Hmmmmmmmmmm...LOL
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Sloanfeld
Banned
You call it that I call it a defense mechanism; however, it's obvious that I don't deal with change well.
Exactly, I can't help it if some people are over sensitive. Just get my damn name right next time.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
With the exception of shipping out Brewer...and that came after he and his agent turned down a contract before the season started, the Jazz placated Deron at every turn. Williams lobbied to keep his friend, CJ, and the Jazz matched the offer. Williams wanted Millsap to stay, and the Jazz matched Portland's offer. They brought in an outside shooter in Korver. They kept Boozer until the end of the season instead of trading him in order to make a playoff run. And the Jazz exited the playoffs earlier and earlier each season. The team was broken. We weren't going anywhere with the core of Boozer, AK, Okur and Deron. You can't retool a team in one year, unless you have unlimited funds or can benefit from an uneven trade like LA.
I think the Jazz were well on their way to retooling: Jefferson was brought in to replace Boozer. Utah finally signed a quality PG to backup Deron (he was bitching last year about playing too many minutes). Yep, they swung and missed on Bell. He clearly has underperformed. Same with Deron's BFF. Miles has been wildly inconsistent. The Millers didn't have an extra $15M to keep Matthews or $8M to keep Korver (doubling the salaries due to the luxury tax). Put that on Larry H. He was sentimental about keeping AK and vetoed the deals that would have gotten Utah out from under his salary. But Deron's not a dummy. He knew AK's deal was up and the Jazz could have spent some money this summer. Instead, he's been pouting like a little boy. In reality, his own play - even before the wrist injury - has left much to be desired.
BetterThanESPN
Member
I've been optimistic about this trade the entire time. Deron is a fantastic player but I believe he is overrated. Time and time again I saw Deron get embarrassed by the smaller, quicker guards in the league (Rose, Westbrook, Harris, etc.). Harris, on the other hand, is one of the most underrated players in the league. He's overshadowed by all of these elite players (Nash, Williams, Paul, Rose, etc.) who play for good teams. If Rose played for the Nets, he'd be in the same position, overlooked somewhat. I think a lot of you overvalue Deron and undervalue the majority of players who play for under-performing teams (Harris). Oh, not to mention we've got a rookie big man who is going to be a special player in this league after a few years. Also, lets not forgot about the two first round picks we've got now that we didn't have before. I approve of this trade and so will you later down the road.
enchilada_style
Well-Known Member
"Congratulations, you won!". The pop up ad that will not die.
F
fairweather
Guest
There is some truth the "defense mechanism" statement. I think some people are seeing this as a good trade because they are trying to make the best of a bad situation. Can't blame them too much.
F
fairweather
Guest
Weren't the Jazz trying to make the best out of a bad situation with this trade?
Of course, but they also panicked. The only x-factor, as far as I'm concerned, is the lockout.
F
fairweather
Guest
I don't think losing Deron to free agency was a bygone conclusion. I also think some of his complaints about how this team has been run were valid.
BetterThanESPN
Member
I'm with you here. I think Deron was 50/50 on re-signing with the team. I think he'd much rather play for the Jazz than the Nets, I will say that.
