Trade Deadline Dreams, Hopes, and Dreads

[PDXFonz]

What the hell does this even mean? How did he not have a "winners attitude?" He dominated that series. It's not his fault kevin mchale didn't adjust his gameplan.

Again because he acted like a bitch in the process. I get the feeling that he think's hes greater than the sum of the parts.

And he dominated the series because he's one of the most dominant Centers to play the game. He's Shaq style dominant (not on the same level). He should probably have won a ring by this point in his career, but he hasn't - because he's not a winner.

Some people phrase it as being a "mental midget". I just don't like using that term, which is more inclusive than simply saying that he does not have a winners mentality.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

No coincidence that Dwight has "ho" in his name.

Let's not play the role of Captain Save-a-ho.

That shit never works out. All the rap songs say so.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I think everyone would, but getting DMC would cost McCollum at the very least.

Yeah true. I really dont want to trade anyone right now other than scraps. I really like our small ball line ups recently and harkless and aminu really make it possible. Dame and cj are pretty much off limits and I really like the hustle our bigs bring.

I want to see a Leonard, aminu, harkless, cj, dame small ball line up. 5 capable 3point shooters with meyers guarding a 5 and our forwards beasting on defense.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Dream: PG-13
Hope: Let it bake
Dread: Anyone on the rockets outside of MAYBE Ariza

In other words you've fallen in love with the team. Hopefully Olshey hasn't.

 

[Scalma]

Again because he acted like a bitch in the process. I get the feeling that he think's hes greater than the sum of the parts.

And he dominated the series because he's one of the most dominant Centers to play the game. He's Shaq style dominant (not on the same level). He should probably have won a ring by this point in his career, but he hasn't - because he's not a winner.

Some people phrase it as being a "mental midget". I just don't like using that term, which is more inclusive than simply saying that he does not have a winners mentality.

I don't even know where to begin.

How did he act like a bitch? If I remember correctly, he was one of the only rockets players to stay and congratulate the blazers after Lillard hit the shot. Same in his post game press conference.

"Hasn't won a ring because he's not a winner" ....lol.....


Good job writing three paragraphs of nothing though.

 

[PDXFonz]

In other words you've fallen in love with the team. Hopefully Olshey hasn't.

Why not? Haven't you seen how much they have grown together?

 

[PDXFonz]

I don't even know where to begin.

How did he act like a bitch? If I remember correctly, he was one of the only rockets players to stay and congratulate the blazers after Lillard hit the shot. Same in his post game press conference.

"Hasn't won a ring because he's not a winner" ....lol.....


Good job writing three paragraphs of nothing though.

I'm always glad when people appreciate my hard work.

But I mean really though you can go look at Dwight's excellent playoff history. Dude has gotten far, often. So why didn't he make it? You seem to want to place blame on everything but Howard, I think it begins with Howard. There's nothing wrong with a different opinion Scalma. I respect and accept yours, the least you could do is return the courtesy.

 

[Scalma]

Still haven't specifically answered how he acted like a bitch. I'd really like to know how your brain jumped to that one.

 

[Scalma]

I'm always glad when people appreciate my hard work.

But I mean really though you can go look at Dwight's excellent playoff history. Dude has gotten far, often. So why didn't he make it? You seem to want to place blame on everything but Howard, I think it begins with Howard. There's nothing wrong with a different opinion Scalma. I respect and accept yours, the least you could do is return the courtesy.

Because it's a team sport.

 

[PDXFonz]

Still haven't specifically answered how he acted like a bitch. I'd really like to know how your brain jumped to that one.

Because I don't remember specifics from that series, I only remember it happening. I would have to go back and rewatch the games in order to answer this question. I think I have those games on an external HD some where, I'll try to find it and see if they are still on there.

 

[Scalma]

And I'm not blaming everything on everybody else. I've mentioned numerous times he mishandled his Orlando exit.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why not? Haven't you seen how much they have grown together?

The Cavs team has also grown together and there looking to trade.

 

[Denny Crane]

Dream: NO scores a legit 3rd option without giving up one of our guards.
Hope: NO makes a trade that helps us advance in the playoffs
Dread: breaking up the chemistry for the sake of making a not so good move.

