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I don't know what his problem is.
He wanted to be traded for more I guess, but this is what the Nuggets need at the moment, cap space. Being traded is a normal thing in the NBA, he already experienced it once.
Camby Still Upset At How Deal Went Down
Jul 22, 2008 2:37 AM EST
Marcus Camby was introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, and he made it clear that he is still upset at how the deal from Denver went down, the Associated Press is reporting.
The Nuggets only got a second round pick in return for the player who has led the league in blocked shots the last three years.
"When I heard of the trade, I said, 'Who did Denver get in return?'" Camby said Monday at an introductory news conference.
Camby became the latest victim of a team trying to shed salary due to the luxury tax, which made him feel as though his efforts with the Nuggets were unappreciated. There was also the matter of how Camby was informed about the deal.
"I understand this is a business," he said. "No one said a word [about the trade], I found out from my agent."
"I thought the way [the Nuggets] went about it was classless," he said. "I thought it could have gone down a whole lot better. I'll get over it once training camp begins when I'm around the guys. You never forget. I'm definitely looking forward to those couple games we play against Denver."
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...eal_went_down/
I don't know what his problem is.
He wanted to be traded for more I guess, but this is what the Nuggets need at the moment, cap space. Being traded is a normal thing in the NBA, he already experienced it once.
Shut the up. It has already happened so stop ing
This is why i get pissed off at mavs fans.
Yes the Kidd trade sucked but when Mavsfan1000 keeps complaining about it, it gets ing annoying.
Just shut the up.
It sucks getting traded for nothing, but seriously, how bruised can your vagina be?
he can be pissed off. he is a clipper now, there is no getting over that.
lol Well he's with B-diddy. The Clips are one great PG away from doing some damage. Too bad they don't have Brand anymore. But Okafor is available. a
Camby totally Emo. Get over it will ya LOL
Emo's always overreact to everything.
[Example](Camby opens bag of jelly beans) Why are there so many colors? (starts crying) what are you trying to tell me?[/Example]
Baron Davis is a PG.
Mobley and Eric Gordon will be playing off guard. It's Baron's team now. I think their starting five is actually pretty good. It's their depth that needs to be improved, especially in the front court.
id hit it
If he understood the NBA was a business, he'd understand why the Nuggets traded him for a 2nd round pick. And frankly, what/who exactly did he think the Nuggets should have aquired in return to make this a "fair" deal to him? He's a 34 year old defender who has an akward looking shot and not a whole lot of playoff experience.
This has some of the same things in the original article but includes Camby's quotes about the Clippers.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/c...ppers-dunleavy
Camby feels wanted by the Clippers
The recently acquired veteran calls move to L.A. 'a new beginning for me.'
LOS ANGELES – Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can't believe what went down.
It does seem a bit difficult to fathom.
The Clippers acquired Camby, the NBA's leading shot-blocker the past three seasons, from the Denver Nuggets on July 15 for the option to exchange second-round picks with the Clippers in 2010.
And that's all.
“When I heard of the trade, I said, 'Who did Denver get in return?' " Camby said Monday at an introductory news conference.
The answer was nobody, although the Nuggets are relieved of Camby's $10 million salary-cap figure. Trading second-round picks certainly won't be a major development, no matter where the teams might be choosing.
“Yes,” Camby answered quickly when asked if the Nuggets gave him away.
The 12-year NBA veteran was just beginning.
“I thought the way (the Nuggets) went about it was classless,” Camby said. “I thought it could have gone down a whole lot better. ... I'm definitely looking forward to those couple games we play against Denver."
Camby, a 6-foot-11, 235-pounder, averaged 9.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.61 blocked shots last season, his sixth with the Nuggets.
Camby, 33, under contract for two more years, said the only calls he's received from people connected with the Nuggets have been from the trainer, strength coach and several former teammates including Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and Kenyon Martin.
“They're sad to see me go,” he said. “These guys were like brothers to me."
With Elton Brand and Corey Maggette leaving as free agents, the Clippers will have a completely different look next season. Hit hard by injuries, they went 23-59 this season, two years after falling one victory shy of reaching the Western Conference finals.
“I'm excited being here,” Camby said. “We all know we have a lot of work to do. I think being here is a blessing in disguise. The pieces are in place here. Denver let it be known they didn't want me. I always want to be in a place where I'm wanted. I'm definitely feeling the love today.
“I have nothing against the Clippers. I think they have great talent. I think last year was a fluke year, with all the injuries. It's a new beginning for me. I'm real eager to embark on this challenge.”
Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy envisions a starting lineup of Camby, Chris Kaman and Al Thornton up front with Davis and Cuttino Mobley in the backcourt.
“That gives us scoring, size, post-up defense, rebounding, everything you could hope for,” Dunleavy said. “We have a definite core and probably nine-man rotation right now that I think is a very good one.
Among the projected reserves are Azubuike, if the Warriors don't match the offer sheet; Tim Thomas; Brevin Knight, and first-round draft pick Eric Gordon.
Dunleavy said once Brand decided to leave and the Clippers began looking at the options they might have, he targeted Camby.
“He was the first and foremost guy I wanted to get. I didn't think it would be possible,” the coach said. “It happened quickly, it was just really great for us. I have a bad knee, but I jumped pretty high when I heard that news. I think he's just a great fit for our team. He's one of the best passing big men in the league, he's just so smart.
“Who cares about the other side of the deal. We got the right side of it.”
Camby and Kaman have both been listed as centers during their respective careers.
“We'll put the guys in interchangeable positions,” Dunleavy said.
“Chris can play (center) when we play Phoenix,” Camby said with a smile, drawing laughter from the assembled gathering. The Suns' center is Shaquille O'Neal.
I dont think he is mad about the trade or the specifics.....i think he is mad that the Nuggets didn't even tell him about the deal....i can understand his frustration. however, he isnt the first and wont be the last to be traded without any notification from his team.
Poor baby
would you feel the same way of spurs traded manu without telling him
making his agent tell him?
Some people aren't thinking it through.Your whole life is uprooted, and you're the last to find out. I'd be pissed to.
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