Laettner

[elindholm]

I'd like to start this thread by saying that Christian Laettner is one of my least favorite players. However, he won't have much to do in Dallas, and the Mavericks are now thin at point guard (unless, that is, Harris is ready to contribute right away). Laettner and Eisley have almost identical salaries this season, but Laettner's contract is up in only one year, not two.

On a per-minute basis, Laettner is still a reasonably effective player. In a way, he would bring some of the things that McDyess did toward the end of last season, although no match for McDyess's athleticism even post-surgery. He could even credibly hold down some minutes at center against other small teams.

Financially, a swap is a can't-lose situation for Phoenix, and they'd likely profit on the court as well. The locker room presents a more complicated picture, but it might be worth the risk. What additional compensation might Dallas want? Will the Mavericks even consider trading with the Suns now, after the Nash incident?

 

[Chris_Sanders]

At least you are being reasonable.

 

[fordronken]

I'd like to start this thread by saying that Christian Laettner is one of my least favorite players. However, he won't have much to do in Dallas, and the Mavericks are now thin at point guard (unless, that is, Harris is ready to contribute right away). Laettner and Eisley have almost identical salaries this season, but Laettner's contract is up in only one year, not two.

On a per-minute basis, Laettner is still a reasonably effective player. In a way, he would bring some of the things that McDyess did toward the end of last season, although no match for McDyess's athleticism even post-surgery. He could even credibly hold down some minutes at center against other small teams.

Financially, a swap is a can't-lose situation for Phoenix, and they'd likely profit on the court as well. The locker room presents a more complicated picture, but it might be worth the risk. What additional compensation might Dallas want? Will the Mavericks even consider trading with the Suns now, after the Nash incident?

Hey, any time you have a chance to bring in a player that was on the original Dream Team, I say go for it

 

[elindholm]

Hey, any time you have a chance to bring in a player that was on the original Dream Team, I say go for it

Even Malone? If the Suns threw all of their Quentin Richardson money at him, I think he'd at least consider it.

 

[Joe Mama]

Hey, any time you have a chance to bring in a player that was on the original Dream Team, I say go for it

Even Malone? If the Suns threw all of their Quentin Richardson money at him, I think he'd at least consider it.

That is not funny. The thought of Karl Malone in the Phoenix Suns uniform makes me want to vomit.

Some of you will say I'm crazy, but it would probably take the Chicago first-round draft pick to make that deal.

Joe Mama

 

[JS22]

Malone in a Suns uni....

PLEASE NO. THANKS.

 

[Chaz]

Even Malone?

STOP!!! You are burning my eyes!!!

And my head feels like it is going to explode!!!





Ok, there, I feel better now.

Now don't ever say that again.

 

[Chaz]

If I was the Mavericks I would not do this deal. You don't trade big for small.

Not a bad deal for the Suns however.

 

[devilalum]

STOP!!! You are burning my eyes!!!

And my head feels like it is going to explode!!!





Ok, there, I feel better now.

Now don't ever say that again.

Ditto

Eliot Perry must be rolling over in his grave.

 

[F-Dog]

Hey, any time you have a chance to bring in a player that was on the original Dream Team, I say go for it

Even Malone? If the Suns threw all of their Quentin Richardson money at him, I think he'd at least consider it.

I don't see why you'd go after Malone, when you could probably entice Chris Mullen out of retirement for less.


Looking at the Mavericks' roster, it seems that they're hurting in the middle almost as much as the Suns are. It wouldn't surprise me to see Laettner getting a lot of burn in Dallas this season.

Besides, he's got an expiring contract, meaning he's at least twice as valuable as Howard Eisley is.


Of course, if the Suns were willing to take Danny Fortson...

 

[Freddie]

What did Elliot Perry die?

 

[NJYAJ09]

Trade would be great for the suns, but I dont think the Mavs would accept.

 

[George O'Brien]

Doesn't Mark Cuban just love the Suns?

I don't know the whole story with Laettner, but he has a reputation for being lockerroom poison. Over the years he has put up credible, but hardly startling numbers and has been traded innumerable times as he wears out his welcome.

My guess is that the Mavs figure they have a veteran team and Laettner won't be as destructive as he was in Washington. I think he would be a disaster with the Suns.