Southpaw...

**cruzer1** · 10-26-2003, 10:02 AM

Good trade. It took guts for me to offer you that deal, and probably more guts for you to take it. For those who don't know, I traded him Kobe and Tony Parker for Jason Kidd and Richard Hamilton.

**cruzer1** · 10-26-2003, 03:57 PM

Who got the best of this deal?

**MotownRandy** · 10-26-2003, 07:15 PM

Cruzer, I think you got the better end of the deal just because of Kobe's legal troubles. I think it is going to affect his season even if he doesnt miss games. I despise you for getting Kidd though because I wanted him. By the way everybody, I'm trying to upgrade at the point guard position. I have Jamal Tinsley and Larry Hughes. I also have Corliss Williamson, CButler, and Olowokandi on the bench that I'd consider moving. As always, I'm willing to negotiate anything though. Just check out my roster.

**cruzer1** · 10-27-2003, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by MotownRandy
Cruzer, I think you got the better end of the deal just because of Kobe's legal troubles.

Oh, no, I'm in trouble now!

**MotownRandy** · 10-29-2003, 06:10 PM

**djhutch** · 10-30-2003, 08:20 AM

I think Rip has a chance to have a real break-out year. He did well last year, but the more up-tempo style of Larry Brown might help him a lot. Tony Parker is a nice little player, but he's not Jason Kidd. I'd have made the deal too, Cruzer.

**Southpaw** · 10-30-2003, 08:28 AM

The reason I made the trade - I don't want to be looking back later in the season thinking why I didn't pull the trigger on the deal that could've given me Kobe. The legal issues are serious and will take it's toll - but this man is probably the best player in the league when he's on his game. If you asked me...it's worth the risk.

Speaking of break-out seasons...Tony Parker is about to become of the top 10 points in the league...Hamilton is expendible for someone who will pass and score like Parker.