Re: Joe Smith deal?

[skmishra@dlsun660.us.oracle.com (Shailendra K. Mishra)]

> From rprasha@clemson.edu Wed Feb 11 13:30:24 1998
>
> 
> I heard a rumor that the Warriors were considering sending Joe Smith to
> the Magic for Nick Anderson and a 2nd round draft pick.  I'm not a Joe
> Smith fan , but that is a pathetic deal for the former #1 overall pick.
> I don't see what they get out of it.
> 
> Nick Anderson just signed a new deal, I don't think it's a lot of money
> or for a very long time, but still, it's not like they get salary cap
> space.  He shoots inconsistently, won't drive anymore because he's
> scared to go to the free throw line where he sucks.  And a second round
> pick is usually a throwaway in a deal.

That's one reason why the deal has not happend. The Warriors want Nick Anderson 
+ a) Orlando's 1st round pick <which shouldn't be a big deal> if the Warriors 
draft at or beyond #4 or (b) the right to the 1st round pick that warriors will 
have to send to the Magic, should they finish within 1-3 in the draft lottery.

> 
> I think we can make a much better offer than this.  I know Pitino likes
> Smith, so I'm asking why don't we.  We could give Minor, or Brown,
> Knight or all of them for all I care.  Plus most likely a higher 2nd
> round pick.

2nd round pick won't cut it, Warriors want  atleast 1 first round pick. Teams 
like Atlanta are willing to offer a Ist rounder.

> The only thing I can think is that Joe Smith will be asking for too much
> money, but how much could he realistically get?  I think everyone knows
> he's a bust, and not worth more than 5 million a year.

Joe Smith is not a bust but he is not an elite player too. He has a good 
offensive game and has the quickness to play swarming type of zone defense that 
Pitino employs. Pitino needs to take a chance here with Joe in the lineup, we 
will get the scoring threat we need and will have a good chance to make the 
play-offs without sacrificing any of Mercer, Billups or Walker.


> I say we get in on this deal, and maybe we could pair Smith with Walker
> in a pretty good forward duo.

I completely agree. - Mishra