Post by DERRENMATTS on May 21, 2007 1:50:34 GMT -5
This is a carry over from a discussion Celtics Blog is having.
I guess Gary Tanguay said that if we land the #2 pick (which would be Kevin Durant), Pierce wants us to trade it because he doesn't want to wait for Durant to develop (I guess develop his slim body)--he wants to start winning right now.
Scenario #1
Trade the #2 pick (Durant) plus others to make the salary match, for Garnett. Maybe Durant + Ratliff + cash for KG.
Scenario #2
Keep the #2 pick (Durant) and trade Paul Pierce to Minnesota for Kevin Garnett. If McHale wants us to throw in another player to make it happen, so be it, as long as it isn't Jefferson.
I can't believe Pierce is saying this. I mean, Durant is a special talent and could very well surpass him in 4 - 5 years. Is Pierce thinking about the organization and what's better for the long run, or is he just in it for himself?
He and Durant could be the most lethal SG/SF combination in the league (as long as they are sharing the ball), maybe in history if he can wait 4 more years.
I understand that Pierce is tired of losing and he's roughly got 5 - 6 good years left in his tank. But I certainly don't want to trade away a star talent who will be an All-Star for the next 12 years just to satisfy an aging Pierce who's only going to be around for another half decade.
I guess Gary Tanguay said that if we land the #2 pick (which would be Kevin Durant), Pierce wants us to trade it because he doesn't want to wait for Durant to develop (I guess develop his slim body)--he wants to start winning right now.
Scenario #1
Trade the #2 pick (Durant) plus others to make the salary match, for Garnett. Maybe Durant + Ratliff + cash for KG.
Scenario #2
Keep the #2 pick (Durant) and trade Paul Pierce to Minnesota for Kevin Garnett. If McHale wants us to throw in another player to make it happen, so be it, as long as it isn't Jefferson.
I can't believe Pierce is saying this. I mean, Durant is a special talent and could very well surpass him in 4 - 5 years. Is Pierce thinking about the organization and what's better for the long run, or is he just in it for himself?
He and Durant could be the most lethal SG/SF combination in the league (as long as they are sharing the ball), maybe in history if he can wait 4 more years.
I understand that Pierce is tired of losing and he's roughly got 5 - 6 good years left in his tank. But I certainly don't want to trade away a star talent who will be an All-Star for the next 12 years just to satisfy an aging Pierce who's only going to be around for another half decade.
