I disagree w/ Brian Wheeler about trading for Joe Johnson

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    By suggesting Joe Johnson for the picks he lost any credibility he had left.

    Apparently the management aren't the only ones in total denial about this roster.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    the picks are historically worthless versus a guy like Joe Johnson. you're way overvaluing the picks.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Maybe six years ago. Joe has been on the decline since he signed that atrocious contract, a contract that has four years left on it at age 31.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    I think the worst part about this is that Portland wouldn't really be able to make any other moves to get better because that takes all of their assets. (picks and cap space)
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    And I don't think Johnson has ever been worth two lotto picks. The next time he has a PER that reaches 20 will be the first time in his career.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    I agree with that. All other thigs being equal, I would take Joe Johnson for the #6 pick. But all things are not equal, the biggest being Johnson's contract.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    should be targeting josh smith. :MARIS61:
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Another PF?

    No.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    yeah, trading for an aging, declining SG is a good idea.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    can play the 3.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    you need to trade for stars in the league if you want to compete. or draft top 3. role players come last.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Earlier in his career he did.

    He's now a straight up PF.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Yeah, but Joe Johnson has never been a star player.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    we'll deal with it later. stockpile talent.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    yeah, only a 6x all star. he is too expensive but if somehow we can get another top player and him, it doesn't matter.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    I'd do both picks for Josh smith and Joe Johnson but not for just Joe johnson. If he wasn't on the worst contract in the entirity of the NBA I wouldn't mind it but for all the bitching about other players (Iggy/Granger) this is the real move that makes us a team that will not wow in the playoffs and will never suck enough for a top 10 picks.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Look at his advanced stats. He has been overrated since he left Phoenix.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    Brian Wheeler is a friend of this forum and reads our threads and posts fairly often. I'm going to change the title of this thread a little.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    and Joe Johnson is an aging, declining star, who hasn't lead his teams to shit.
     
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    Re: Brian Wheeler is HORRIBLE

    yeah I really wouldn't do it without someone like Deron Williams coming in or something and having JJ as a 3rd option.
     
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