Re: Trades

[Jim McMaster <mcmaster@sweng.stortek.com>]

In message <62DEBEADED9ED311842B00508B138AC9290601@RGV-BOS-EXCH01>, "Niles, 
Shawn" said:
> Again, there are just too many uncertainties here to risk your best player.
> The pick "could" be better; Olowokandi "could" become a top center;
> "potentially" very good assets. Just too many risks here. I think if you are
> going to trade Pierce, you have to be sure you are getting a solid player in
> return. I for one would not risk the future on a bunch of "maybes",
> "coulds", and "what-if's".
> 
I do not agree with the proposed trade, but consider this:

With the current roster, the Celtics could very well become a 
middle-of-the-road team for years...making the playoffs most of the time, and 
never getting a serious shot at a championship or a high lotto pick.  If you 
really want the team to have a shot, you either need to take a gamble on 
hitting a home run in a trade like this, or blow up the team like the 
Bulls/Magic.  The proposed trade of Pierce is one example of the first 
option.  If it fails, you are stuck with the second.
-- 
Jim McMaster
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Go Celtics!