i donno if someone posted this proposition previously in this thread. but it was just on sportscenter that toronto is looking to ship out donyell marshall and jalen rose in a package. theres hella serbs in toronto right? i think c webb and jalen would have a good time too. but id most like to get pierce
Peja needs to go
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I think I'd pass on that one. Much as I love my aging malcontents, trading Peja for one is not high on my list. Be a certain irony too to getting one of the few SFs in the league actually WORSE than Pej aon the boards.
Besides, I think Rose has a massive contract, so there's no way you could do that unless you wanted to oh, throw in Bibby too or some such.
Besides, I think Rose has a massive contract, so there's no way you could do that unless you wanted to oh, throw in Bibby too or some such.
When Peja is shooting well, as he has done in years past, then he doesn't need to rebound. But if he is not hitting his shots then he needs to do something else to help the team, which he is not doing. Right now Peja is a liability. He does not hussle for lose balls, get rebounds and seems genuanally bored out there most of the time. I find it strange that when he is in the game. Mabe I'm over reacting. I just wish he would say what is on his mind. If he wants go, then tell someone that can do something about it. If he is committed to winning and giving 100% then do that. If he is hurt....then go on IL and rehab.
What who's saying?
And Peja has never hustled -- he's not that guy, never has been, never will be in all liklihood. Its the longstanding giant wart on his game and effort. Just gotten more pronounced this year.
That said, Peja is still an All-Star talent, you aren't going to do any better replacing him with a vastly less talented player who brings you hustle without the skill. have to find a combination of the two to truly upgrade.
And Peja has never hustled -- he's not that guy, never has been, never will be in all liklihood. Its the longstanding giant wart on his game and effort. Just gotten more pronounced this year.
That said, Peja is still an All-Star talent, you aren't going to do any better replacing him with a vastly less talented player who brings you hustle without the skill. have to find a combination of the two to truly upgrade.
Idk. I would take Shane Battier and Stro for Peja + filler in a heart beat. Shane is a great defender, can shoot well and Stro would bring energy off the bench. Problem is Memphis doesn't need another 3 point shooter but I think this trade could really help the team. Problem is Stro will be expensive in the offseason. Battier is probally the next Bowen and gets paid next to nothing for the next 5 years at around 5 a year. Memphis will never trade the guy though unless they get a all-star caliber player like Peja. I guess your right he never hustled but atleast he got alot more boards last year and tried once in a while. The only numbers that are down from last year are his fg%, pts, and rebounds. His assists, steals, blocks, ft % are all about the same. I Don't know what to recommend any more. I know Peja has it in him to do a lot of things, thing is will he do them.
Peja is the softest player I've EVER seen play pro basketball. Still, he's got a great shot and plays good man defense when he's inspired. There's something off with his game for sure. I think if he gets traded it will completely have to do with his post season performance.
If the Kings had a physical SF with a decent shot and great rebounding, we'd be a better team.
If the Kings had a physical SF with a decent shot and great rebounding, we'd be a better team.
I have seen every game, while a pure shooter and for the longest time I thought he should stay and it would be a mistake to trade him. But the FACT, (stated by him) he wants to go. So get someone who wants to be here. What I meant by having his number, just follow him around the perimeter. thats whats he's always done. Body up on him now, and his points go down. I dont like it anymore then you.
So you blame the guy who was sick and on a plane flying home?
I won't even bother addressing in detail the FACT (as you emphasize it) that OVER THE SUMMER (my emphasis) he said he wanted a trade. A lot has happened since then. If you've been at every game, then you've obviously seen the close relationship between him and the rest of the team. They are supporting him as much as possible. It's not Pedja's fault his back gave him fits; it's not his fault his hammy popped and it's certainly not his fault he has the flu.
If Petrie trades him, I will accept it because I know Petrie does what is best for this team. It won't be because of something Pedja said last summer.
I won't even bother addressing in detail the FACT (as you emphasize it) that OVER THE SUMMER (my emphasis) he said he wanted a trade. A lot has happened since then. If you've been at every game, then you've obviously seen the close relationship between him and the rest of the team. They are supporting him as much as possible. It's not Pedja's fault his back gave him fits; it's not his fault his hammy popped and it's certainly not his fault he has the flu.
If Petrie trades him, I will accept it because I know Petrie does what is best for this team. It won't be because of something Pedja said last summer.