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BigE32
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 Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:58 am Post subject: Pistons sign Tony Delk! |
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| Tony Delk signed with the Pistons. It's on the NBA page of ESPN. com. Oh well. Let's see if we can find someone else for our backcourt. |
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straylight
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:04 am Post subject: |
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damn. delk would have been nice.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Lottery here we come  |
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numero-ocho
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:11 am Post subject: |
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And after that talk about "just wanting to play". :roll:
Now he goes from Atlanta's bench to Detroit's bench. Have a nice ride on the coattails!
The hell with him! Get us someone who wants to work for his money and accolades. |
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vvbandit
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:12 am Post subject: |
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| not sure if anyone we bring in at this point is going to help us. I just pictured the new guy sitting on the bench spending at least 20 games trying to learn the basics. By then the season is over and we may or may not be in the playoffs. It would be nice to have some options other than Smush and Sasha but its what we are stuck with. |
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wolfpaclaker
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: |
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| vvbandit wrote: | | not sure if anyone we bring in at this point is going to help us. I just pictured the new guy sitting on the bench spending at least 20 games trying to learn the basics. By then the season is over and we may or may not be in the playoffs. It would be nice to have some options other than Smush and Sasha but its what we are stuck with. |
I think the role of a "PG" in the Triangle is the easiest. I mean it requires them to do the least amount of cuts and ussually it's a spot up situation.
Take Fisher for example. He was a good spot shooter and the offense came naturally to him. |
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trmiv
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: |
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| I guess an extra 300K and playing time wasn't enough to sway him from a coattail ring. Oh well. |
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PiPisKobesByatch
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:32 am Post subject: |
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| lol.. DO IT MITCH! yet again he fails to make an acquisition. this is almost becoming a game of "what's the highest number of players i can fail to get" |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Meh, going by Mitch's luck in the past with free agents, Delk would have just been injured as soon as he donned a Lakers uniform.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Go to the Lakers, who might not make the playoffs, or the Pistons, who have a legit shot at the Finals. Tough choice, which one would you guys make? Me, I'm sporting a Pistons jersey.
And because he is going to the Pistons, it means he doesn't want to work hard and put out an effort? He will work much harder practicing against Billups than he would against Smush. The Lakers would have been the easy way out, not the Pistons.
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audioaxes
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: |
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talk about being bipolar
he took less money to be on a team that can win
isnt this what most people complain theres not enough of?
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | Go to the Lakers, who might not make the playoffs, or the Pistons, who have a legit shot at the Finals. Tough choice, which one would you guys make? Me, I'm sporting a Pistons jersey. |
Hello!!!! Really??!!! What are people so salty about?? If my name is Tony Delk, I just got released by the Hawks and Joe Dumars calls my phone and says, 'Hey Tony. Come play for me.' I'm a veteran. I've put in my time. I've paid my dues. Why in the world would I say no to an opportunity to win a championship? |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | Go to the Lakers, who might not make the playoffs, or the Pistons, who have a legit shot at the Finals. Tough choice, which one would you guys make? Me, I'm sporting a Pistons jersey.
And because he is going to the Pistons, it means he doesn't want to work hard and put out an effort? He will work much harder practicing against Billups than he would against Smush. The Lakers would have been the easy way out, not the Pistons. |
given the mindset of today's player, it is actually quite surprising he went to the Pistons.. Todays player is all about the mighty dollar, and playing time.. most will say they care about a ring, but usually wont sacrafice Money or Pt for either. Being that was exactly what the Lakers had to offer, it is surprising he chose the Pistons.
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trmiv
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| PiPisKobesByatch wrote: | | lol.. DO IT MITCH! yet again he fails to make an acquisition. this is almost becoming a game of "what's the highest number of players i can fail to get" |
I can't stand Mitch, but I don't see how you can fault him on this one. They tried, but Delk wanted a coattail ring. Not really much you can do at that point. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| trmiv wrote: | | I guess an extra 300K and playing time wasn't enough to sway him from a coattail ring. Oh well. |
I guess you weren't around LG during the three-peat. The running excuse for the front office failing to sign released free agents was "No one wants to be considered a coat-tail rider for signing with the Lakers." |
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LakersRGolden
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Don't players get a playoff bonus?
Is it > $300 for a bench player? |
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PrplReign
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| PiPisKobesByatch wrote: | | lol.. DO IT MITCH! yet again he fails to make an acquisition. this is almost becoming a game of "what's the highest number of players i can fail to get" |
Gee, you really are not that bright, are you? Delk took less money to play for another team, yet somehow this is Mitch's fault? I say it is your fault for not coming out of pocket with enough additional capital to convince Tony to come here. You are a really incapable fan and should be fired.
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trmiv
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| angrypuppy wrote: | | trmiv wrote: | | I guess an extra 300K and playing time wasn't enough to sway him from a coattail ring. Oh well. |
I guess you weren't around LG during the three-peat. The running excuse for the front office failing to sign released free agents was "No one wants to be considered a coat-tail rider for signing with the Lakers." |
Yea I was here, see sign up date. But it's different strokes for different folks. Delk is towards the end of his career so the pull of the ring was enough to sway him. Can't really fault him, or the Lakers, either way. |
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DaggerInTheHeart
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | | Lottery here we come |
Sad part is we're headed there regardless |
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boss_hog
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| trmiv wrote: | | I guess an extra 300K and playing time wasn't enough to sway him from a coattail ring. Oh well. |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but would he make up the difference in pay that we could of offered him by advancing far into the playoffs and winning a championship? |
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PiPisKobesByatch
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| PrplReign wrote: | | PiPisKobesByatch wrote: | | lol.. DO IT MITCH! yet again he fails to make an acquisition. this is almost becoming a game of "what's the highest number of players i can fail to get" |
Gee, you really are not that bright, are you? Delk took less money to play for another team, yet somehow this is Mitch's fault? I say it is your fault for not coming out of pocket with enough additional capital to convince Tony to come here. You are a really incapable fan and should be fired. |
gosh.. sorry MITCH. yea, i revealed your identity here at LG. what are you gona do now? attempt to trade me away, and have that fall through too? i'm so SCURRED. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Why would any professional SKIP a chance to go to the finals.. so he could play with a bunch of scrubs...
Get off your high horses... |
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Trey
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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If nothing else.. even if he doesn't get to play one minute.. do you know all the benefits that come with going that far into the playoffs
Free Tickets for family and friends
Free courtside seats for himself
Money from the league just for going that far ..
Possible Championship ring... etc etc
Would you give all that up to come and play with
Kwame
Mihm
Lo
Luke Walton
^^ etc etc |
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BigE32
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: |
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| I don't blame him at all for signing with the Pistons. He's never won a ring, and he's going to a team who has an excellent chance of winning it all. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| you guys act like coming here is every players fantasy. |
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