Why isn't Mighty Mouse in the line up tonight?

Optimisticwarrior · Post #1 » by **Optimisticwarrior** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 1:57 am

Could he be headed to GS? He must be headed to somewhere because Mike Conley is starting at the point.

Sid the Squid · Post #2 » by **Sid the Squid** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 2:58 am

ZERO interest in taking on his contract.

Post #3 » by **FNQ** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 6:48 am

Maybe he's being traded for Smush?

Chris Cohan · Post #4 » by **Chris Cohan** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 6:51 am

Warriors aren't making those kinds of trades right now.

For now, the three amigos stay put and Biedrins and Ellis are off the table. No future money coming in and no expiring contracts moving out unless good picks/youth are involved.

No Payton and CERTAINLY no Boykins coming to town, either, according to the last report.

Twinkie defense · Post #5 » by **Twinkie defense** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:12 am

Memphis is saying they have no interest n shedding salary :dontknow:

Chris Cohan · Post #6 » by **Chris Cohan** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:16 am

They don't really need to and they have plenty of reason to be into losing since they should get some nice pickins' come June and some nice other stuff as early as February (Gasol trade is not a salary dump, it's a franchize revitalizer).

Memphis was not in it for this season. They're in it for next season.
And like Philadelphia, they're not telling.

Both will be good next year.

Chris Cohan · Post #7 » by **Chris Cohan** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:17 am

Stoudamire, by the way, is an expiring contract for next season and only makes $4 million and change in the meantime. No rush.

marthafokker · Post #8 » by **marthafokker** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:24 pm

I heard on KNBR last night that Mully is talking to Payton know. So do not expect anymore PG trade talks.

Sid the Squid · Post #9 » by **Sid the Squid** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:28 pm

marthafokker wrote:I heard on KNBR last night that Mully is talking to Payton know. So do not expect anymore PG trade talks.

Payton has a great basketball mind....He's a great fit here to give Monta and Beli new advice...Also he's my choice to take over for Nellie..Call me nuts..But I listened to Payton talk before the season started, this guy knows his hoops.

St.Nick · Post #10 » by **St.Nick** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:38 pm

Wow. Gary Payton coaching Stephen Jackson, Baron, and Matt Barnes.

Gangster.

turk3d · Post #11 » by **turk3d** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 7:41 pm

Well, Damon may well be going somewhare. Hopefully not here.

I've been wanting Payton from the get. Must be that he's finally realized that no championship contenders are interested in his services so he's considering coming home.

dew07 · Post #12 » by **dew07** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 8:15 pm

LF75 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Payton has a great basketball mind....He's a great fit here to give Monta and Beli new advice...Also he's my choice to take over for Nellie..Call me nuts..But I listened to Payton talk before the season started, this guy knows his hoops.

nuts ...

Post #13 » by **floppymoose** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 8:19 pm

Best dew post EVER :lol:

St.Nick · Post #14 » by **St.Nick** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 8:55 pm

floppymoose wrote:Best dew post EVER

I decree that Dew 07 shall forever, from this point on, be referred to as "Nuts"...

turk3d · Post #15 » by **turk3d** » Thu Jan 3, 2008 10:05 pm

Now that's the best post ever, St. Nick.

SinceGatlingWasARookie · Post #16 » by **SinceGatlingWasARookie** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 5:05 am

LF75 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Payton has a great basketball mind....He's a great fit here to give Monta and Beli new advice...Also he's my choice to take over for Nellie..Call me nuts..But I listened to Payton talk before the season started, this guy knows his hoops.

I don't think that Payton can guard point guards any more. I don't think that Payton can any longer penetrate and create while guarded by point guards.

But what if Payton was on the floor with Ellis and Azubuike while Baron rested. Payton might be able to help run the offense if a small forward guarded him. If the Small forward guards Azubuike then Azuibuke becomes the scorer. If they go to three guards then at least we don't have some small forward grabbing offensive rebounds against the Warriors. Payton is one tough old goat who might be a plus for this team.

FaTaL · Post #17 » by **FaTaL** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 7:57 am

payton is so done, why cant you guys accept hes finished?

hes not a run and gun player at his age

CupcakeNoFillin · Post #18 » by **CupcakeNoFillin** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 9:04 am

Post #19 » by **FNQ** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:28 am

FaTaL wrote:payton is so done, why cant you guys accept hes finished?

hes not a run and gun player at his age

Being fast has absolutely NOTHING to do with run and gun. Its the ability to make decisions and to know where to be... he's nearly 40 but I'm fairly sure a professional athlete can run for 6-8 minutes straight...

This "old" or "slow" nonsense... give it a rest... jeezus.

Post #20 » by **FNQ** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:30 am

SinceGatlingWasARookie wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I don't think that Payton can guard point guards any more. I don't think that Payton can any longer penetrate and create while guarded by point guards.

The first part is true, the second is not... Payton's never had a problem finding passing lanes, he's got incredible vision and a sixth sense for the game...

Payton's a liability in man D... in a zone, the jury's out... he still has quick hands, and he's still a smart guy. He's cheap and available... and he's that third thing... realistic :lol: