I love Harden, but once the shock wore off I like the trade. A first from Toronto will be a lottery pick. The first from Dallas could be a decent pick. I like Lamb, and Martin can at least provide scoring off the bench. I love getting rid of Cook, Cole and Hayward.
We now have 2 open roster spots. I think there maybe more trades coming. If we stay pat, we won't be as good this year, but the long term looks better. They offered him 55 today and he took 60 from the Rockets. Really, don't understand it from Hardens perspective at all. I guess he wants to be the man. We'll see how he handles it |
I don't know about the Toronto lottery thing. I like the squad they have put together. Really good PG, front court is upgraded with the young center that I can't spell his name.
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I thought they would give that team at least a few years. I guess Harden wanted to start. i really cant blame him and his stance, but damn, as a laker fan, this is great.
Anyways, season starts in 2 days, lets do it! LAKERS! |
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I think I'm more concerned about how this effects chemistry than anything. Harden isn't a good defender, and not a max guy IMO. Westbrook and Ibaka took a little less to keep it together. I'm pretty shocked Harden wasn't willing to do so. It's better to trade him with 3 throw away players now for a couple of scorers, and give yourself time to play together than do it midseason. Then you have a couple of picks to package or keep.
It will be interesting to see how Harden handles the spotlight. I really like the guy and hope he succeeds. I thought the Lakers were the favorites in the West anyway, so nothing changes there. |
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That's 2 of the top 5 players in the NBA. 2 of the top 10 defenders in the NBA. In 2 years, they are also both still under 30. They wouldn't be the only pieces there either. LeBron has never played with a dominant big like him. |
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#17 may be coming soon, but I doubt it's going to happen as long as LeBron is playing for the Heat. |
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Of course they would need another scorer. |
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Lol no. Dwight has more talent in his pinky toe than the rest of the Cleveland teams combined. We're talking about teams where Ilgauskas was the 2nd best player after LeBron. |
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