Lebron and Mello to the Suns, really?

Just curious, why am I getting such negative feedback on my post when my original  was nothing more than a response to Adrian Woj’s article, who’s a very well respected as an NBA writter.  Is it becacuse people read my post without the reading the article?  I don’t get it, the next post down has the link.

Just curious, why am I getting such negative feedback on my post when my original  was nothing more than a response to Adrian Woj’s article, who’s a very well respected as an NBA writter.  Is it becacuse people read my post without the reading the article?  I don’t get it, the next post down has the link.

First, you’re neglecting to mention a team that won 48 games in the West last year.  In addition, you failed to mention the Morris twins, Dragic and Eric Bledsoe who made up one of the best guard tandems in the NBA.  In addition they have 2 nice rookies coming in in Ennis and Warren.  I was simply responding to an article posted by a highly respect sports journalist on yahoo sports.  Who could beat the Suns if they gave up nothing to add Lebron and Mello, and yes for the next 5 years. Carmello just turned 30 and Lebron is 29 – thye’re both hitting their prime.  How could they not win titles the next 5 years as they’re both in their prime with tons of young talent around them and stock piles of draft picks. If you took the time to read the article and evaluate the Suns roster instead of focusing on 1 assumption I made, you might change your mind.

First, you’re neglecting to mention a team that won 48 games in the West last year.  In addition, you failed to mention the Morris twins, Dragic and Eric Bledsoe who made up one of the best guard tandems in the NBA.  In addition they have 2 nice rookies coming in in Ennis and Warren.  I was simply responding to an article posted by a highly respect sports journalist on yahoo sports.  Who could beat the Suns if they gave up nothing to add Lebron and Mello, and yes for the next 5 years. Carmello just turned 30 and Lebron is 29 – thye’re both hitting their prime.  How could they not win titles the next 5 years as they’re both in their prime with tons of young talent around them and stock piles of draft picks. If you took the time to read the article and evaluate the Suns roster instead of focusing on 1 assumption I made, you might change your mind.

I think you answered your own question. Despite his age, most NBA fans have a very difficult time identifing with the 29th pick in the previous year’s draft who not only played 10 minutes a game, even though he shot 45% , but was projected as a mid-second round pick in a terrible draft class.  Obviously, guys like Len, Warren and Ennis who got a great deal of pre-draft attention are more likely to be on the minds of the average NBA fan.  But I think you bring up a good point.  There are certainly very young players like Archie Goodwin who has elite athleticism and quickness to someday develope into legitimate NBA shooting guard.  Obviously the Suns thought enough value was there as they picked him up in the first round, thereby giving him guaranteed money and a roster space for at minimum 2 years.  As for his future, who knows, but hopefully he gets a chance to show some of those skills that brought on the Tyreke comparisons.  Archie Goodwin might be the ideal candidate to give the NBA justification to raise the draft age limit to 20 or 21.  Another year or 2 on the college level could of really helped such a young guy not only physically develope his game, but also emtionally mature.  There’s not many 18 year old that can handle the pressures of the media, the fans and the NBA, especially one whose skills are under-developed. 

I think you answered your own question. Despite his age, most NBA fans have a very difficult time identifing with the 29th pick in the previous year’s draft who not only played 10 minutes a game, even though he shot 45% , but was projected as a mid-second round pick in a terrible draft class.  Obviously, guys like Len, Warren and Ennis who got a great deal of pre-draft attention are more likely to be on the minds of the average NBA fan.  But I think you bring up a good point.  There are certainly very young players like Archie Goodwin who has elite athleticism and quickness to someday develope into legitimate NBA shooting guard.  Obviously the Suns thought enough value was there as they picked him up in the first round, thereby giving him guaranteed money and a roster space for at minimum 2 years.  As for his future, who knows, but hopefully he gets a chance to show some of those skills that brought on the Tyreke comparisons.  Archie Goodwin might be the ideal candidate to give the NBA justification to raise the draft age limit to 20 or 21.  Another year or 2 on the college level could of really helped such a young guy not only physically develope his game, but also emtionally mature.  There’s not many 18 year old that can handle the pressures of the media, the fans and the NBA, especially one whose skills are under-developed. 

I’m pretty certain it’s against the rules for an active player to have ownership in a franshise, however the same rules don’t apply to a coach (remember Pitino).  Shaq could of been part-owner along time ago of a franschise, but only after he retired got a piece of the Kings.  It was the same for Jordan I believe. 

I’m pretty certain it’s against the rules for an active player to have ownership in a franshise, however the same rules don’t apply to a coach (remember Pitino).  Shaq could of been part-owner along time ago of a franschise, but only after he retired got a piece of the Kings.  It was the same for Jordan I believe. 

I only posted it as a response to Adrian Woj. article on yahoo sports (which I should of linked b/4 my post).  In a crazy way, as long as Bosh/Lebron/Wade/Haslem haven’t committed to one another, it’s certainly a possibility.  Lebon and Mello have always dreamed of playing together.  I could see Bosh going to Dallas and Wade staying with the Heat or moving on to Chicago if they break things up…. who knows at this point, but I liked the article so I posted it.  We’re about to hit  the most fun part of the NBA off-season so enjoy….

I only posted it as a response to Adrian Woj. article on yahoo sports (which I should of linked b/4 my post).  In a crazy way, as long as Bosh/Lebron/Wade/Haslem haven’t committed to one another, it’s certainly a possibility.  Lebon and Mello have always dreamed of playing together.  I could see Bosh going to Dallas and Wade staying with the Heat or moving on to Chicago if they break things up…. who knows at this point, but I liked the article so I posted it.  We’re about to hit  the most fun part of the NBA off-season so enjoy….