Re: The trade

["Orion" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

It appears maybe the C's thought Delk gives basically what Van Exel does
with less baggage and cost. It would be great to see Cook added, if they can
give him playing time, and then move Rogers in a package for Marc Jackson.


Jackson
Battie
Walker
Pierce
Delk, Cook


How about Derek Anderson and Randolph for  McCarty and Mcleod , and Forte if
Portland want cap room?

Warriors still looking to  move Jackson and possibly Fortson.  It would be
nice to get Jackson and Fortson to shore up the low post maybe for Rogers
and V?


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2002/02/21/SP
137380.DTL








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Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 3:15 AM
Subject: The trade


> The Herald reports that the Celts may use
> Palacio/RBrown's roster spot on Omar Cook, who had 90
> assists in a five-game span playing for Fayetteville of
> the NBDL. They also think Portland may be looking at "get
> off of" McLeod and McCarty, as cap moves. I wonder what
> they are offering.
>
> Rodney Rogers is 30 years old and a free agent this
> summer. He was 6th man of the year in Y2K, shooting .439
> from 3-point land. He's listed at a solid 255 pounds, and
> has missed just one game for the Suns in three seasons.
> This year he is averaging 12.6 points in just 25.1
> minutes per game (4.8 boards). His FG% inside the arc is
> 501. He is .350 on treys with roughly 3 attempts per
> game. Whether you like the Celts offense or not, he seems
> like a good fit and the key player in the trade. I don't
> know how Wallace plans to re-sign him though. He sounds
> like a solid citizen BTW.
>
> Tony Delk is what Forte hopes to be someday (he'll
> probably be another guy that gets traded). He's a 28-year-
> old former McDonald's All American and a NCAA Final Four
> MVP, as well as MVP of the Midwest regional. He had a 53
> point game last season versus the Kings, shooting a
> ridiculous 20-27. He was voted captain of the Suns team.
> He's a streak shooter (.408), without a great 3-point
> touch (.319 career). But he seems pretty fearless and
> clutch. Presumably, he could be something of
> a "microwave" off the bench. This obviously will have an
> effect on Strickland (and Forte).
>
> Here is Phoenix GM Bryan Colangelo and coach Frank
> Williams' take:
>
> "as we now maintain Bostons pick in this coming draft,
> as well as adding a good young talent in the 10th pick of
> last years draft, a lottery selection, Joe Johnson, we
> feel that we have further added to the core of youth that
> we began with last year. The trade last year, Jason Kidd
> for Stephon Marbury, brought us down four years in age.
> We talked about a core of (Shawn) Marion and Marbury
> moving forward, and now you can add Joe Johnson to that
> list of names, and possibly two more selections from this
> years draft."
>
> "But moving forward, it does free up some flexibility for
> us because Tonys contract went out for a period of years
> beyond next season."
>
> "The bottom line is, we were facing a future (luxury) tax
> problem. Not so much in this immediate summer, but in the
> following year, when you plug in a contract extension for
> Shawn Marion, we were basically unable to do anything
> going forward with Rodney that wouldve gone beyond one
> year. That doesnt make a lot of sense for Rodney Rogers
> to stay in Phoenix on a one-year deal when hes got
> opportunities, Im sure, this summer to move on and do
> something on a longer-term basis. So when we looked at
> this, we basically felt that if Rodney was not moved
> before the trade deadline, we were effectively going to
> lose him for nothing at the end of the summer.
> Effectively, we viewed this accordingly as Tony Delk was
> being traded for two first round picks, one lottery
> selection (Joe Johnson) and one later future first round
> pick that, again, is coming from Boston this year."
>
> "We kind of see Joe as a two (guard) more than a three.
> In fact, I think in last years draft rating, he was
> ranked as the number two two guard. But he is capable of
> playing both positions and Shawn is capable of playing
> both positions. But we see them side-by-side out there on
> the court, filling the lanes. Again, were getting
> another athlete with some length. Hes listed at 6-8, but
> I believe hes 6-7 by all accounts. But hes long and
> hes got skills."
>
> QUESTION: Frank, what was the reaction of some of the
> other guys?
>
> FRANK JOHNSON: Disappointment. Theyve lost two guys
> that we all have a lot of respect for. You know, Tony was
> voted captain and when youre voted captain by your
> peers, that says something about you. It hurt for them,
> as well. They were both friends to a lot of the guys on
> the team and they had certainly formed a bond with
> certain guys on the team. So its tough when you know
> someone is hurting from that, when someone is moving on
> and are no longer a part of your family.
>
> QUESTION: Frank, how much do you know about Joe Johnson?
>
> FRANK JOHNSON: I saw him earlier when we played Boston
> there. I am familiar with some of the things he can do. I
> talked with Dick Van and he filled me on what he did when
> he was in college, the type of player he is. I know he is
> capable of making basketball plays. You know, we often
> talk about, can a guy dribble, pass and shoot, and he
> fits the bill there. I know he has lost some confidence
> in what hes been able to do. But I think they saw him
> earlier in the year as a player being touted as Rookie of
> the Year. He has fallen off. Its my job to get him back
> to that level, to playing with a lot of confidence, to
> playing where hes enjoying himself and to where he can
> contribute to this ball club.
>
> QUESTION: Frank, what was the reaction from Tony and
> Rodney?
>
> FRANK JOHNSON: They were certainly disappointed, very
> disappointed that this happened. I told them that they
> were going to a situation where they have a chance at
> being one of the top teams in the East, in terms of a
> playoff spot. Even saying that, its still tough to be
> traded at this point. You know, Rodney really didnt say
> much. Neither did Tony. And when we got to the hotel, I
> asked if they had talked to anyone from Boston and they
> had not. They were just trying to make their plans right
> now, but they were certainly disappointed theyre leaving
> Phoenix. Theyve always felt that this was a great
> organization, a class organization and they wanted to be
> a part of that. One thing Rodney said, he loves the area.
> He said regardless of what situation hell be in next
> year, hes going to live in Phoenix. He has certainly
> enjoyed the area.
>
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