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  • Re: Bird press conference

    Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
    One example is that according to rumors Boston wanted a pick plus Tyler for Ray Allen and we turned the deal down, I think it had to do more with him keeping Tyler than the pick and I am a Tyler Hansbrough fan but I don't think you turn that deal down.
    So your willing to let the Executive of the Year go based on a rumor?

    Interesting.

    Also, I would turn down that trade too. Ray Allen has a season or two left, has shown a lot of signs of slowing down this year, and makes a lot of money. At this point, trading a first round pick and our only backup PF, helps us very little now, and hurts us in the future. Not to mention it would have moved Paul George to the bench.

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      Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
      Bledsoe+ pick+ Aminu + Kaman + EJ, not just Bledsoe.
      And they traded pick+aminu+kaman+EJ. They weren't willing to do the deal with Bledsoe, but were willing to do the deal without him. Therefore, he was straw that broke the camel's back.
      Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.

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      • Re: Bird press conference

        Originally posted by cdash View Post
        When was this? This year? Last year? I don't remember hearing that rumor.

        Also, you assume that it had to do more with Tyler than the pick. That is not something that will be (or can be) confirmed. Even if the rumor were true, Bird could have decided that he didn't want to blow his wad on Allen's salary. He could have decided that Allen was not a good fit for our roster because he would have forced Paul George to the bench. He might not have liked the fact that he had to give up a pick for an aging player who frankly wouldn't have changed our outlook in the near term that much. There are plenty of plausible explanations besides the one you decided on.
        http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/3/9/...llen-to-pacers

        "Here's the thing," Bird said. "When Danny and I talked about trading for Ray, he wanted Tyler Hansbrough and a first-round pick. If that's the value he's putting on Ray Allen, he ain't getting it. That tells me he's in no hurry to trade him. "All that talk about Danny blowing it up, about not making the same mistakes as Red, is fine. "But now that it's his turn to pull the trigger, it's a helluva lot harder than it looks."
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        • Re: Bird press conference

          Originally posted by Dr. Awesome View Post
          So your willing to let the Executive of the Year go based on a rumor?

          Interesting.

          Also, I would turn down that trade too. Ray Allen has a season or two left, has shown a lot of signs of slowing down this year, and makes a lot of money. At this point, trading a first round pick and our only backup PF, helps us very little now, and hurts us in the future. Not to mention it would have moved Paul George to the bench.
          wasn't a rumor Bird spoke on the topic

          http://tracking.si.com/2012/03/09/re...gh-draft-pick/

          “Here’s the thing,” Bird said. “When Danny (Ainge) and I talked about trading for Ray, he wanted Tyler Hansbrough and a first-round pick. If that’s the value he’s putting on Ray Allen, he ain’t getting it. That tells me he’s in no hurry to trade him.”
          I understand not trading for Ray he wouldnt of put us over the hump so you really cant fault Bird for not doing it renting Ray Allen isnt worth a 1st.

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          • Re: Bird press conference

            Originally posted by cdash View Post
            Hint: Every GM is in love with the players he brought in, especially the ones they drafted.


            That's true, but a good GM knows when it's time to quit being stubborn and refusing to admit they made a mistake and move on. Some just have thicker skin and less ego than others.

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            • Re: Bird press conference

              Originally posted by Sollozzo View Post
              What offers are you talking about specifically? I'm not going after you for being a "Bird hater", I'm just curious. Saying he gets offered a great deal but turns it down because he is biased toward "his guys" is a pretty bold statement and I'm curious as to what you are specifically referring to.

              Rush was one of "his guys" and was traded. Hibbert is "his guy", but no one wants him gone obviously. I know you don't like Granger, but I don't think Granger would bring in anything that great in a trade. PG is a Bird guy, but no one wants him gone. And don't you actually like Hansbrough?
              I like Granger and I know nobody here believes that, what I hate is the "Danny apologists" around here, he can't do nothing wrong in their eyes and we can't even talk about trading him because people get all upset.


