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mhectorgato · Post #61 » by **mhectorgato** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:47 pm

loflin3hree5ive wrote:If you're looking for a guy who has a player option who might take rings over dollars whose not going to be in the playoffs this year it's Allen Iverson. You guys are barking up the wrong tree. You can't pay Maggette what he wants and you don't have the pieces for a S&T. I'd be my ass that not even a prestigious legitimate contending team like the Spurs could talk Corey into signing for the MLE. Corey is going where the money is.

I'd be amazed if AI would take MLE after making max money for so many years. But then again, he's nearing the end of his career and doesn't have rings to show for a HoF career.

Also I'm not sure how he'd fit in with what we've got going on now. We have a very balanced starting roster right now.

He would have to turn the "I" into team - as in instead of AI it would be the A Team ;-)

theTHIEF · Post #62 » by **theTHIEF** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:47 pm

who's barking up trees?

Post #63 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:51 pm

prorl wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Corey will have plenty of time to think about it as he sits on his couch watching the playoffs on TV. Ouch.

You're right. It's been a disappointing season. Clippers fans have had really high expectations for a year we knew we'd be without two of our best players... Good luck in the playoffs :roll:

Post #64 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:52 pm

theTHIEF wrote:who's barking up trees?

Nobody is. I'm just saying if you're looking for a guy who will fill your expectations of signing for less to play with your boy Dwight Howard then you'd probably be doing yourself a favor by switching your focus to a guy who actually fits that bill.

Optimus_Steel · Post #65 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:53 pm

loflin3hree5ive wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Maggette will be in the same locker room with the team that was a game away from the WCF two years ago, minus Sam Cassell, plus Al Thornton and a top pick this draft. Not only do we have the money we also have the team. You guys had to sit through Grant Hill's injuries, if anybody can relate to a down year because of players getting hurt I'd imagine it would be the Magic.

No offense man, but that playoff run a couple of years ago seems like ages ago. Sam is gone, he was such a huge part of that team and that run. Livingston may never make it back to where he was before he got hurt with that vicious injury. The Clips missed the playoffs last year despite Brand playing 80 games. Brand suffered a major injury before this season, will he ever be the same again? There is not guranteed that he returns next season. If Brand bolts, does Corey want to return to repeat this year again being in another losing team?

mhectorgato · Post #66 » by **mhectorgato** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:55 pm

loflin3hree5ive wrote:You're right. It's been a disappointing season. Clippers fans have had really high expectations for a year we knew we'd be without two of our best players... Good luck in the playoffs

How's Livingston coming along?

Post #67 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:58 pm

prorl wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

No offense man, but that playoff run a couple of years ago seems like ages ago. Sam is gone, he was such a huge part of that team and that run. Livingston may never make it back to where he was before he got hurt with that vicious injury. The Clips missed the playoffs last year despite Brand playing 80 games. Brand suffered a major injury before this season, will he ever be the same again? There is not guranteed that he returns next season. If Brand bolts, does Corey want to return to repeat this year again being in another losing team?

No offense taken. It seems like ages ago to you because you're an observer. If you followed the Clippers you'd be optimistic about their future, too.

Bigmagicfan82 · Post #68 » by **Bigmagicfan82** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:58 pm

I like Maggette, but I wonder can Howard, Maggette, Lewis, and Hedo all share the ball? I don't see Hedo having a problem, but Howard and Maggette are going to have to have their touches or their will be a problem. Lewis has no problem sharing the ball, to an extent. Don't forget that Lewis did complain in the beginning of the season about not getting enough touches. I can see that being a problem down the road.

Post #69 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:59 pm

mhectorgato wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

How's Livingston coming along?

He's bouncing on that knee pretty well from the (video) clips that I've seen.

mattyBoi · Post #70 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:00 pm

Do you really think the Clippers will resign Brand, Maggette, Livingston, Powell?

Livingston is going to want a pay raise, Ross will want a pay raise, Brand will want at least what he is making.

Whatever the situation is with the Clips i think its safe to say that Maggette wont be there.

mhectorgato · Post #71 » by **mhectorgato** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:01 pm

Bigmagicfan82 wrote:I like Maggette, but I wonder can Howard, Maggette, Lewis, and Hedo all share the ball? I don't see Hedo having a problem, but Howard and Maggette are going to have to have their touches or their will be a problem. Lewis has no problem sharing the ball, to an extent. Don't forget that Lewis did complain in the beginning of the season about not getting enough touches. I can see that being a problem down the road.

From the PG's touches? :dontknow:

Perhpas we'd ship out Jameer in the deal to give LA another young-ish PG. Yes I know that Dwight and Jameer are BFFs.

Optimus_Steel · Post #72 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:04 pm

loflin3hree5ive wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

No offense taken. It seems like ages ago to you because you're an observer. If you followed the Clippers you'd be optimistic about their future, too.

I like Thornton alot but its hard to be optimistic about their short term (next year or 2) situation. There are too many if's and too many questions (youth, injuries, contracts), and being in one tough conference.

Bigmagicfan82 · Post #73 » by **Bigmagicfan82** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:13 pm

mhectorgato wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

From the PG's touches?

Perhpas we'd ship out Jameer in the deal to give LA another young-ish PG. Yes I know that Dwight and Jameer are BFFs.

From what I have heard through the grapevine, Arroyo is as good as gone. The Knicks are very interested in him (not surprising knowing Isiah). According to what I have heard the two teams are in talks about trying to do a deal in the offseason. Supposedly Nate Robinson would be involved in the deal. I hope like hell it's not true. :nonono:

I can't stand Nate Robinson. I think he is a piece of trash.

mattyBoi · Post #74 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:18 pm

How if Arroyo's contract expires?

Post #75 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:20 pm

Doubt the Clippers future all you want just like peopled doubted Houston two years ago when injuries made them one of the worst teams in the NBA two season ago.

mattyBoi · Post #76 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:24 pm

How much do think Livingston is going to command?
How much do u think Brand will command?
Powell?
Do you really see Maggette staying?

Bigmagicfan82 · Post #77 » by **Bigmagicfan82** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:24 pm

mattyBoi wrote:How if Arroyo's contract expires?

s&t... The Knicks want to use their MLE on Artest and Arroyo will sign somewhere for more the the LLE. So they are going to need a little help if they want him. I hope Otis can get Lee for Arroyo. that would be nice.

mattyBoi · Post #78 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:25 pm

If the clips can give him 8

Magic give him 6 and a championship

Which would you choose?

mattyBoi · Post #79 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:28 pm

Maybe arroyo/redick for Lee...No nate robinson though lol we dont need any more midget PG's

Lee would be a longshot but its Isiah!!

Optimus_Steel · Post #80 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:30 pm

Bigmagicfan82 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

s&t... The Knicks want to use their MLE on Artest and Arroyo will sign somewhere for more the the LLE. So they are going to need a little help if they want him. I hope Otis can get Lee for Arroyo. that would be nice.

We are not gonna get Lee for Arroyo. Isiah isnt that crazy.