[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

You probably do not remember we had this exchange LONG TIME AGO, but our first "encounter" was over whether Marion is a good defender or not (over at the old 2K7 board). I remember I kept saying he is an underrated defender, and you sir at the time picked on me for that... and now he is a legit defender? .

I don't remember this exchange, but I will admit I was wrong. Clearly I had not seen enough of Shawn Marion to make that call. I view him as a great defender and all around player.

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Dude, I can tell you are more than pissed over Wallace, it's cool. I think if I were you I would be more upset about losing Joe Smith in the process. He has been a true professional and has been quietly doing his job IMHO.

I think we will miss Joe Smith and I would have rather seen someone else go in that deal. He has been very consistent and If I was the cavs I would be more stoked over getting smith than wallace. Wallace seriously is a shell of what he once was. Even with better players around him I still don't see him returing to form. I don't see how he is going to play well with big z either. Not to mention varajeo. The cavs now have to offensivly challenged big men who are pretty much there for rebounding and defense. At this stage in his career I would take av over wallace. At least I know the passion for the game is still there with AV. I think Gooden will be good for the bulls. HE will give this team some post play which we desperatly need. Hughes also adds size to our very small backcourt. Although I've never been a fan of his and wasn't to thrilled to see him coming to chicago. HE can't shoot for shit. 37 percent from a 2 guard???? C'mon... He can defend of course but he is also so injury ready. I think shanon brown might be something special given playing time. He averages 7ppg in just 14 minutes. Imagine that production in a starters role.

[heavyjeffd]

I swear I put something here yesterday. :|

Thomas to the Spurs: I wonder how the Suns feel about that? Kind of ironic really.

Barry's contract was wavied immediately by Seattle, he has to wait 30 days before he can re-sign with Spurs (if he does, and he probably will). He has an injured calf anyway, so he can use the time off.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

Thomas to the Spurs: I wonder how the Suns feel about that? Kind of ironic really.

Barry's contract was wavied immediately by Seattle, he has to wait 30 days before he can re-sign with Spurs (if he does, and he probably will). He has an injured calf anyway, so he can use the time off.

Yo, Jeff, how have you been, dude? How's work?

Speaking of ironic, no joke, I read that Barry could be signed by the Suns, as they really need perimeter shooting after trading Marion away. But like you said, with his calf injury, it is not immediately clear whether he will sign with a new team immediately or not.

About the Suns, it will be a roller-coaster ride for them the rest of the way... by that I mean they will look good in one game (see game vs. Celtics) then they would look like crap the next (see game vs. Pistons). All in all, I think your Spurs made a good trade in getting Thomas.

[GH0STrider]

I second that, thomas is a great big man to have. Another great pickup by pop and co.

[heavyjeffd]

Work is good man. What sucks fucking balls right now is I've been down with pnuemonia for almost two weeks. Makes me feel like a wheezing 80yr old man. ><

Barry could always just hold out for whoever he wants. I mean, Seattle did waive him entirely, so he's an unrestricted free agent. He'd be silly to not sit it out and wait for the Spurs (assuming they want to re-sign him).

Should be interesting nonetheless to see how it turns out.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

I've been down with pnuemonia for almost two weeks.

That sucks... take care and get well, dude. Oh, by the way, post more messages, man.

[heavyjeffd]

Yeah I really need to post more. I pretty much only post in this thread, though I do read the whole board.

[GH0STrider]

yeah we could use another good basketball mind in here. Get well soon dude.

[heavyjeffd]

Thanks ya'll. I am trying to get better, shit just takes forever. :\

[Azyiu]

Hey, Jeff, are you going to another Spurs game the rest of this season? Or will you be buying tix to any of the playoffs games?