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Possible trade alert!!

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by OldfanofTmac, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Dwight is better right now but Blake may have more upside.

    Though Blake needs to work on his postgame.
     
    #41 Mr. Clutch, Jan 25, 2012
  2. A_3PO

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    I'm sure this is much ado about nothing, but it would be a good trade for both teams. The Clippers become a championship contender and the Magic get decent value for Howard.

    Anybody who thinks Blake Griffin is better than Howard needs their head examined. Howard's effect on a team's defense put him in a class WAY above Griffin. Highlight reel dunks are nice, but one FG is still only one FG.
     
    #42 A_3PO, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. Pete the Cheat

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    what he said
     
    #43 Pete the Cheat, Jan 25, 2012
  4. GreatOne1978

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    Not happening. Its 2012 Donald Sterling has wised up. He's keeping Griffin
     
    #44 GreatOne1978, Jan 25, 2012
  5. cheshire

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    Clippers should do it if available and provided that Howard signs an extension. When was the last time they have won the Pacific Division?
     
    #45 cheshire, Jan 25, 2012
  6. JayGoogle

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    You can say the same thing about Howard though. Blake is only in his 2nd year.
     
    #46 JayGoogle, Jan 25, 2012
  7. flamingdts

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    Dwight is way better than Griffin.

    Griffin is a good player, but we'll see whether he can sustain his play style. He has already suffered a season ending injury.

    Dwight on the other hand is iron man. The guy missed 7 games in the last 7 seasons.
     
    #47 flamingdts, Jan 25, 2012
  8. intergalactic

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    Great trade for both teams.

    Of course Howard >> Griffin. Blake is a great offensive player, but in his wildest dreams can't impact the defensive end like Howard. Karl Malone was the NBA's best defensive power forward in the 90's. But Hakeem had a 10x bigger effect on defense. Same story here.
     
    #48 intergalactic, Jan 25, 2012
  9. AroundTheWorld

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    If this trade happens, they should make a video of Paul's reaction..."we're getting Howard? whom are we trading? wah, f*** it...i don't care! i don't care!!"
     
    #49 AroundTheWorld, Jan 25, 2012
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  10. Pull_Up_3

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    who dat Karl Malone?
     
    #50 Pull_Up_3, Jan 25, 2012
  11. A_3PO

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    Imagine the WCFs featuring the Clippers and Thunder: Howard vs. Perkins (who dislike each other) and Westbrook vs. CP3 (who absolutely HATE each other).

    Would be nice to watch.
     
    #51 A_3PO, Jan 25, 2012
  12. Mr. Clutch

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    Blake can't block shots.
     
    #52 Mr. Clutch, Jan 25, 2012
  13. what

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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vCoqDDM5eNo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #53 what, Jan 25, 2012
  14. clutch citizen

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    This is how superstar trades should look like. This is an even deal.
     
    #54 clutch citizen, Jan 25, 2012
  15. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    At best this trade is a push for both teams involved. You increase your chances or retaining CP3, but you trade into an older player, albeit a slightly more dominant one. I don't think either team would really want this...
     
    #55 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jan 25, 2012
  16. AroundTheWorld

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    Yeah, that's what I was referring to...
     
    #56 AroundTheWorld, Jan 25, 2012
  17. JayGoogle

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    Yeah but Blake is by far a better PnR player than Howard is for Paul.

    Howard gives them a chance now but they are the 3 seed right now. They are doing just fine right now.
     
    #57 JayGoogle, Jan 25, 2012
  18. Pete the Cheat

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    ha! file under irony if this goes down
     
    #58 Pete the Cheat, Jan 25, 2012
  19. RedRedemption

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    Blake without a post game makes him worse than Dwight.
    DeAndre will be the bigger loss since he gets a crazy amount of blocks per game.
     
    #59 RedRedemption, Jan 25, 2012
  20. saleem

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    I am in agreement here.
     
    #60 saleem, Jan 25, 2012
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