[ESPN] Chat with Chad Ford

abc2007 · Jun 1, 2010

Chad Ford answered fans' question about the finals, trade, & draft.

brandon (la)

who do you got? celtics or lakers why?

Chad Ford (1:04 PM)

Lakers in 7. Both teams have excellent, veteran starting 5s. I think they're basically a wash. Rondo over Fisher at PG. Kobe over Allen at the 2. Pierce over Artest at the 3. Gasol and Garnett are a wash. Bynum and Perkins is a wash. But I think 2 things give the Lakers the edge. One is their bench. Both teams have a good bench, but the ability to bring Lamar Odom as a sixth man helps. And coaching. Doc Rivers has improved as a coach over the years, but Phil Jackson is the man. That outweighs the Celtics other great strength which is chemistry. i think they have had the best team chemistry in the playoffs this year.
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Aubrey (Houston)
Do the Rockets' have a chance to get Bosh or any of the other big players?

Chad Ford (1:14 PM)

Yes. They'll make an argument. They have a number of smaller assets that they could offer and a guy like Bosh could decide that he wants to play for a more established, veteran team and coach. However, the word I've gotten out of Bosh's camp is that none of the Texas teams are on his short list at the moment. That could change, but right now Houston, Dallas and San Antonio all look like long shots.
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Greg (Cape G)
What would you say the chances are the Spurs would trade Tony Parker? And have you heard anymore or anything at all about them trading up in the draft to get Favors?

Chad Ford (1:28 PM)

I believe they're open to it if they can get two young assets in return. I think San Antonio understands that if they don't start rebuilding now, it could be two late. If they could get two high picks or one high pick and a young player, I think they'd do it. One scenario floating out there is Parker for No. 10, Troy Murphy (in the last year of his contract) and Brandon Rush
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abc2007 · Jun 1, 2010

LINK:
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/32685

J.R. · Jun 1, 2010

Ford still holding strong about that list!

abc2007 · Jun 1, 2010

I am a little surprised by the Parker for No. 10, Troy Murphy rumor.

J.R. · Jun 1, 2010

10, Murphy, Rush for Parker? 3-1?! TJ Ford odd man out? Never has really found a home since Milwaukee;unless he is relegated to bench status. Interesting stuff nonetheless.

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