Wiretap:Popovich rips Gasol Trade

jzmagik · Post #1 » by **jzmagik** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:29 am

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... sol_trade/

"What they did in Memphis is beyond comprehension," said Popovich. "There should be a trade committee that can scratch all trades that make no sense. I just wish I had been on a trade committe that oversees NBA trades. I'd like to elect myself to that committee. I would have voted no to the L.A. trade."

lol, every coach and GM in the NBA has got to believe that the Lakers got away with murder. I could understand how he feels though, I almost threw up when I found out the contents of the Gasol trade. Interesting idea with the trade committee, this isn't fantasy basketball where GM's can vote to veto trades though.

Post #2 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:31 am

sounds like he's trying to be funny.

Cevap · Post #3 » by **Cevap** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:31 am

spurs would be the biggest crybabies if it weren't for the suns

Parasight · Post #4 » by **Parasight** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:32 am

I think if a trade is blatantly obvious that one team is helping another (perhaps an under the table deal involving cash), then that would be looked upon by the NBA. But this deal made sense. Memphis don't need the trouble that Gasol was stirring, and the fans wanted him out (granted they're probably not happy with the result). Memphis needs to rebuild, hence removing a massive contract. It makes sense. Pop is being a punk.

Patterns · Post #5 » by **Patterns** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:32 am

He was sarcastic.

jzmagik · Post #6 » by **jzmagik** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:34 am

Patterns wrote:He was sarcastic.

I assure you he was most definately not being sarcastic.

GregB · Post #7 » by **GregB** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:40 am

I don't blame him for what he said. I think Wallace challenged people to speak publicly thinking no one actually would. It's nice to see some actually go on record and say what they really feel. I wonder if Stern will fine him.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #8 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:40 am

Cevap wrote:spurs would be the biggest crybabies if it weren't for the suns

I don't think I've ever heard the Spurs complain about anything off the court..

Post #9 » by **Rerisen** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:42 am

The nerve of that guy after how they got Duncan.

-G- · Post #10 » by **-G-** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:43 am

HarlemHeat37 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I don't think I've ever heard the Spurs complain about anything off the court..

Doesn't take much. Ginobili, Duncan, Parker, jeez, they give each other a high 5 and complain about being fouled.

ImmortalD24 · Post #11 » by **ImmortalD24** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:45 am

He knows they have no shot for a back to back, your time is up spurs, we'll show you once again the true meaning of a dynasty.

Rerisen wrote:The nerve of that guy after how they got Duncan.

+1

Post #12 » by **LLcoleJ** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:49 am

Did the Grizz meet their criteria for trading Gasol?

If he wasnt being sarcastic then he is being very whiny. Part of the game is the salary cap, GM"s and trades. Its not MEM's obligation to consult with other GM's to make a deal.

Clearly, MEM was looking to clear cap , get a young piece and get pics. To make it more attractive for sale? Maybe. But that is nobody's business and people shouldnt have to apologize for it.

Did the Lakers get a sweet deal? Sure. But this is a democracy league this is ....get yours...league.

This is also a business that every player, coach and owner will recoginize.... I hope they dont forget that when they make these types of statements. ( and again , I hope he was being saracastic)

psyclone1982 · Post #13 » by **psyclone1982** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:49 am

Rerisen wrote:The nerve of that guy after how they got Duncan.

+2

MrCheerios · Post #14 » by **MrCheerios** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:50 am

I was very surprised they didn't ask for at least Turiaf as a replacement big. Man makes no money. They definitely weren't searching for value.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #15 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:53 am

-G- wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Doesn't take much. Ginobili, Duncan, Parker, jeez, they give each other a high 5 and complain about being fouled.

I definitely agree our guys complain a lot..but so does the man in your sig, Kobe Bryant..he's definitely emerged into the top 3 in foul complaints this year..

Laker fans getting all defensive..y'all know something we don't?:wink:

Post #16 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:55 am

HarlemHeat37 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I definitely agree our guys complain a lot..but so does the man in your sig, Kobe Bryant..he's definitely emerged into the top 3 in foul complaints this year..

Laker fans getting all defensive..y'all know something we don't?:wink:

this year? he's been a huge complainer forever. you're not even good at hating.

Arles · Post #17 » by **Arles** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:57 am

Colangelo made a similar trade in Phoenix when they moved Penny and Starbury for expirings/picks as they were trying to sell the team. Everyone crucified the Suns and said the Knicks got a steal. Then, the Suns used that cap space on Nash+Q and went on to be a solid playoff team.

If Memphis can turn the picks into one decent starter, have Critt develop and use the cap space in the next couple of years for a star - we all may look back on this deal in a similar light 3 years down the road.

Harry Heinous · Post #18 » by **Harry Heinous** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:58 am

Phil_2.0 wrote:Did the Grizz meet their criteria for trading Gasol?

If he wasnt being sarcastic then he is being very whiny. Part of the game is the salary cap, GM"s and trades. Its not MEM's obligation to consult with other GM's to make a deal.

Clearly, MEM was looking to clear cap , get a young piece and get pics. To make it more attractive for sale? Maybe. But that is nobody's business and people shouldnt have to apologize for it.

Did the Lakers get a sweet deal? Sure. But this is a democracy league this is ....get yours...league.

This is also a business that every player, coach and owner will recoginize.... I hope they dont forget that when they make these types of statements. ( and again , I hope he was being saracastic)

I don't agree with popp speaking or about a trade committee, but let's be real....the Lakers got away with murder. It's not the Lakers fault, and any team could only wish to be so lucky.

If you're Memphis, at least demand Farmar instead of Critt, or get turiaf at least. This was cold-blooded murder and Wallace is a moron plain and simple.

CoachPop · Post #19 » by **CoachPop** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:59 am

It's his deadpan sense of humor.

Man, some of you people need to get out and interact with people more.

Post #20 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:00 am

Harry Heinous wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I don't agree with popp speaking or about a trade committee, but let's be real....the Lakers got away with murder. It's not the Lakers fault, and any team could only wish to be so lucky.

If you're Memphis, at least demand Farmar instead of Critt, or get turiaf at least. This was cold-blooded murder and Wallace is a moron plain and simple.

turiaf is a FA this offseason, critt is under a rookie contract for longer than farmar and is more capable of playing sg. its not that hard to put two and two together.