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Eoghan · Post #1221 » by **Eoghan** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:51 am

catch20two wrote:Do anybody still want to trade Kemba or Biz for Shumpert?

Anyway I just wanted to say that he's been beyond bad, terrible, horrible, or any word like those lately. I can't remember the last time he went over 2 points and he's their starting SG.

Only if they throw in Bargnani somehow. :lol:

Post #1222 » by **JDR720** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:53 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
JDR720 wrote:I'd trade Kemba for 74 Iman Shumperts

I'd trade Kemba for one Iman Shumpert that produces 74 times as much as Iman Shumpert.

that guy would be amazing, would average at least 10ppg

Post #1223 » by **JDR720** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:13 am

Lance Stephenson just got another triple double, we need to sign him he can do everything

HornetJail · Post #1224 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:45 am

JDR720 wrote:Lance Stephenson just got another triple double, we need to sign him he can do everything

Came here to say this. Time for me to eat some crow, Lance really is legit. Averaging 13/6.5/5, shooting 3s with consistency, at that defense... damn- I'd throw 8-9M at him if he's this good all year.

catch20two · Post #1225 » by **catch20two** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:19 am

Born Ready is looking good this year but I still don't trust him yet. I always thought he was good and he's better than Hendo right about now as far as overall play but I still want to see more.

HornetJail · Post #1226 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:27 am

catch20two wrote:Born Ready is looking good this year but I still don't trust him yet. I always thought he was good and he's better than Hendo right about now as far as overall play but I still want to see more.

Three triple doubles, great defense, great season averages, better shooting, amazing tenacity... he is the perfect fit for this team if that 3-ball is a little more consistent. He's shown steady improvement (more so than Hendo). He's a risk I'm willing to take. Offer him 3/25M.

catch20two · Post #1227 » by **catch20two** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:38 am

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
catch20two wrote:Born Ready is looking good this year but I still don't trust him yet. I always thought he was good and he's better than Hendo right about now as far as overall play but I still want to see more.

Three triple doubles, great defense, great season averages, better shooting, amazing tenacity... he is the perfect fit for this team if that 3-ball is a little more consistent. He's shown steady improvement (more so than Hendo). He's a risk I'm willing to take. Offer him 3/25M.

Out of all of the current options he does look the most appealing since he likely won't be demanding over $10 million with RFA status like Hayward and Turner so I'm in a agreement with you all. I'm just a little iffy considering some of his off court issues a while ago and if this could be his one hit wonder year (i.e. JR Smith last year).

Post #1228 » by **JDR720** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:47 am

I dont think this is his one hit wonder year, its to early in his career, he is just 23 he should get even better

mrknowitall215 · Post #1229 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:57 am

'E-Z Pass' to 'Born Ready'...would make a great backcourt. They compliment each other well

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyokAjcEciE[/youtube]

lmcguir5 · Post #1230 » by **lmcguir5** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:06 am

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
JDR720 wrote:Lance Stephenson just got another triple double, we need to sign him he can do everything

Came here to say this. Time for me to eat some crow, Lance really is legit. Averaging 13/6.5/5, shooting 3s with consistency, at that defense... damn- I'd throw 8-9M at him if he's this good all year.

I would love to have him too, he is only getting better, but I do remember having this conversation right about the time James Harden was coming up on FA. Eventually, he went somewhere else and I don't think we were legitimate contenders to sign him, but realistically, even if we offered the same amount of money, our chances of getting him were slim to none because of what our team name is.

Lance Stephenson is going to get paid when he hits the open market, there is just no way around it and he deserves it. I just worry that he will go somewhere with established players and we don't really have any of those types of players. What if someone like the Lakers or the Bulls comes in and offers him the same amount of years and money? We would obviously lose that battle because of the appeal and bright lights of LA and Chicago respectively. I just don't think getting him is as easy as 8-9mil a year

Post #1231 » by **JDR720** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:15 am

Chicago doesn't have cap space to offer him a big contract, and i dont think LA would want him he isn't the "star" player they want, and he is restricted after this season, if we put 9mill on him i dont think Indy would match that

lmcguir5 · Post #1232 » by **lmcguir5** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:13 am

JDR720 wrote:Chicago doesn't have cap space to offer him a big contract, and i dont think LA would want him he isn't the "star" player they want, and he is restricted after this season, if we put 9mill on him i dont think Indy would match that

Indy definitely wouldn't match, I don't think they could match honestly. If Chicago really wanted to make a run at Lance Stephenson, they could say to hell with the season, trade Luol for expirings and picks, amnesty Boozer and sign Stephenson. I don't think its too unfeasible for Chicago to pull this off. LA I could see trying to sign him just because it would be a nice shot in the arm. That franchise has seemed lethargic for the past two years and getting Stephenson might get them back on track.

Eoghan · Post #1233 » by **Eoghan** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:19 am

Lance also has the benefit of playing for one of the best teams in the NBA, tends to inflate numbers.

HornetJail · Post #1234 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:21 am

BrotherDave wrote:Lance also has the benefit of playing for one of the best teams in the NBA, tends to inflate numbers.

Playing next to guy who does the same things you do but a lot better tends to do the opposite, and that's what Stephenson has next to him in Paul George. Sure, he probably won't look as good on this roster, but he'll still be a player worth shelling out $$$$$$$$ for.

lmcguir5 · Post #1235 » by **lmcguir5** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:26 am

BrotherDave wrote:Lance also has the benefit of playing for one of the best teams in the NBA, tends to inflate numbers.

The same could be said of James Harden when he was playing in OKC. He has posted comparable numbers in FG% and 3pt% for the far less superior Rockets

catch20two · Post #1236 » by **catch20two** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:56 am

Cot damn!!!

JDuaneWayne · Post #1237 » by **JDuaneWayne** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:24 pm

catch20two wrote:

Cot damn!!!

He does that crotch shake on me and I'm making him pay for it later in the season... I'd go ahead and call my financial planner and tell him/her to expect me to receive a significant fine next time we play Indiana

HornetJail · Post #1238 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:33 pm

JDuaneWayne wrote:
catch20two wrote:

Cot damn!!!

He does that crotch shake on me and I'm making him pay for it later in the season... I'd go ahead and call my financial planner and tell him/her to expect me to receive a significant fine next time we play Indiana

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJb2iLvOKE[/youtube]

Post #1239 » by **JDR720** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:14 am

Miles Plumlee got 17pts and 20reb vs the Lakers that guy is a lot better than i thought he was, same goes for the Suns as a whole, they obviously don't believe in tanking

Post #1240 » by **JDR720** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:16 am

we need to get one of those Morris bros also