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Darn, none of those help the suns.
NBA problem players in need of new home
By Mike Monroe - Express-News
Allen Iverson has found his new-old home, signing with the 76ers after his disastrous run with the Grizzlies.
Stephen Jackson is thriving in Charlotte after ranting his way out of Golden State.
We turn our attention to some of the NBA’s other problem players who may be in need of new surroundings, for their own sakes, and for the good of the teams they now disrupt:
Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cavaliers
The problem: Big Z needed one more game to break Danny Ferry’s club record for games played, but Cavs coach Mike Brown kept him on the bench as the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks on Nov. 28, the first DNP-CD of his career in games he was healthy enough to suit up. Naturally, Ilgauskas took umbrage, even telling assistant coaches to relay to Brown not to even consider putting him in the game in the second half. Brown fell on his sword and took full blame, but Ilgauskas remains in full pout.
The solution: The Cavs haven’t outrebounded anyone without Shaquille O’Neal healthy and in the lineup. Ilgauskas has an $11.5million expiring contract. Some team looking to be a player in the free-agent market next summer might be willing to send a useful player or two for the chance to dump Big Z’s dough.
Tracy McGrady, Rockets
The problem: McGrady is one of the league’s most talented players. He’s also a me-first player who gives minimal effort on defense. Finally cleared to practice after having microfracture surgery on his left knee in February, he insists he is ready to play. The Rockets don’t want him to play his way back into game shape and prefer he get up to full speed in practice sessions before making his season debut. He has been nothing but an expensive distraction and a migraine headache for coach Rick Adelman and GM Daryl Morey.
The solution: Unless there is a team that wants to take on the NBA’s biggest contract — $22.483 million — there is none. Oh, wait. It’s an expiring contract. See: Ilgauskas, Zydrunas.
Nate Robinson, Knicks
The problem: Robinson is no bigger than the average sixth-grader and just as immature. He infuriated coach Mike D’Antoni when he shot a 3-pointer in the Nets’ basket on Nov. 21. Never mind that the quarter clock had expired and NBA rules would have invalidated the basket, D’Antoni rightly was angry. There have been other incidents of showboating and immaturity, like chest-bumping a teammate and posing after blocking a shot, both times with opposing players running upcourt on a fastbreak. In short, Robinson has become a Stephon Marbury Mini-Me. D’Antoni has had enough, benching him against Orlando, three days after he scored 22 in the fourth quarter of a victory over Orlando.
The solution: Robinson is on a one-year contract for just $4 million (plus a $1 million bonus for making the playoffs). A team needing an offensive spark to get in the playoff hunt might consider giving up a useful piece to get him.
Delonte West, Cavaliers
The problem: West can be a valuable player off the Cavs’ bench, as he was on Nov. 28, when he scored 10 and had 10 assists in a victory over the Mavericks. West’s problems are all off the court. He was indicted on weapons and traffic charges in November stemming from his arrest while speeding on a motorcycle in Maryland. Police allege he was carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun. Then there is the YouTube video in which West engages in a freestyle rap while awaiting delivery of an order of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Check it out and see if it sends the sort of message that might vex an NBA team.
The solution: At $4.25 million, West is a relative bargain, but nobody seems to want to make a deal, and no wonder. The solution for the Cavs is to hope West continues to get therapy and medication for his acknowledged depression and mood disorders.
Darn, none of those help the suns.
Just an old center who can't run for , two undersized guards and a second round virgin.
How did I not see this before??Then there is the YouTube video in which West engages in a freestyle rap while awaiting delivery of an order of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWBj9TXJZI
Hahah, "Juice in my lap"
I'd give Vuj for Robinson. D'Antoni just tied him to that whipping post cuz Marbury was no longer there.
Finley and Bonner for Nate
Im trying to think of where TMAC would be a good fit.
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