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CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

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  • #91
    Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

    Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
    Not a lot to hate when we know he won't be back next year anyways, in other words enjoy him while he is here because he is not going to be here that long.

    Get ready for PG's team for years to come.
    You say that last part like I'm supposed to be offended. I love Paul, he is Danny's protege after all

    Also what I love the most is, even though you hate it, you know I'm right. Danny is here one more year and in that year all that I want out of life (well other than a Pacers title) is for him to score 252 points and pass Jermaine O'Neal on the all time scoring leader board for the Pacers. If things work out right he should end up 3rd all time this year and sadly (for me anyway) that is where it will end, but hey that's still pretty good company.


    Basketball isn't played with computers, spreadsheets, and simulations. ChicagoJ 4/21/13

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    • #92
      Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

      Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
      Not a lot to hate when we know he won't be back next year anyways, in other words enjoy him while he is here because he is not going to be here that long.
      I'll hold you to this all season next year.

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      • #93
        Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

        By the way I'm starting to question the loyalty of some around here hoping that the Pacers keep a player that is making 14mil and don't do anything to move him just because they love and have a mancrush on this player, they rather see the Pacers fail and watch this player on the bench than to use that money in something that could help the Pacers win a championship.

        Shame on some of you that hope the Pacers retain him even if he is sitting on the bench.
        @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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        • #94
          Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

          Originally posted by Heisenberg View Post
          I'll hold you to this all season next year.
          It won't be the first time somebody does that to me, it looks like I'm the only around here that is held accountable.
          @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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          • #95
            Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

            Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
            It won't be the first time somebody does that to me, it looks like I'm the only around here that is held accountable.
            you're such a martyr

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            • #96
              Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

              Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
              By the way I'm starting to question the loyalty of some around here hoping that the Pacers keep a player that is making 14mil and don't do anything to move him just because they love and have a mancrush on this player, they rather see the Pacers fail and watch this player on the bench than to use that money in something that could help the Pacers win a championship.

              Shame on some of you that hope the Pacers retain him even if he is sitting on the bench.
              I'd try and work this out logically for you to show you how what you are saying is a contradiction but instead I'm going to treat you to this old Bubba Sparxxx video.



              Basketball isn't played with computers, spreadsheets, and simulations. ChicagoJ 4/21/13

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              • #97
                Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                Originally posted by pacer4ever View Post
                Not that I agree with him, but when Wells was co-hosting with Grady he stated Granger's ego wouldn't let him come off the bench. I would guess that same ego won't let him become less of a volume shooter. I mean I am not sure if Granger can adjust from a high volume shooter/star of the Pacers to shooter and defender who is merely a role player that we need. Wells made it seem like Granger meshing with this team would be difficult. I tend to agree. It will take Danny a long time to go from high volume guy to not so high volume. Tyreke Evans it took 2 years for him to adjust.

                I would certainly keep Granger and hope he is healthy, and try to make him fit with the team instead of trading him for a 2nd.
                But Granger has taken less and less shots each year with Vogel. He has said that this is Paul George's team now.

                I didn't heard Wells podcast but everything that I've read so far indicates that he has no problem being the second / third fiddle.
                Originally posted by IrishPacer
                Empty vessels make the most noise.

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                • #98
                  Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                  Originally posted by Sollozzo View Post
                  Granger has been a very good player, but he's not the sort of icon that you must keep at all costs. Not even Paul Pierce or Peyton Manning were at that level, and they met far more to their franchises than Granger ever has to the Pacers.
                  My knowledge on the NFL is very limited so I don't know a lot about the Manning situation but the Celtics treated Pierce very well. He stuck with them during some bad years so they build a team around him that won a championship and when they saw that it was time to rebuild they traded him to a contender.

                  That's what I want to happen with Granger as well. Win a championship first and trade him later
                  Originally posted by IrishPacer
                  Empty vessels make the most noise.

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                  • #99
                    Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                    Originally posted by bunt View Post
                    Wait, why does the loyalty stop there? Why doesn't he re-sign back with the Pacers at a steep discount, out of loyalty to the Pacers organization that hasn't traded him, and allow the team to sign other core players as they compete for a championship?

                    You're taking this loyalty thing way too far.
                    Loyalty goes both ways.
                    Originally posted by IrishPacer
                    Empty vessels make the most noise.

