How does this make Denver a contender? Isn't everyone jumping the gun here?
They added a shoot first point guard who gets his points from shooting 25 - 35 shots a game. What bench do they have? Boykins? Najera?
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How does this make Denver a contender? Isn't everyone jumping the gun here?
They added a shoot first point guard who gets his points from shooting 25 - 35 shots a game. What bench do they have? Boykins? Najera?
Team USA is not a valid comparison. That's an artificial short-time situation where everybody goes in knowing that they are supposed to check their egos at the door.
Carmelo may or may not be willing to relinquish ownership of the team to AI, and AI may or may not be willing to defer that leadership to Carmelo. There are certainly enough shots just for those two. And for the next 14 games that isn't going to be an issue, anyway. :lol
I think the potential problem comes with JR Smith and Boykins and whether they going to be happy with their roles.
This team is certainly better than the Sixers team Iverson got to the Finals, and George Karl is good in short stints...
Meant to say high, i.e. 12 - 13 range. There are going to be some very good prospects in the low 20s if a lot of players that can do come out.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
:lol what bench?!Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsah
how about Diawara (a rookie stud), REbound (reggie evans), Nene or Eddie, Boykins (who can score when he is on) , Linas Kleiza (solid backup SF)
what better deal could they get?
Does anyone is wondering about chemistry issue?
They don't need a bench as much as other teams do, they have two thirty point players...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsah
What are you talking about? That sixer team was one of the best defensive teams in the last 20 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by PM5K
How is this Denver team better than them?
Damn....Melo, Mr. Glass and now AI....going to be sweet to watch. I kind of hoped AI would come to LA and pair up with Kobe and Odom....but I guess Dre Miller is the best Philly can do.....fleeced I say, who knows about the draft picks though. Only time will tell. Man I would hate to be a philly fan right now...
I was wondering about that...but if they start winning...that will take care of itself.Quote:
Does anyone is wondering about chemistry issue?
Chemistry issues? On a George Karl team?
See you in june! :dramaqueeQuote:
Originally Posted by mavsfan1000
Any team with AI as your point guard will have chemistry issues. You need a pass first point guard to be successful in this league. AI will have to change his role.
As mentioned, winning takes care of everything...
That's part of the reason we've had success with guys like Glenn Robinson, there isn't much to cry about when you are winning rings...
How much will Demarr Johnson ask for #3? :)
I don't know if that's supposed to be serious but he is a good passer, especially considering how many points he scores, but he's certainly not a true point guard...Quote:
Originally Posted by elpimpo4cc
Chemistry issue in a team where AI is :eyebrowsQuote:
Originally Posted by ShoogarBear
http://www.hhweb.com/nba2005champs/P...als2_small.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by mavsfan1000
Hah. Potential chemistry issue #1.Quote:
Originally Posted by MosesGuthrie
Or #3, depending how you look at it.
:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mavsfan1000
That's pretty classic coming from a Mavs fan. Jason Terry is a pass first point guard? And you do realize that the Mavs were last in the league in assists last year, right?
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Originally Posted by elpimpo4cc
exactly. He has Melo and JR running the wings, he wont have any problems passing :fro
This deal is a steal for Nuggets.
An average starting PG + 2 very late first round pick (something like 25th and 28th) for Iverson ? :spin
The only concern for Nuggets is that they have too much big contracts and I don't think that the owner will agree to spend that much money. Nuggets should try to deal Nene for expiring contracts when he will be back at 100%.