Posted by EnySpree:
Trying to get hilton armstrong is a good idea but why would the Hornets want david lee to get burried the same way hilton is?
That's just it, I don't think Lee would get buried in New Orleans, despite Chandler and West. It's not a stretch to think N.O. might feel Lee would give them the opportunity to rest both of those guys for long stretches, keeping both fresh come playoff time. They're gonna burn these guys out playing them 40 mins. a night every single night. You're not losing too much production bringing a David Lee in for Chandler and West - Lee is a good player. He should've won the 6th man of the year last year. I know he's good. To me, it's obvious they don't feel Armstrong can give them much of anything right now. If you ask any GM around the league they'd tell you that between Lee and Armstrong, Lee's the one who's more ready and able to contribute right now. But I gotta tell you, Hilton Armstrong's ceiling is much higher than Lee's and he'd be a much better fit for the Knicks moving forward, especially if we wind up keeping Curry and Randolph. Plus, I want that draft pick. If I were the Knicks, I'd want to get my hands on as many draft picks as possible right now. This trade makes good sense to me for both clubs.
1/3/2008 1:10 PM