No way I'd do it, we'd have half a roster left, and we'd have shipped out our young talent.
I really like our prospects, both now and in the future, with Hill, Blair, Mahinmi and Mason.
Don't make the mistake of overvaluing a "name" players.
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No way I'd do it, we'd have half a roster left, and we'd have shipped out our young talent.
I really like our prospects, both now and in the future, with Hill, Blair, Mahinmi and Mason.
Don't make the mistake of overvaluing a "name" players.
I wouldn't make this trade at all. In fact I would probably slap the entire FO in OKC for thinking about it.
One more thing. Why would we need to trade all of our young talent for Lamar Odom if he was already signed by OKC? The Lakers are already hurt by his loss, no need for the Spurs to shoot themselves in the foot by going after him.
'Cause the only way OKC would sign Odom is if they can get something valuable for them (that is young promising players, cash and draft picks) by doing a sign and trade with a team that is interested in Odom.Quote:
Originally Posted by xellos88330
If that would happen.... Give OKC Finley, Bonner, and Mason...... Maybe throw in the rights to Splitter to sweeten the deal..... Could be interesting OKC would get three guys that can contribute immediately and provide guidance to a young team..... Dont want to give up Hill, Blair, or Mahimni...... They are a part of our future in this league.
If the Spurs are in a win now mode they should think about making a run at Odom.....
Of course I would rather give up Bonner and Finley instead of Hill, Blair and Mahinmi but then I don't think OKC would be interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs16212
IMHO, looking for trades like this is a bit silly at this point, I think. Our FO has assembled a great team with plenty of scoring, rebounding, defense and balance, and only two small holes (another vet big and a perimeter stopper, as we have discussed ad nauseum), and the last thing we need now is another "big name" player to fit into the mix.
We don't need to go overboard from here. We just need to let the pieces gel, maybe make one or two minor moves, and enjoy the show.
No offense intended DAF, I just don't think this is the direction we need to go. The squad looks nicely balanced to me.
This just isn't an absolute necessity for the Spurs to weaken the Lakers. The Spurs squad so far is shaping up to look like the best in years and IMO has the ability to beat the Lakers even with LO. It makes no logistical, nor strategical sense to give up the future just to weaken a team when you weaken yourself in the process. It is counter-intuitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by DAF86
The only teams that look for players like Odom are contending teams. Clubs in rebulding mode like the Thunder look for Young talents, expiring contracts and draft picks.Quote:
Originally Posted by xellos88330
^ Had to edit my post, had a different thought.
I say let the Lakers keep Odom. Beating the champs with all their guns is better then removing the bullets before the shootout.
Once Millsap is taken off the board by the Jazz, I wouldn't be suprised to see Portland offer 40mil/5yrs to Lamar. They need a veteran leader... personally I don't think Lamar is much of a leader, but you never know - we can only hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by DAF86
I agree the FO has put together a nice team but I think we're still behind LA (if they sign Odom) this trade may weaken the Spurs but that's not a given 'cause we truly don't know what Hill, Mahinmi and Blair can give us. But I think it's fair to say that this trade will defenitely weaken the Lakers, giving us the upper hand on the WC IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by xellos88330
My dream scenario though will be for Odom to leave LA and we keep our current roster intact.
:lol @ these fail pics.