Mickael Pietrus might become available

[coyotes_geek]

Wow, you must not have been around when Hill was drafted or when he wasn't scoring in summer league. If people had any respect for Anderson, there'd be no mention of Hairston starting ahead of him. So basically a guy has to be euroleague MVP or a lottery pick that drops to the second round in order not to be deemed a scrub for life.

If Anderson were a SF instead of a SG there would be plenty of people suggesting that he start.

Funny that Hairston and Mahinmi get no credit for the fact that they've done some good things on an NBA floor against NBA teams, but Splitter gets credit even though he's never played a second in the league.

Please tell me you're not trying to suggest that Hairston and Mahinmi are comprable talents to Tiago Splitter.

[coyotes_geek]

At this point I guess he'll go play whever he's getting paid.

In all likelihood that team is going to be the Spurs.

[yavozerb]

Wow, you must not have been around when Hill was drafted or when he wasn't scoring in summer league. If people had any respect for Anderson, there'd be no mention of Hairston starting ahead of him. So basically a guy has to be euroleague MVP or a lottery pick that drops to the second round in order not to be deemed a scrub for life.

Funny that Hairston and Mahinmi get no credit for the fact that they've done some good things on an NBA floor against NBA teams, but Splitter gets credit even though he's never played a second in the league.

The problem is unless you have watched every second of every game most people have pretty much missed the PT that Hairston or Ian received. Not saying these 2 players are not any good but at this point both have to be considered fringe NBA players at best. Tiago still must prove himself in the NBA but the odds of him becoming a legit NBA player are much better than Hairston and Mahinmi even after 2 years of more exp. in the league.

[Vic Petro]

Funny that Hairston and Mahinmi get no credit for the fact that they've done some good things on an NBA floor against NBA teams, but Splitter gets credit even though he's never played a second in the league.

I would say sample size is a huge issue though. Hairston and Mahinmi have shown flashes in the NBA but nothing that leads me to believe consistency is imminent. Mostly they've been impressive in the D League, while Splitter was MVP of the 2nd best league in the world. Clearly it's easier to predict his performance in the NBA than it would be to predict Hairston's or Mahinmi's.

Frankly with Hairston I've seen him do a lot of things well but nothing great. imo role players on great teams should have one discernible above-average NBA skill. I haven't seen a definitive one for Hairston as yet.

[Obstructed_View]

If Anderson were a SF instead of a SG there would be plenty of people suggesting that he start.

Actually, he is a small forward.

[Obstructed_View]

The problem is unless you have watched every second of every game most people have pretty much missed the PT that Hairston or Ian received.

Then it seems rather silly of those folks to continue to pronounce both of them busts or to say that they're incapable of playing. Those of us that have worked hard to watch their play have suggested that their play is worthy of more playing time, and for the most part that sentiment is ridiculed.

[lefty]

CROFL


Pietrus is not coming


Too athletic

[Obstructed_View]

I would say sample size is a huge issue though. Hairston and Mahinmi have shown flashes in the NBA but nothing that leads me to believe consistency is imminent. Mostly they've been impressive in the D League, while Splitter was MVP of the 2nd best league in the world. Clearly it's easier to predict his performance in the NBA than it would be to predict Hairston's or Mahinmi's.

Frankly with Hairston I've seen him do a lot of things well but nothing great. imo role players on great teams should have one discernible above-average NBA skill. I haven't seen a definitive one for Hairston as yet.

I'm all for giving everyone ample opportunity to see if they can play. Hairston didn't do anything aside from outplay the guy who started 49 games for the Spurs last year.

[ohmwrecker]

The problem is unless you have watched every second of every game most people have pretty much missed the PT that Hairston or Ian received.

Or . . . if you watched every second of every game, but blinked to rehydrate your eyeballs.

[smrattler]

I don't see Bulls being interested in RJ. Cavs on the other hand.

A 3 way trade like that woudl be legit:
Cavs get RJ for a TE
Spurs get Pietrus for RJ (S&T)
Orlando get a TE for Pietrus.

How much would this hinder Clev's ability to get more players? Via trade or free agents this year? They have any trade assets they can move?

I'm just asking cause I would have blown it up after James skipped town. But it seems their owner wants to try to win now still. RJ won't get it done alone. Scott coaching is one piece that might draw their interest to RJ (maybe he knows how to use him effectively). But they need players to fill the system.