I really want them to because 1. I want the Nets to get better (my favorite team) 2. I really sympathize with KG and want him to get a ring before he retires.
Acquiring Garnett would give the Nets exactly what they have been missing: a rebounding/shot-blocking presence to play alongside Nenad Krstic. Garnett's arrival would spark a fire under Vince Carter and invigorate Jason Kidd.
Minnesota would get a rising star in Jefferson who is eager for a chance to play a more prominent role and who is locked into a long-term contract at reasonable money. The Timberwolves could also get the promising Mile Ilic, whom Nets coach Lawrence Frank says is a season or two away from contributing.
Garnett ($21 million), Madsen ($2.1 million) and Wright ($664,000) for Jefferson ($11.2 million), Jason Collins ($5.8 million), Jeff McInnis ($3.6 million), Ilic ($800,000) and two future first-round picks.
2006-12-07 01:56:19 · 11 answers · asked by #15mwu 5 in Sports ➔ Basketball
He says he is not unhappy and we should believe him. But facts are facts. It's time for Kevin Garnett to move on.
Minnesota hasn't made the postseason since blowing up the successful unit that advanced to the 2004 Western Conference finals. His scoring average (21.1 entering Wednesday's game against Houston) is his lowest since 1999. He is still one of the league's most durable players (he has never missed more than six games in a season), but doesn't have the right mix of talent around him. With a few exceptions, the Timberwolves are a team of malcontents. You don't win with a team like that.
And they are not going to. As one league personnel type says, "Minnesota is one of just a few teams in this league that needs to be blown up." Over the last few years, Minnesota has managed to hemorrhage draft picks while decreasing the caliber of veteran talent. And it's visibly starting to wear on KG.
2006-12-07 02:03:21 · update #1
They can if they trade Jefferson. Oh and Smitty, just shut up already man
2006-12-07 02:04:29 · update #2
"He still has the same energy, the same fire to start the game he always has," says an Eastern Conference scout. "But by the third and fourth quarter, it's gone. You can see it in his eyes. I don't want to say he has resigned himself to losing, but you can see he knows that if that team is going to win, he is going to have to do it by himself."
Minnesota desperately needs a youth infusion, and the only way that happens is if it trades the 30-year-old Garnett. There will not be a more opportune time. Garnett may still be young by NBA standards, but there a lot of miles on those tires, the result of playing 33,153 minutes over the last 12-plus seasons.
2006-12-07 02:05:03 · update #3
I like the deal . . . being a Raptors fan, I don't like the idea of "Wince" getting a ring, but the Big Ticket is one of my favorite players, and Kidd is high on my list of players who deserve a ring too. As sweet as it is when a player spends his whole career with one team (no, I don't want vince back), we got to be realistic. Garnett's probably losing heart and patience in Minnesota, especially after coming sooooo close.
2006-12-07 03:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, Richard Jefferson isn't properly worth that a lot. His performance took a fulfillment this 365 days by way of Carter having a career 365 days. Plus, small forwards like Jefferson are a dime in a dozen. they're more advantageous suited off waiting for Nenad Krstic to come back decrease back from damage next 365 days to grant the Nets a quite respectable frontline with Krstic and Mikki Moore. they ought to attempt to get Carter signed this summer season and they must be more advantageous equipped with Krstic decrease back next 365 days.
2016-11-30 06:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by youngerman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Nets trade for KG to things can happen. Either one of the 3 Musketeers would have to leave. Kidd, Carter or Jefferson. Or the other possiblilty of that at least three role players of the nets would have to be traded and and maybe a pick with it.
2006-12-07 02:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by roxburyboy33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be great for Jersey or Brooklyn, but I don't see that happening. First of all RJ will never be the player KG is secondly RJ and J-Kidd are great freinds.
2006-12-07 03:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by j.soto416 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Nets aren't going to win a championship any faster than the TWolves are.
2006-12-07 03:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by OMO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not happening besides to trade for him they would have to get rid of either vince carter or jason kidd maybe both
2006-12-08 11:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by timmeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but you would have to give up an awful lot to get him and i'm not sure it's worth it at the moment and i like the nets so i'm not bashing them i'm just looking at it from a realistic standpoint that's all
2006-12-07 06:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not going to happen,no matter how much you want it to.
2006-12-07 01:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not going to happen... no way,
2006-12-07 03:48:48 · answer #9 · answered by Yung Prince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOOD IDEA IF THEY CAN AFFORD HIS SALARY.
2006-12-07 02:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