Samuel Dalembert is being a jerk.

[Alex Confer]

Got some info just a little while ago from an insider on the Sixers' RealGM board. He's saying that Sammy's "sore quad" is going to keep him out until MID-DECEMBER. Huh?

I have no problem with the guy being hurt, but take a look at this:

Sam refuses to do rehab, the team has brought in Eagles people to work with him, and he refuses to continue the program.

So basically, he's being paid $60 million to have a poor work ethic and an equally bad attitude. I've stated from the get-go that that is simply way too much for an unproven 24-year old center with little-to-no basketball IQ. His shot-blocking is offset by 3-4 goaltends a game, so in my opinion, he's borderline worthless out on the basketball court.

Of course, that is after seeing Steven Hunter, who deserves that starting spot so much more than Daly. I'm really impressed with his offense, which before now was considered nonexistent.

I say trade him to the Hawks and get someone like Josh Smith (hell, Al Harrington or Josh Childress).

[Bibby10]

I doubt the Hawks would trade Smith. But Harrington might work, since the Hawks have no center.

But this could also be a good time to chat with Portland, like you were telling me earlier. If you could land Ratliff and Miles (or Patterson), I'd consider it a good deal.

[nosaints26]

Of course, that is after seeing Steven Hunter, who deserves that starting spot so much more than Daly. I'm really impressed with his offense, which before now was considered nonexistent.

Yea he's doing a lot better than Dalembert on offense, but Hunter's been gettin a lot of minutes (around 35 a game) so I think thats why in my opinion but hes still doing great. I think they're pretty much equal, but I would rate Dalembert a lil higher caus of his rebounding.

[Alex Confer]

Hunter actually has a better basketball mentality than Dalembert. From what I can tell, he makes about a quarter of the stupid mistakes that Sam does.

[nosaints26]

Yup I think ur right about the IQ, but Dalembert's athletic abilities and potential is more off the charts than Hunter. I would start either one on my team, though.

[McGahee]

nosaints26 said:

Yup I think ur right about the IQ, but Dalembert's athletic abilities and potential is more off the charts than Hunter. I would start either one on my team, though.

That's because your team is New Orleans, and you're completely lost at the center position... there are guys I'd rather have, but I wouldn't mind starting these guys if I had a great power forward that isn't offensivly challenged...

[nosaints26]

That's because your team is New Orleans

Yea yea they're horrible at the 5 but they'll work it out

[Bibby10]

By trading their only possible center for a small forward?

[King James]

Alex didnt you say last year Daly was allstar material? Or was that someone else

[Alex Confer]

jamison said:

Alex didnt you say last year Daly was allstar material? Or was that someone else

No, I said that.

People can change their mind, you know.

[detroitbasketball]

He still is all-star material, he just hasn't shown the heart and skill level yet.

And jamison, you own nobody. The Thirteenth Amendment, which was passed in 1865, prevents one person from owning another person or persons.

[King James]

bsktballr said:

jamison said:

Alex didnt you say last year Daly was allstar material? Or was that someone else

No, I said that.

People can change their mind, you know.

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yeah, i know dude i wasnt calling you out
i just didnt remember who said that.

[Bibby10]

I call you out, Jamison.

[King James]

xmikebibby10x said:

I call you out, Jamison.

I called you mom out. We ate Chinese. Then we saw Saw II, and then we went home and giggity-giggity-gooed. Then, I got on the computer in your moms room. And next thing you know, you'll be reading this message and I'll be in your shower.

[detroitbasketball]

That was one of the simply dumbest things I've read all week.