I think Francis is gonna stay for a couple of years. what do you say dj?

[Edited by - Silverfuel on 03-23-2006 10:20 AM]

if you held a gun to my head and say which one i would rather keep if i had to keep one, it would be steph.

but the reality of the situation is that there was a market for francis this deadline. penny's deal was expiring and we had to use it or else it would be a "wasted" asset in isiah's world. best deal we could get without giving up too much was for francis. i see francis as nothing but a 20 game rental that will be traded this summer. for all the crap with steph, francis is much much worse.

with that said, i think steph is gone as well. there probably was a reason jamal or quentin wasn't included in the francis deal.

two ball dominating players are not what lb ordered. i think they both will be gone.

Who exactly is taking either and what kind of crap will we be forced to take back?

^We would simply end up with too many players in that type of scenario.

Posted by islesfan:

Who exactly is taking either and what kind of crap will we be forced to take back?

Lakers wanted Francis badly but was unable to give the Magic what they wanted was cap space. Odom did not interest the Magic in the least. Kobe was talking about acquiring Stevie ever since he became available. I think the Knicks will get rid of Francis alot easier than Marbury. Lakers, Cavs and now the rumors are starting again about Memphis' interest in Francis. No thanks to Atkins or Stoudamire.

Posted by Swishfm3:

Francis is the one moving. I'm sure of that...cuz like DJ mentioned...there is a market for Francis.

I wouldn't be surprised he is moved on a draft day with one of our picks .

Really? There's not much of a difference in their salaries and Marbury's had a better season than Francis, even before the trade. Marbury also has better passing and shooting skills, two huge requirements for a PG.

if the lakers are legitimately hot for francis, then francis to la la, odom to utah, and boozer to nyc.

I don't know but I think Francis' play is really hurting his value. God I hope one or both are traded, but I am deathly afraid we will be stuck with both...

Posted by Bonn1997:

Posted by Swishfm3:

Francis is the one moving. I'm sure of that...cuz like DJ mentioned...there is a market for Francis.

I wouldn't be surprised he is moved on a draft day with one of our picks .

Really? There's not much of a difference in their salaries and Marbury's had a better season than Francis, even before the trade. Marbury also has better passing and shooting skills, two huge requirements for a PG.

yeah...adding the draft pick will make it more attractive.

but I think Marbury stays because, as you stated, he is the better passer and shooter. Marbury IS a POINT GUARD and the Knicks still don't have a back up for him. As much as we wish for it, Crawford nor Nate or point guards and I doubt they will ever be one. They may be able to bring the ball up for short periods at a time, but thats about it.