ClipsNation FA Predictions
by madglove on Jun 30, 2010 6:23 PM PDT
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PrintWe're just a few hours away before things really get interesting (we hope), so I thought given all the rampant predictions, it would be a good time to get everyone on record. What are your predictions for the top 10 FA's out there? And most important, what's your prediction for the Clips?
Feel free to add any additional predictions beyond the top 10.
My predictions...
Lebron - Miami
Bosh - Chicago
Wade - Miami
Joe Johnson - Atlanta
Amare - New York
David Lee - New Jersey
Paul Pierce - Boston
Dirk - Dallas
Rudy Gay - New York
Boozer - Miami
Clippers - I honestly have no idea...if Doc Rivers hadn't agreed to come back, I'd say Pierce is a serious option.
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I just don't see LBJ to Miami happening
ego is real and I don’t see Lebron going to Wade’s team. Someone will probably use the C’s as a counter example but all 3 of the big three were on the way down and LBJ is still on the way up. This is how I see it happening
Lebron:Clippers
Wade:Miami
Bosh:Miami
Johnson:Atlanta
Amare:Chicago
Lee: New Jersey
Pierce:Boston
Dirk:Dallas
Gay:New York
Boozer: New York
LeBron or Bust !!!!
No, I think we'l definitely spend the money...I just can't predict what
We have nothing left to trade…but there are no free agents worth signing outside of Lebron and Wade.
I think they very well might throw a big contract at Paul Pierce.
We’ll sign Richard Jefferson just because no Clipper fan wants him. That’s how we roll.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
LOL.. Sounds about right!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jun 30, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
We can ge tthe 3rd tier FAs
like Childress. I think worst case is we get Luol Deng.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm really not sure how much they're genuinely interested in Deng
Chicago couldn’t be asking for much right now right? If anything at all? Maybe they are.
It just seems like if the Clips really wanted him, they could have had him by now.
But like I said in another thread, maybe if it looks like they can really get LeBosh, they’ll be desperate enough to give the Clips money and a pick to take Deng.
The Clippers, if presented the opportunity, should demand Deng, Gibson, Johnson, and a first round pick for a conditional draft pick. The Bulls need to clear space. The Clippers should only be willing to help if something like that is offered.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
Yeah, I like this
We should do that deal if we can’t get Gay, JJ, or LBJ.
It would be a stretch to think we could get Deng, Gibson, and James Johnson, but if Chicago wants to really clear cap space for two guys plus others they should do this in a heart beat.
Gay sux and is a bone head He will damage the teams early infrustrcture
Not worth overpaying for him.
by Takebb909 on Jun 30, 2010 9:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Here you go
LeBron – NJN
DWade – MIA
Bosh – CHI
Johnson – NYK
STAT – MIA
Lee – NYK
Pierce – LAC
Dirk – DAL
Gay – MEM
Boozer – NJN
JJ… Redick – LAC <- Make this happen!
Depends on the rest of the Celts
If they’re going into a big rebuilding phase around Rondo, which is possible due to KG being old, RAllen probably leaving, and a bunch of other FA’s they’ll probably lose (Brian Scalabrine!), PP won’t want to stay in that situation. The Clips are the best option for him in this situation.
Let’s call it “The Scalabrine Factor”.
JJ Redick
Is seriously underrated. He’s a great shooter and he’s gotten really strong recently. He’s actually a good defender and he can create his own shot. He’s also a high percentage FT guy.
i really liked Reddick coming out of Duke and hoped for him the best
…But what does that have to do with him fitting here
by Takebb909 on Jun 30, 2010 8:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL
Wouldn’t mind having him too, but to call him a good defender and someone who can create his own shot…let’s not go overboard here.
I don't know about you
But I watched quite a few Magic games this year. He’s evolved into a good defender and can create his own shot. He also has one of the top work ethics in the league.
