Who should we trade Wes for?

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Now that we have the People's Champ, and he's clearly the SGOTF, who should we trade Wes for?
     
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    unbalanced trade? we have 7 mil of cap and he makes like 7 mil so thats 14mil to work with.

    A big and a wing that are both defensive minded
     
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    Barton is great off bench. Keep Wes. We wouldn't have beaten Houston without him.
     
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    This team goes downhill without Wes, his leadership, defense, and tenacity is what made us even good enough to make it this far. The mentality he brings to our guys is incredibly important, and can't be replaced. Don't change the starting five. I'm guessing this is just a joke thread..
     
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    Wes is a warrior. You can't replace his fire and determination. You need role players like him on a team.
     
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    Mike Conley.
     
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    Who should we trade Lillard for then?
     
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    Mike Conley.
     
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    He's the glue to this team. It'd be a dumb move.
     
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    So you want Mike Conley Jr and Sr on the team?
     
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    I guess your content with getting out of the first round?
     
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    Who's gonna get us out? Melo? Lmao
     
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    This!!!
     
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    I thought Batum was the glue guy?
     
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    Actually, I hear there is this great new prospect we can get for Lillard.

    Cike Monley.
     
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    Ya know I also once hear that Mo Williams is a glue guy.
     
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    Would anybody trade Lillard for kyrie Irving straight up? Jus curious
     
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    No. I would not. For two reasons:

    1. Attitude

    2. Health

    I've heard too many bad things about Irving's attitude as a leader, and he can't seem to stay healthy, so for those two reasons I take Lillard hands down. Dame is not only a great talent, but he's humble and a great teammate.
     
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    no... not even close. He sometimes reminds me of the East's version of Russel Westbrook.
     
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    This.
    I've been critical of Lillard's play-making abilities - but I just can't bet against him. I think he'll get better every single year for the next...8 years or so? He's just determined, and he knows he has weaknesses and wants to eliminate those weaknesses.
     
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