Danny Ainge OWES Us

[kingsfan101]

Do you honestly think Petrie turned down possible offers just so he could do Mikki a favor?

No. I'm just saying we eliminated the possibility of doing so around the draft.

It's actions like that the players respect and remember - and it's something free agents talk about when they're considering various options. Teams who respect their players and treat them accordingly are often given the nod when their record would dictate otherwise...

Agree with this, which is why I had supported us releasing Sergei, Songalia and Price. Even in Miki's case, I'm sure the gesture shall be appreciated by him and other players/agents, and might end up having more positive impact, than keeping him around till the draft and then waiving him.

Just pointing out that we did lose a potential opportunity, and it might be a sign that we weren't planning to use it anyway, an indication of cost-cutting extending into next season.

 

[theclash4u5]

Averaging 6.6 ast? Not bad... I'd like to see how he works with a cutting Kevin Martin.

Much better than our current starting PG! I think he might end up being our starting PG at the end of this year..

 

[NME]

Ainge already owed us from back when we traded him for Byron Irvin, so that he could go to his preferred Portland destination.

 

[nbrans]

Ainge already owed us from back when we traded him for Byron Irvin, so that he could go to his preferred Portland destination.

Good memory and/or research. I was trying to remember which nonentity we traded him for.

 

[KCKingsCountry]

Ainge already owed us from back when we traded him for Byron Irvin, so that he could go to his preferred Portland destination.

Irvin - former Mizzou Tiger.

 

[VF21]

Ainge already owed us from back when we traded him for Byron Irvin, so that he could go to his preferred Portland destination.

You know, it's things like this that have been missed! Sure glad you're back on board, NME!

 

[VF21]

Just pointing out that we did lose a potential opportunity, and it might be a sign that we weren't planning to use it anyway, an indication of cost-cutting extending into next season.

Ohhhhhhhh. Thanks for the clarification. I didn't catch that the first time around.