Which Team Blows It Up If Lose in 1st Rd, DET or PHX?

Post #21 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:13 pm

I don't think both teams would blow it up, just possibly coaching/and other personnel changes but if either of teams were going to just rebuild it'd probably be the Pistons.

The Suns still have a generally new team and Shaq is one of the hardest contracts to move in the league. I think they HAVE to stay with the team they have while at least the Pistons really have no unmoveable contracts and young players like Stuckey, Johnson, Maxiell and others.

Rasheeed!!! · Post #22 » by **Rasheeed!!!** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:17 pm

I don't think either team will blow it up. I kind of see the Shaq trade as a 'blow up' move. As for Detroit, it's probably time to move 2 of the 4 'core' players (Sheed has a great contract coming off the books!) and get a new coach. This current group is probably done.

guy1 · Post #23 » by **guy1** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:26 pm

There's not really much they can do. Phoenix is obviously not going to trade Amare, and Nash and Shaq have big contracts and are old so it would be hard to move them. And I just don't see Detroit trading anyone. They'll probably at least wait for Rasheed's contract to end which is after next year. I would think both teams will replace their coaches, and Phoenix will get some more role players cause part of their problem is that they only play 6-7 players.

Post #24 » by **eyriq** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:13 pm

Suns would need a new couch, someone to fit their new style after adding Shaq. The Pistons might need a new coach as well, but not much else.

Kobay · Post #25 » by **Kobay** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:19 pm

suns should be contacting larry brown. They should be looking to dump Barbosa or diaw for some defense.

Post #26 » by **TASTIC** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:28 pm

Nash, Diaw, Barbosa for Calderon + Bargnani + Moon + Kapono

jefe · Post #27 » by **jefe** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:41 pm

The Suns core is set until Shaq retires, so I'll go with the Pistons.

Puertorique · Post #28 » by **Puertorique** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:52 pm

Suns need to keep Barbosa because he is still fairly young and can play with Amare. Nash and Shaq are staying also. Outside of that they need to find complimentary peices to place around them. Ron Artest I tell you.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #29 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:03 am

I'VE GOT IT!

Both teams blow it up in a good Det/Phx trade:

Phoenix sends Amare, Diaw, Bell
Phoenix receives Rasheed, Hamilton, Stuckey, and a protected 1st

Rasheed's defense on Duncan and him playing outside open up the paint more for Shaq's dunks. Rip Hamilton and Steve Nash don't defend, but they don't miss, either. I'm thinking Stuckey starts and Rip becomes a sixth man, eventually. Stuckey gives the backcourt physicality, scoring, and defense needed. His speed and that of Barbosa's prolong Nash's career.

Detroit sends Wallace, Hamilton, Stuckey, 1st
Detroit receives Amare, Diaw, Bell

Detroit starts Prince, Amare, and Billups. Interchangeable parts of Diaw, Maxiell, Amir Johnson, Bell, and Afflalo make the team tougher than before. Rip and Sheed are getting older and this allows them to be replaced with younger, more athletic players who are just as good. Losing Stuckey hurts, but Amare's by far the best player in the deal.

Thoughts?

Post #30 » by **Young_Star11** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:18 am

Most likely Detroit.

Their core would be labelled 'past it' if they can't beat the young, upstart Philly squad.

carrottop12 · Post #31 » by **carrottop12** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:49 am

The Suns pretty much eliminated any chance they had to blow it up when they made the trade for Shaq.

They aren't shipping out Amare or Nash, and they don't have anybody else.