, for the next culling.

Mufasa and Elton John wrote:It's the circle, the circle of liiiiiiiiife.

Tai · Post #1764 » by **Tai** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:56 am

Excuse me, I need to challenge my inner Skip Bayless....

Firstly, I give credit to Mitch Kupcahak for having the patience to see this through and getting what he wanted. Gets Howard, keeps Gasol, AND keeps Kobe happy in the process. Like a boss. Yes, I'm a Celtics fan.

But at the end of the day, I blame the Orlando Magic for making this trade even possible. Here they were all off-season talking about how they would only make a deal that was in the best interest of the organization, and not simply what Howard wanted. So, they don't take Lopez, Humphries, Brooks, and some unprotected 1st round picks. Fine, Lopez is making max money anyways, even though any center with his skills is making that now in this league. Whatever.

So, what do they ultimately take? Aaron Affalo. Al Harrington. Christian Eyenga. Moe Harkless. Nikola Vucevic. A 2nd round pick in 2013. Oh, and 3 1st round picks with condoms on them. WHOOPIE.

Are. You. ****ing. Kidding. Me? This trumps the Nets deal HOW? Why am I supposed to believe that Henningan wasn't just trying to stand up Howard and Fegan? Either way, THIS IS the great deal that Henningan was waiting for? SERIOUSLY?

He got cold feet. He realized the market was cold and that he was in severe danger of having Howard walk for nothing, so he let three teams bend him over raw and with no lube. Ridiculous. Awful. Disgusting. Incredulous. More words that can't fully express my shock at how stupid the Orlando Magic are.

I feel sorry for the Magic fanbase at large, and hope that Henningan is relieved of his duties effective immediately if in the morning, this trade is agreed to by the owners and accepted by the league. Period.

Detective · Post #1765 » by **Detective** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:01 am

Josephpaul wrote:
Detective wrote:The NBA when I really think about it, is very much similar to the natural order of things in the animal kingdom. Orlando had a young offspring in Dwight, that they raised and tended to so well over the years, and now he will be consumed by the natural predator in the jungle, and become part of a greater plan. And the Lakers in turn, have restored Orlando and placed them in a good position to get another # 1 Draft pick, and continue the cycle one more time potentially, for the next culling.

Mufasa and Elton John wrote:It's the circle, the circle of liiiiiiiiife.

I forgot to add the following to my post, and it is not complete without it. Just listen to the lyrics, and Kupchak's plan will make sense to anyone who looks at it from a higher perspective.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ZnCT14nRc[/youtube]

fart · Post #1766 » by **fart** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:02 am

nbaintel1 wrote:
fart wrote:I can't believe LA managed to turn Bynum and a lotto protected first into the best center in the league.

Why not? The best center in the league wants out and gets traded for second best center in the league. The only unbelievable thing in this deal is the Magic not taking Bynum back.

It's a joke. It would be like the Pacers getting Lebron in exchange for Granger and a first. I'm not mad, I just wonder if this is even satisfying for Lakers fans anymore. It seems like they flip their trash for a top 10 player every other year.

nbaintel1 · Post #1767 » by **nbaintel1** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:05 am

fart wrote:
nbaintel1 wrote:
fart wrote:I can't believe LA managed to turn Bynum and a lotto protected first into the best center in the league.

Why not? The best center in the league wants out and gets traded for second best center in the league. The only unbelievable thing in this deal is the Magic not taking Bynum back.

It's a joke. It would be like the Pacers getting Lebron in exchange for Granger and a first. I'm not mad, I just wonder if this is even satisfying for Lakers fans anymore. It seems like they flip their trash for a top 10 player every other year.

Shaq said Bynum is the best center in the NBA(which I disagree). You think anyone has ever said Granger is better than Lebron?

This isn't like Lebron for Granger. More like prime Duncan for prime Dirk. Duncan clearly the better player but Dirk does some things better.

ADoaN17 · Post #1768 » by **ADoaN17** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:10 am

Masai Ujiri is a great GM. Magic should get more but Affalo/Harkless/the draft picks will be good for the future, after they tank.

sefant77 · Post #1769 » by **sefant77** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:11 am

So Bynum will be one day MVP and finals MVP, carrying the entire team. Interessant.

fart · Post #1770 » by **fart** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:17 am

nbaintel1 wrote:Shaq said Bynum is the best center in the NBA(which I disagree). You think anyone has ever said Granger is better than Lebron?

This isn't like Lebron for Granger. More like prime Duncan for prime Dirk. Duncan clearly the better player but Dirk does some things better.

Stop it. You're embarrassing yourself. Shaq is a moron that hates Dwight, so I discount his opinion. And the difference between talent is nothing like the Duncan/Dirk comparison you made. Both Dirk and Duncan are former League MVPs and Finals MVPS and are almost locks for the NBA hall of fame. Bynum may be the 2nd best center in the league, but there is a huge drop off in talent level between him and Dwight. Dwight is a franchise player, while Bynum would be a good 2nd option on a championship team.

Detective · Post #1771 » by **Detective** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:23 am

http://i47.tinypic.com/2wmi6pu.jpg

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Can my cheaply created jpeg image, accurately portray the forecast for the next 2-3 NBA seasons, depending on the outcome of this trade?

EArl · Post #1772 » by **EArl** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:24 am

Lock this bitch up!!

Flipdog69xxx · Post #1773 » by **Flipdog69xxx** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:25 am

Voltron has been formed!

Mr_Perfect · Post #1774 » by **Mr_Perfect** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:25 am

One of the worst trades of all-tome.

The NBA is a joke.

weberoth · Post #1775 » by **weberoth** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:26 am

Josephpaul wrote:Lakers still need a 3 pointer shooter

mitrandil20 · Post #1776 » by **mitrandil20** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:28 am

is this definitive?

Viol8tor Mode · Post #1777 » by **Viol8tor Mode** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:30 am

WHOO LAKKEERSS!!

And as my Miami Heat fans would say....... :lol:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7lMXXaUaIo&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

gotokyo · Post #1778 » by **gotokyo** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:33 am

Hahaha

Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33)

"This was not the way I wanted to wake up."

boogie-reke · Post #1779 » by **boogie-reke** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:34 am

So is Al Harrington in this trade or not?

The wiretap doesn't include him in the latest report.

WaffleRecord · Post #1780 » by **WaffleRecord** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:38 am

boogie-reke wrote:So is Al Harrington in this trade or not?

The wiretap doesn't include him in the latest report.

Harrington is going to Orlando