[futuristxen]

Originally posted by f22egl!


Pau Gasol and Zach Randolph don't seem to get it either.

Did I name Pau or Zach? No. Granted I should have said HS big men, because obviously that was what I was talking about. But congratu-****ing-lations. You got me. I'm a shriner Bob. kudos to you.

[HKF]

Originally posted by RP McMurphy!
Simply put, Kwame is a goner in Washington, there are so many reasons why it's obvious he's going to get traded.

1. He can't coexist with Antawn Jamison.
2. Eddie Jordan won't give him minutes.
3. That team already has a ton of money invested in its frontcourt, if they give Kwame a contract extension, one of their big men will be making 6 million dollars to get 10 minutes per game.

Agreed, but the Wizards are going to have egg on their faces when he blows up and becomes an NBA All-Star. I always felt a change of scenery was the key to greatness for him. With Jared Jeffries becoming a defensive combo forward next to Jamison, I'm still not sure they really need Kwame, especially if Etan can get the F back. What a lazy bum that guy is. Stupid for matching that contract.

[JNice]

Originally posted by Hong Kong Fooey!


Agreed, but the Wizards are going to have egg on their faces when he blows up and becomes an NBA All-Star. I always felt a change of scenery was the key to greatness for him. With Jared Jeffries becoming a defensive combo forward next to Jamison, I'm still not sure they really need Kwame, especially if Etan can get the F back. What a lazy bum that guy is. Stupid for matching that contract.

I think he'll be 20-10 in the right situation, but if he goes West, he's going to have a real tough time cracking the All-Star team with all the great forwards there. If he were to stay in the East he might have a shot.

[HKF]

Originally posted by JNice!


I think he'll be 20-10 in the right situation, but if he goes West, he's going to have a real tough time cracking the All-Star team with all the great forwards there. If he were to stay in the East he might have a shot.

Well with Larry Hughes playing the way he's playing, you'd have to think Washington is going to spend it's cash re-signing him and Steve Blake. Who could they get worth a damn for Kwame, since there really is no room for him in the frontcourt rotation of Haywood, Jamison, Jeffries (defense), Etan Thomas, Michael Ruffin (rebounding, 12th man). They might be able to get a first round pick for him this year and someone experienced. It's going to be hard to trade Kwame, because whoever trades with the Wizards is going to have to give them something good. Reason why, the Wiz's main problem is cohesion and staying healthy. If they do, I think they win 45-52 games this year. Plus their roles (outside of Kwame) look pretty well defined.

Arenas-Hughes-Jamison (trio)
Haywood-Jeffries (defense)
Hayes-Peeler-Dixon (bench offense)
Thomas-Ruffin (bruisers of the bench)
and when he returns Blake (backup PG)

I mean Kwame's time seems to have run it's course in Washington. Hopefully he's not traded to a contender.

[f22egl]

Brown has barely played since he injured his foot so it's hard to tell whether or not he can coexist for Antawn Jamison. Anyways, even Haywood, who hasn't been that great offensively in years past, has greatly benefited from Jamison's play. Kwame will see more time starting today against the Hornets.

And even if Kwame re-signs, Haywood and Thomas should still get their minutes at the center spot. Jamison plays the 3, while Jeffries could back up Kwame at the 4 as well see some minutes at the 3. And the WIzards will not have to keep Ruffin and Samaki Walker after the season is over anyways.

[hobojoe]

Originally posted by f22egl!
Brown has barely played since he injured his foot so it's hard to tell whether or not he can coexist for Antawn Jamison. Anyways, even Haywood, who hasn't been that great offensively in years past, has greatly benefited from Jamison's play. Kwame will see more time starting today against the Hornets.

And even if Kwame re-signs, Haywood and Thomas should still get their minutes at the center spot. Jamison plays the 3, while Jeffries could back up Kwame at the 4 as well see some minutes at the 3. And the WIzards will not have to keep Ruffin and Samaki Walker after the season is over anyways.

Don't you think the fact that Jordan hasn't even tried playing Kwame and Jamison together for more than a couple minutes at a time is a sign that he's seen in practice that they can't play well together?

[f22egl]

Originally posted by hobojoe!
Don't you think the fact that Jordan hasn't even tried playing Kwame and Jamison together for more than a couple minutes at a time is a sign that he's seen in practice that they can't play well together?

Not really because the minutes Brown was receiving seems to be insignificant. Kwame has only been playing 11 1/2 minutes per game. Even when he was coming back, there were reports that had him at 50%.

So no, I won't make a judgment either way that says that Jamison and Kwame can coexist because they are barely on the floor at the same time. Kwame should see increased playing time over the course of the next week that should show more.

[bigpoppa*UK]

what about kwame to the sixers for corliss williamson?

salaries are about right and if the sixers are gonna make a run at korver then they probly gonna let sammy d go cos enuff teams will want him

[f22egl]

Originally posted by bigpoppa*UK!
what about kwame to the sixers for corliss williamson?

salaries are about right and if the sixers are gonna make a run at korver then they probly gonna let sammy d go cos enuff teams will want him

No.