Zombie Batum

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  1. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    This is semi-OT really, but I know some people would squeal, especially those happy to see the back of him.

    Anyone intrigued where he'll end up? Bets? I wouldn't be surprised to see him join LA in San Antonio, myself. But he also enjoyed his role in Charlotte, and they seem keen to keep him (and it would be odd if they weren't). I wonder, though, if he's expensive, if the Hornets might be more open to trading MKG. You have to assume not, but they're pretty tight-fisted, and those guys might be seen as overlapping a bit. (Although Jordan probably remembers "overlapping" with Pippen.)

    You know, I've been saying all along that we could've really used a player like Batum last year. And we still could.
     
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    He will resign with charlotte
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    It would kill our chances of getting a Gasol. Nic hates the Spaniards.

    BNM
     
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    Charlotte is handing Nic a max contract at 12:01 AM.

    Do you think Nic takes (a lot) less to go to the Spurs?
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I would just be surprised if he stayed there.
     
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    Hard to turn down Super MAX with this new rising cap.

    I bet he wants to be elsewhere (TOR most likely) but money talks...
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    True..... but Charlotte is just so..... blech
     
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    It's a shame Marc isn't a FA, I think he'd be a good addition to the team.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Don't they have a thriving French community in Toronto? ;)

    Charlotte obviously has the upper hand.

    Spurs need to continue to retool but I'm not sure where he fits: shooting guard? Although he has Spurs written all over him, what about the rumors that LaMarCooch wanted him traded, and he was traded to appease The Cooch?

    Otherwise, I bet Nic stays east.
     
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    I have it on good authority that LaMarcus has 'played [his] last game with that mother fucker.'
     
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    Nic is a nice role player. We have enough of those. we need a star, or at least a potential one
     
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    Yeah, there were already some rumblings that LA wasn't a big fan of Batum, but I've heard it from a few credible sources at this point.
     
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    I would probably be tired of Batum's shit as well if I had to play with him.
     
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    Batum isnt coming back. He already said he was the happiest he has been in awhile or whatever because he likes the way charlotte plays more.

    If you desire an inconsistent wing make a max offer to harrison barnes.
     
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    I saw him in a talk show yesterday after France's football game. Or soccer I guess I should say
     
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    Any other team I'd say no chance. But SA has some kind of Jedi mind control. Plus two of his compatriots to whom he has long looked up.
     
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    No you shouldn't.
     
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    Batum's inconsistency has a much higher ceiling.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    And go where ?
     
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    Aldridge will do what Pop says and STFU.
     
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