LyricalRico wrote:Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I am simply underwhelmed and almost devastated that guys like Jefferson, Carter, and Shaq all went for less than what the Wizards sent to get Foye and Miller on one-year rentals.
One thing I think you have to also consider is that perhaps these are reactionary deals. If Cleveland doesn't get Shaq, does Orlando even pick up the phone to inquire about Carter? And if NJ doesn't see the Wiz and Hawks adding pieces, do they even decide to blow it up and make Carter available? And if those teams are making reactions, then so can we.
And then there's the possibility that Hedo is seeking the max and they don't want to give it to him. So they are essentially trading Turkgolu for Carter, which is another thing altogether. Even if they do keep Hedo, it could always end up being a chemistry disaster (which is why some on this board didn't want Carter in the first place).
Let's just stay calm and see how things play out.
I agree there are reactionary deals going down, LR. But like nate said, EG blew his wad way early. We've known forever he wanted to trade the pick and it's like he felt he had to take Miller and Foye. To me this is like drafting for EJ. Flip obviously liked those two bad watching them in Minny. But the Wolves gangstered them, not even giving back the 18.
As for Orlando, LR I also agree that Hedo not returning now (likely) will change that team's chemistry. I can't see them not missing him. Anderson does play the same kinda game but he's not equipped to play G. That said, if Orlando HAD TO replace Hedo that kid Chris Anderson sure does hit threes and he can ball.
Chemistry's on hold in Orlando. Is there any way Hedo can take a one year deal?