Official Andre Iguodala Trade Discussion and Rumors Thread

[Negrodamus]

Wait.... Clyde Drexlers still alive. How is he rolling in his grave? Did you bury him alive?

[BringBackKorver]

Because Iguodala Island is NOT a rare player. There is nothing rare about him.

I'm just going off this statement YOU said. Go ahead and look up the definition of "rare" and get back to me if you want to continue. And to say the person who set the ALL TIME record for BEST season shooting the 3 doesn't have a rare skill set seems a bit crazy to me.

To be the all time best at anything implies rarity. Not my fault you used a statement you don't understand to hate on Iguodala. All I said was that the only people that did what he does are Lebron and Magic. It doesn't matter who else does it, if only 2 players all time share an attribute with you, that attribute is rare.

That's all I have to say on this because it obviously won't change your mind.

[BringBackKorver]

The writings on the wall, just don't be surprised if Young leaves

I agree with a lot of what you said...but this is just flat out wrong. You make it sound like it's Thad's decision if he leaves or not, which it isn't. If we want Thad here next year, he's here.

[Ruhiel]

Because Iguodala Island is NOT a rare player. There is nothing rare about him.

Bottom line is dude isn't needed for this team. He is needed for a title contending team that needs a 3rd banana or Bobby Jones type.

ditto for Thad Young.

[Ruhiel]

The writings on the wall, just don't be surprised if Young leaves

I agree with a lot of what you said...but this is just flat out wrong. You make it sound like it's Thad's decision if he leaves or not, which it isn't. If we want Thad here next year, he's here.

He wants 8 mil and that was before he became a super-sub and leader in per minute PER. I know some guys here won't believe it but there are some teams that believe he is versatile enough to outplay a lot of NBA small forwards :gasp:.
If he gets his money ($7million+) Iguodala is gone or they have to start him, Brand, and Young together because he would pretty much have to play as many positions possible. He isn't the full time PF of the future and u don't pay players Ariza/Artest/Marion money to come off the bench.
The team is overloaded with talent at too many positions to retain them all. Some1s leaving I believe. I wouldn't be surprised that Thad returns to the 3 if we get a CENTERfor Iguodala and Collins says "I was just joshing..Thad can play that spot, his jumper has really progressed and he really lets us run in transition, easy buckets inside."

[P2K]

Because Iguodala Island is NOT a rare player. There is nothing rare about him.

I'm just going off this statement YOU said. Go ahead and look up the definition of "rare" and get back to me if you want to continue. And to say the person who set the ALL TIME record for BEST season shooting the 3 doesn't have a rare skill set seems a bit crazy to me.

To be the all time best at anything implies rarity. Not my fault you used a statement you don't understand to hate on Iguodala. All I said was that the only people that did what he does are Lebron and Magic. It doesn't matter who else does it, if only 2 players all time share an attribute with you, that attribute is rare.

That's all I have to say on this because it obviously won't change your mind.

I won't change my mind because you are completely wrong and out of your mind. Korver isn't a rare player. There are other great 3pt shooters in the league that can do what he does. He set a record. Big f'n deal. Corey Dillon set the record for most rushing yards in a game. That didn't make him a rare player, you dope. There are other players in the league that can do what Iguodala does. If they were in his situation, they would put up the same type of accomplishment. Not the definition of rare, my man. Is Tyreke Evans a rare player for his 20-5-5 in his rookie year? If he is so rare, why is it many of you basically say "yucky poo" at the notion of having him as a Sixer?

You look up the damn definition of "rare", dude lol. If you did, maybe you should look in the thesaurus or some **** because you are clearly taking the word "rare" and switching the meaning of it

[BringBackKorver]

Ok sorry I guess I do have something else to say...

Occurring seldom, not generally occurring, uncommon.

Something that has never been equalled is not rare? Okay cool
Something that only 2 guys EVER have done is not rare? Okay, I'm a dope, I'm crazy.

Words have many meanings, so yes I guess Iguodala is not well done when cooked, and is not rare. You're right.

And I appreciate the personal attacks.

[P2K]

You're right.

Atta boy

[Ruhiel]

Because Iguodala Island is NOT a rare player. There is nothing rare about him.

I'm just going off this statement YOU said. Go ahead and look up the definition of "rare" and get back to me if you want to continue. And to say the person who set the ALL TIME record for BEST season shooting the 3 doesn't have a rare skill set seems a bit crazy to me.

To be the all time best at anything implies rarity. Not my fault you used a statement you don't understand to hate on Iguodala. All I said was that the only people that did what he does are Lebron and Magic. It doesn't matter who else does it, if only 2 players all time share an attribute with you, that attribute is rare.

That's all I have to say on this because it obviously won't change your mind.

I won't change my mind because you are completely wrong and out of your mind. Korver isn't a rare player. There are other great 3pt shooters in the league that can do what he does. He set a record. Big f'n deal. Corey Dillon set the record for most rushing yards in a game. That didn't make him a rare player, you dope. There are other players in the league that can do what Iguodala does. If they were in his situation, they would put up the same type of accomplishment. Not the definition of rare, my man. Is Tyreke Evans a rare player for his 20-5-5 in his rookie year? If he is so rare, why is it many of you basically say "yucky poo" at the notion of having him as a Sixer?