+1
I’ve been an NBA League Pass subscriber for many years. My impressions are that Redick is a liability on defense and can’t create his own shot. Would he be a good addition? Yes, but only at the right price. How much would you want to pay a guy who plays the #2 only, hasn’t show the ability to play the point, would play behind EJ and get maybe 15 minutes a game? Last 2 years in Orlando Redick averaged 22 minutes per game. He won’t be interested in coming to the Clips because it’s not a good fit for the Clips or him.
LeBron – Clippers
Wade – Miami
Bosh – Miami
Johnson – Atlanta
Stoudemire – New Jersey
Lee – New York
Pierce – Celtics or Clippers, depending on what goes down
Nowitzki – Dallas
Gay – New York
Boozer – New Jersey
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"We're just the same old Clippers. That's all we are. We're just the same old Clippers. We want teams to continue to take us lightly."
- Sam Cassell
I don't trust them to get the deals done.
Remember the time they let guys like Dikembe Mutombo and Chris Webber get away and had to settle for Eddie Robinson?
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"We're just the same old Clippers. That's all we are. We're just the same old Clippers. We want teams to continue to take us lightly."
- Sam Cassell
by 82-0 on Jun 30, 2010 7:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Wrong names
They tried for T-Mac and Grant Hill but were spurned. They had Eddie Jones all but signed til he had a last second change of heart, like Hedo last year with Portland. Main problem is their team sucked.
With D.Rose and Noah, I don’t think Chicago will encounter similar problems this year.
The Bulls, if they’re smart, would attempt to go after Joe Johnson and Dirk Nowitzki instead of LeBron James and Chris Bosh. They need guys who can stretch the floor, don’t demand the ball every possession, and are able to be created for. Johnson and Dirk can be created for by Rose. He can make things happen. A team with Rose, Johnson, Deng, Dirk, and Noah would be pretty damn scary in the Eastern Conference since they can all score in a variety of ways and are active on defense. That’d be the best team in the East. I don’t think Miami – even with Wade, LeBron, and Bosh – would beat that Bulls squad.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
Nobody's going to bother going after Dirk
He’s not leaving Dallas. Too much invested there and too good of an organization.
Oh I know, I’m just speaking from a rationale standpoint. I think even David Lee would be a better fit for Chicago than Chris Bosh would.
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How would Lee be a better fit than Bosh?
That’s crazy. Bosh can play with his back to the basket, and the Bulls need that more than anything else.
Well…more than anything else besides some guy named Lebron James.
Bosh is a high-usage player. Same with LeBron. They already have one of those in Rose. Three high-usage players on one team just won’t work. Lee can create his own stuff with rebounds and putbacks. Bosh likes to operate away from the basket. He’s not a great scorer inside. Bosh averaged 4.5 16-to-23 foot jumpers per game last year. He only averaged 5.9 shots around the rim per game. As good as Bosh is, he doesn’t really know where to play on the floor. I don’t like him as a player. I’m just not sold on him yet. At least Dirk is a great shooter to play 16-to-23 feet away from the basket. Bosh is just a solid shooter.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
Is that assuming Lebron is there?
Since you said three high usage players, I’m assuming so.
Even if that’s the case, Lee’s lack of a real postgame makes him a less attractive option. Plus, you’re only focusing on one end of the court. Bosh’s defense is superior to Lee’s.
Honestly, I can’t see any team taking David Lee over Chris Bosh.
Bosh’s defense is superior to Lee’s but it isn’t by leaps and bounds. I’d take Lee over Bosh simply because Lee would come cheaper and provides nearly identical production.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
Since nobody's picked one of the 2 leading contenders yet...
Lebron – Chicago
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – New York
Amare – New York
David Lee – New Jersey
Paul Pierce – Clippers
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Memphis
Boozer – Miami
Lebron – Chicago
Bosh – Miami
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – New Jersey
Amare – New Jersey
David Lee – New York
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Memphis
Boozer – New York
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Funny...it's almost July 1
And the Clips still don’t have a coach. I thought they said they would have a coach before free agency started. Did they mean July 8th?
C’mon Casey…
They won't be coachless for long, though.
I want Casey as our coach too.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"We're just the same old Clippers. That's all we are. We're just the same old Clippers. We want teams to continue to take us lightly."
