I don't think the money is the real issue, they are a roster spot as well. It would be different if you could send them to the D-league and not have him count against your roster, but you can't.

I really don't see how you can bag on a GM that has given you a team capable of winning the last 6 champs. Granted, they have only won one, but that is still more than most teams win.

I wasn't thrilled with the draft either, but after Rodney White and Darko Joe has become very conservative in the draft and for the most part that has paid off.

Can I change my vote from "D" to "F"?

The 29th pick averages a little over a mil. per year with a 3-year guarantee.
...about what Linas Kleiza or Kevin Martin make.

The old "can't fail if you don't try" adage has raised it's head again.

Stuckey's playing on the US Select team, the team that will scrimmage against the US Olympic team. Langlois reported on it, I believe. I know it's just scrimmage, but it's always good to play against great competition.

Yeah I read that story too I'm looking forward to it.

That team is going to get slaughtered, it's like a rookie vs. all star game.

I think it happens after summer league though.

Don't try? He traded down and got the exact player he said he was going to pick if the Sonics did't offer up the trade. I am just saying that instead of making the name splash pick (CDR, etc.) that probably wouldn't have paid off he went with a lesser know name that he feels will help us and got some ammo to store in Europe for a little while. He is a very savy GM who has done nothing but earn our respect and faith.

Thats what I mean by dont try.

You said it first, not me.

Conservative doesn't mean he doesn't try! Nice try though, you should work for Fox News!

Conservative means he doesnt go out on a limb, he plays it safe, he doesnt try to hit a home run.

I cant accuse you of not trying, but thats all you're doing.

Youre still not taking me with you.