You look up the damn definition of "rare", dude lol. If you did, maybe you should look in the thesaurus or some **** because you are clearly taking the word "rare" and switching the meaning of it

1. (of an event, situation, or condition) Not occurring very often.
2. (of a thing) Not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value.

Korver's 3 point shooting is rare. His all around contributions are not.
Tyreke Evans numbers and size are rare. His inability to run the wing aren't.
Iguodala's numbers, size, athleticism and ability to turn the corner and run the wing are rare.
His ability to take away points from other players and score himself are rare.
Team USA thinks so, the Boston #### Celtics think so. His versatility to play the wing and get out and finish and pass for his size are rare.

This team is not built to win and it's not Iguodalas fault. Blame management for not getting an adequate center to replace Dalembert and turning over the roster to be a 3pt shooting club at a point when having a center is crucial.
Blame management for drafting Turner and telegraphing to other GMs the direction the team wants to go. This is silly. Iguodala's money as been shown to be in accordance with his per minute production. Elton Brand per minute was playing 34 mpg and producing at Carlos Boozer's level this year but with more minutes.
Blame management for skipping out on Andre Miller's contract right when the team was getting a good reputation.
Blame management for playing a small lineup that stands arounds and shoots and not building around posting up their big players and drawing fouls, like the Grizzlies are doing with Sam Young and Ginobili.
Like the Hawks are doing with Josh Smith, I could deal with Thaddeus Young not being able to defend the elite small forwards but not putting him in a position to succeed inside is unacceptable. No way Paul Pierce or Carmelo can defend him. I can accept trying and failing. But I can't accept putting him in position to be outrebounded and shot blocked and playing Phoenix Suns ball.
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[P2K]

1. (of an event, situation, or condition) Not occurring very often.
2. (of a thing) Not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value.

Korver's 3 point shooting is rare. His all around contributions are not.
Tyreke Evans numbers and size are rare. His inability to run the wing aren't.
Iguodala's numbers, size, athleticism and ability to turn the corner and run the wing are rare.
His ability to take away points from other players and score himself are rare.
Team USA thinks so, the Boston #### Celtics think so. His versatility to play the wing and get out and finish and pass for his size are rare.

Yeah, I disagree. Sorry. When someone says "a rare player", I'm not thinking Andre Iguodala.

[Ruhiel]

1. (of an event, situation, or condition) Not occurring very often.
2. (of a thing) Not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value.

Korver's 3 point shooting is rare. His all around contributions are not.
Tyreke Evans numbers and size are rare. His inability to run the wing aren't.
Iguodala's numbers, size, athleticism and ability to turn the corner and run the wing are rare.
His ability to take away points from other players and score himself are rare.
Team USA thinks so, the Boston #### Celtics think so. His versatility to play the wing and get out and finish and pass for his size are rare.

Yeah, I disagree. Sorry. When someone says "a rare player", I'm not thinking Andre Iguodala.

Well Celtics and Team USA have more championships than the 76ers, so yeah u would disagree.

U want to see an elite defender who can't shoot see Thabo Sefalosha and Ronnie Brewer. 76ers are a badly constructed team and Iguodala and Brand don't want to be there. It is only a matter of time before Young and who knows who else leaves.


^Iguodala's exit interview

[P2K]

Well Celtics and Team USA have more championships than the 76ers, so yeah u would disagree.

Actually, that's false. The Celtics want to be champions, so they get superstars.

I think like the Celtics.

Thanks for being incorrect.

Again.

U want to see an elite defender who can't shoot see Thabo Sefalosha and Ronnie Brewer. 76ers are a badly constructed team and Iguodala and Brand don't want to be there. It is only a matter of time before Young and who knows who else leaves.


^Iguodala's exit interview

What is it with your posts and imputing BS that has nothing to do with anything that is being said?

[Ruhiel]

Well Celtics and Team USA have more championships than the 76ers, so yeah u would disagree.

Actually, that's false. The Celtics want to be champions, so they get superstars.

I think like the Celtics.

Thanks for being incorrect.

Again.

U want to see an elite defender who can't shoot see Thabo Sefalosha and Ronnie Brewer. 76ers are a badly constructed team and Iguodala and Brand don't want to be there. It is only a matter of time before Young and who knows who else leaves.


^Iguodala's exit interview

What is it with your posts and imputing BS that has nothing to do with anything that is being said?

1) False. The Celtics see Iguodala as a winning piece and an option as a big combo guard, playing with Rajon "push the ball but they say I can't shoot" Rondo. U and a number of other fans would say there's no spacing.
The Celtics get 2way role players who fit together.
Rondo- a player who has never been a scorer per se but he plays defense and gets extra possessions.
Allen- a HOF shooter, that the Cs wanted to trade for Iguodala, and they already had Tony Allen on the team. Wonder who would start :smh:
Pierce- a 6'7 forward who can shoot over defenders
Garnett- will shut u down defensively and then score 18ppg. They focus on interior defense first.

