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Orlando free of Van Gundy/GM Smith

Discussion in 'NBA Basketball Discussion' started by Lawdog, May 21, 2012.

  1. Lawdog Administrator

    Yahoo reports as breaking news. In reality, this was a foregone conclusion months ago. Good luck with that Orlando Bobcats.
    Lawdog, May 21, 2012
    #1

  2. J-Pass The Producer

    Bad decision. When Howard skips town, like he is inevitably going to... they will realize they gutted the entire team's identity.
    J-Pass, May 21, 2012
    #2

  3. S2000ManiaC Moderator

    what identity? they didn't have much identity outside of van gundy and howard
    S2000ManiaC, May 21, 2012
    #3

  4. J-Pass The Producer

    They'd be smart to hire D'Antoni. I know you could say that about most teams in need of a coach... but a lot of the players they have would really fit his system well. They also have the money, if they chose to, to really pursue Jeremy Lin.
    J-Pass, May 21, 2012
    #4

  5. Houston Sooner SRMer

    Too bad D Howard is next to leave!


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    Houston Sooner, May 22, 2012
    #5

  6. dolfan2004 SRMer

    Their identity is to play in-out off of Howard... They lose him, they have to establish a new identity anyway... Might as well try to appease Howard enough to resign.
    dolfan2004, May 22, 2012
    #6

  7. J-Pass The Producer

    They weren't that bad without Howard. I think in the right system, and with the money they'd have if Howard left, I think there's still alot of potential for them to be a very competitive team.
    J-Pass, May 22, 2012
    #7

  8. S2000ManiaC Moderator

    well they have to pay ryan anderson, who w/o howard drawing attention inthe middle, was pretty average again. they still have hedo under contract, jrich, and jameer. all average players who get paid big bucks
    S2000ManiaC, May 22, 2012
    #8

  9. J-Pass The Producer

    J-Pass, May 25, 2012
    #9

  10. J-Pass The Producer

    Just spitballing/realgming some trade ideas for Howard that make a little bit of sense:

    Dwight Howard & Chris Duhon from Orlando for Paul Pierce & Rajon Rondo from Boston

    Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu & J.J Redick from Orlando for Luol Deng, Joakim Noah & Carlos Boozer from Chicago

    Dwight Howard, Chris Duhon & Glen Davis from Orlando for Andrew Bynum & Pau Gasol from L.A. Lakers
    J-Pass, May 25, 2012
    #10

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