Pacers Digest Current Reactions

[Jerryaki]

1) Wow, they hate artest more than we do.

2) So much so that they think tonight's meeting may even result in them throwing in picks or another player to get us to bite.

3) Came to the same conclusion that peja's done here, no matter what the outcome of this (trade to another team or walk in the offseason).

4) "Want peja's offense, screw defense!" Hey, exact opposites!

5) According to their local sources (web, radio, etc.) the deal is "a long way from being dead." Might have something done by tomorrow.

Throw in jermaine oneal!!!

 

[Hicks]

I was with you up until the JO part.

 

[BigWaxer]

LOL it's worth a try. I say toss in JO for good faith

Hicks, I have been following your guy's forum all day. Pretty crazy stuff today.

 

[kennadog]

Actually, their local paper had an article yesterday saying O'Neal needs to be traded...the whole team blown up and start over.

I should add, that that doesn't mean we have anything to offer for O'neal that they'd want. Just interesting.

EDIT: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060123/COLUMNISTS01/601230389/-1/ARCHIVE

 

[4cwebb]

I was with you up until the JO part.

Granger required. Otherwise, Pacers can keep Artest, and continue the downward spiral (yes, I realize that the Kings aren't in a much better position, but they won't improve trading for a player who won't play --- someone has to suit up and play).

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I was with you up until the JO part.

:: performs Jedi mind trick on Hicks ::

 

[thesanityannex]

JO played as bad as Miller tonight.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

JO played as bad as Miller tonight.

O'Neal still rebounded and blocked shots.

 

[Eddie_the_Eagle]

The throw in would probably be a guy like Anthony Johnson.

 

[Packt]

Throw in Fred Jones or Granger, please.

 

[SoupIsGood]

Granger is probably more untouchable than JO at this point, and I'm not joking.

 

[mafahnyau]

looks like JO is useless... wont be rebounding or blocking any shots with a groin injury

 

[bozzwell]

Pacers funs should look on the bright side if this trade comes through tommorrow:

1. They will be rid of Ron Artest who singlehandedly destroyed this and last season for Indy.

2. If Pedja is ever to regain his form and contribute, it will be under a disciplinarian, micromanager in the mold of Carlisle. Just as a reminder, Pedja's highest achievements in bball came under just similar demanding little Napoleons (Pesic with NT in Indy 2002 and Skiles in Greece in the mid-90's).

3. If Pedja continues to suck, his 7.5 mil are off the books in less then half-a-season.

 

[Evenstar]

JO played as bad as Miller tonight.

i would have gladly taken JO's 7 points and 15 rebounds over miller's 2 and 1 tonight.

 

[Indianapolis King]

i would have gladly taken JO's 7 points and 15 rebounds over miller's 2 and 1 tonight.

How about We (Pacers) give you RA, Granger, and Jackson, and we get Peja, Cisco and Bonzi. In fact, you don't have to give us anything if you promise to take RA and Jackson. They are a pair and shouldn't be seperated--so PLEASE take them both. I would be happy to have Cisco rather than Granger--Granger has been a disappointment.

 

[Andriod_KiNg]

Yeah, i was just thinking how the ball is in our court now, it would be nice to get a draft pick or a player.

 

[SoupIsGood]

How about We (Pacers) give you RA, Granger, and Jackson, and we get Peja, Cisco and Bonzi. In fact, you don't have to give us anything if you promise to take RA and Jackson. They are a pair and shouldn't be seperated--so PLEASE take them both. I would be happy to have Cisco rather than Granger--Granger has been a disappointment.

You are insane!

 

[Bballkingsrock]

So what do you guys think now that it has OFFICALLY happened?

 

[SoupIsGood]

So what do you guys think now that it has OFFICALLY happened?

I think we all still hate Ron


Although, the Ron-fans seem to admit they have the best of both worlds now. They can watch Ron play ball, but it won't be their team he eventually destroys.

 

[tradepeja]

peja's stay in indiana will be much like mobley's stay here last year...he'll play above his previous average in nearly every category, play fairly well in the playoffs and then bolt to a divison rival (bulls)

 

[Twix]

1) Wow, they hate artest more than we do.

If Ron ditched the team especially after what happen last season in Detroit, wouldn't you as a fan hate him too? I would if he did that to the Kings.


IMO, I'll be surprise if Peja do well in Indiana. I believe he's still not 100% and it'll probably take him a while to get use to Indiana's style.