Re: Joe Smith deal?

[Warwick Janetzki <giants@icplus.net.au>]

Rohan Prashad wrote:
> 
> 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.

Anderson is making $4 mil this season, signed a 6 year $30 mil contract
I think.
> 
> 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.
> 
Brown and Knight for Smith + Shaw/Coles???

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

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