Yeah, that would work if it were done after the new nba year starts and if both Rio (who probably won't) and Hood (who obviously will) opt in. Ariza and Hood are in my opinion worth more than LaMarcus, Rio is trash but I just said earlier if I had to choose between starting Ariza at the 4 and starting LA, I'd choose Ariza. His defense is just way better and he can shoot the three. Aldridge can't move well enough anymore to cover the perimeter, he is now a 5 that can shoot the ball from just about anywhere but him and Nurk on the floor together defensively is a nightmare. With how far off the season is going to be I think Hood is going to be a real contributor to this team next season. So yeah, I don't think LaMarcus is worth that and I don't think Rio opts in, I think he'll play in Europe for more money but who knows. If Rio is gone then you have to add Nas or Ant to the trade and that's even more value going San Antonio's way. I don't think this trade works but who knows maybe Neil will like it and we'll find out how LaMarcus and Nurk play together.
Yeah, I deleted that post, because I was looking at it wrong. I was looking at it from a pre-draft trade in which Aldridge is now making 26, Hood is making less and what the fuck ever... I was just not thinking after the draft but it does obviously work after the draft if both guys opt in and we don't opt out of Ariza.
Early vaccinations? Are we actually going to have a vaccine?
I do have a question on this one... if you've already said that you like Trevor better than LaMarcus, why the fuck would we now be adding a first rounder to sweeten the deal for San Antonio? You and I already didn't want to give up Ariza for LA let alone Ariza and Hood (I happen to think Hood will be ready to contribute meaningfully by mid-season because of how far off that likely is) but Ariza, Hood and a first, no fucking way... I mean if that happens I will be talking so much shit about Olshey on here daily that everyone will mute me.
Yeah I'm wrong all the time but appreciate if someone tells me why with facts, not attitude nor ego.
I don't think Ariza is a question mark. Call me crazy but I just don't think that some seemingly baseless accusation that isn't even in a criminal dispute but in a civil one is going to get anyone suspended. If you're implying that Ariza won't want to play, I think that's off base too. If we don't make any major moves we'll start the season with Ariza as our starting SF, Little backing him up or Gary backing up both CJ and Ariza, and then by mid-season I think Hoodie will be a meaningful contributor off of the bench on the wing.
Trent didn't play SG in the bubble, we had Simon's or hezonja fill in other guard spot when Dame or CJ sat. I do think we need a bigger defensive SF option but trent can fill part of that role and fill it entirely against certain opponents. I'd most want a two way SF/PF of any position but that's the rarest NBA position.
Something tells me if Greg Popovich was on the line Stotts would get his walking papers PDQ!
I don't think so.
Didn't they condemn those coach trades last time?
There are a couple but the game has changed since. A few of them and the other were greats that were starters. If you consider Kobe he played but not well. Wes never got all the way back. Ewing and Wilkins were both a different time and type of player. Boogie is not the same. We will see on Durant?
Yeah forgot about Rudy. That would be great if Hood comes back that well. Brings hope for the future for sure!
