<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (infinet @ Jun 5 2008, 12:04 PM)
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<{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Nets had a chance to get Sheed years ago and they didnt pull the trigger and the Pistons won a championship that year. I think the rumor was Sheed and Patterson for Martin and whatever. Sheed got traded to the Hawks then to the Pistons. They eliminated us in the playoffs and went to win the Championship. Then K-Mart left then it was down hill from there.
There is no reason to go down this road. Why do we want to help the pistons? I would rather keep the 10th pick. There must be something better out there.
That said I would trade for Rip or Prince. I really doubt Billups is going anywhere. I love the way Rip plays the game. Prince's all around game is underrated.</div>
True, but at the time a KMart for Sheed/Patterson deal was not good for us. We just finished a 2-4 finals appearance against the Spurs and KMart was a valuable part of the team. At the time, I dont think anyone knew KMart would demand a max contract, and even if they did, that some team would be stupid enough to give it to him the following summer. I remember reading a headline on RealGM that he demaned a $66 million extenstion and when he was turned down, he demanded a trade. Things simmered down a few days later.
Plus, I dont think the deal would have worked anyways, because of KMart's contract status that summer. I'm fuzzy on the details. That, and no way did Thorn want Patterson on the team.
Although I do remember reading some funny stories about Thorn personally calling the Hawks front office; begging them not to trade Sheed to the Pistons!
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Just another sham trade that directly led to a championship.
The CBA sure does make charity a big factor in who wins titles.
Screw Danny Ainge. I hope the Celtics get swept. Serves them right.