Obviously the Iverson trade and now this are intriguing, but I think that he will be involved with a different team, maybe the Nuggets or maybe even the T Wolves will throw an offer out. Throw him in a lineup with KG, Ricky Davis and Mike James and that is a solid offensive unit.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Dec 14 2006, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No way DRob. Charlotte should most definitely not deal Gerald Wallace for Corey Maggette. Maggette may be able to score more points, but Wallace's defensive abilities are too valuable. Plus, they have a nice thing going with the youth, along with a veteran leader in Brevin Knight.</div>Maggette is only 27 years old, It's not like he's an old player. The Bobcats need scoring right now more than anything, It would be silly not to deal Wallace for Maggette. They are the worst scoring team in the league.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Dec 13 2006, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>are you retarded? so easily? he's put up with the sixers' bullsh** for 11 years. and he didn't go public with it, Snider did. And if you honestly just said implied that allen iverson doesn't make his team better, just stop now.</div>Think about this way: You are on a high school team, and your team sucks bad, but your the only good one. Yes you get pissed off, but you work to make your team better. Do you ask for new coworkers at your work place? No. Thats called being unproffesional.
I'd think that Maggette would be a nice fit in Indiana. Stephen Jackson & Shawne Williams or a Pick for Maggette could help both teams. But it takes Indy out of the running for Iverson.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Dec 14 2006, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Think about this way: You are on a high school team, and your team sucks bad, but your the only good one. Yes you get pissed off, but you work to make your team better. Do you ask for new coworkers at your work place? No. Thats called being unproffesional.</div> Your being an idiot RaptorsFan...This isn't high school basketball or working at a restaurant. Iverson's had to deal with this crap for 11 years, I see no problem with him asking to be traded...same thing with Garnett...if this is a young guy on a 4 year contract...in his second year...then it's ridiculous...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Dec 14 2006, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Think about this way: You are on a high school team, and your team sucks bad, but your the only good one. Yes you get pissed off, but you work to make your team better. Do you ask for new coworkers at your work place? No. Thats called being unproffesional.</div>If he was being "unprofessional," believe me Philadelphia fans would riot against him and hate him like they do TO... but what are they doing instead? We are saying "finally Allen, it's about time you asked out for your sake." The fact of the matter is that he has stayed longer than he should have because he is loyal to Philadelphia, and he tried sticking it out and turning this team around... but it just isn't working. Sixers fans realize that, and we appreciate him for everything he has done for us, and we feel bad for the guy considering he wasted his two best seasons thus far (the last two) and all he has is a first-round playoff exit to show for it.He needs to go somewhere else to be successful, and we all wish him the best of luck. Plus, this allows us to get a head start on rebuilding... it's just a shame that he was stuck with a horrendous front office throughout his career...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KWebb5 @ Dec 14 2006, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="font-family:Arial">I dunno man, Gerald is an OK man to man defender, but Maggette isn't a slouch on D and brings ALOT more on offense. Before Gerald went to Charlotte he was like the 9th man on Sacramento. He's getting the minutes he is because theres no one else on Charlotte. I think Maggette could do some things in Charlotte.</span></span></div>Wallace got a shot in Charlotte, sure, but just because he was a benchie in Sacramento EARLY in his career doesn't mean he's not good now. It took Jermaine O'Nela 4-5 years before he even averaged double figures in scoring. Wallace may have gotten his big shot in Charlotte, but you can't argue that he has talent and he has expanded every aspect of his game.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Maggette is only 27 years old, It's not like he's an old player. The Bobcats need scoring right now more than anything, It would be silly not to deal Wallace for Maggette. They are the worst scoring team in the league.</div>They have a rookie with great scoring ability in Adam Morrison. He'll come around to lead that team in scoring. Sure, they need some offense, but do you know why Charlotte can score so little and still stay in almost every game? DEFENSE. Take Gerald Wallace off that team you have nothing for perimeter defense. Maggette is not a bad defender, but he's not on Wallace's level defensively either.They should keep Wallace, give him the tough defensive assignments, and remain patient with their young nucleus. In a couple years, with Gerald Wallace's defense, Okafor/Morrison/Felton on offense will be excellent. Not to mention the draft picks they get (they do have a shot at a future All-Star in this years draft) and maybe free agents.No need to go out and get Corey Maggette if I'm Charlotte. They know they aren't going to win anything this year, it's not like they are desperit for scoring right away. Like I said, give Morrison, Okafor, and Felton time to mesh with each other, mixed with their upcoming draft picks, they will be fine offensively.