RE: Let the trade speculation begin

[kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com]

Good Lord. Haven't you learned anything from the disastrous Potapenko
trade? You don't deal lottery picks for mediocre centers. I'm going to forget
I ever read this and not hold it against you.

Now, if you want to deal Pot and Noshow for Olowokantplay,
that makes a little more sense..
Ray



> ** Original Subject: RE: Let the trade speculation begin
> ** Original Sender: CeltsSteve@AOL.com
> ** Original Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 18:16:47 -0700

> ** Original Message follows... 

>
> The Clips got the 2nd pick in the draft. Suppose they go big and take either 
> Curry or Kwame Brown (depending upon which one MJ doesn't select). They'll 
> then be on the hook to the tune to somewhere in the $3M range for the #2 
> overall pick. They are also on the hook for $3.5M+  for Kandi and are faced 
> with either extending his contract by the end of this year or trading him.
> 
> Would the C's be better off drafting a front court player at #10 to wait to 
> develop or offer the #10 this year, a future #1, and a contract to get Kandi, 
> a legit 7'1", 280 lbs who now has 3 years of experience under his belt?
>

> I'd take Kandi in a heartbeat.


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