- Sam Cassell
by 82-0 on Jun 30, 2010 7:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
How about....
Ronnie Brewer to LAC?
And i wonder y no one has put down JJ to LAC yet? He is in LA right now and has a great relationship with Neil O, and is from LA.
Because Atlanta will offer him the 6 year max..
I have a feeling that he wants to get out of there, but if he leaves $30 million on the table, it probably won’t be for us.
I doubt that DTS would allow a max contract for JJ, anyway.
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jun 30, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
1 hour and 45 minutes!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
well, lets look on the bright side
If we strike out in free agency, at least we can expect dirt cheap seats this season!
If we pick up Lebron, I see ticket sales and prices going through the roof!
Lebron – Cleveland.
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – Atlanta
Amare – Miami
David Lee – New Jersey
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Memphis
Boozer – New York
I say the Clips get Tayshaun Prince in a sign and trade or trade for cash.
i agree for the most part
I think this is going to be the much ado about nothing big summer of FA’s. I think Lebron, Johnson, Pierce, Dirk & Gay stay put as you mentioned (Gay only if Memphis matches the ridiculous offer he’ll get elsewhere when everybody strikes out. I also think Amare stays in Phoenix and possibly Boozer stays in Utah too. I think Bosh is the only sure thing not to be on his same team next year and that’s because either he will sign elsewhere or get that sign and trade with either Chicago or Miami. Sorry Knicks & Clippers & New Jersey, now new FA’s for ya.
ahem...
Gay- Chicago
Lee- NJ (dont ask me why)
Boozer- Nuke York
Dirk- Dallas(after toying with a team or two)
Johnson- Nuke York
Amare- Chicago
Pierce- LAC
Bosh- Miami
Wade- Miami
LeBron- Boston (sign and trade Rondo, Big Baby, Rasheed)
Hmm....
Lebron – Chicago
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – New York
Amare – New York
David Lee – New Jersey
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Clippers
Boozer – Miami
optimistic shot in the dark...
Lebron – Clippers
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – Chicago
Amare – New York
David Lee – Phoenix
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – New Jersey
Boozer – Miami
Hmmm... 3 max guys to Chicago?
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Can't happen
they would only have enough for 2.5 max contracts. All of them would have to leave a lot of money on the table to make it work.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
uh
I only listed two for Chicago: Bosh and Joe Johnson.
LOL... my bad!
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Haha
weird I thought I saw 3. I guess a lot of us don’t believe in the Lebron fairy tale.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LeBron – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Bosh – Chicago
Joe Johnson – Atlanta
Amare – New York
Lee – Phoenix
Pierce – LAC
Dirk – DAL
Gay – New York
Boozer – Miami
FA in 2010.
Interesting how many think PP will be a Clipper
Makes a lot of sense…but ESPN radio just reported that Pierce is expected to re-up with Boston soon.
Expected? By who, other than ESPN?
I’ve had enough of those guys. The issue, as I see it, has little to do with Rivers. Has Boston said yet that they’ll sign him for four years? If they DO sign him, they will be over the cap with only 6 players, two of whom are well past their prime (not counting Pierce). The following year, at the moment at least, they’ll have only four signed (two past their prime) and still be over the cap. Can the Celts out-maneuver hard numbers? And does anyone really know where Paul would prefer to live? I don’t think anything is really decided.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Live?
He’s been in Boston his whole career. I’m sure he’s quite comfortable there. Not to mention that he’s a hero there after having won banner 17.
I mean, is it really a question that Pierce would resign with Boston if the money was right?
I think you’re right that Boston has a serious issue with the hard numbers though. We just have to see how much loyalty plays a role. Does Ainge have the guts to let Pierce walk? And how much would it cost the Clips to make that happen?
Keep in mind, we’re totally assuming the Clips even want Pierce. Hasn’t even been a rumor.
I'll rephrase
I think Pierce wants a contract extension on a team with good prospects. I’m sure he’d like to stay in Boston, but he might see LA as a close 2nd, which might be good enough when his other desires are factor in.
