NBA Off-season Thread - Page 9

CLAY · 08-08-2008, 07:58 PM

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Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent Josh Smith has signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.

Bye Bye Josh. Bye Bye my Hawks fan membership. Hello new favorite team,____________.

**Apoo** · 08-08-2008, 08:10 PM

He's a restricted free agent, the Hawks can still match the offer sheet and keep him. Also, josh smith is way overrated.

CLAY · 08-08-2008, 08:15 PM

I know, but its proly gonna be a sign and trade. And how is 18 pts, 8 boards, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and a steal a game overrated for someone who is only 22? He'd be a great number 2 option on a team with a legit star.

**Apoo** · 08-08-2008, 08:18 PM

He gets all his points on the paint. All he's got going for him is freak athleticism. He can't shoot the ball to save his life. Usually guys that really solely on athleticism peek, and go down the drain. I agree with you that he's a good second or third option, but If I was a fan I would not be that happy to get him. I rather get someone else for that kind of money.

Although Memphis would be exciting as hell if they landed him. Conley-Smith-Gay-Mayo. Not bad at all.

CLAY · 08-08-2008, 08:21 PM

Yeah, also Smith has been the victim of bad coaching and a bad ownership.

**Apoo** · 08-08-2008, 08:22 PM

Actually, I'm pulling for Memphis to land him. Less competition in the east. The Hawks are borderline playoff team, but without Smith and the improving east, they're back in the lottery imo.

CLAY · 08-08-2008, 08:23 PM

If they do land him, you might see me with a Memphis set.

ifeanyi84 · 08-08-2008, 09:07 PM

i hope they do land him. he needs to get out of atlanta and into a better situation. hopefully he's working on improving his shot. i agree with you tony, the grizzlies will be very exciting if they end up getting him.

elhijo · 09-08-2008, 03:57 AM

Hawks re-sign Josh Smith. I was pulling for Memphis to get him.

CLAY · 09-08-2008, 05:49 AM

Well it was different that the option I forsaw. I was thinking a sign and trade was coming.

Dark Janza · 09-08-2008, 01:28 PM

Weren't some people scared that he would get an offer overseas?

San Goku · 09-08-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoo

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Finals MVP Paul Pierce, who recently spent three days at a ball camp in Madrid, is making, ahem, news about what he said to a Spanish reporter. The money translation, via RedsArmy: "Q: Is Kobe really the best player in the world? Pierce: I don't think Kobe is the best player. I'm the best player. There's a line that separates having confidence and being conceited. I don't cross that line but I have a lot of confidence in myself." Surprisingly, Spurs fans seem more upset by this than actual Lakers fans. (Update: OK, Lakers Nation is pretty upset, too.)

Paul Pierce is really arrogant. He's not even top 10.

Where did you get this link from, thats fuckin hularious, MVP is going to his fuckin head, baka!

ifeanyi84 · 09-08-2008, 07:42 PM

he's not the best player, but he did outperform kobe in the finals. he outperformed him on both offense and defense.

CLAY · 13-08-2008, 12:56 AM

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The Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent Andre Iguodala have agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract, league sources tell ESPN.com.

The athletic and exciting 6-6 forward/guard has improved his scoring average in each of his first four seasons, and promises to be a mainstay on a Sixers team that recently signed former Clippers big man Elton Brand to an estimated $82 million free-agent contract.

It looks like the Sixers gonna compete in the East for a while.

**Apoo** · 13-08-2008, 05:22 PM

six years 80 mil....that's lebron, D-wade type money.

San Goku · 13-08-2008, 09:11 PM

He's not as good as them, but he can compete with them thats for damn sure. Smart move on Phili's part, keep Iguodala, he's their star, and now they have support for him, even better. Not really good for T.dot, more competition, but its good for him and the league.

Kickz · 13-08-2008, 09:24 PM

Good for Sixers, they absolutely raped Clippers on Brand. I am gonna def get league pass this yr.

elhijo · 13-08-2008, 10:03 PM

Does anyone know if Marc Gasol is going to play with memphis this year? I heard he is but im not sure.

CLAY · 14-08-2008, 12:12 AM

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Cleveland, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City have agreed in principle to a six-player trade that could add a much-needed second scorer to LeBron James' Cavaliers.

