>:\ ... Wanted to refute any possible priori argument against pulling the trigger for Pierce. Failure I accept you. Thanks for that clarification on the clause though.
I would probably take back Pierce if we can't get any other stars, if he doesn't cost too much and if Morey also upgrades our front court in some way. Like getting Kaman or some other starting caliber center. Three big "ifs". I think something like Pierce + Kaman for non-core rotation players is a good Plan C type backup plan.
Pierce doesn't want to be here....... I would be shocked if Boston traded him because of what he meant for the franchise.
I remember when I suggest Paul Peirce during the TMAC years everyone was sooo down on him. . .. . . I was very Pro-Peirce . . . even at TMac's best . . .. Peirce was only slightly less statistically but INFINITELY more clutch and gritty Had he been here during the MING years. . .we would have definately gone further alas time to burn this field down and rebuild. . . not put up another scare crow Rocket River
I'll pass ... too old, too slow and too expensive! I'd rather keep Parsons as our starting SF and I hope Morris develops into a young Paul Pierce next season.
Revised. Really don’t like this move, but for the sake of hypothetical talk I proposed it. Pros: You get two all star players Allen’s comes off the books this summer You seem more attractive on paper to possible FA with one all star signed & a decent run in the playoffs (hypothetically speaking) Cons: You give the same shooting guard you had for an older version You might lose a draft pick (maybe) You can interchange Hill for either Parsons or Bud but at least you keep one of your sf to move forward along with a developing Morris. Don’t like the move soley b/c I wouldn’t want the cap space with no cornerstone center other than Hibbert available. However, you could sign let’s say Nick Young & Batum in the off season bolstering both the back & frontcourt with the cap space move. & possibly sign Kaman for with the MLE (CBA/ cap space moves aren't my expertise forgive me if it isn't feasible). Overall I like the initial trade more so than this one, only exception is possibly interchanging Parsons with Hill.
easy swi ng a deal for pp n allen for pick n expirings, beasley for martin, gasol for scola n flynn n budinger. lowry/dragic allen/lee pp/beasley gasol/ppat dally/gasol make some noise in the playoffs.
Thanks for the link. Not surprised the Rockets have interest in Pierce. He is still very good at his age and would help take a lot of the pressure to create offense off Lowry's hands. My guess is the Celtics want younger guys, expiring contracts and draft picks for Pierce. After all, if you are trading the team captain, and the only one of the "Big 3" with a non-expiring contract, chances are the Celtics would be hitting re-set (at age 34, it's not likely for them to obtain equivalent talent at a younger age). If the Lakers are also interested in Pierce, I wonder if they are willing to give up Gasol to Houston in a 3 way deal that land them Pierce and perhaps Dragic (Lakers still need a PG) and other pieces and has the Rockets sending some other pieces (NY pick, expiring contracts, prospects like Morris, Patterson, or the overseas guys) to Boston. The deal can maybe also include a Scola for Metta World Peace component to give the Lakers a replacement for Pau.
Rondo Pierce for Lowry Scola Thabeet Williams Rondo / Dragic Martin / Lee / Bud Pierce / Parsons / Morris Patterson / Hill Dalembert / Smith
Terrible. Lowry is much better than Rondo and is cheaper. I'd rather give Thabeet and Williams away for nothing, if possible.
Why is this so far down the list? Harden has disappeared in the Finals with OKC and last year. We ignore that? Pierce would relieve a ton of pressure. We have the ability to free Garnett too. With Deron Williams having surgery on both ankles and Garnett threatening retirement, Lin would be a good fit. And why are we giving up on Terrence? Is 16/9 with an improved FT% and defense with Hollins not enough?
I don't think the rockets gave up. Pierce is from an alternate I think 6th dimension and he ages in reverse they want him at age 40. I'm just joking your an idiot.