If Pierce wants a max deal, then I agree that’s a deal breaker for us. And yeah, we might not even be interested in the first place. But my narrower point here is that I don’t think Pierce’s resigning is a done deal. That sounds like some quick-trigger reporting/surmising based on Rivers’ return.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Yeah very true
I mean, I don’t think anyone really knows anything at this point. It’s all speculation.
Lebron – Bulls
Wade – Miami
Bosh – Bulls
Johnson – Atlanta
Amare – Miami
Lee – New Jersey
Pierce – Clippers
Dirk – Dallas
Gay – Timberwolves
Boozer – New York
Skinner – Barako Energy Coffee Masters
9:21 LAC - Offensive foul on C. Smith
by LancasterGordon4Eva on Jun 30, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
forgot Skinner
Skinner- Quizno’s…. and Popeye’s, The Hat, Winchell’s, Krispy Kreme’s, Yum Yum, Popeye’s (he really likes them), Int’l Dole processing plant, Sizzler’s (on all you can eat shrimp nights only), and that old lady’s address down the street that makes all the preserves. …this deal will probably be done by 12:02am
didnt look to see if anyone else has this
Lebron – Chicago
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – Nets
Amare – Miami
David Lee – Knicks
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Knicks
Boozer – Nets
Wow, I agree with this one
The two I’m shuffling with are JJ (Atlanta?) and Pierce (Clips? Probably wishing thinking on my part).
I’d add, I think Deng will end up with us.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
I'll give it a shot...
Lebron – Cleveland
Bosh – Chicago
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – New York
Amare – Phoenix
David Lee – New York
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – Memphis
Boozer – Miami
Collins, Butler, Smith, Skinner – Clippers
by Handsome_B._Wonderful on Jun 30, 2010 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
20 more minutes till it begins!
Does anyone else envision Lebron on some sort of throne with a bunch of GMs at their knees in front of him?
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whoa, not even close to what I was envisioning
I wouldn’t be surprised though if any GM found the best looking girls of the city for Lebron.
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I don't know
New York got those fine city girls. But then again, Los Angeles got those hot latinas with the booties that make you look twice.
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*Sounds airhorn*
It’s on.
9:21 LAC - Offensive foul on C. Smith
by LancasterGordon4Eva on Jun 30, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
Wow... my kitchen lights just blinked off and on.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
All I want for (early) Christmas
is LBJ to the Clips. I know that goes without saying, but I honestly think we have a shot. We’re one of the few teams he’s publicly acknowledged as an interest for him. As others have mentioned, we’ve set ourselves apart (with the exception of maybe Chicago) as a team that is already assembled and ready to contend.
With that said, here are my predictions:
LBJ – New York
Bosh – New York
Wade – Miami
Amare – Miami
JJ – Atlanta
Rudy Gay – Chicago
PP – Boston
Dirk – Cleveland
Childress – LAC
Lee – Chicago
Yes, NJ strikes out. Obviously, I’m currently praying that I’m totally wrong, and that my above paragraph is along the line of thinking that motivates King James to come West and raise our sorry asses from the dead. Viva Los Clippers!!!!
At least I'm also a Redskins fan... oh wait. My sports life sucks.
Sorry, but this summer won't be what everyone had hoped for especially NY, NJ & LAC
Lebron – Cleveland
Bosh – Chicago (possibly Miami)
Wade – Miami
Amare – Phoenix
Joe Johnson – Atlanta
Rudy Gay – Memphis (they match a ridiculous offer her gets from NY, NJ or LAC)
Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Lee – New York
I hope I’m wrong, cuz then it would be boring and another waste of many people’s time and hopes and dreams but we as Clippers fans are used to it so it won’t be a big deal for us. I think the 6th year is going to be too much for many players to pass up, especially Joe Johnson who left a team just for more money. Phoenix had a great year, Lebron won’t betray his entire hometown and state, Pierce will stay where he was drafted until he retires, same goes for Dirk and his obvious loyalty and love for Dallas. Wade is recruiting there and he may bring Bosh but Chicago has the better Center in place. David Lee will stay in state, whether NY or across the river in Brooklyn in 2 years.