ESPN - Bucks send Williams to Cavaliers in three-team deal - NBA
Not a bad deal for the Cavs. They get younger, clear cap space, and get a better guard.

**Apoo** · 14-08-2008, 05:47 AM

What are you talking about, that's a horrible deal for the cavs....Have you seen Mo Williams contract? There goes cleavland chances of keeping LeBron in '10...down the drain. What the hell do you mean clear cap space??!? They just gave up two expiring contracts for a guy that makes over 50 million over 5 years.

08-08-2008, 08:10 PM	#162
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread He's a restricted free agent, the Hawks can still match the offer sheet and keep him. Also, josh smith is way overrated. __________________

08-08-2008, 08:15 PM	#163
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread I know, but its proly gonna be a sign and trade. And how is 18 pts, 8 boards, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and a steal a game overrated for someone who is only 22? He'd be a great number 2 option on a team with a legit star. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

08-08-2008, 08:18 PM	#164
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread He gets all his points on the paint. All he's got going for him is freak athleticism. He can't shoot the ball to save his life. Usually guys that really solely on athleticism peek, and go down the drain. I agree with you that he's a good second or third option, but If I was a fan I would not be that happy to get him. I rather get someone else for that kind of money. Although Memphis would be exciting as hell if they landed him. Conley-Smith-Gay-Mayo. Not bad at all. __________________ Last edited by Apoo; 08-08-2008 at 08:19 PM.

08-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#165
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Yeah, also Smith has been the victim of bad coaching and a bad ownership. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

08-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#166
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Actually, I'm pulling for Memphis to land him. Less competition in the east. The Hawks are borderline playoff team, but without Smith and the improving east, they're back in the lottery imo. __________________ Last edited by Apoo; 08-08-2008 at 08:24 PM.

08-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#167
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread If they do land him, you might see me with a Memphis set. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

08-08-2008, 09:07 PM	#168
ifeanyi84 Hunter-nin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lying underneath the underneath. Posts: 2,829 My Mood: Rep Power: 12	Re: NBA Off-season Thread i hope they do land him. he needs to get out of atlanta and into a better situation. hopefully he's working on improving his shot. i agree with you tony, the grizzlies will be very exciting if they end up getting him.

09-08-2008, 03:57 AM	#169
elhijo Genin Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 174 Rep Power: 11	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Hawks re-sign Josh Smith. I was pulling for Memphis to get him.

09-08-2008, 05:49 AM	#170
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Well it was different that the option I forsaw. I was thinking a sign and trade was coming. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

09-08-2008, 07:42 PM	#173
ifeanyi84 Hunter-nin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lying underneath the underneath. Posts: 2,829 My Mood: Rep Power: 12	Re: NBA Off-season Thread he's not the best player, but he did outperform kobe in the finals. he outperformed him on both offense and defense.

13-08-2008, 05:22 PM	#175
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread six years 80 mil....that's lebron, D-wade type money. __________________

13-08-2008, 09:11 PM	#176
San Goku Mizukage Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chillin with Avon Barksdale and Marlo Stanfield Posts: 14,224 My Mood: Rep Power: 81	Re: NBA Off-season Thread He's not as good as them, but he can compete with them thats for damn sure. Smart move on Phili's part, keep Iguodala, he's their star, and now they have support for him, even better. Not really good for T.dot, more competition, but its good for him and the league.

13-08-2008, 09:24 PM	#177
Kickz Special Jounin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Akihabara district Posts: 3,450 Rep Power: 27	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Good for Sixers, they absolutely raped Clippers on Brand. I am gonna def get league pass this yr. __________________ PS3 gametag: Kickzman2 Currently playing; Resistance 2, Call of Duty 5, Valkyria Chronicles, and Fifa '09.

13-08-2008, 10:03 PM	#178
elhijo Genin Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 174 Rep Power: 11	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Does anyone know if Marc Gasol is going to play with memphis this year? I heard he is but im not sure.

14-08-2008, 05:47 AM	#180
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread What are you talking about, that's a horrible deal for the cavs....Have you seen Mo Williams contract? There goes cleavland chances of keeping LeBron in '10...down the drain. What the hell do you mean clear cap space??!? They just gave up two expiring contracts for a guy that makes over 50 million over 5 years. __________________ Last edited by Apoo; 14-08-2008 at 05:48 AM.