What do we think of Petrie now?
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Well I bet GP did think of this senario in advance! He got SAR to come for a visit early on. GP rolled out the red carpet, really let him know He was very high on the Kings Hit list, gave him the AAA luxury tour probably with all sorts of free Drink Tokes at the Palms. Heh these guys liked to be wined and dined. GP knew he couldnt offer much more than MLE, GP knew that even though Nets were working out a cool trade deal with blazers that would net a good contract. GP had the foresight to know something could always go south, and he knew if it did We would be on SAR's short list.
Hmmmmm yep Genius!!!!
(as the Biker man drops to his knees, waves arms up and down)
Were not Worthy!
Were not Worthy!!
Hmmmmm yep Genius!!!!
(as the Biker man drops to his knees, waves arms up and down)
Were not Worthy!
Were not Worthy!!
We wouldn't have to dump much talent to be a lottery team. Bibby, Peja and Miller without much help would be a sub-.500 squad. Let the young guys (Martin, Cisco and a re-signed Evans) get their minutes take their lumps and do a lot of learning, take that top 10 pick and move forward.
I didn't say anything about clearing cap space. Summer of '06 wouldn't be the target for that anyway, '07 would be. But we don't need cap space, we just need to add a "star" type player, one on the level of our current Big 3. He has to be a guy who rebounds and defends. Then we come back in with the young wing players, much improved after a season getting major run. Scoop up a few role players, one of the things Petrie has been consistently great at and you've got a more well-rounded team that's ready to do some damage.
Although, because you mention cap space, there could be a plan where we miss the '06 playoffs, let Peja walk, make a few deals for expiring contracts, really stink it up in '06-'07 and get the top pick, to use on Greg Oden. Pick up an All-Star via free agency and go into training camp of October 2007 with Bibby, Cisco/Martin, Miller, Oden, The FA and a bench of tough role players. That's too daring and crazy and realgm-ish to ever really be worth the effort though. But I'd respect it if Petrie went for the home run instead of the base hits to maybe start a rally.
I didn't say anything about clearing cap space. Summer of '06 wouldn't be the target for that anyway, '07 would be. But we don't need cap space, we just need to add a "star" type player, one on the level of our current Big 3. He has to be a guy who rebounds and defends. Then we come back in with the young wing players, much improved after a season getting major run. Scoop up a few role players, one of the things Petrie has been consistently great at and you've got a more well-rounded team that's ready to do some damage.
Although, because you mention cap space, there could be a plan where we miss the '06 playoffs, let Peja walk, make a few deals for expiring contracts, really stink it up in '06-'07 and get the top pick, to use on Greg Oden. Pick up an All-Star via free agency and go into training camp of October 2007 with Bibby, Cisco/Martin, Miller, Oden, The FA and a bench of tough role players. That's too daring and crazy and realgm-ish to ever really be worth the effort though. But I'd respect it if Petrie went for the home run instead of the base hits to maybe start a rally.
don't hate me for lurking around the lakers forum (no worries- i only read it to read their response to SAR), but even they give a ton of respect to GP.
someone wrote:
How the hell did they get him for one year at the mLE?
someone's answer:
Simple - they have a GM that actually knows how to do his job.
someone wrote:
How the hell did they get him for one year at the mLE?
someone's answer:
Simple - they have a GM that actually knows how to do his job.
Slim,
As a matter of fact, yes.
On a serious note, I do believe NJ initially thwarted the intentions of the Kings. They got cold feet and the offer was still there. The waiting game may have payed off this time ("may" is simply because I don't know it was intentional). It would have been easy to commit elsewhere and not had the ability to pursue.
I believe the passing threshold was "minimal credit," and that was easy to meet.
As a matter of fact, yes.
On a serious note, I do believe NJ initially thwarted the intentions of the Kings. They got cold feet and the offer was still there. The waiting game may have payed off this time ("may" is simply because I don't know it was intentional). It would have been easy to commit elsewhere and not had the ability to pursue.
I believe the passing threshold was "minimal credit," and that was easy to meet.
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Yeah, I disagree. We would have too much "lame duck-itis" going on with the team. He is still young. Think about it. When his contract ends, he will be as old as Webber is now. Not only that, but his contract is FAR from crippling. Wow, I think its safe to say we have been rebuilt. Man, that was quick!
Bonzi AND Shareef. If someone would have told me we would get one I would have been ecstatic, but BOTH!!! No way. I can't believe it.
Bonzi AND Shareef. If someone would have told me we would get one I would have been ecstatic, but BOTH!!! No way. I can't believe it.
sactown, nice persepctive on SAR and his age/contract status. really, no matter how you look at it the numbers are there: 19 ptts, 9 rbs and 74 games played a year.... when is the last time Sacto had a PF with that consistency. is he the most talented PF or a franchise player? of course not, but he fills a void and makes the kings a better team then they were yesterday.