Thaddeus Young would put Paul Pierce on the bench with 2 fouls with his post-centric game but he plays EBs position. The 76ers have no bulk at center and start 2 6'3 guards and play EB at center.

U guys think 3pt shot first defense second. U think like the outdated Phoenix Suns.
Those are the differences between the winning teams and many losing teams they put other players in a position to fail to enhance scoring as opposed to playing 2 your own strengths, defense, size advantages, and rebounding (Hawes trade lol).

2) B.S.?
Iguodala was gone the day they decided to draft a 6'7 combo guard the Writings on the Wall.

[P2K]

1) False. The Celtics see Iguodala as a winning piece and an option as a big combo guard, playing with Rajon "push the ball but they say I can't shoot" Rondo. U and a number of other fans would say there's no spacing.
The Celtics get 2way role players who fit together.
Rondo- a player who has never been a scorer per se but he plays defense and gets extra possessions.
Allen- a HOF shooter, that the Cs wanted to trade for Iguodala, and they already had Tony Allen on the team. Wonder who would start :smh:
Pierce- a 6'7 forward who can shoot over defenders
Garnett- will shut u down defensively and then score 18ppg. They focus on interior defense first.

Cool.

Now, tell me who on the Sixers roster is Garnett, Pierce, Allen and Rondo.

You do that and you will sell me on keeping Iguodala.

Thaddeus Young would put Paul Pierce on the bench with 2 fouls with his post-centric game but he plays EBs position.

What is this obsession over Thad Young? You bring him up in damn near every post. What does he have to do with this? He's a bench player. Collins even said so.

U guys think 3pt shot first defense second. U think like the outdated Phoenix Suns.

This is what I'm talking about. You bring up stuff that has nothing to do with the conversation whatsoever or has never been said. It's like you're blabbering **** that's just falling out of your brain. It's rather weird.

Those are the differences between the winning teams and many losing teams they put other players in a position to fail to enhance scoring as opposed to playing 2 your own strengths, defense, size advantages, and rebounding (Hawes trade lol).

#1 rule in the NBA: You need talent. In order to win the title, you need elite talent. The Sixers lack elite talent and aren't too good in having talent altogether.

2) B.S.?
Iguodala was gone the day they decided to draft a 6'7 combo guard the Writings on the Wall.

Fine. Believe that. But you brought it up out of nowhere. I can't figure out if you're being serious or a comedian.

[GopherIt!]

first it's his knee then he went in through the out door and missed the exit interview.

Iggy for a mid first rounder and belly button lint. come on Sixer's fans what are you waiting for? the price of gold, copper and naval fuzz is through the roof these days.

[freshie2]

Not sure what I was just reading, but I'll be on the side of dealing Iguodala. He and ET are very similar, but I think ET can bring more long term. A Jrue + ET backcourt is very attractive, and would be complimented well with a SF in the James Posey mode (long/defense/some perimeter shooting/no need to handle the ball). I still think a deal can bring back some value for Iguodala where you get a young/unproven/bench big and a SF, but do not think Kaman is a great fit here. They need to build around Jrue, the bench (lou and Thad), and I think ET is a better building block in that mix than Iguodala over the next few years and long term.

[Sixerscan]

Rare? What is this pokemon cards?

How about this, no one on the team can do what Iguodala does for 40 minutes a night. If he couldn't do what he did this year (aka play all world defense, be dangerous on the fast break, and play point guard 20 minutes a night with a 3/1 A/To ratio) we would have lost 50+ games this year. And that would have been bad.

I don't care what other teams have, or how he fits into these "blueprints" people seem to make based on the Celtics or Pistons or something. I don't care if he's a "star player" or a Charizard holigram or a unicorn. He's the best player on the team, he works hard, he's in the middle of his prime and he's not going anywhere.

[Sixerscan]

Not the definition of rare, my man. Is Tyreke Evans a rare player for his 20-5-5 in his rookie year? If he is so rare, why is it many of you basically say "yucky poo" at the notion of having him as a Sixer?

Because he's lazy, doesn't play defense, he turns the ball over way too much, he's a problem off the court, and the only reason he put up those inflated numbers was because his team was awful and he hogged the ball 24/7. Other than that he's great.

[Kobblehead]

Rare? What is this pokemon cards?

How about this, no one on the team can do what Iguodala does for 40 minutes a night. If he couldn't do what he did this year (aka play all world defense, be dangerous on the fast break, and play point guard 20 minutes a night with a 3/1 A/To ratio) we would have lost 50+ games this year. And that would have been bad.

I don't care what other teams have, or how he fits into these "blueprints" people seem to make based on the Celtics or Pistons or something. I don't care if he's a "star player" or a Charizard holigram or a unicorn. He's the best player on the team, he works hard, he's in the middle of his prime and he's not going anywhere.

You don't cling onto mediocrity just because you don't currently have better.

[P2K]

He's the best player on the team, he works hard, he's in the middle of his prime and he's not going anywhere.

That's cool. Just sayin'...enjoy mediocrity.