The other deal I would try to swing is trading our pick on draft day and cash and get Mosgov back. Bring back Carter and Shawn Williams and JJ.

Im not sure how Jerome Jordan played in EU or if he's viewed as a viable NBA prospect at center. I know his FG% was crazy high. Hard to read #s over there

We would look like this:
PG Billups
SG Mayo
SF Melo
PF Amare
C Mosgov
bench: A Carter, SWilliams, JJ, Walker, Rautins, Balkman

I think Mosgov's size and ability to score by following guys to the basket, along with Mayo's quick release, play making and D on the wing we can compete for a title with that team.

Mozgov isn't expensive, but he's not on a cheap contract either. We'll be able to attract vets looking for a title for cheap now. Mozgov is not someone we need to chase.

Mayo's another ball stopper too. I think there are better fits out there. Flynn would be a nice get if Minny ends up in position to take a top PG AGAIN in the draft, or if Rubio comes over.

JohnWallace44 wrote:Absolutely not. This is a draft that is suited to our system. There's a ton of combo-forwards out there that we can pick up and get cheap production out of. There are a lot of raw, big PG prospects too.

Mozgov isn't expensive, but he's not on a cheap contract either. We'll be able to attract vets looking for a title for cheap now. Mozgov is not someone we need to chase.

Mayo's another ball stopper too. I think there are better fits out there. Flynn would be a nice get if Minny ends up in position to take a top PG AGAIN in the draft, or if Rubio comes over.

The point of this thread is we need size and a shooter next to Amare and Melo. Where are they coming from?

John Wallace.. how many 6'8 combo forwards do we need? This is a 100% win now team. We need pieces in the next year that will help us win a title, or compete for one. I was all for standing pat and developing talent, but that kind of changed when we traded AR, Gallo, Chandler, Mosgov and Felton

JW.. is Justin Harper beating out Shawn Williams? Would he even be better? Keep in mind Shawn Williams is 6'9 with a 7'3 wingpsan, can really shoot it and plays tough for the Knicks. 17th pick 4 years ago. He's 25 now but seems to have himself straightened out pretty good.

If we don't take a forward, there are a bunch of big PG's that need developing like Lee, Selby, etc.

If we can get vets for next to nothing, and the draft suits us, I'm just saying I don't see a need to make a trade, especially one sending out Fields for a guy who has had character issues and is an iso-scorer.

jimimou wrote:

tj23 wrote:We have Billups for now but who knows how long that will last? A guy like CP3 would get Melo and Amare incredibly easy shots and run the offense perfectly. We would get so many easy baskts. He makes passes Billups would never make honestly. Then assuming you have the MLE you can still get a decent big with that and then we draft a couple players and sign a few minimums.

i dont think Paul has the 'stuff' anymore. i'd rather go after deron every day of the week and twice on sunday

jimimou wrote:

tj23 wrote:We have Billups for now but who knows how long that will last? A guy like CP3 would get Melo and Amare incredibly easy shots and run the offense perfectly. We would get so many easy baskts. He makes passes Billups would never make honestly. Then assuming you have the MLE you can still get a decent big with that and then we draft a couple players and sign a few minimums.

i dont think Paul has the 'stuff' anymore. i'd rather go after deron every day of the week and twice on sunday

Turiaf is nice but the dude is glass.

tj23 wrote:It's funny how this thread pops up only after we beat NOH. we beat the Hornets so Paul must suck lol. Paul should've had 20 assists too...

It is a bit interesting to see how poorly Paul played though. I almost always see superstars elevate their game @ MSG b/c of the shiny lights and the courtside celebs and its rich history. I know it's still early but it really appears as if Deron would have the edge over Chris Paul, barring any chemistry issues from D-Will.