SelbyCobra wrote:Thinking about it, I'm not sure there's been a single transaction in the Leon era that received a universal initial reaction of anything above "lukewarm".
Everything from drafting Quickley, to signing Brunson, to trading for Hart, to signing Donte & iHart, to acquiring OG & Bridges. All of it was met with something on the spectrum from LOLKNICKS to "meh" to "I see it but it's still highly questionable", but never anything above that. While some of us may have had strong positive opinions on these moves, I don't think Leon has had a single general consensus slam dunk home run type of transaction in his time here.
EDIT: Actually, I think the McBride contact might be one.
Though drafting Mcbride was a lukewarm response. You are right, but to his credit, ignoring the fans and the media is one of the reasons we are not as dysfunctional. Now, even if you don't agree with the move he makes all the fans outside of cartoonish haters will atleast quiet down after a day or two and give him the benefit of seeing where it goes.
begrudging respect is the best they can hope for until they win a championship, then the fanbase will immediately be willing to fight for their honor. Its a New York thing, until you win we can only sort of respect you.






























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