Here are the details on the pick that was in the trade <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">If the Grizzlies’ first round pick in the 2004 Draft is one of the top three picks, the Grizzlies have the option to keep the pick. </div> http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/wells_0311203.html
Hhhhmmm....This thread really makes one think. It works better for Memphis though. They're basically good guys and I don't think they'll have a problem with one headache.
Seems like an even trade to me. The pick is what makes it all fair. Plus Blazers needed to mix things up.
LMAO @ Trail_Blazer76 "BONZI WILL ALWAYS BE A BLAZER" I sure won't question that! Thanks allnet for finding the first story on this, I figured that the pick had to have some protection to it, though I doubt Memphis would land a top 3 selection anyway this year.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting King James:</div><div class="quote_post">LMAO @ Trail_Blazer76 "BONZI WILL ALWAYS BE A BLAZER" I sure won't question that! </div> LOL. I wonder how many members actually got that joke....
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post">LOL. I wonder how many members actually got that joke....</div> Oh i think that anyone over the age of twelve got that joke. ...there are posters here over the age of twelve right? Also a first round pick is a first round pick. Portland might get something great with it. Any word on how Sheed is taking this? Is he packing hie bags too?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post"> He ALWAYS, knows something nobody else does. However in this case it was common sense. Well is a lot better than Person, and there aren't even any hyped draft prospects. What was Portland thinking?</div> I think Portland is betting that the Grizzlies do not make the playoofs this year. Either way, I still think they came off as losers in this deal. Jerry West sees some serious potential in this kid and Hubie Brown is the perfect coach for a player like Bonzi Wells. I think with the proper "grooming" that Jerry and Hubie will do, Bonzi Wells will be a force to reckon with in this league for many years to come. As for the Blazers, I have no clue what they were thinking on this one. Sure they lost a headcase but they really didn't get anything major in return for him. Wesley Person just doesn't have the skills needed to make up for the loss of Bonzi.
If I'm a Grizz fan, I'm loving this trade. Now there chances of getting being a playoff team are strengthened.
Like the good man said on ESPN.. I wouldnt trade with Jerry West, because he always knows something that we dont.
It was about time they let one of these guys go. They had to start getting rid of players, whether they get fair value back or not; just too many problems have come with Bonzi. It's not like the Blazers don't have the depth to accomodate for his loss, either. West keeps saying he is gathering all this talent to prepare for a big trade. I'm pretty sure he still has something up his sleeve.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Kid Canada:</div><div class="quote_post">They got rid of a headcase. Now Woods can play more. They have Anderson who is pretty good too. The first round pick will really help but we dont know the details on it.</div> your signature font is too big. i'm not sure if anyone told you but i figured i would... since i got yelled because mine was that size too. it's only fair.
This sucks that Bonzi is gone, he was one of my favorites on the Blazers. Memphis got the better end of the deal IMO.
He Sheed and Mouse were my favorite trio. Purehoops, one of the site's best designers, made me the sig seen below in honor of Wells. Thanks for the memories Bonzi.
Wow, this makes Memphis a little stronger. Only for Wesley Person and a 1st round pick? I think they could have gotten something more back. I know his stock fell, but I would think there was a better offer out there somewhere.
This is just a quick note that the Grizzlies have protection if the draft pick this year ends up to be in the top three. If it is the Blazers will get the Grizzlies pick in 2005 unless it is the number one pick.
Okay I am a huge blazer fan and I don't favor either side of this trade. I mean I know we got rid of Bonzi for chemistry reasons and the fact he's a jackass. I wouldn't want a guy on my team that is yelling at the coach. Also he has obviously decreased in points by 5 points a game and I think it was right to ship him out. Grizzlies obviously got a talent boost but that 1st round pick could come back to haunt them. But knowing the Blazers we will draft some ******** player and blow the best part of the trade (the pick). I also like the fact we have a shooter now, Sheed was probably our best 3 point shooter before Person and I don't think the PF should be the go to perimeter guy, I think he should be banging down low in case of a miss. I think this will work out for us quite well.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting hapnnsas:</div><div class="quote_post">I wouldn't want a guy on my team that is yelling at the coach. Also he has obviously decreased in points by 5 points a game and I think it was right to ship him out.</div> Keep in mind that many Blazers have decreased their ppg due to Randolph's breakout. Yelling at coaches isn't the issue. It's the fact that he did so publicly, and with much vulgarity. BTW, great to see yet ANOTHER Blazers fan on the site!! Come by the Blazers forum sometime .
