Offseason Thread 6: The Not So Mexican Stand-off Continues

gaspar · Post #281 » by **gaspar** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 7:22 am

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King4Day · Post #282 » by **King4Day** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 12:42 pm

Listening to NBA radio this morning and Adrian Woj was on. Nothing really new but he was bringing up points on why it doesn't make sense for EB to take the QO. He thinks PHX and Bledsoe will talk before he would actually take the QO and negotiate.
Sai something like, 'Paul wouldn't be doing his job if he just accepted Phoenix' offer or signed the QO'.

Jarlaxle0204 · Post #283 » by **Jarlaxle0204** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 1:04 pm

Frank Lee wrote:I miss the days when teams/players hated each other.

Amen.

BobbieL · Post #284 » by **BobbieL** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 1:13 pm

ask Paul what teams he would accept a trade too after he signs the QO

pull the offer

trade him

Post #285 » by **TASTIC** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 2:01 pm

Bledsoe and Mook and a 2nd

for

Holiday and Anderson?

Which team doesn't do that deal? I'd LOVE a Dragic/Jrue back-court - both guys 6'3" - 6'4" PGs, Holiday is a sneaky good defender too (not as good as Bled obviously).

Post #286 » by **Miklo** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 2:22 pm

TASTIC wrote:Bledsoe and Mook and a 2nd

for

Holiday and Anderson?

Which team doesn't do that deal? I'd LOVE a Dragic/Jrue back-court - both guys 6'3" - 6'4" PGs, Holiday is a sneaky good defender too (not as good as Bled obviously).

Yeah I'd go for that as PHX - good value for Bledsoe since it's clearly not going to work long term with him here. I love Holiday's game and he'd be a more affordable long-term piece. Does NO do it? If I'm really any team in the league right now I'm wondering whether Bledsoe is going into money hungry mode, but a team who can either afford him or rent him could find value there.

Maystack · Post #287 » by **Maystack** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 3:55 pm

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phoenix-su ... 21630.html

What a legend.

Nando88 · Post #288 » by **Nando88** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 4:06 pm

Maystack wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phoenix-suns-goran-dragic-says-142021630.html

What a legend.

That's what I like hear from our best player. Dudes just a beast. So much heart as a player and a person.

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SunZel · Post #289 » by **SunZel** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 4:34 pm

Dragic...what can ya say about the guy...Just so awesome.

Saberestar · Post #290 » by **Saberestar** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 5:41 pm

Maystack wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phoenix-suns-goran-dragic-says-142021630.html

What a legend.

Release The Dragon!
:rock:

Saberestar · Post #291 » by **Saberestar** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 5:47 pm

NBA says Pistons forward Greg Monroe has been suspended two games without pay for pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired.

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spanishninja · Post #292 » by **spanishninja** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 5:55 pm

Saberestar wrote:
NBA says Pistons forward Greg Monroe has been suspended two games without pay for pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo

It's like he already plays for Phoenix!

thamadkant · Post #293 » by **thamadkant** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 7:39 pm

Dragic looking at 12-18 million a year range according to that contract as his market value...
Wow.

He better have the same if not a better season to justify that price range... I'm 70% confident he will.

drewsprocket · Post #294 » by **drewsprocket** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 7:49 pm

That's how you sell yourself. This is a star and fan driven league. You want endorsements? Jerseys and shoes to sell? All star games? You gotta be a baller on the court and let your team's fans know you are playing for the team they love!

Bledsoe comes off like he's fracking indifferent and entitled. He has little concern as to how he's perceived by his fans...
Christ on a cracker! What's so hard about saying, " I love Phx and their fans...hopefully we'll get a deal done this season." ALl the while letting your agent go hard with your contractual goals. Playing hard-ass doesn't bode well. If he's not careful, he's going to end up like Sprewell.
I was pretty high about Bledsoe joining the team but his posturing in the media with his silly victim stance and then holding up at his big bro's house in Cle makes me like him less and think even moving forward as a Suns player that he might become even increasingly entitled on our team.

LukasBMW · Post #295 » by **LukasBMW** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:03 pm

Dragic wants to be here.

Isiah wants to be here.

If we are going to invest in our backcourt, I'm glad we did it with people who are excited to call Phoenix home.

LukasBMW · Post #296 » by **LukasBMW** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:13 pm

Earlier this summer when we thought we might have a shot at Lebron, I was torn. I knew it would mean a shot at a championship, but I also knew it would mean a host of issues. Lebron doesn't seem to get his kicks off of dominating and winning like MJ. Lebron seems to get his kicks off of being able to manipulate as many people as he can for his own profit.

In Dan Gilbert's original letter, he said that Lebron has held the city of Cleveland and Cavs organization hostage. Some say that Lebron's actions are just the evolution of NBA players as businessmen, but I disagree. I think it is highly disrespectful to the organization and unfair to the fans who are the only reason that NBA players have the opportunity to earn millions in the first place.

I'd rather assemble a team of classy and happy NBA players who embrace their fans and show loyalty to an organization (as long as that organization is loyal to them and committed to winning), then assemble a super team of spoiled divas who use their talents for extortion.

Calvin Klein · Post #297 » by **Calvin Klein** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:22 pm

drewsprocket wrote:That's how you sell yourself. This is a star and fan driven league. You want endorsements? Jerseys and shoes to sell? All star games? You gotta be a baller on the court and let your team's fans know you are playing for the team they love!

Bledsoe comes off like he's fracking indifferent and entitled. He has little concern as to how he's perceived by his fans...
Christ on a cracker! What's so hard about saying, " I love Phx and their fans...hopefully we'll get a deal done this season." ALl the while letting your agent go hard with your contractual goals. Playing hard-ass doesn't bode well. If he's not careful, he's going to end up like Sprewell.
I was pretty high about Bledsoe joining the team but his posturing in the media with his silly victim stance and then holding up at his big bro's house in Cle makes me like him less and think even moving forward as a Suns player that he might become even increasingly entitled on our team.

Difference is, that Spree did that at the end of his career.

JTrain · Post #298 » by **JTrain** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:23 pm

schwing.

JDLAW · Post #299 » by **JDLAW** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:27 pm

DarkHawk wrote:Listening to NBA radio this morning and Adrian Woj was on. Nothing really new but he was bringing up points on why it doesn't make sense for EB to take the QO. He thinks PHX and Bledsoe will talk before he would actually take the QO and negotiate.
Sai something like, 'Paul wouldn't be doing his job if he just accepted Phoenix' offer or signed the QO'.

Not so sure Paul knows how to do the job. Also not so sure who Paul is taking marching orders from (LBJ or Bledsoe).

Jdiddy701 · Post #300 » by **Jdiddy701** » Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:40 pm

Dragic shouldn't be playing anymore... Take him out.

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