We have Griffin, Aminu, Bledsoe, Warren as brand new fresh meat never played in the NBA players, plus we can bring over Sofo to join that group and hopefully pick up Childress (who Atlanta will not feel like they had to resign once the get Joe Johnson back), and maybe Rasual & Rhino & Reddick to be the 3 R’s to Round it out. I want some big time talent from this last but I don’t see them coming here no matter what we offer or how hard we try.
I'm gonna say there's almost no chance Amare stays with the Suns
Way too much bad blood there and they clearly don’t want to offer him the max or they would have just extended him.
Another question:
Which shoe will be the first to drop?
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Good question
Joe Johnson sounds like the most likely choice right now. Just resigning with Atlanta for the max.
Maybe so... Hmmm, what'll be the ripple effect?
I think NY will start to get desperate pretty quickly. W/o JJ, and assuming Lebron and Wade don’t come, they’ll then need to convince one of the free agent bigs to come on his own. Or, they may turn their attentions to Gay right away… but a 10 day waiting period, NOW? Egad, I don’t know what they’ll do.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Wade is moving on from Lebron too
Looks like Wade doesn’t think they’ll get him either and is going to focus on recruiting a big.
i really feel its Joe Johnson as well...
But I have a feeling it will be with New York, agreed upon tomorrow evening, after they meet with LBJ and it does not work out, with New York scrambling to save face and quick to contact Joe then securing up Boozer a few days later. Two guys who are all about their money.
by Takebb909 on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, NY ought to go after JJ immediately
It seems that a lot hinges on it.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Supposedly they are
They’re in LA to meet with him and his agent tonight. He’s their #1 target in order to be able to present a quality teammate for Lebron.
nikola pekovic signs to the wolves
THE FIRST DOMINO IS PUSHED
IT WAS EVERYTHING I DREAMED OF
unless they lose Deng it's not possible
plus, who would play SG for them?
If Lebron leaves
We really are THE ONLY TEAM that can offer a max deal with every position covered except for his. The next closest thing would be who, NJ? I don’t see him leaving, maybe I just wish one effing reporter would acknowledge that we are the only team with 1 glaring hole and that is Lebron’s position, leadership, game ending winner, defense, rebounder, passer, scorer, everyman!
Really, I would have thought all the dominos would have fallen by now
It’s been almost an hour, for crying out loud.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Heres my take
LeBron – Cleveland (6yr Max with 3rd year opt-out and no trade clause)
Wade – Miami (Max)
Bosh – Miami (Max)
Johnson – New York (Max)
Stoudemire – New York (Max)
Lee – New York (6yr / $75M)
Pierce – Boston (5yr / $70M)
Nowitzki – Dallas (Max)
Gay – New Jersey (5yr / $60M)
Boozer – Utah (Slightly less than Max)
M.Miller – Clippers (5yr / $50M)
Ugh
5 years 50 million for Mike Miller.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
i used to be such a huge fan of Mike Miller
…but how old is he now, 90?? Juust kidding. He’s younger than me. What is he up to now. 3 years for 21 mil total.
by Takebb909 on Jun 30, 2010 9:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Olshey's not stupid
"[Fans are] not technically a lot of times savvy. They don't understand and they don't weigh issues the way that [I] weigh them."
Mike Dunleavy, Sr.
Was reading around
but teams are looking to offer him more than the MLE. This is MADNESS.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Just over at ESPN, and I see that Minni really is talking with Gay
If they pick him up, that’ll be (count them) FIVE small forwards they’ve acquired since the draft.
Of course, they’ve also given up two, Gomes and Babbitt. They’re also talking about Webster as a sg, even though he isn’t one. …If the TWolves wanted a 2, why didn’t they take James Anderson at 16?
But my question is, does anyone have an informed opinion about Gomes? He’s getting some love on the TWolves’ page.
