Imaginary Ginobili/Gasol trade

[ambchang]

If the Lakers get let's say Manu, Neal and Bonner, is it a no brainer for them too?

Yes. Getting rid of Bonner is a bonus, he would have no place on the Spurs with Pau (and he hasn't had much of a role this year).

Neal is a relatively easily replaceable player.

It's tough to lose Manu, but trading an aging SG for an aging PF who fits perfectly with Duncan is really a no brainer.

Not going to happen though, because as sure as the sun will rise, the Lakers always come up tops in trades.

[rascal]

If you think about it, it makes a lot of sense for both teams. The Spurs would be getting that bigman alongside Duncan that has been missing since Horry's retirement and the Lakers would be getting a player that would fit beatifully on D'antoni's system and some much needed depth with Bonner, Neal, Mills and/or whoever the Spurs decide to let go.

It makes no sense for the Lakers to get a injury prone washed up 2 guard for Gasol.

[Johnny RIngo]

Despite Gasol having a bad season, at least he can stay on the court. Ginobili's in a suit most of the time, these days.

[will_spurs]

That was 3 days ago:

Ok, let's try to come up with even more ridiculous trade ideas: Manu + Bonner for Pau Gasol. After all, now that they have d'Antoni, the Lakers need shooters who can space the floor

Been there, done that.

[DAF86]

Yes. Getting rid of Bonner is a bonus, he would have no place on the Spurs with Pau (and he hasn't had much of a role this year).

Neal is a relatively easily replaceable player.

It's tough to lose Manu, but trading an aging SG for an aging PF who fits perfectly with Duncan is really a no brainer.

Not going to happen though, because as sure as the sun will rise, the Lakers always come up tops in trades.

By "them" I meant Lakers.

[DAF86]

It makes no sense for the Lakers to get a injury prone washed up 2 guard for Gasol.

I guess you missed the part where it says "if both regain their level" you sorry excuse of a troll.

[ambchang]

By "them" I meant Lakers.

No, the Lakers don't get anything useful out of this trade at all.

Lakers GMs are smart, they knew what really kept them a contender for the last 4 years had been because of their imposing frontline. Getting rid of an important part of the frontline (Pau) without getting an important front line player back (as in the Bynum for Howard trade) is just not good business.

[DAF86]

No, the Lakers don't get anything useful out of this trade at all.

Lakers GMs are smart, they knew what really kept them a contender for the last 4 years had been because of their imposing frontline. Getting rid of an important part of the frontline (Pau) without getting an important front line player back (as in the Bynum for Howard trade) is just not good business.

You have to remember the premise of this thread. Manu being Manu again, don't you think that a Manu on his level, Neal and Bonner would be useful under D'antoni's system? Specially thinking how thin their bench is right now.

[ambchang]

With a prime Manu, what will they do with Kobe?

[RudyRay]

I'd rather see the Spurs in the lottery than Manu in purple and gold.

What he said...

[milkyway21]

Manu for Gasol?