pimp Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Try to trade for a star player, that could help the team become a legit contender in the East. (( like Lakers did with Gasol and Celtics with KG/Allen)) OR Leave the Starting lineup the way it is, and just try to improve the bench only. (( Like the Raptors withKapono and Moon)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted May 21, 2008 Moderators Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 If you can score a deal like the Celtics or Lakers did for Gasol and Garnett you definitely do it, IMO. The Gasol deal you do every time no matter where you are in your development - that is pure windfall. The Garnett deal was very good as well (not as disproportionate) and a veteran top 10 guy in the NBA is worth the risk, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exodus Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 We lack the stars that other top teams have. If we can make a deal for an established star who isn't on the decline we have to consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Quote: If you can score a deal like the Celtics or Lakers did for Gasol and Garnett you definitely do it, IMO. The Gasol deal you do every time no matter where you are in your development - that is pure windfall. The Garnett deal was very good as well (not as disproportionate) and a veteran top 10 guy in the NBA is worth the risk, IMO. Completely agree. Future "potential" is nice but it is the veteran teams that win championships and sacrificing some youth for a legitimate chance to win a championship, like the Celtics did, is a no brainer decision for any GM. San Antonio is going to need to rebuild after Duncan retires but rebuilding is a little sweeter after a nice championship run. Rebuilding after plateauing at 50 or so wins and no championships sucks all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone034life Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 The time is now for this Hawks squad. They already have enough young talent that they can lose a young player(Marvin, Chillz) and still have players under the age of 25 on the roster. With JJ, Horford and Smoove on the team add another star or very good veteran to the mix this team could be very good. Just look at the east and possible moves coming: Bulls - Beasley/Rose, they also have players that can be traded. Heat - Beasley/Rose, the Matrix can be traded or let go to free up salary cap. Nets - Melo and Camby possibly coming in trade. If not they still will trade to get better and have a top 10 pick. Bobcats - Have a lottery pick and young players(Felton,Wallace) they can possibly trade. They could go after Melo and Camby with Felton,Wallace or Richardson plus #9. Allen Iverson is another possibility reuniting him with Larry Brown. Those are all teams the Hawks were in front of this season who have a chance to get better. This franchise has been rebuilding for a very long time now its time for the GM, Micheal Gearon jr.,to get us a star or solid veteran to help us get to and advance in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachx Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Depends on who the star is and what we have to give up. Everyone's interpretation of fringe star players is different. By star player do you mean top 10 ? Kobe Lebron Howard Stoudamire Duncan Garnett Paul D. Williams Bosh Wade 3 border line top 10 stars: Anthony Ming Dirk Then there are guys who are or were around the top 13 but are on the decline or will be next year: Nash Dirk McGrady Kidd B. Davis V. Carter AI J. O'Niel Marion Allen Stars on the rise: Roy Durant Ellis A. Jefferson J. Smith Horford Okefor Bynum ? (injured) Oden ? (injured) Borderline stars: Gasol J. Johnson Brand R. Jefferson Pierce Ginobli Parker R. Lewis Boozer I am sure I have left out some names by mistake. The point is that the top 10 players are pratically untouchable as are the stars on the rise. In my mind the Hawks could only get a "borderline star" or a star on the decline. Of the border line stars I listed I like both Richard Jefferson and Elton Brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachx Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Quote: Bobcats - Have a lottery pick and young players(Felton,Wallace) they can possibly trade. They could go after Melo and Camby with Felton,Wallace or Richardson plus #9. Allen Iverson is another possibility reuniting him with Larry Brown. Those are all teams the Hawks were in front of this season who have a chance to get better. This franchise has been rebuilding for a very long time now its time for the GM, Micheal Gearon jr.,to get us a star or solid veteran to help us get to and advance in the playoffs. Wallace at SF next to JJ at SG would be beautiful. I like that one more then R. Jefferson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Quote: Depends on who the star is and what we have to give up. Everyone's interpretation of fringe star players is different. By star player do you mean top 10 ? Kobe Lebron Howard Stoudamire Duncan Garnett Paul D. Williams Bosh Wade 3 border line top 10 stars: Anthony Ming Dirk Then there are guys who are or were around the top 13 but are on the decline or will be next year: Nash Dirk McGrady Kidd B. Davis V. Carter AI J. O'Niel Marion Allen Stars on the rise: Roy Durant Ellis A. Jefferson J. Smith Horford Okefor Bynum ? (injured) Oden ? (injured) Borderline stars: Gasol J. Johnson Brand R. Jefferson Pierce Ginobli Parker R. Lewis Boozer I am sure I have left out some names by mistake. The point is that the top 10 players are pratically untouchable as are the stars on the rise. In my mind the Hawks could only get a "borderline star" or a star on the decline. Of the border line stars I listed I like both Richard Jefferson and Elton Brand. I don't think Smith a star on the rise, and I wouldn't put J O'neal with the declining... I think is declined and next season will just be worst. I think Smith is a future marginal All Star who is similiar cept for position to AK-47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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