Official Speculation Thread (Pt XVI, Mods Close)

JKiddy · Post #261 » by **JKiddy** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:08 pm

If Dwight is leaving and will only sign/re-sign with Brooklyn then why would you guys have a problem with getting something in return for him?

ZeusIsLoose · Post #262 » by **ZeusIsLoose** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:10 pm

what is with Kyler?

]@stevekylerNBA
RT @elevatebaseball: Josh Smith.."looks possible today".... care to elaborate?... whats the scoop? --> he wants out and ATL seems open to it

everything i hear is that ATL definately does not want to trade him

arsenal6106 · Post #263 » by **arsenal6106** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:10 pm

eyriq wrote:
DJRajX wrote:WeAreVenom posted that a long time ago in Part XI
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1159326&start=90
You can read users (including mine) responses to that in that link (they continue over to the next couple of pages).

You, good sir, are amazing.

You say long time ago, but it has only been a month. :lol:

Driguez · Post #264 » by **Driguez** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:10 pm

TSKD000 wrote:
kman1023 wrote:
TSKD000 wrote:^^^that is true about the draft pick but I'm just not sold on that team. Derpn and Howard BOTH thinking they are the # 1 option...."I am". "No I AM!". A lot can be said for good coaching and chemistry.

LOL Derpn

It was a TYPO. Sorry, DERON.

I like Derpn :lol:

magic111 · Post #265 » by **magic111** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:11 pm

Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

Tayswagzzz · Post #266 » by **Tayswagzzz** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:12 pm

magic111 wrote:Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

I AM SO EXCITED!! OTIS DONT SCREW US OVER, I HAVE FAITH IN YOU MAN!!

Driguez · Post #267 » by **Driguez** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:12 pm

magic111 wrote:Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #268 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:13 pm

Advice to all my fellow posters. Just dont worry about it...I know that seems hard or immpossible to do but just, just stop worrying about it. I think it's obvious why he wont commit to the Bulls or OKC.... he doesnt want to play second fiddle to anyone. Deron is the perfect teammate he's a star but not a superstar. In that scenerio Dwight can play with a talented PG while still being the franchise player.

arsenal6106 · Post #269 » by **arsenal6106** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:13 pm

magic111 wrote:Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

I can't help but to :lol:

ZeusIsLoose · Post #270 » by **ZeusIsLoose** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:14 pm

@misterrudolph
league sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

OMG PLEASE BE RIGHT!!!

Ahmadab · Post #271 » by **Ahmadab** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:14 pm

YABOYRICH

Ok guys were CLOSE, deal involves Hornets and Warriors

STRAP F*CKIN IN

omagic133 · Post #272 » by **omagic133** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:15 pm

magic111 wrote:Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

...please be true

magicman123 · Post #273 » by **magicman123** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:15 pm

magic111 wrote:Jarrod N Rudolph‏@MisterRudolphReply

League sources have told me a Dwight Howard trade is not coming. Magic on the verge of blockbuster deal.

Here we go again.

YES!!!! Magic waive wafer and pick up bogans

Rick Rolled · Post #274 » by **Rick Rolled** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:17 pm

In before "The deal was mere seconds away from being completed before (Insert team here) backed out"

arsenal6106 · Post #275 » by **arsenal6106** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:17 pm

Ahmadab wrote:YABOYRICH

Ok guys were CLOSE, deal involves Hornets and Warriors

STRAP F*CKIN IN

Sweet. Side note, use the "quote" button to make it more official.

Like this:

YBR
Just waiting for Golden State to accept

ZeusIsLoose · Post #276 » by **ZeusIsLoose** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:17 pm

Ahmadab wrote:YABOYRICH

Ok guys were CLOSE, deal involves Hornets and Warriors

STRAP F*CKIN IN

U FCKING AROUND ON THIS??? where did u hear this deal?

omagic133 · Post #277 » by **omagic133** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:18 pm

Ahmadab wrote:YABOYRICH

Ok guys were CLOSE, deal involves Hornets and Warriors

STRAP F*CKIN IN

I've been strapped in since draft night 2010

Tayswagzzz · Post #278 » by **Tayswagzzz** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:18 pm

GUYS I AM FLIPPING OUT! If we get Ellis I am gonna go give Otis a hug

*edit: A BIG HUG!

ADRajX · Post #279 » by **ADRajX** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:19 pm

bonanz wrote:
eyriq wrote:
Good stuff. I've always been envious of those bench side seats! Anyway, while I don't share your personal reaction to this (we need to pamper the hell out of Dwight imo), I do enjoy the insight. I can totally see Otis thinking he is bigger than Dwight and that the "tail shouldn't wag the dog". Hey, maybe because he actually said that! LMAO at Otis, his stock has just hit Enron levels for me.

i'm not saying he shouldn't get it, he is a star of the highest proportions, but if those are the type of things that cause you to put your franchise and your city in this situation, it's just classless. as has been clear, this isn't about winning

You're right that it's not about winning, but let's look at this from Dwight's perspective. He sees other stars like Kobe, Lebron, D-Wade, CP3, Deron, etc. get private jets and trainers; they get what they want... and he sees himself and his worth (he is an Elite player), and he just wants the same. Is it bad of Dwight (who is making max money and huge endorsements) to request the same treatment his friends/peers receive? I don't think so.

Is it a bit "diva" to ask for those things; well imo YEAH, IT IS. But I'm not a star celebrity-athlete, nor am I rich; so who am I to judge? But is it out of the norm for a star player in the league to do those things? No. Many stars have asked for things and used their stroke to get what they want. I don't see how that pertains to his character though. In my honest opinion, Dwight's just another run-of-the-mill star athlete... our society accepts and expects him to be that way (sadly)... but it doesn't make him a bad character and teammate. Blame the media/entertainment and societal-economic constructs for making/glorifying/enabling this type of celebrity lifestyle behavior to even be possible in the world of professional sports. It's been around for years and in all leagues (Magic Johnson/Lakers, Lebron/Cleveland, Romo/Cowboys, etc). Star players want and get star treatment. It's nothing new. I'm not flabbergasted or surprised that Dwight asked for things. And it's not like Dwight asked for the moon and stars either; they are things that are reasonably for any star athlete to request.

I'm not saying I agree with what Dwight wants, and how he's using his star status to get things... but I'm also not surprised by it, nor do I think that reflects Dwight's overall character and basketball character in a negative manner. If that were the case, then all star athletes in all professional sports have poor character.

Driguez · Post #280 » by **Driguez** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:19 pm

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