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Would you trade Donatas Motiejunas for Goran Dragic?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Feb 13, 2015.

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Would you trade Donatas Motiejunas for Goran Dragic?

  1. YES

    277 vote(s)
    27.8%
  2. NO

    720 vote(s)
    72.2%
  1. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

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    Suns are making no sense. They are not anywhere soon with Dmo or Dragic.
     
  2. Fullcourt

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    Agreed, though the issue the GM presented was that the roster was imbalanced, not talent deficient. If they are happy with their talent level, but just want a shuffle, we can talk a deal.
     
  3. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    I voted yes, but am very conflicted. Reasons given in the ESPN thread. I just wish Clutch had included "maybe, maybe no" in the poll. I'll add that I think all polls should be "public," but since Clutch started this one, I'll vote in it. I'm no longer voting in non-public polls.
     
  4. Lorenzomax

    Lorenzomax Rookie

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    NONONONONOONONONONOONOONONONO
     
  5. roslolian

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    Of course not, I would be extremely disappointed in the Rox organization if they end up trading DMo. It's tragic some of the "Rox fans" here are so down on their own player, if DMo played in another team and was putting up numbers as a primary option I bet these guys would be the first ones to say he'd be a top 20 big man in the future :rolleyes:

    DMO is a keeper, yes you can trade him but it better be for a MVP caliber guy like Kevin Durant. Otherwise you get more value out of keeping him, 2 way 7 footers who can pass are extremely rare in the league. Just look at Klay Thompson, everyone was saying how overrated he was just because he can't cross people up but now it turns out two-way SGs who are extremely accurate jumpshooters are ridiculously valuable.

    Just cause DMo doesn't dunk all over people doesn't mean he's a scrub, gimme a break, the Rox are trying to win a ring not participate in the dunk contest :rolleyes:
     
  6. bmd

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    Nobody is down on D-Mo just because they'd trade him for Dragic. And you are vastly overrating D-Mo if the only players you'd trade for him are MVP candidates like Kevin Durant. I mean, seriously?

    I mean, D-Mo is a good player, but holy **** is he being overrated on here. You'd think he's prime Tim a Duncan or something the way some of you are talking about him.
     
  7. joesr

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    Not for half a season where he can jump ship next year if he feels like it. With the who testing FA next season, I really do not want to trade much for him..... A 10-14 lottery pick is too much for half a season.
     
  8. jump shooter

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    No brainer absolutely yes you move DMO for Dragic in a heart beat. Dragic makes the rockets dramatically better and assures a fresh Harden for the playoffs. Harden is having to perform like superman even with the beloved untradeable DMO in the lineup. Howard, Harden, Dragic, Jones and Ariza I'll take all day with Smith, Brewer and Beverly coming off the bench, would still need a move for a back up center and pray for good health like always.
     
  9. jump shooter

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    LMFBO an MVP caliber player like Kevin Durant for DMO, dude come on.
     
  10. Liberon

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    If some how Miles Plumlee (the only big they are probably willing to let go) were included, I'd honestly consider it. DMo's rebounding and rim attacking ferocity (dunking) is questionable to say the least and I'm not sure he'll ever develop that kind mentality. Dragic is too good of a perimeter to rim threat offensively that it might be worth it if they also offer a 6'11 + big in return in a packaged trade.
     
  11. Commodore

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    FG% for guards around the rim, Dragic is one of the best and has the highest number of attempts.

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  12. jump shooter

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    LMFBO :grin:
     
  13. daywalker02

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    If you ask me if I would trade Dmo for Curry I would Lol.....

    I would trade Dmo for Westbrook

    I would trade Dmo for Lowry

    I would trade Dmo for Lawson and a mid to high 1st rounder
     
  14. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    I don't think the Suns will have much leverage in demanding Dmo.

    Knowing he is going to walk, they have to trade him now.
     
  15. Dubious

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    The no's are dominating the vote and the yes's are calling it a no-brainer.
     
  16. jump shooter

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    Dragic would be a complete assassin on this team hands down. All my Spurs brethren absolutely do not want to see Dragic on the Rockets this season or next, he almost makes them complete (as long as their healthy).
     
  17. Aleron

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    I think you just created the unofficial motto for Clutchfans
     
  18. malakas

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    Considering that Monroe is reportedly going to go for at least 12 per and now we are seeing with Dragic how crazy are the two big tanker teams (NY,LA) I would be suprised if he didn't receive a max offer.
    Right now his value is at the highest. Next year granted he performs exactly the same it will be lower because of the last year of the rookie contract and needs to be paid.
    So if there's one time to cash out on DMO it is either now or in this summer.
     
  19. daywalker02

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    I gave it a NO because of potential and young age of Dmo.

    I really do not know what the fuss is about those two Euro players.

    Goran has more experience but has only one season averaging 20, and he only averaged 11-12 points in Houston.

    I cannot really say how good Dmo will become but he is getting exponentially better. That I give you.

    But again he isn't guaranteed to become a star in this league. He has to average big numbers in more 2-3 years to be named one.

    Homers are everywhere on this beard as well as critics
     
  20. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Why would you trade someone you have locked up on a rookie deal for the next two years for a rental player that you know is going to get the max?

    That does jot sound like Morey it sounds like desperation.

    DD
     

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