You're talking about these guys who are predicted to be drafted high and you're concluding them to be superstars w/o any NBA playing time? Have you heard of busts?
I am good friends with the the wife's side of NeNe's family, mainly Nene's sister-in-law. We talk and text all the time because we got our undergrad degree together. Anyway, I asked her if my prayers were coming true for NeNe to come to Htown and she said that we are in his top 3 choices. -He won't go to New Orleans (rumored) because of bad blood with one of their young players. (family-related) -Denver has not changed its offer. They are offering 45 mil over 4 years and reluctant to move up. Just something I thought I would pass along.
Good stuff, thanks for sharing. Question is where we rank up in his top 3. New Jersey and Denver seem to be ahead of us for the time being.
New Jersey is a possibility, but his wife was born and raised in northern Colorado. They are very close with their mom and dad who also live in northern Colorado. If they move, they don't want it to be too far away from the family. Grandpa and Grandma want to see the baby pretty often. I have gut feeling that NeNe is testing the market for Denver to raise the price, but my friend said Houston is right there. I'm hoping.
Sorry, I don't smoke the chronic. Nor do I lie. I'm a teacher and have admitted in the past that I am friends with the folks I mention above. I've never claimed to be an insider like good ol' Doc Rocket (Where is he, btw?!) I'm just trying to contribute as a fan where I can.
No, I don't know NeNe personally. I've met him twice family parties, but they were just polite hellos.
Don't think we'll get him, but I put together a couple more Nene 'highlight' videos vs. Blazers, Mavs & Thunder. (I had already posted the Thunder one in another thread but I'm pretty sure nobody but me was able to watch it due to some copyright issues with the music) <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5m-Na_fadpU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UNpYNzHBGFY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QuuAsBpIR_U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
True. Although, I think Nene is still a possibility. I'm not super high on Biedrins. However, if it comes down to Dalembert at market value and Biedrins on a bargain contract, I might have to go with Biedrins.
They'll keep him as a back up no doubt. Nvm. I checked the cap. Maybe, we do go after him and dump Thabeet to sign Nene. Wouldn't that be your nightmare?
Ugh, can't wait until somebody officially signs Chandler so I can rest assured knowing we weren't the poor saps that did it!
