I think that lineup is a very nice one, but not really a Championship one, and hella far from the "best starting 5 in all of basketball".. However, I do like Corey to sign with the Rox, because he can be a very good spark off the bench. What I am against though, is trading Battier for Hinrich after we get Corey..
Hella far? Really? I would love to hear you're top 3 lineups that would compare to the one that was previously mentioned because I have a hard time believing it's better than that. That starting five would be dynamic...
Derek Fisher Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol Andrew Bynum Lamar Odom Rajon Rondo Ray Allen Paul Pierce Kevin Garnett Kendrick Perkins Chris Paul Morris Peterson Tyson Chandler David West Peja Stojakovic
If we could sign Maggette today for the MLE, it has to be done. Even if it means losing Landry. How anyone can argue against that and can't see it as the best possible scenario is beyond me.
this thread sucks. Morey's in a tight position right now alright? He already made a good deal on draft night remember? Besides, most likely we'll pick up someone of interest before the deadline when we have like 11 million in exprirings.
You're kidding right? Kendrick Perkins and Morris Peterson? The Lakers starting 5 is legit (given that Andrew Bynum is 100%), but no to the other two. The thing about the proposed starting five from earlier is that it really doesn't have a weak link. From the point guard all the way down to the center, there is no real weakness. As I've stated before though, it isn't going to happen...It's merely a pipedream, so it's a moot point.
Those three starting fives would be better than our starting 5 IMO. Just because two of the teams have roll players in the lineup doesn't make them inferior. Plus you are really overrating Hinrich. He isn't that good. But you are right, it is a pipe dream anyway
I still can't believe that he's willing to "settle" for the mid level. The dude must really want to win. The Rockets should be all over this, period.
I believe the direct opposite. a True Point Guard's Main Job is to run the team and make the other players perform to their max. Secondly to be a scorer.
I'd bet there's a 95% chance Maggette won't sign anywhere for the MLE. That includes SA. Why not just hop on the Boston bandwagon? Unless it's a MLE for 1 year and then 10 million the rest of the years he signs for. The guy's an athletic freak who's been through his share of injuries. This is exactly why i believe he won't take the MLE since he know any moment his career could end or he wouldn't be so scary and coveted with a bad knee. This could be the last big contract he ever sees that isn't an MLE or less. If he were older with no ring yet, i might believe the guy. I'll bet anyone the guy's gonna want at least a multi year 8 million dollar minimum multi year contract. All he's doing right know is saying the right things like he'll take less money to win. Exactly what any agent wants their client to say to help them gauge every single team that's interested in him. Whichever is the best team that flashes him a huge contract is probably the one he'll end up signing with. I'm sure he'll name a few teams he'd like to play for just to get the auction started, especially with the rebuilding teams that say in 2 years with him on the roster they'll be a winner. Maggette and his agent must have figured the Clippers would want to much in return for him to have any chance of pulling off a sign and trade that would get him an extension as well. Having to extend his contract kills the amount of talent they get in return. Anyone else wanna call his bluff of being such a great guy that just wants to put a good team over the hump? Or does everyone think the guy is truly giving up tens of millions of dollars at his age for a ring worth less than the jewelry he already wears?
Actually he is only giving up about $1.5 million next year, but makes that up in future years with max raises. DD
how is it moreys fault? The rockets are no longer a top free agent destination. The hornets, lakers, spurs, blazers are all much more attractive to a free agents.thats just in the west.
spurs hell to the naw. Lakers believe it or not are not still due to the human being that Kobe is. Blazers have to much talent to fight for PT. Hornets would be a very nice fit for him can't argue there. Just like can't argue with playing along side of tmac and yao and scola still having battier.
I want Maggette as much as everyone else on this board, but not for the price of Landry or Battier. Remember that Corey is not a good defender, therefore would not be an effective wing starter next to Tmac. We largely overlook the fact that Tracy needs Shane's defense to put less pressure on him. Also, Corey played on a bad team last year, so his 20 ppg last year is being overvalued. At best, Corey can be a 6th man for the Rox and maybe a legitimate 3rd scorer. But remember that we had the same expectations for another player the Rockets signed two seasons ago after he had a brilliant playoff series against the Spurs. We know how that turned out. Signing these free agents are actually pretty risky because you never know how much effort they'll give you (check Bonzi Wells and Stromile Swift). At least for Landry, this guy is on pace to be the 6th man and a legit scorer for the Rox if he continues to improve. He has a lot more potential than Maggette has right now, so imo Landry>>Maggette. Again, I would love for us to get Maggette. But getting him and then letting Landry go would leave a hole at the power forward spot. Is Scola, Hayes, and the rookie Dorsey enough to handle the 4? Remember that quality power forwards like Landry are much harder to get than wing players nowadays.
What noone seems to take into account is the pressure Maggette would be taking off of TMac on the offensive end. No longer would everything have to be run thru him. TMac could afford some rest on offense which would keep him fresher on defense. I like Landry alot. I think before he got injured he was awesome. But undersized power forwards with toughness and dunking I think are easier to find than 20 ppg wing scorers in the NBA.
