Post#26 » by Dogen » Thu Feb 7, 2008 10:59 pm
The Clippers would be smart to appease Cassell on this. Well, Sterling is stubborn, but I think the buyout is actually a smart business move.
Sam has already gone public with his desire and it's been reported in at least two major papers. You've got to realize that an owner needs to work to build a team, build a franchise, not just acquire pieces. A good move would be to do Sam right. He's a winner and gave the Clippers one of their best years. The team is not going to the playoffs this year, it's clear. Now it's time to build some karma points and start building a reputation that will make it easier to attract free agents and trade with other GM's. Get a high draft pick, develop Thornton, a healthy Brand and the team could be right back in it.
KG and Cassell are talkers. Other players are listeners. Don't y'all think that the word will be spread far and wide if Sam isn't respected in this? Why obsess on what you think you'll get back for a 36 yr-old pg in the last three months of his contract. If there really is going to be that incredible, great deal to be had out there, I guess you've got to take it. Otherwise, let Sam go with your blessings.