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Dec 14 2006, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If he was being "unprofessional," believe me Philadelphia fans would riot against him and hate him like they do TO... but what are they doing instead? We are saying "finally Allen, it's about time you asked out for your sake." The fact of the matter is that he has stayed longer than he should have because he is loyal to Philadelphia, and he tried sticking it out and turning this team around... but it just isn't working. Sixers fans realize that, and we appreciate him for everything he has done for us, and we feel bad for the guy considering he wasted his two best seasons thus far (the last two) and all he has is a first-round playoff exit to show for it.He needs to go somewhere else to be successful, and we all wish him the best of luck. Plus, this allows us to get a head start on rebuilding... it's just a shame that he was stuck with a horrendous front office throughout his career...</div>It makes sense, but why is it that just because they dont have sucess they have the right to leave? And I understand that you guys wish him best because of what he done for you, and he did it stick it out with you. But I have a problem with players demanding trades. If your really a good player to me, you would make everyone else better. Hence the name Steve Nash. He made the players on the Suns basically in a way who they are except for a few. Nash lead the team, even when he was the only one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Dec 14 2006, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It makes sense, but why is it that just because they dont have sucess they have the right to leave? And I understand that you guys wish him best because of what he done for you, and he did it stick it out with you. But I have a problem with players demanding trades. If your really a good player to me, you would make everyone else better. Hence the name Steve Nash. He made the players on the Suns basically in a way who they are except for a few. Nash lead the team, even when he was the only one.</div>He stayed in Philly for 11 years, got them to the Finals once with a mediocre supporting cast and no 2nd option, and got all the individual accolades you can talk about. But there comes a time where a change is needed. Not only does Allen Iverson himself want to win ballgames, it's best for the Philadelphia 76ers organization to deal him and start over. They both realize that they aren't going anywhere with their current outlook. They need to start over.And don't twist Iverson's thoughts. He would like to win a championship in Philadelphia more than anything, but he realizes (as does the organization) that it will not happen. Parting ways is best for both parties.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Dec 14 2006, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Believe you or me, but now that everyone saw Iverson so freely go off like that. Much more "demands" will be coming up. Just wait till the end of the year. Players will leave teams like never before and trust me. How quickly and easily did Iverson get this done? He didnt have to get angry, go public or anything. Its become an "easy" thing to just demand a trade. When in reality, you work to make your team better. If you cant make your team better, train harder to make yourself better, which in sense makes the team better.</div>Iverson has put his heart and sole in to that team for his entire career, so he deserved to demand a trade. That doesn't mean that other players are going to start demaning trades. He did it because his team was doing awful, his career isnt going to be going for more than 5 more seasons, and he wants to win a championship. Demanding trades has been going on for a long time now...its not Iversons fault. If I was Maggette, I wouldnt want to be on that team either. He is a player that SHOULD be starting and he isnt....I wouldnt be satisfied with my position, especially if my team was underperforming like the Clips are.
Why am I not surprised?Anyway, I'm glad we didn't trade Artest for him.Could he be a sixer?Clippers give Maggette and Livingston76ers give Allen Iverson.May be a little far stretched, but it could work
Clippers ARENT getting AI. Philly already said the only way for them to get AI is if they get Livingston. And LA said F*ck YOU!!!!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Dec 14 2006, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why am I not surprised?Anyway, I'm glad we didn't trade Artest for him.Could he be a sixer?Clippers give Maggette and Livingston76ers give Allen Iverson.May be a little far stretched, but it could work</div>SO you don't think the pacers should of traded Artest for Maggette?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dmoney @ Dec 14 2006, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>SO you don't think the pacers should of traded Artest for Maggette?</div>Heck no.Maggette has too many injury problems, throws too many turnovers, and does not have the ability to be the #1 option
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Dec 15 2006, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Heck no.Maggette has too many injury problems, throws too many turnovers, and does not have the ability to be the #1 option</div>He doesn't have to be #1 option because of JOBut agree Maggette's role is terrible in LA.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinoy Balla @ Dec 15 2006, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He doesn't have to be #1 option because of JOBut agree Maggette's role is terrible in LA.</div>Yeah, but JO was hurt at the time and was game-to-game every nightThe player we traded Artest for would have to be ready to be the #1 option on any given nightPeja was that person for us
