Mike Bibby

[Rozza7]

However, he cannot be traded to Memphis.

I'm sure he's gutted about that

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

If this is legit, where does Bibby/Smith put the Blazers in the West?

Bibby, who's still playing at a high level, is he a big enough upgrade to vault Portland into contenders?

 

[Natebishop3]

If this is legit, where does Bibby/Smith put the Blazers in the West?

Bibby, who's still playing at a high level, is he a big enough upgrade to vault Portland into contenders?

I think he could be. Bibby was never good enough to be THE GUY in Sac, but he was one of the guys that made that team great. Webber was THE guy, Bibby and Peja were pieces that helped the engine run smoothly. I think he could do that again here, similarly to how he has done it in Atlanta.

Smith.. not so sure. He fits our window, and I think he could be the kind of small forward this team needs.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Will turn 31 in May. Maybe Josh Smith is who KP is after. Also Acie Law coming back is a possibilty. I think anyone who can play defense should be considered.

Mike Bibby #10 PG» Add Widget
2008-09 STATS
PPG APG SPG
15.8 5.4 1.5
2008-09 FANTASY STATS
% OWN WK +/- AVG DRAFT
100.0% 0.0% 88.0
Birth Date May 13, 1978
Birth Place Cherry Hill, NJ
Height 6-2
Weight 195 lbs.
Age 30
Position PG
Experience 10 years
College Arizona

Bibby still has a lot left in the tank. He's exactly what this team needs. Not only does his game complement Brandon Roy to a T, he also brings a ton of playoff experience.

 

[Karl Malone's Elbows]

That's funny...tongue-in-cheek?

Haha, fantastic!

+ REPPED!

 

[Karl Malone's Elbows]

It's just a discussion of the possiblity (which I think very slim), it's not like we're all jumping up and down pumping our fists in anticipation.

That's not what I read. I read a poster claiming to have spoken with multiple GM's and has inside info. Maybe one of us should re-read the original post.

 

[Karl Malone's Elbows]

LOL, Like I said Blazer employe's are very tight lipped. But some aren't. I remember playing a round of golf with Mike Rice at Eastmoreland just a few days before the 06' draft. He flat out told me "The kid from Texas (Aldridge) was going to be a Blazer. He said that Aldridge was very high on the Blazers draft board. He also said Rudy Gay and Brandon Roy were very high also.

Rice is NOT who I talked with a few weeks ago. I don't think you blabber and name drop because someone told you in confidnce who the GM wants on his team.

The Blazers have more than 10 employe's working for them. You know, It could be possible that someone could be related to an employee. They also may know a scout, a public relations person, someone working in the film room, etc.

You believe what you want. I got excited because I think Bibby would be a great fit for this team. I'm tired of all this "Potential" we have at the PG postion and I want someone who is PROVEN.

Sergio is brutal on the eyes and Bayless, although better, is still unproven and IMO, will never be a PG.

PS: If Bibby is a Blazer next week will you acknowledge that maybe I might know someone on the "Inside".

Just having a little fun here

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[BengalDuck]

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yeah, there's a (good?) chance the poster is making all this up. Which is why the thread treated it as any other "trade suggestion" thread, figuring out how or which way the rumored incoming players would fit with the team.

Nobody is claiming this is a done deal, even the OP.

 

[Nikolokolus]

That's not what I read. I read a poster claiming to have spoken with multiple GM's and has inside info. Maybe one of us should re-read the original post.

The discussion that followed the OP's claim has hardly been a bunch of rubes buying what dafferduck is selling. I was refuting your baseless claim that everyone here is gullible and eating up what he's dishing. But, yeah I'm the one with reading comprehension issues.

 

[Natebishop3]

The discussion that followed the OP's claim has hardly been a bunch of rubes buying what dafferduck is selling. I was refuting your baseless claim that everyone here is gullible and eating up what he's dishing. But, yeah I'm the one with reading comprehension issues.

I took it as gospel

 

[Karl Malone's Elbows]

The discussion that followed the OP's claim has hardly been a bunch of rubes buying what dafferduck is selling. I was refuting your baseless claim that everyone here is gullible and eating up what he's dishing. But, yeah I'm the one with reading comprehension issues.

Obviously you are. Every last poster bought this chumps story. Nobody questioned his nonsense story. And everybody went along with the thread like it was a serious rumor.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Obviously you are. Every last poster bought this chumps story. Nobody questioned his nonsense story. And everybody went along with the thread like it was a serious rumor.

You really seem to be in a mood to pick a fight (PMing me, quoting me out of context, etc.) ... I'm tempted to oblige, but frankly you don't bring enough "heat" to make it "interesting."

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Obviously you are. Every last poster bought this chumps story. Nobody questioned his nonsense story. And everybody went along with the thread like it was a serious rumor.

That is hilarious. You must be new to message boards. Or think we are all rookies. Most of us have all been around long enough to know that only about 1 % of "rumors" ever come true. Have you ever seen the 5 team 25 player trade scenarios? Yeah those will happen. But people still like to throw them out there. We are all opionionated and apparently have few other outlets to discuss the NBA. Or at least to discuss the Blazers.

 

[WWBRoyD]

If anyone knows someone in the Blazer oranization they can attest to this. Most front office people are VERY tight lipped. Could be the residual effect from the Patterson/ Nash era. Most front office people I've dealt with seem to think that ALL Blazers are the best at their position and any lop-sided trade is offensive. Also KP walks on water and is working on a deal to fix Global Warming for a couple of 2ND round picks and Vulcan $$$ .

OK, so here Is what I came across, FWIW.

Bibby Is #1A on KP's list as of this week. Also Josh Smith Is # 1B . Going out for sure is Outlaw, Bayless, Frye and of course RLEC (Which is the only reason ATL is talking with us).

