I think Hedo and Artest through free agency makes the most sense, of any of the rumors I've heard. I really don't think we should go after old-man Nash or Kidd. Maybe Andre Miller though. If we could find a way to land Devin Harris that would be awesome as well!
Why are you guys so concerned with Kidds age? He could teach Jerryd SO much. He still has gas left in the tank. Let him come here. Play while he still can and at the same time teach Jerryd how to be a PG. I would rather have Kidd. But either would be a major addition to our team.
I like the idea of young talent that we can expect to be with the team a while too, but there's definitely a good argument for developed good players who are older: a Turkoglu or Kidd may immediately elevate the team to title contention. They may only last for a few years, but the team can always look to trade them near the end of their deal to acquire another veteran. The team has its young core...a "revolving door" veteran star/good player that opens the championship window earlier without closing it earlier would certainly be worthwhile.
Look at what a good PG did for Denver. Imagine if we had one of the best play makers in the game who is not selfish on scoring points. I think Kidd would put us ahead of the L*kers and in the Finals next year.
I tend to agree. Its not like we are going to be a run and gun team with Kidd. His defense cant be any worse than Blake so we arent losing anything there. He shoots the 3 as well as Blake. He isnt going to be around for longer than 2-3 years to take away time from Bayless. So if the Blazers feel that Bayless is the PG of the future it almost makes perfect sense. So that leaves 2 questions: 1. Do the Blazers really view Bayless as the PG of the future? 2. Is it even possible to get him (would the Mavs give him up)? If the answer to question 1 is no then dont even bother asking question 2.
As a basketball player - Kidd. But Hedo would probably have more access to fresh Rahat Lukum and that's very important too.
Kidd is declining more and more, Hedo will cost too much and it weakens the Blazers perimeter D. No ty.
Kidd more then Hedo, if only because Kidd may accept a shorter term deal then Hedo. Turk is probably going to want at least a 4 year deal starting at 11 million. Kidd may take a 2 year deal starting at 8.