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
Gomes is decent
kind of like Rasual Butler except Gomes is more of a 3/4 tweener while Butler is more of a 2/3.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jun 30, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
gomes
hes solid, pretty good shot actually, can stretch the floor a bit. if we really strike out, players like gomes, brewer, miller, childress should come to play.
but yeah, not much of an upgrade from butler as far as capability. id rather have brewer, miller, or childress.
So after all this waiting, free agency finally started
what do we do now?
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Wait and wait and wait.....
LeBron or Bust !!!!
by bestclipfan on Jun 30, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I only care about the Clippers, and I see them getting shut out with all the big names.
And I’m praying, they don’t settle for someone like Paul Pierce. This guy is what, 32? He has played a lot of minutes the last few years, and I could just see him breaking down with us.
Please, no Paul Pierce.
I've got nothing.
almost positive
that pierce will stay a celt now that doc is coming back. they’re not going to get better than pierce and hes too familiar with rivers and got too close to a title to leave. i think hes opting out to take a smaller, but longer deal that gives the celts some money to get another player combined with the money from sheed’s money.
seems as though
…Pierce opted out for a longer contract that Bos wasn’t wanting to do, coupled with the fact Doc was determined gone, he was in uncertain territory then. He had to make a choice by yesterday to have freedom now in regards to the next several years. Doc coming back complicated it all.
-
On a different subject the Clippers to hold a press conference today.
…“Source?”
There, said it for you guys
by Takebb909 on Jul 1, 2010 6:27 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The UK predicts......
Firstly, I’ll put up my clipper hopes. I’ll be honest, I’ve changed my mind a few times over this but I feel we won’t get LBJ (suprise). I’d like to pickup Joe Johnson but think he’s a complete money grabber that will stay in Atlanta for that reason precisely. I like the idea of Deng but that contract and his injury worries do scare me a bit.
So, I’d like the Clippers to complete their roster with:
Mike Miller,
Ronnie Brewer
Craig Smith
Sofo
It’s not the most fashionable list but would give us depth everywhere:
Kaman, DJ, Sofo
Griffin, Smith
Miller, Aminu
Gordon, Brewer
Davis, Bledsoe
As for the 3rd tier FA’s
Lebron – Chicago
Bosh – Miami
Wade – Miami
Joe Johnson – Atlanta
Amare – New York
David Lee – New Jersey
Paul Pierce – Boston
Dirk – Dallas
Rudy Gay – New York
Boozer – Chicago
Bingo! Oh me oh my!
Lebron to the Clippers or Cleveland
I’ll make this quick:
Miami-Miami is Wade’s team and as long as he’s there, it can neve be Lebron’s.
New York-This team has NOBODY.
Chicago-That city will never embrace Lebron unless he wins 7 Championships.
New Jersey- The Nets could work but like the Clips, theyre second fiddle to NY but the Clips has a better roster.
He’ll sign w/ the Clippers because:
1) He wants to take on the challenge and winning here would definitely immortalize him.
2) This would clearly be his team
3) Our roster is set better than any other team
4) The weather (I live in Delaware now so I know what I’m missing)
Or Cleveland:
1) Loyalty
2) Nike
3) This is where he lived all his life
"I'm an All-Star in my mind. You don't have to have somebody tell you that, to be an All-Star. It doesn't work that way." -Sam Cassell
embrace Lebron as much as they did w/ Jordan*
"I'm an All-Star in my mind. You don't have to have somebody tell you that, to be an All-Star. It doesn't work that way." -Sam Cassell
I'll have a go
Lebron – Cavs
Bosh – Nets
Wade – Mia
JJ – Atl
Amare – NY
David Lee – NY
Paul Pierce – Bos
Dirk – Dal
Gay – Nets
Boozer – Mia
"Excellence...is not an act, but a habit" Aristotle
Oh, I fogot one...
SOL – Clippers :(
"Excellence...is not an act, but a habit" Aristotle
by Cliptomaniac on Jul 1, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
GAY STAYS IN MEMPHIS, ACCEPTS MAX CONTRACT
http://www.journaltimes.com/sports/article_8a452abe-853b-11df-85cc-001cc4c03286.html
One less conjecture to worry about!!
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