i agree with all but 2 points. 1. they would gladly have cassell as a coach. they probably see him as dunleavy's replacement after next season. 2. sterlings penny pinching wouldn't let him make a deal with the knicks. i can see a maggetty artest deal if both teams want to try for one more year to be competitive before blowing things up. maybe maggetty to phoenix for banks, #29 and #23.
I don't think Sam is head coach material. He and Avery Johnson are totally different from each other. Bad comparison.
I was at the Clippers final game of the year. Sam Cassell was a real highlight for the Clippers. I think he was 6 of 9 shooting, and the rest of the team was off. Brand started out well, but the Clippers had a tough time making him the focal point of the offense in the second half. It was the same thing that happened in the days when the Rockets had a tough time finding Yao Ming in the post. Maggette is awesome. I really don't understand why the Clippers have been wanting to trade him for the past couple of years. Tim Thomas got hot, but early on his defense was non-existent. With injuries to their point guards all year I think it really hurt them. Sam has one year left on his contract. I think he could be a valuable asset to the team. If Livingston's knee recovers he will be solid. Cat can be a contributor as well especially if he doesn't have to play extended minutes. I mainly feel bad for Brand. It seems like he is underused with the Clippers. The guy has amazing talent.
His injury wasn't a clean one. It'd be a shame if his potential was cut short, but given his history of injuries, I'm not holding my breath for an already difficult comeback.