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                    • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                      Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
                      By the way I'm starting to question the loyalty of some around here hoping that the Pacers keep a player that is making 14mil and don't do anything to move him just because they love and have a mancrush on this player, they rather see the Pacers fail and watch this player on the bench than to use that money in something that could help the Pacers win a championship.

                      Shame on some of you that hope the Pacers retain him even if he is sitting on the bench.
                      Sigh :shakehead

                      Danny is unmovable until he returns from injury. No team is going to give out assets for a player that is a current question mark.

                      So, moving now would be an extremely stupid basketball decision because it would guarantee that we would be getting low-balled.

                      We need to wait until Granger returns from injury and shows that he's capable of being at least 80% of the player that he was.

                      If he does that then he also happens to be the perfect fit for our team since what our team lacked this season was Danny's specialty, 3 point shooting.

                      At this point, it's probably stupid on my part to try to reason with you regarding Granger but seriously. Do you not see that a healthy Danny would be amazing for this team as it would guarantee us scoring off the bench? Are you blind? Is your hate for Danny so big that you won't be happy if win a title just because Danny will be there as well?

                      I mean, seriously..
                      Originally posted by IrishPacer
                      Empty vessels make the most noise.

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                      • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                        Originally posted by Pacergeek View Post
                        trade Granger at all costs. This team has moved on without him. I would happily take a second rounder for him. Cannot take the chance of having a cancer in the locker room
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                        • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                          Originally posted by Nuntius View Post
                          Sigh :shakehead

                          Danny is unmovable until he returns from injury. No team is going to give out assets for a player that is a current question mark.

                          So, moving now would be an extremely stupid basketball decision because it would guarantee that we would be getting low-balled.

                          We need to wait until Granger returns from injury and shows that he's capable of being at least 80% of the player that he was.

                          If he does that then he also happens to be the perfect fit for our team since what our team lacked this season was Danny's specialty, 3 point shooting.

                          At this point, it's probably stupid on my part to try to reason with you regarding Granger but seriously. Do you not see that a healthy Danny would be amazing for this team as it would guarantee us scoring off the bench? Are you blind? Is your hate for Danny so big that you won't be happy if win a title just because Danny will be there as well?

                          I mean, seriously..
                          In fairness to Vnzla81 he was trying to be funny here. It was a play on words about a statement I made in my post from above.

                          I would suggest you find a nice video and treat him to it. Preferably something from the European Death Metal Scene, that seems to be his type of music.


                          Basketball isn't played with computers, spreadsheets, and simulations. ChicagoJ 4/21/13

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                          • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                            All you have to do is look at Dwight to see examples of how Danny could have demonstrated disloyalty over the years. Despite difficult circumstances in his top years, he remained a positive locker room personality. He consistently reached out to the community and behaved like a true Pacer citizen. He's one of the main contributors to our drafting of Paul George. He got in Lebron's face and Wade's to try to protect his teammates from being physically intimidated last year. He cheered as loud as anyone from the bench this year. He has built a BatCave.

                            Look, it's not like it's a battle between overly emotional fans who would never trade a player versus the hyper-rational armchair GMs. It comes down to two things: Danny Granger in 2013-14 and Larry Bird. And probably not in that order. For better or for worse, this franchise is the type that would trade talent for stability for a multiple-season attempt at a culture change. The type that would consistent pick third and fourth year college players in the draft unless the talent levels were just too damn high to pass on. This franchise and the guy who came back to run it don't do things like trade a Danny Granger. That's the team we cheer for, that's the identity. Through the door next year will walk #33.
                            You Got The Tony!!!!!!

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                            • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                              You guys realize insurance covered most of his salary. This happens in sports, there is no point in trading Granger until the trade deadline. If Granger is even 80% he is better than just having Reddick who just signed for 24/4.

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                              • Re: CBS: Pacers offering Granger in trades. Oh, and Green obviously.

                                Originally posted by Sollozzo View Post
                                And how would the Pacers have mistreated Granger?
                                You're missing the point! Bird told Danny that if Danny stayed while the Pacers were bad, he would keep him when the team got good. That means if you don't repay loyalty with loyalty it's on your record, and if Paul decided to go somewhere else down the road, the Pacers wouldn't have cause to complain because they would already have shown they aren't a loyal organization.

                                Yes the NBA is a business, but businesses should do what they promise. Now if you say Bird shouldn't have made such a promise, well that's a different matter.

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