              And regarding the topic, I don't have any prove other than the numerous rumors were Larry was going to make a trade and we were pretty much screwing the other team (Redick for Tinsley, Mcbob for Mayo, Ford for Augustin, Henderson,etc) I know some people here love that he likes to be the winner in every situation but to me sometimes you have to send value to get value back, those failed trades tell me that he values his players by a lot, hence the comments that "we would only trade Danny if we get an all star in return".


              Note to those that are upset with my comments: this is my opinion so back off.
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              • Re: Bird press conference

                Well, on top of that it would have been a 20-something game rental, and not a guarantee to be re-signed. Instead we got Barbosa for a 2nd round pick.

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                  Originally posted by Justin Tyme View Post
                  That's true, but a good GM knows when it's time to quit being stubborn and refusing to admit they made a mistake and move on. Some just have thicker skin and less ego than others.
                  Sure, and my point is that Bird did that. He had no problems letting Shawne Williams, James White, and Brandon Rush go. Do we have any examples of Bird holding onto "his" players way too long?

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                  • Re: Bird press conference

                    Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
                    Note to those that are upset with my comments: this is my opinion so back off.
                    You have said this twice now. Why? People are responding to you very amicably. Just because they disagree with you doesn't mean they are upset. Relax.

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                    • Re: Bird press conference

                      Originally posted by Dr. Awesome View Post
                      So your willing to let the Executive of the Year go based on a rumor?

                      Interesting.

                      Also, I would turn down that trade too. Ray Allen has a season or two left, has shown a lot of signs of slowing down this year, and makes a lot of money. At this point, trading a first round pick and our only backup PF, helps us very little now, and hurts us in the future. Not to mention it would have moved Paul George to the bench.
                      I'd easily have taken Allen over Barbosa for the Playoffs ( assuming that the FO would have looked for additional trades to fill the Backup PF need that we'd have ).

                      I guess the question is whether the cost of a rental for a Player like Ray Allen was too high or not.
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                      • Re: Bird press conference

                        Originally posted by CableKC View Post
                        I'd easily have taken Allen over Barbosa for the Playoffs ( assuming that the FO would have looked for additional trades to fill the Backup PF need that we'd have ).

                        I guess the question is whether the cost of a rental for a Player like Ray Allen was too high or not.
                        If the price was the same, I would rather have Allen over Barbosa too. But giving up Tyler and a pick (I assume that's a first) for an aging rental of Ray Allen is just too much. I don't think he would have made a substantial difference in our playoff fortunes.

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                        • Re: Bird press conference

                          Originally posted by cdash View Post
                          Sure, and my point is that Bird did that. He had no problems letting Shawne Williams, James White, and Brandon Rush go. Do we have any examples of Bird holding onto "his" players way too long?
                          Not his player but holding into Dunleavy for that long was a huge mistake, he should have traded his a** when he had that great year and instead kept him long enough to see his value go down the toilet, TJ Ford was another one? Tinsley? maybe?
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                          • Re: Bird press conference

                            Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
                            Not his player but holding into Dunleavy for that long was a huge mistake, he should have traded his a** when he had that great year and instead kept him long enough to see his value go down the toilet, TJ Ford was another one? Tinsley? maybe?
                            You can't trade a player that no one wants.
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                            • Re: Bird press conference

                              Originally posted by cdash View Post
                              You have said this twice now. Why? People are responding to you very amicably. Just because they disagree with you doesn't mean they are upset. Relax.
                              I have to do it, that should keep some people away at least I hope
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                              • Re: Bird press conference

                                Originally posted by Since86 View Post
                                You can't trade a player that no one wants.
                                Dunleavy in his best year? I'm pretty sure some sucker would have jumped all over that, I even remember that Antem was pushing for the Pacers to trade him that year and he was right, his value went to the crapper after that.

                                edit: Even Tinsley had some value that we were close to get Redick for him, the same thing with TJ Ford, we were "close" to get Augustin and Henderson for him, that last one hurts if you ask me
                                Last edited by vnzla81; 06-05-2012, 03:18 PM.
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