Earl Boykins and Julius Hodge for Steve Blake... what da?
2007-01-17 06:42:41 · 13 answers · asked by m_dl05 4 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Not even. Earl Boykins is far better than Hodge or Blake.
Boykins' NBA career has solidified in recent years in part due to the recent change in rules allowing some forms of zone defense. Boykins's teams had feared playing Boykins, because opponents could exploit his size by trying to post him up. But with the gradual increase in the use of modified zone defenses in the last few years, fewer situations arise where Boykins is isolated alone defending a taller player in the painted area. Moreover, since few point guards in the league have polished post-up moves as part of their offensive repertoire, opposing teams are generally reluctant to abandon their usual offense in an effort to exploit Boykins' size.
In Blake's first season with the Blazers, he became a starter and played a significant role when Sebastian Telfair was injured. Blake's playing time increased from 14.7 minutes and 44 games with only 1 start in 2004-05 to 26.2 and 68 games with 57 starts in 05-06. Blake reestablished himself as a terrific passer and fundamental point guard claiming 3rd in the NBA in assists per turnover ratio. He also increased his field goal percentage by 11%.
People are still disposing Earls talent for his height.
2007-01-17 07:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the Milwaukee area, and I am excited the Bucks got Earl Boykins. Milwaukke got the better of the trade because all they had to do was trade away journeyman Steve Blake to get the second most electrifying little man in the league(1st is Iverson).
2007-01-17 07:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG... Boykins was so cool with the Nuggets. I liked him with Camby and 'Melo...
But since Iverson is there... I'm sure this trade was better for both team, considering that Redd was out...
But Steve Blake? That player is like... Unknown with the blazers and bucks... Probably a good thing for his career... If he gets good minutes when 'Melo's back!
2007-01-17 06:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a tight trade Casue I've hated Blake since college and now I can cheer for him to drain the 3 ball all day long.
He won a national chamopionship with maryland back in 99 Earl was awesome but Blake runs the offence better.
2007-01-17 06:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like Earl Boykins da miss out
2007-01-17 07:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by SuperMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good for the salary cap even though the Bucks got the better player. Plus, Steve Blake isn't that bad of a player either. IMO, he could develop into a really good player in a couple of years.
2007-01-17 09:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by LaissezFaire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough money to keep Boykins. Perfectly understandable. Now that they have both Iverson and Carmelo, Nuggets simply had to cut their spending short. To me it makes sense.
2007-01-17 06:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Denver was dumb to give up Boykins. His quickness is good. He is great for shaking things up or establishing a new tempo. He will help the Bucks for sure. They definitely need it.
2007-01-17 06:48:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sucks Earl Boykins was awesome!!!!Melo and A.I. Are gonna be great together though
2007-01-17 06:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Bad Bad Trade
2007-01-17 09:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Triple H and Y2J Fan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