Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Boston Herald on Why Omer Got Angry

Asik is not those guys. And Morey isn't other GMs.

 

If that is the case the org can suspend him - but that is not what is happening, generally it is better for both parties to save face and just move on.

DD

 

Morey: Sorry Howard we can't sign you, we sort of promised asik that he could be center on a non-contending championship team for the rest of his career.

 

You are correct all of those guys did it as rookies before they even had proven themselves as a professional.

DD

 

I just don't agree. NBA SUPERSTARS like Melo, CP3, and DH all wanted trades and forced thier team's hands. Thier skill sets are much more elite than Asik's, yet they handled thier situations the way that a true professional would (on the court at least). If Asik really removed emotion from the situation, he would suit up and play. Because, well, it's just business. And that's what he's payed to do.

 

I'm pretty sure Lin got promised he'd be a starter as well. They're on the same contract. They have the same challenges of having to maximize their next contract while now being seen as a bench player. I don't see him sitting out and tossing out trade demands. He needs to play and help his current team.

 

What mistake are you talking about? Backfire? WTF are you even saying? The other NBA teams aren't the ones buying tickets to games how can bluffing them hurt in the long run? Morey came from the Boston FO but that didn't help him get a good deal. Hinkie is Morey's boy but he can't even give him Hawes and a pick for Asik. Unless your dude happens to be a double agent (like when Jerry West giftwrapped Pau to the Lakers), having a good relationship with someone doesn't mean they will screw their franchise over for you. Whether or not DM is seen as a bluffer or a man has very little impact compared to what assets he has to available for trade.

The only mistake here is the crap deal done bass and lee for Asik you want consummated.

 

It's called being handcuffed and I don't think Morey in good conscience would allow himself to be handcuffed again, especially not after the Royce White fiasco.

 

Believe me Front office execs will say anything during recruitment. Especially if they have speicifc targets they like.

This is true from College to professional. Heck, this already happens somewhat during HS.

 

Asik as a rookie wasn't any of those guys. Don't be purposefully obtuse.

Star/potential star players can get away with manslaughter and not see their value diminish. He'll Eli Manning was adamant about going to an NFC team.

Omer Asik is Omer Asik. Not a top tier player.

 

Yes, they could suspend him. But that's absolutely the last resort. In my opinion the organization has handled the situation the best they could. They didn't punish him. They also honored his trade demand. Too bad he ruined his trade value and teams are only giving us low ball offers. Nobody to blame but himself.

 

You don't have the answers sway!

Yes I want crap deal done bass and lee for Asik.

 

I am pretty sure he has requested a trade already, just not publicly. Remember he mentioned talking to his agent a while back after he got benched? Just because some players don't compliant publicly does not mean they are happy with the situation.

 

Players should know unless ur DH or James harden nothing is sealed. We actually in a honesty helped asik and Lin out. Asik was going to continue to be a back up c unless we traded for em. Knicks weren't going to match j-lins offer either.

 

It wouldn't surprise me. Players generally aren't happy with being on the bench. They like to play. Ask Harden whether he prefers being on the bench or starting? Its one of the reasons he left OKC because he was sick of coming off the bench

 

That's quite an exaggeration don't you think?

Asik would easily be getting 20 minutes a night, at the very least. McHale has also on several occasions trusted Asik to finish the game over Howard when the bench was rolling.

The team is paying him a lot of money, more than practically every other team was initially willing to offer. The only way Asik's career is being "ruined" is by not playing, and that's not anyone's fault but Asik's.

Fans have the right to question him if he is not playing. Nobody minds if he doesn't want to stay in Houston, but if he pouts and refuses to play then that becomes a different matter entirely.

What people need to understand is the fact that just because you want to leave to a better situation, does not give you the right to breach your contract, especially when your employers are actively trying to find you a new workplace.

 

Yep. I think you're right. Lin requested a trade when he publicly said he spoke to his agent about the benching situation. He has just approached it differently than Asik and D-Mo. I think Lin's approach of playing his best and biding his time may have actually backfired on him... He played too well to start the season. That coupled with question marks over Beverley's ability as a starting PG has probably kept Lin on the team longer than expected.

 

Just because Lin spoke to his agent doesn't mean it was about a trade. I seriously doubt he actually requested one.

 

The Knicks actually matched the first offer. Lin would have made more money as a whole in NYC from other endorsement deals.

 

In recruitment, many persons make verbal suggestion or agreement that are not legally binding but nevertheless done.

We don't know the fact in this case, but I am not surprise at all!