I made my point, I want to buy low, you guys want to prop up Gay for Memphis, whatever, I am not down with the deal as I read it in the news.
I made my point, I want to buy low, you guys want to prop up Gay for Memphis, whatever, I am not down with the deal as I read it in the news.
Huh?Matt52 wrote:
I will state it again, Concussions are serious in pro athletes. A 2nd documented one at this point will send his value tumbling in the future. Why should this not be a consideration?
EDIT: I think I understand your point, now. LOGIC states that if one person has no problems with concussions, and another does. That doesn't mean they cancel out, the valid logical conclusion is: "Concussions can sometimes be serious."
Last edited by BasketballCrush; Tue Jan 29th, 2013 at 05:42 PM.
The bottom line is that I trust the Raptors medical staff. Regardless of the player, if they pass the tests with a clean bill of health, I don't worry about past injuries. Most players in the league have some sort of injury history and every single player can easily have their value/career derailed with a single injury at anytime. The logic you're applying to Gay can be applied to every player, so therefore the concern is negated with medical clearance.
The Raptors medical staff was okay with Jamaine O'Neal, Hakeem, and TJ Ford. I think an entire injury history should always be considered when making a trade.
Especially for a player that will eat up this much salary. (this is primary fodder for negotiations, I am starting to think you guys are trying to help Memphis)
Last edited by BasketballCrush; Tue Jan 29th, 2013 at 05:54 PM.
Its not our medical staff. Its just plain old bad luck. We Have an amazing medical staff but we have terrible luck.
#TradeBargnani #JVIsABoss #RudyGayTime #DeRozanGoingHAM
Exactly. I haven't heard any whispers or rumors of Gay's past concussion being cause for any health and/or performance related concerns, so I'm not entirely sure why you're getting so worked up about it.
It would be like me pushing for Lowry to be traded because his multiple ankle injuries are cause for long-term mobility concerns... it's true, but it's such a non-factor that it doesn't really need to enter the discussion at this point in time.
Because I am a Raptor fan 1st, and I care about getting the best deal for my team.
Besides, I don't like Gay this year, and don't want to sell myself false hope.
Last edited by BasketballCrush; Tue Jan 29th, 2013 at 05:57 PM.
Luck is entirely dependent on the predicament you put yourself in, and even more the reason to scrutinize assets that come in to this rebuild.
That's a little unfair. I would categorize the injuries sustained by both Bargnani and Valanciunas to be nothing but bad luck. Kleiza's would be fair to categorize as a little more chronic, as would Calderon's history of hamstring injuries.
I agree that some injury trends can be predicted, to a point, but other injuries are nothing but freak accidents that are due to nothing more than the luck of the basketball gods.
Again, regardless of the player, as long as the Raptors medical staff does their due dilligence, I am satisifed. Anything more than that and you might as well consult a psychic!
Not in support of this trade as it is listed. Reeks of a GM trying to save his job.
false hope=raptors since '06
it's why I don't feel compelled to watch the games anymore.
we should get gay, b/c I couldn't care less about waiting for a better oppurtunity to arise.
Last edited by akashsingh; Tue Jan 29th, 2013 at 07:06 PM.
When I die, I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandpa. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=a6ua2xh
3 team trade why not.....
You are taking away financial flexibility and the ability to improve.
My understanding is Memphis is not capable of being a luxury tax team so they are looking to get improve overall depth by sharing Gay's contract over multiple players.
Right now they are what they are and they have little opportunity to change or get better with 4 big contracts of Conley, Gay, Z-Bo, and Gasol. Not to mention Allen is a free agent and many reports cite him as the heart of the team.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
Hahaha Tucas. Sounds like the "What About Derozan" guy
Ross for Gay
According to a source, (Realgm), that the Grizzlies are apparently interested in our rookie Terrence Ross but Colangelo stated clearly that he's untouchable. I personally think Ross should be dealt while he's on the rise while we keep Ed Davis and find another team for Calderon. I like the lineups of
Lowry
DeRozan
Gay
Davis
Val
as opposed to
Lowry
DeRozan
Gay
Bargs
Val
Then we can try to move Bargs + Lowry for an elite PG in Rondo or Jennings and a backup SG. In this league, it's easy to find a backup SG but a well established PF (who took three years to get his act going) in Ed Davis is rare in NBA these days. We will have to loose a pick though and let's hope it's the 2014 pick.
euhh no id keep ross he is better than derozan and if he had starter minutes he would be in rookie on the year talk
i wanna ad if the wanted derozan id do it
Ross is a keeper!!! id trade Demar first.. with Gay on our team wed have absolutly no need for demar!
+1
I agree with this. Ross is a keeper.
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