The Maloofs own the team. Why on earth would they want to continue in mediocrity? AS I SAID BEFORE - and you chose to gloss over - had you ever seen the Maloofs at courtside during a game, you would be in a much better position to understand them as far as wanting to win. They do want to win; they're just not sure exactly the right way to do it. And neither is anyone else. If it was that easy, there would be a lot more championship teams.
I never said the Maloofs want to continue in mediocrity, I said it seems they're content to be mediocre (and thus not suck completely). Their is a difference. And I still choose to believe that they don't have the guts to rebuild properly and are looking to band-aid our problems. How else could you possibly explain the signing of Mikke Moore? I don't have anything against him, but come on.
I think any attempt is better than no attempt, as long as it's planned (obviously). The Maloofs have shown no plan. If they do show one, or a desire to rebuild properly, I will obviously change my feelings. But I'm not going to feel something which I have nothing to base it on, that's not me.
What do you want me to say about the Maloofs cheering the team on? Of course it's a good thing. It doesn't make everything OK and it doesn't change the fact that they've done very little to help the future of the team. And in the case that you implied they don't know how to rebuild, well I think that's a little silly. Enough teams have done it to give a clear indication of how it should be done.
As far as dumping Bibby for expirings, IF that was the only purpose then even that is a step in a rebuilding direction.
It depends. It may very well have been to cut salary to absorb Martins new contract. Unless coupled with other moves, which we may or may not see this summer, the jury is still out on whether it's a rebuilding move or a cost cutting move.
We'll agree to disagree as we are so diametrically opposed in just about every regard that future debate would be totally pointless.
Fair enough. And don't take my difference of opinion personally.
One thing, however? Cheering on the sidelines for a pointless win is eminently better than not even being in the arena to support your employees.
Of course it is. When did I say it wasn't? I never even implied that it wasn't.
I'm glad Joe and Gavin are there through thick and thin. I'd really hate to think they only showed up when the bandwagons were all full.
Is that aimed at me? If so, I'm a little disappointed. I would have thought you'd known me enough not to aim a comment like that at me. It's just unfair and misleading.
I love this team no matter what.