Phoenix S&T
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 3:06 pm
First off we have to convince Joe that he should stay in Atlanta and finish what he started. Our owners also have to be willing to spend some $$$.
Joe is friends/knows Amare from Phoenix days. If he's committed (somewhat) to Hawks, have Amare give us a look in FA...S&T to pay Amare the max:
Horford/Williams/Bibby works numbers wise.
Amare as #1 with Smith and Joe makes a very formidable team. We'd still have Crawford and MLE to try to pursue another big or PG.
Alternatively, I think a similar package with Teague or #1 pick can be offered to Toronto but I don't know if anyone can convince Bosh he wants to come here.
Also, the key is for Amare (or Bosh) to use FA cap teams like NY or NJ to convince Toronto to make a deal, bottom line is they have to want to be in Atlanta...and without Joe its impossible.
Joe is friends/knows Amare from Phoenix days. If he's committed (somewhat) to Hawks, have Amare give us a look in FA...S&T to pay Amare the max:
Horford/Williams/Bibby works numbers wise.
Amare as #1 with Smith and Joe makes a very formidable team. We'd still have Crawford and MLE to try to pursue another big or PG.
Alternatively, I think a similar package with Teague or #1 pick can be offered to Toronto but I don't know if anyone can convince Bosh he wants to come here.
Also, the key is for Amare (or Bosh) to use FA cap teams like NY or NJ to convince Toronto to make a deal, bottom line is they have to want to be in Atlanta...and without Joe its impossible.