I'd trade Rip & a filler for Michael Redd. We need a pure scorer, a guy who can take over a game. We didn't have one 40 pt performance this entire season (I think Rip had 39 Vs. Toronto one time and I know sheed had 37 Vs. the Bulls), put Michael Redd on a team that can win, where he doesn't have to carry the load, and he will flat out dominate, IMO...
Plus he's 6'6'' and isnt' as much of a twig as Rip is, so your giving up an inch of size for more bulk...
You know Hammond needs to unload that contract, and with Rip likely going to opt out, it would be a win for the Bucks and for the Pistons...
I don't want Michael Redd to show up in Cleveland next year...I think he's worth eating that contract...If we get rid of Rip, add Redd, we can win a championship next year...
Redd has 3 years left, with the third being an 18.3 mill player option (almost a lock to be exercised), I'd rather have him than Josh Howard, and I'd rather keep Tayshaun than keep Rip...
Redd will give you easily 40+ min per game, and Arnie will be able to keep him fresh since he's a tad bit injury prone...Plus, we could use the consistent 3 pt threat, something Rip struggles to be consistent in
PG- Billups/Stuckey
SG- Redd/Afflalo
SF- Prince/(#29 Pick)
PF- McDyess/Maxiell
C- Rasheed/Amir/Samb
^^and throw in whatever FA's we sign
I just can't see Chauncey accepting the fact that if we lose tonight Vs. Boston, that we're suddenly going to have a fire sale. Joe needs to make moves to help us reach the next level NOW, not in 3 more years...
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