NewAgeBaller

He can still shoot the 3 thought rite? Cleveland's been silently wanting JR Smith for a while now, I'm sure they'd settle for Gerald.

And is it just me or do more players want buyouts and trades than usual this season..? Particularly mediocre players too, seems everyones asking for a trade now.

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Avalanche

well We've had Hudson and Jaric ask for trades... and now Green, i dunno who these guys think they are lol

NewAgeBaller

exactly lol.. I mean, KG/Kidd/Kobe I can atleast understand, but why the hell are mediocre and scurb players asking for trades

Juwan Howard was another Twolf

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Avalanche

heh true... funny thing is all the guys that asked out... we didnt want anyway, like how the hell were we ever gonna find a trading partner for THud lol.

Chan

It's not like Green is a reliable shooter. His ball IQ is as bad as it gets. He doesn't play consistent D, and he doesn't really know what he's doing on offense. Sometimes I'll see him run to and stand near a teammate, and the spacing gets all messed up.

My best memory was when I saw him run to a spot on the other side of the halfcourt as the ball handler, and stand there for a few seconds. Then he gets the ball, and looked suprised. He looks at the rim, looks down at the ball in his hands, and looks at the rim again, and launches a 3. LOL.

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luther

No, but he has a very nice-looking shot, which probably means his shooting would improve significantly with extended playing time--repetition, practice, more game situations, etc. Michael Jordan wasn't a reliable shooter coming into the league, either, and he was about Green's age when he was a rookie. (Now OBVIOUSLY I'm not predicting Green will become Jordan, or even an NBA starter. Just making the point.)

Really, your harsh judgments of him go to my point: we decide on people too soon sometimes.

Green probably should have gone to college for a couple of years. He'd have gotten to play under Eddie, then probably Sean, Sutton and learned a lot about defense, a lot about team play, and a lot about scoring within the offense. Most of all, he'd have learned discipline during the course of the game. But hey, he took the money, like most of us probably would have. If he invested well and lived within his means, he's already set for life whether or not he ever signs another contract. (And he will. Some other NBA team will sign him, and even in the freak event one didn't, he could go elsewhere and play for money.)

You know what, I wouldn't be surprised at all to see San Antonio sign him to a relatively inexpensive multiyear deal. I really wouldn't, because he'd give them the sort of length, athleticism and shooting that they've lacked since Stephen Jackson left. And if the "oh, he's inconsistent and doesn't play defense" makes you think they wouldn't, see: Stephen Jackson. I think they would consider him, work with him and work him into a much better player. If any team and staff could improve his habits, that's the one.

wiim

Whatever happened to patience. In one measily year he'll be an unrestricted free agent. Free to choose himself who he wants to join. I can only think of one reason why he would want a trade .. he's afraid he isn't gonna get an offer from anyone and wants a place where he will get some minutes to show his "skill" ..

And oh yeah, who's gonna give us someone we can use for GG.. right, nobody

JuX

I wouldn't mind a trade for a decent player, but now I don't really care.

Whiny crybaby.

Chan

I see your point, and I remember when Green was praised for his 3 stroke as a prospect. But when you say he should've went to college, don't forget that he was a projected lottery pick. I remember when the basketball world was saying how Isiah Thomas should've picked him at 8, and how he shouldn't have honored his promise to Frye.

As a low first rounder (what was he, like 22nd?), he's not that much of a disappointment. But since he was supposed to go as high as 8 and was one of the most talked about prospects in that draft, he can be considered a bust. He's young, but he never contributed to the team that wanted him first, so it works. Not relevant, but just thoughts.

If the Spurs get him, he will undoubtedly be a better player. Jacque Vaughn and Francisco Elson were terrible jumpshooters before joining the team, and now their shot is pretty reliable. The Spurs have the best shooting coach in the league, whoever that is.

Green's body language reminds me so much of Darko's. He comes off as a highlight reel player, and he's never been known for having a competitive streak. He seems to put his head down if he doesn't get put in a position to do something spectacular with the ball.

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