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Post by Cerrano39 on Oct 10, 2005 14:46:32 GMT -5
There have been some very strong rumors about Pierce going to LAC for Magette and others. Livingston and Wilcox have been mentioned. These rumors have been around all summer, but have picked up a lot of wind recently. Thoughts?
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Post by claytonscrew80 on Oct 10, 2005 14:50:06 GMT -5
I don't think it will happen. Do you?
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Post by Alex Confer on Oct 10, 2005 14:57:37 GMT -5
The big problem with Pierce-to-LA is the fact that Maggette makes about half of what Pierce makes. Nonetheless, I think (more like hope) it will happen.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Oct 10, 2005 14:59:22 GMT -5
Eh, not really. Apparently him and Doc have a tenuous relationship. Then again, so did T-Mac, which makes me wonder more about Doc than PP. Maggette would probably fit better in the fastbreak offense the C's want to implement. Pierce is a more complete player, while Maggette is more explosive.
I don't really like the direction the C's are headed in to be frank. They are too young, too inexperienced, and have no direction. They need more defense, a true PG, etc.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Oct 10, 2005 14:59:54 GMT -5
The big problem with Pierce-to-LA is the fact that Maggette makes about half of what Pierce makes. Nonetheless, I think (more like hope) it will happen. Wilcox salary balances it out more I think. |
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Post by bmaster on Oct 10, 2005 16:03:32 GMT -5
Well, it's a good move for Boston if they want to invest in the future. And it's also a good move for the Clippers if they want to win now. They'll have a solid team with Elton Brand, Sam Cassell and Paul Pierce.
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Post by sep on Oct 10, 2005 18:04:54 GMT -5
No Toine in Boston..now getting rid of Pierce...I doubt it happens. Unless the Celtics wanna go 20-62.
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 11, 2005 16:27:46 GMT -5
Adding MAggette and Wilcox wouldnt hurt the C's really. Maggette is a true beast at half the price. And I think Wilcox could be scary down the road.
If the trade goes they could still be a 40 win team. The Clippers also increase they're teams talent. And if the deal falls I'm thinking, "Looks like an 04-05 Phoenix Suns spurt"
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Post by McGahee on Oct 11, 2005 16:39:42 GMT -5
Adding The Clippers also increase they're teams talent. And if the deal falls I'm thinking, "Looks like an 04-05 Phoenix Suns spurt" Hell no! How could the Clips be so good with a point guard who hasn't had a good season in 3 years? Or a center that doesn't play strong? Nash and Amare were the heart of Phoenix last season, and now you're saying the Clippers can repeat that with those 2 positions being their weakest? |
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Post by detroitbasketball on Oct 11, 2005 17:32:15 GMT -5
Corey Maggette > Paul Pierce.
Magette is still in his prime while Pierce may be past it. He's just not the player he used to be.
Clips need to keep Corey in place.
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 11, 2005 21:39:41 GMT -5
Adding The Clippers also increase they're teams talent. And if the deal falls I'm thinking, "Looks like an 04-05 Phoenix Suns spurt" Hell no! How could the Clips be so good with a point guard who hasn't had a good season in 3 years? Or a center that doesn't play strong? Nash and Amare were the heart of Phoenix last season, and now you're saying the Clippers can repeat that with those 2 positions being their weakest? Thats what was said about the Suns before the season. If the trade goes down, I wouldnt be surprise to see the Clips make the playoff.  |
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Post by jkmr89 on Oct 12, 2005 13:25:25 GMT -5
Let's say the deal goes down like this
Clippers Get: Paul Pierce
Celtics Get: Shaun Livingston, Corey Magette and Chris Wilcox
The Clippers Line-up Would Look Like This:
C- Kaman
PF- Brand
SF- Pierce
SG- Mobley
PG- Cassell
This has the looks of a playoff team
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 12, 2005 13:37:09 GMT -5
The Clips wouldnt give Livingston AND Wilcox. One or the other.
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Post by O-S-U Oregon St fite fite fite on Oct 12, 2005 14:44:20 GMT -5
they woiuld give up wilcox because he hasnt done anything. In his career yet and livingston is 19-20. Plus Ainge came out on espn.com saying that all rumors were false. but he said that about Waler as well. so you never know.
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 12, 2005 15:50:03 GMT -5
Ainge likes to play mind games.  One day he makes a terrible trade to screw the C's, next day he leaves the organization. :-P |
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Post by McGahee on Oct 12, 2005 17:30:17 GMT -5
Hell no! How could the Clips be so good with a point guard who hasn't had a good season in 3 years? Or a center that doesn't play strong? Nash and Amare were the heart of Phoenix last season, and now you're saying the Clippers can repeat that with those 2 positions being their weakest? Thats what was said about the Suns before the season. If the trade goes down, I wouldnt be surprise to see the Clips make the playoff. Of course they make the playoffs, but Steve Nash went from a great point guard to an elite point guard. Sam Cassell is trying to rebound from going to a great point guard to an okay PG, and so you think he'll become a Steve Nash? The guys has no speed at all, and you expect them to be a team like the Suns, who lived off of the fastbreak. And Chris Kaman is no Amare. Unlike Kaman, Amare has had a decent season, let alone two great ones coming into last year. Anyways, the Clips could probably make the playoffs anyways. Like DB said, Maggette probably is better than Pierce at this point, offensively and defensively, and has a height advantage so he can play the bigger SFs in the West, as Pierce would be forced to play the 3 or have Mobley come off the bench. Clippers Now> Clippers Possible Future |
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 12, 2005 18:56:47 GMT -5
Steve Nash in the begging of the season was looked upon as a dying PG. That's the reason Cuban didn't resign. Cassell has the same look. Now while a rejuvenation is unlikely. If it happens, watch out.
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Post by Alex Confer on Oct 12, 2005 19:11:29 GMT -5
SAM CASSELL ISN'T STEVE NASH.
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Post by Bibby10 on Oct 12, 2005 19:15:19 GMT -5
All Im saying is nobody expected Nash to do what he did before the season started. And don't gimme that, "I knew it all along" crap.
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Post by allstarmike2k5 on Oct 12, 2005 19:22:47 GMT -5
All Im saying is nobody expected Nash to do what he did before the season started. And don't gimme that, "I knew it all along" crap. Nash has been the most underrated PG maybe of all time, he has always been a solid contribuitor, but last season was a dream for him |
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One day he makes a terrible trade to screw the C's, next day he leaves the organization. :-P