Trade KG?

drprestwood · 10-22-2002, 01:55 PM

http://espn.go.com/nba/camp2002/colu...m/1449302.html

So, in ESPN.com's MN Timberwolves camp report, Sam Smith suggests that the T-wolves would be better off trading Kevin Garnett. I'm wondering what y'all think about that idea.

CMH · 10-22-2002, 03:17 PM

I say no. You dont trade the biggest star in Timerwolves history.

The guy may go soft in pressure moments, but without him they wouldnt have any pressure moments.

I think Minnesota needs to stop worryin about Garnett taking the big shot, and start looking for a better 2nd option that can take the weight off of Garnett's shoulders.

Wally Szerbiak is obviously not the guy to fill that role.

Kezzek · 10-22-2002, 05:07 PM

I completely agree with what YankeePride said.

LMNt: The synthesized love machine · 10-22-2002, 05:28 PM

Who in the blue hell could or would take on that salary?

drprestwood · 10-22-2002, 06:26 PM

Good question.

I think that Szczerbiak can be the guy...he's super underrated. He was an all-star last year, after all, and his defense isn't as bad as people think. He's still improving, which is pretty sweet considering where he's at.

All the Wolves need now that Mark Jackson dropped some pounds and is looking great is somebody to cut through the lane and drive to the basket. It's something they haven't had since Marbury.

twins15 · 10-22-2002, 06:27 PM

I also say they should keep him. He's one of the top 5 all around players in the league. Maybe the Buls could take his salary, they've been looking for a superstar for a while. I don't know if they would ahev enough room with Jalen Rose though.

drprestwood · 10-22-2002, 08:22 PM

Well, since the Bulls would have to include Rose in any deal for KG for talent reasons, that wouldn't be a problem.

CMH · 10-22-2002, 11:32 PM

not to mention that the Bulls wouldhave to throw in a number of other players to make the deal work under salary cap rules.

I just don't see ithappening unless it's for another player like Allan Houston (huge salary).

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10-22-2002, 01:55 PM	#1
drprestwood All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,501	Trade KG? http://espn.go.com/nba/camp2002/colu...m/1449302.html So, in ESPN.com's MN Timberwolves camp report, Sam Smith suggests that the T-wolves would be better off trading Kevin Garnett. I'm wondering what y'all think about that idea.

10-22-2002, 05:07 PM	#3
Kezzek All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Keyboard - frantically typing in subtle insults to raise my self-esteem Posts: 973	I completely agree with what YankeePride said. __________________ - Kez, P.E.

10-22-2002, 05:28 PM	#4
LMNt: The synthesized love machine Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 75	Who in the blue hell could or would take on that salary? __________________

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twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	I also say they should keep him. He's one of the top 5 all around players in the league. Maybe the Buls could take his salary, they've been looking for a superstar for a while. I don't know if they would ahev enough room with Jalen Rose though. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

10-22-2002, 03:17 PM	#2
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	I say no. You dont trade the biggest star in Timerwolves history. The guy may go soft in pressure moments, but without him they wouldnt have any pressure moments. I think Minnesota needs to stop worryin about Garnett taking the big shot, and start looking for a better 2nd option that can take the weight off of Garnett's shoulders. Wally Szerbiak is obviously not the guy to fill that role.

10-22-2002, 06:26 PM	#5
drprestwood All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,501	Good question. I think that Szczerbiak can be the guy...he's super underrated. He was an all-star last year, after all, and his defense isn't as bad as people think. He's still improving, which is pretty sweet considering where he's at. All the Wolves need now that Mark Jackson dropped some pounds and is looking great is somebody to cut through the lane and drive to the basket. It's something they haven't had since Marbury.

10-22-2002, 08:22 PM	#7
drprestwood All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,501	Well, since the Bulls would have to include Rose in any deal for KG for talent reasons, that wouldn't be a problem.

10-22-2002, 11:32 PM	#8
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	not to mention that the Bulls wouldhave to throw in a number of other players to make the deal work under salary cap rules. I just don't see ithappening unless it's for another player like Allan Houston (huge salary).