Paul Pierce to Denver?

[elindholm]

This is at least the second time I've fallen for a RealGM rumor. Sooner or later, I'll learn that they are full of it.

 

[Chaplin]

This is at least the second time I've fallen for a RealGM rumor. Sooner or later, I'll learn that they are full of it.

There's a rumor on RealGM saying that Elindholm owes Chaplin 50 bucks.

 

[elindholm]

There's a rumor on RealGM saying that Elindholm owes Chaplin 50 bucks.

Talk to Joe Mama.

 

[George O'Brien]

Inside Hoops was not the only source of that rumor. Pro Basketball News speculated about this subject, but not as a "done deal".

On the surface this deal violates a basic rule of basketball which is that, unless forced, you never give up a top player for two average players. You could almost understand if the Celtics needed a big man, but as it stands right now, I would not play Nene over Jefferson.

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

Does anyone still consider Pierce a top player? Maybe a few years ago he got that pub but he is just a second level star to me.

 

[elindholm]

He's a top enough player that I wouldn't see him taking a back seat to World B. Anthony. But I certainly don't consider him anywhere near top-ten anymore.

 

[devilalum]

He's a top enough player that I wouldn't see him taking a back seat to World B. Anthony. But I certainly don't consider him anywhere near top-ten anymore.

I would agree that he is no longer a "top enough player."

And your reference to World B. Free is certainly accurate at this point in Melo's career. As often as we hear people asking us to give this guy a chance to grow up the NBA is littered with examples of guys that never do.

 

[elindholm]

And your reference to World B. Free is certainly accurate at this point in Melo's career.

I wish I could take credit for it, but I can't. Someone else on this board -- I can't remember who -- suggested it once during last summer's Olympics, and I thought it was so great that I've been borrowing it ever since.

 

[Folster]

World B. Free? Will someone explain that to me?

 

[Billythekid]

I like this trade for Boston. They are going no where with Pierce. Miller is a pretty good PG and Nene, given time at PF will grow into a decent player.

- On a side note,

Would Ricky Davis be a good replacement for Joe/Q? He's a 6'7 athletic scorer. Just the player we need. He's got a bad rep but last season he was said to be very well behaved.

 

[devilalum]

And your reference to World B. Free is certainly accurate at this point in Melo's career.

I wish I could take credit for it, but I can't. Someone else on this board -- I can't remember who -- suggested it once during last summer's Olympics, and I thought it was so great that I've been borrowing it ever since.

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showpost.php?p=443077&postcount=9

 

[devilalum]

World B. Free? Will someone explain that to me?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/freewo01.html

 

[elindholm]

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showpost.php?p=443077&postcount=9

Ah! Well there you are then. Great idea.

 

[elindholm]

Would Ricky Davis be a good replacement for Joe/Q?

Quite possibly, but it looks like Boston is keeping him, especially if they really are trading Pierce away.

 

[Billythekid]

Yeah, i suppose if they trade Pierce they'll hang onto Davis. He would fit perfectly though.

Wishful thinking.

 

[George O'Brien]

World B. Free? Will someone explain that to me?

Lloyd B Free, legally changed his name to "World B. Free". He was legendary for being one of the most amazing gunners in the NBA who absolutely never saw a shot he didn't just love. He bounced around a lot, but he generally found jobs because when he was hot he was incredible.

He had a career 20.3 ppg and 45.6% average. He averaged 28.8 ppg in 78-79 and 30.2 ppg in 79-90.

Wikipedia

World B. Free (born Lloyd B. Free on December 9, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former professional basketball player.

Free attended Canarsie High School in Brooklyn, New York before attending Guilford College in North Carolina. He played on Guilford's basketball team and helped the team win the NAIA National Championship and was named MVP of the NAIA Tournament.

He played for the San Diego Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Free had one of the purest jumpshots ever in the NBA. He got his name from his days in Brooklyn. He used to have a 44-inch vertical jump, and a friend nicknamed him "World" because of his ability to jump and do 360-degree dunks. Free is also known to frequently launch reckless shots during games. The sight of World B. Free pulling up for a three point shot on a breakaway is still one of the most memorable acts today.

In 1982, he had his first name legally changed to World.

In recent years, Free has been a community relations director for the Philadelphia 76ers.

 

[Joe Mama]

Talk to Joe Mama.

LOL

I knew as soon as I read Chaplin's post I was going to hear about that.

Joe Mama

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I think that this deal makes sense for both teams. Denver gets the SG it has wanted.

Boston gets younger with Nene and shores up the PG position with Miller.

How many can you send down to the NBDL? Because Boston is going to need to send the max with all of the players it has on its roster.

 

[George O'Brien]

I think that this deal makes sense for both teams. Denver gets the SG it has wanted.

Boston gets younger with Nene and shores up the PG position with Miller.

How many can you send down to the NBDL? Because Boston is going to need to send the max with all of the players it has on its roster.

The maximum is 15 including the development league players and what used to be injured reserve.