Of course if there's a deal that makes the team better, go for it. There may not be such a deal, so be it.

 

[Draco]

I'm just speaking theoretically here; who would you rather max out, Dwight or Harrison Barnes?

A Barnes max is much cheaper since he has less years of experience so I vote Barnes.

 

[Draco]

Dream would be an all star like when Olshey got CP3 for the Clipps.

Hope would be a late first round pick for our cap space and Hendo or such.

Dread would be making a move that harms our chemistry or costs us a long term asset such as the pick when we acquired Afflalo.

 

[HailBlazers]

Dread: Any trade theorized on S2 goes down.

Hope: Neil gets more diamonds in the rough.

Dream: Lillard recruits another All-Star.

 

[BonesJones]

Again because he acted like a bitch in the process. I get the feeling that he think's hes greater than the sum of the parts.

So you have a feeling that he has a feeling that he's better than he is?

And he dominated the series because he's one of the most dominant Centers to play the game. He's Shaq style dominant (not on the same level). He should probably have won a ring by this point in his career, but he hasn't - because he's not a winner.

Shaq doesnt win any without Kobe or Wade. A lot of people say certain guys should've won a ring by now and fault them for not doing so, forgetting just how hard it is to win a ring.

 

[BonesJones]

The Cavs team has also grown together and there looking to trade.

Theyre*

And I don't think they are

 

[riverman]

Theyre*

And I don't think they are

actually it's They're

 

[BonesJones]

actually it's They're

Apostrophes are overrated

 

[PDXFonz]

Dread: Any trade theorized on S2 goes down.

Hope: Neil gets more diamonds in the rough.

Dream: Lillard recruits another All-Star.

Post of the month.

 

[PDXFonz]

So you have a feeling that he has a feeling that he's better than he is?

Shaq doesnt win any without Kobe or Wade. A lot of people say certain guys should've won a ring by now and fault them for not doing so, forgetting just how hard it is to win a ring.

No, I have a feeling that he has a feeling that he is better than his team mates.

I have a feeling that Dwight Howard is the kind of guy who says "I played like this and we didn't win cause you didn't play like that"

 

[BonesJones]

No, I have a feeling that he has a feeling that he is better than his team mates.

I have a feeling that Dwight Howard is the kind of guy who says "I played like this and we didn't win cause you didn't play like that"

Ehhh I have a feeling that he's just realized how stupid the Rockets play style is.

 

[PDXFonz]

Ehhh I have a feeling that he's just realized how stupid the Rockets play style is.

No doubt but his time in Houston is 1/10 the sideshow that his time in LA was.

He hasn't been right since he left Orlando. I'm not saying he can't get back to his roots, but I'd rather put my money somewhere else if you get what I mean.

 

[riverman]

I'll go on record saying that Neil Olshey knows more about DHoward than probably most people in the basketball universe...Olshey says a guy is a keeper...I'm probably going to believe him

 

[riverman]

Ehhh I have a feeling that he's just realized how stupid the Rockets play style is.

I think he got to see a team twice in a week that is having fun playing team basketball...then looked at his own team and ...ding! Howya doin' Dame!

 

[PDXFonz]

How ironic would it be if we did get Howard though. It was Olshey who traded for TRob that helped clear cap space for Houston to go after Dwight. That relationship between Olshey and Morey is noteworthy here.

Kinda like his relationship with David Falk, right?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Right now Stan Van Gundy is laughing so hard his Diet Pepsi came out both nostrils!

I would certainly want to talk with Stan before thinking about a trade for Howard. Didn't he have some good years with him or was it all bad?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Agree, this summer we will have a clearer picture of our team’s needs and holes that need to be filled, plus, which FAs would be the best fit.

OK, you talked me into it. Next summer will be the next good opportunity to make adjustments to our roster.

Then or now, I would want Olshey to talk to him face to face and ask him if he would commit to showing up early with the rest of the team for at least two years. And if he wouldn't, forget it.

 

[PDXFonz]

Harkless' former teammate Tobias Harris (23) seems like a name to keep our eye on. Not sure the magic are looking to move him though.