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Darko or Lebron?
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KEEPCAMBYNY
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12/25/2002  1:24 AM
Okay, we have been hearing alot of hype about both of these guys. We've heard and got to see about what James can do, but none of us have seen Darko yet. According to scouts he is a KG clone and unlike the stereotypical European player he likes to play physical. Assuming he is allowed to enter the NBA(looking unlikely at the moment), Darko could shore up our frontcourt at center with Dice at PF next season. The question is, if we have the first pick, would you guys be willing to take him number one over King James? Or would you want to go for the sure thing?

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SergioNYK
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12/25/2002  11:31 AM
If we are lucky enough to win one of the first 2 Draft Picks, I would take LeBron James over Darko Milicic. Of course, I have never seen this Milicic guy play, but from what I am hearing he's very talented. And didn't he play with Milos Vujanic at some point? That would cool to have 2 European Rookies to build around. But still, I would take James. This is the most hyped HS'er EVER. And if you that ESPN2 game, you can see he's very talented. I don't think he's going to be a great scorer in the league, but he's going to be an around Triple-Double threat ala Jason Kidd & Magic Johnson.
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12/25/2002  11:34 AM
I would take either or and just be happy i was able to get 1. Those are easy decisions. Its funny but almost every team that is fighting for lottery position want to pick one of the big three and also want to trade for Ok4. Its unvbelievable--on every board on ESPN is the same thing. They want want Darko and Ok4 or Lebron and ok4--I also want the same combination as well--but i think that in the right circumstance the Knicks could acheive a second high pick if we were willing to take back a contract and trade KT. In the instance of Golden state--they really want to dump Fortson--they have to many draft choices on the roster--they realy do not need another pick--they need to integrate some young veterans with their lineup. IF i was in position to grab either of the big three and or Bosh and Ok4 --done deal.

During the trade deadline or intoi the season I would be very agrresive looking to move Harrington for an ending contract and a pick--even if its a second round selection low 1st along with an ending contract. Send him off to the Lakers Magic etc and just try to get the highest pick we can and open up that 4 spot a bit.

the players i see gone are
Thomas
Ward
Knight[those two in an ending contract scenario]
Harrington
postell
nailon -Id like to keep him but only for cheap$$
doleac

the players i want coming in --here is situation A
One of the top tier three guys
Okafor or Bosh
Vujonic
take all three other picks and move up and select Dwyane Wade or Ben Gordon
and sign a cheap center who can really rebound like Jake Voshkul

so if we walked out of the draft and into next year with Darko 7-0 245
Bosh 6-11 220
Wade 6-4 210
Vujonic 6-4 210
voshkul 6-11 265

we have not only set ourselves up to be very good for next year but for the next 10 years and I dont see how we wouldnt win 2-3 titles. We will need luck--we will need vision from whoever is GM--we need risk takers--but smart risk takers--no trading a pick for vince carter shat.


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12/25/2002  3:53 PM
Of course you have to go wiuth Lebron. Hes a fan favorite and his trade value would be tremendous. Id trade him to a team like the Clippers for some very good players in return.
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jaydh
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12/25/2002  4:30 PM
Posted by falcindor:

Of course you have to go wiuth Lebron. Hes a fan favorite and his trade value would be tremendous. Id trade him to a team like the Clippers for some very good players in return.

if we were lucky enough to get lebron it'd be dumb to trade him. Just trade spree for anything and have lebron start at the 3. teams will be wanting spree since his contract of 13+mil will come off the cap in 2 years.
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12/26/2002  12:31 PM
I would take Darko because he can play all three frontcourt spots and has the same exact potential as LeBron.
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12/26/2002  1:42 PM
I think I would have to agree with BigSmooth, I would take Darko as well. With Darko, a healthy Dice, and Milos I can't see why we wouldn't win the east next year, I mean this eastern conference is incredibly weak this year.
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