From what I gather "Sweeting the pot" meant excluding M.Williams and considering moving Smith. I am not the salary cap expert but I believe Smith is BYC. Which is always difficult to move a player. Originally It was Blake, TO, Frye and RLEC.

Draft picks are also included, either 3 or 4 2ND picks or this years First. Also PetKop rights would be going if we land Smith.

KP has got the green light to unload assets, etc to land Bibby, Smith. Remember Williams is a RFA so he could be a Rent-A-Player and Smith has a VERY reasonable contract.

Two "sources" (lol), not connected to each other, both threw out the name Bibby and Smith so I figured I'd blabber It out to kill the deal or look like a Internet Hero. Since It was getting close to the 19TH I chose to be the Internet Hero.

Like I said, Blazer front office people DO NOT discuss rumors, inuendo, happening's and that include's Spouse's believe it or not.

Nate McMillan would not sign off on a trade for a PG who plays defense as weak as Mike Bibby does. Bibby might be some coaches ideal PG, but Bibby's matador defense would drive Coach McMillan insane.

As far as what the Blazers want from a SF, defense is item 1, but right behind that is a wing players ability to hit threes. Blazers need to open the floor up for Greg Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge, not bring someone else who will crowd up the paint more.

 

[Blaze01]

Nate McMillan would not sign off on a trade for a PG who plays defense as weak as Mike Bibby does. Bibby might be some coaches ideal PG, but Bibby's matador defense would drive Coach McMillan insane.

That is a ridiculous comment....

Seriously...that would drive Nate more insane than the "stellar" defense of Steve Blake or Sergio Rodriguez? You are joking right?

Bibby is not a great defender, but he is an adequete one, certainly a better defender than either Sergio or Blake, and a DEFINITE upgrade at the PG position in general...IMO it is not even close....

As for the 2nd comment, yes they need a defender at SF and they need another player who can create offense for himself....>We have plenty of shooters (Rudy, Webster, Roy, Blake, LA)...What we need is a guy who teams have to respect as a 3rd scorer alongside Roy & LA, b\c Oden is not there yet (but he will be eventually)...That is whay a guy like Caron Butler is so enticing...can defend, can score effectively etc....

Marvin Williams (or Josh Smith) have the capability to do that as well....Personally I like Williams better, and that is perhaps why....IF....Smith were traded it would be to clear space...SALARY space for Marvin Williams, b\c Horford is certainly going to command top dollar as well...and frankly, I seriously question whether or not ATL can even absorb three max\near max contracts....VERY few teams in the NBA can as a matter of fact...

 

[WWBRoyD]

That is a ridiculous comment....

Seriously...that would drive Nate more insane than the "stellar" defense of Steve Blake or Sergio Rodriguez? You are joking right?

Bibby is not a great defender, but he is an adequete one, certainly a better defender than either Sergio or Blake, and a DEFINITE upgrade at the PG position in general...IMO it is not even close....

As for the 2nd comment, yes they need a defender at SF and they need another player who can create offense for himself....>We have plenty of shooters (Rudy, Webster, Roy, Blake, LA)...What we need is a guy who teams have to respect as a 3rd scorer alongside Roy & LA, b\c Oden is not there yet (but he will be eventually)...That is whay a guy like Caron Butler is so enticing...can defend, can score effectively etc....

Marvin Williams (or Josh Smith) have the capability to do that as well....Personally I like Williams better, and that is perhaps why....IF....Smith were traded it would be to clear space...SALARY space for Marvin Williams, b\c Horford is certainly going to command top dollar as well...and frankly, I seriously question whether or not ATL can even absorb three max\near max contracts....VERY few teams in the NBA can as a matter of fact...

It's an accurate comment.

Blake plays better defense than Bibby. Bibby's defense is the reason the Blazers never made a move for Bibby when he was being shopped around by the Kings, and will remain the reason the Blazers make no moves for him. Sergio's matador defense was the primary reason Jerryd Bayless got significantly more playing time than Sergio while Steve Blake was hurt the last 3 weeks.

Caron Butler is exactly the type of SF the Blazers would like to make a move for. 35% from 3 on 185 attempts last year. Close to that again this year. Both Webster and Batum are better prospects than Marvin Williams. As far as Smith, again, the Blazers are not going to make a move for another starter that would crowd the paint more than than it already is.

 

[STOMP]

Bibby is 30 (turns 31 in May) Not as old as you think. He came out after is Frosh year at Zona (remember the Bibby/Simon Backcourt that won a title?) Lots of mileage on those 30 year old legs, but he's been playing well. I don't know what his "window" would be. J-Kidd turns 36 next month and (while he's a shadow of his former self) he's still playing decent ball. Mark Jackson & Gary Payton played until about 39. It seems like must PG's start to slow down around 34/35. Some earlier, some later.

If he's 1A on Pritchard's list - than he obviously feels Bibs has something left beyond this season. I can't see him making a move with this year only in view.

I like Josh Smith, but he's where do you play him here? You think he'll be okay with b/u LA? He's not a 3, he can't shoot for dirt. 58% FT's this year and he's made 23% of 3's.

If this hypothetical went through, Josh Smith starts at the 3. You live with what he isn't because of what he is. He'd be like a new and improved Jerome Kersey and would bring a lot to the starting lineup.

I agree with projections that Bibby probably has some tread left. Dude struggled with hand/wrist issues for a while but has remained healthy for about a year now. He's playing at a high level and would seem a tremendous compliment to Roy... hell the whole starting lineup. His window would probably only be for 3-4 years, but he'd be another borderline All Star with a team first game.

I'd try to part with other things first, but Bibby and Smith would be a tremendous haul

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