tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post113476305845404568..comments2023-11-05T01:50:45.024-08:00Comments on Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!: RumorvillePaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07413382016761430333noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134933050073099202005-12-18T11:10:00.000-08:002005-12-18T11:10:00.000-08:00Yeah, Nate is about as much of a point guard as Fl...Yeah, Nate is about as much of a point guard as Flip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134873447143918782005-12-17T18:37:00.000-08:002005-12-17T18:37:00.000-08:00Yeah, I realize that Channing Frye has supposedly ...Yeah, I realize that Channing Frye has supposedly been deemed untouchable by New York Knicks President Isiah Thomas; yet, Seattle Supersonics GM Rick Sund should only trade Rashard Lewis if the team gets either a superstar small forward or a solid center in return for him.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, though, I would nix a trade wherein the 'sonics send Lewis and Danny Fortson to the New York Knicks for Anfernee Hardaway, Nate Robinson ($1,102,680), Trevor Ariza ($641,748), and a 2006 NBA first-round draft pick [via the San Antonio Spurs]*, because it doesn't solve any of the team's aforementioned needs; besides, that notwithstanding, I'm not sold on Nate Robinson as a solid NBA point guard.<BR/><BR/>*If this trade were to occur, then Rick Brunson would be released to make room on the roster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134871384531968622005-12-17T18:03:00.000-08:002005-12-17T18:03:00.000-08:00Rad-man has had one foot out the door since he sig...Rad-man has had one foot out the door since he signed the tender. No need to invest any more time there. <BR/><BR/>Frye is untouchable. He's the only good thing the Knicks have going for them. The last thing Larry Brown wants is another shooter who doesn't play defense. Fortson and LB together? At first I laugh, but then realize he got Rasheed working for him, so who knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134868045251972522005-12-17T17:07:00.000-08:002005-12-17T17:07:00.000-08:00The only trade involving the Seattle Supersonics a...The only trade involving the Seattle Supersonics and the New York Knicks that would be worth making is the following:<BR/><BR/>From New York To Seattle<BR/>SF Anfernee Hardaway ($15,750,000)<BR/>C Channing Frye ($2,162,880)<BR/>2006 NBA First-Round Draft Pick [via the San Antonio Spurs]<BR/><BR/>From Seattle To New York<BR/>SF Rashard Lewis ($8,571,429)<BR/>PF Danny Fortson ($6,415,584)<BR/><BR/>If this trade were to happen, then Vladimir Radmanovic would start at small forward, with Damien Wilkins as his backup. The only problem with this, however, is that Radmanovic needs to prove himself—which seems like a stretch to me.<BR/><BR/>TEAM ROSTER<BR/>Center: Channing Frye (32 m.p.g)<BR/>Center: Vitaly Potapenko (16 m.p.g)<BR/>Center: Mikki Moore (0 m.p.g.)<BR/>Center: Johan Petro (Inactive)<BR/>Center: Robert Swift (Inactive)<BR/>Power Forward: Nick Collison (32 m.p.g.)<BR/>Power Forward: Reggie Evans (16 m.p.g.)<BR/>Small Forward: Vladimir Radmanovic (32 m.p.g.)<BR/>Small Forward: Damien Wilkins (16 m.p.g.)<BR/>Small Forward: Anfernee Hardaway (0 m.p.g.)<BR/>Shooting Guard: Ray Allen (40 m.p.g.)<BR/>Shooting Guard: Ronald Murray (8 m.p.g.)<BR/>Point Guard: Luke Ridnour (32 m.p.g.)<BR/>Point Guard: Mateen Cleaves (16 m.p.g.)<BR/>Point Guard: Rick Brunson (Inactive)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134836839351477672005-12-17T08:27:00.000-08:002005-12-17T08:27:00.000-08:00I'd never expect to see a thread discussing the me...I'd never expect to see a thread discussing the merits of Marc Jackson. We are a desperate team, indead. <BR/><BR/>What is up with Vladi? Professional suicide?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134782742830945002005-12-16T17:25:00.000-08:002005-12-16T17:25:00.000-08:00I would like to offer AK free rein to mention Pee-...I would like to offer AK free rein to mention Pee-Pee as long as he signs up for a free iPod each time. I'm only 4 referrals away, and those Nanos are dead sexy!chunkstyle23https://www.blogger.com/profile/11182082059384089842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134782060969331672005-12-16T17:14:00.000-08:002005-12-16T17:14:00.000-08:00I don't know about Shaun, but I'd sure like to hav...I don't know about Shaun, but I'd sure like to have Stevens at power forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134774510723334222005-12-16T15:08:00.000-08:002005-12-16T15:08:00.000-08:00And, Lance, no more insulting French soldiers. If ...And, Lance, no more insulting French soldiers. If you start capping on the Frenchmen, we'll lose our ratings with Johan Petro fans, and we can't afford it.<BR/><BR/>Besides, the French did well in WWI. And I hear good things about that Napoleon guy. Hubie Brown says he's got tremendous upside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134769553045190882005-12-16T13:45:00.000-08:002005-12-16T13:45:00.000-08:00Just to follow up on the Jackson/Potato comparison...Just to follow up on the Jackson/Potato comparison, I ran their numbers for 2005 (Jackson) and 2004 (Potato) to see how they stack up (I used '04 for Potato since he wasn't that healthy last season).<BR/><BR/>The main edges per 48 minutes for Jackson are:<BR/><BR/>1. More FTA<BR/>2. More PPG (+8)<BR/>3. Better foul shooter<BR/><BR/>For Potato:<BR/><BR/>1. More blocks<BR/>2. Fewer turnovers<BR/><BR/>Obviously, Jackson got more touches, which led to his higher ppg, although he does get credit for a better PW% (player win %).<BR/><BR/>Still, after looking at the numbers more closely, Jackson will only give Seattle a bit more on the offensive end, which will be offset by his slightly inferior defense to Potato (if that's possible). No, there's just no reason for the Sonics to take a flyer on Jackson if they've already got the Ukranian version at a better price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134767791304246382005-12-16T13:16:00.000-08:002005-12-16T13:16:00.000-08:00Yeah, Nuss, I went roughly a month, surprisingly e...Yeah, Nuss, I went roughly a month, surprisingly enough, without posting about "he who shall go unnamed" . . .<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, in my previous post, I indirectly referred to Ron Artest as "team-oriented," which, obviously, is only true in the sense that he plays good team defense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134766948335326822005-12-16T13:02:00.000-08:002005-12-16T13:02:00.000-08:00Damnit, I knew I should have put an over/under on ...Damnit, I knew I should have put an over/under on the time it would take the words "Paul" and "Pierce" to show up in the comments section. Keep hope alive, ak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1134766804314844862005-12-16T13:00:00.000-08:002005-12-16T13:00:00.000-08:00Yeah, if Seattle Supersonics GM were to deal Vladi...Yeah, if Seattle Supersonics GM were to deal Vladimir Radmanovic and Reggie Evans to the New Jersey Nets for Marc Jackson, it would probably cause me to break something; Jackson, as has been mentioned, is the American version of Vitaly Potapenko.<BR/><BR/>As it is, though, Radmanovic, Evans, and Ronald Murray should not be traded, for they have expiring contracts.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, however, the 'sonics need a tough, team-oriented, talented small forward -- unlike the vastly overrated Rashard lewis -- who can defend any NBA superstar, while simultaneously holding his weight as the number two scoring option alongside Ray Allen—with my top choices being either Ron Artest or, of course, Paul PierceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com