Flash3 wrote:So, now does Rudy become their 2 by default? I thought Chandler was going to be an integral piece in possibly getting them Melo, why give it up for Rudy?
It could be a similar situation to "the Decision". If the doors open for Melo, and Chandler is a part of that then we obviously dont get Rudy. But if it doesnt work out, just like the Golden State deal, we have another deal in our pocket. We dont have to force this one, I cant see them getting a better deal, also Rudy Fernandez is just as valuable in a trade as Chandler right now depending on the team.
I love Chandler, he plays both ends of the court hard, and for a 3/4 spot 2 he doesnt do anything terribly, and he isnt selfish (hes really too unselfish). A great, young, versatile, role player, with potential to get better. Two reasons why trading him makes sense though:
- Like I said, hes a 3/4 with the ability to get spot minutes at the 2, we need him to be a 2, and while hes still a good player at that position...its not his position. Rudy is a 2, spot 1, that can shoot (apparently he thinks he can do other things too), which is more important then another 3 for this team (Fields and Walker can get minutes if we really need it).
- Chandlers contract is up. We either have to give him an extension or were gonna have to let him walk for nothing. I dont think we want to do either right now, so we will trade him for another rookie deal with potential.
I didnt like the move when I first read it, but it does make sense. I will still root for Chandler if he goes. Hes a class guy that plays the game the right way.
