D-Will Named MetroPCS Spokesman
by Net Income on Feb 14, 2012 12:12 PM EST
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PrintMetroPCS, one of the founding sponsors of Barclays Center, has hired Deron Williams to be its national spokesman, the latest endorsement deal for the Nets captain, following those with Red Bull and Bonobos, a mens' clothier.
MetroPCS capitalizes on how D-Will was a member of the 2008 gold medal-winning Olympic team. MetroPCS also has an endorsement deal with USA Basketball.
"I'm excited and honored to join forces with a brand that has grown from its beginning in my hometown of Dallas, into the fifth-largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States," said Williams.
- Deron Williams Suits up as MetroPCS Spokesman - PRNewswire
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Will he get all this stuff in a small market !!!
Wait till he goes to Brooklyn, and we actually start winning!
and suddenly, he's a business man folks .
by KillaHoose on Feb 14, 2012 12:17 PM EST via Android app reply actions
You hire Jeff Schwartz, things change
He’s with a real management company now.
by ZR on Feb 14, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
This kid stay getting checks and we're losing.
Imagine when we start winning and when dwight comes… Also we’re not even in Brooklyn yet lol
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 14, 2012 12:21 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully they are limited by geography
what I mean by that is i’m hoping these endorsements end if he goes to the Mavs or any other team except for a tri-state. Unfortunately this means that he could very well go to the Knicks to maintain these contracts/endorsements if he wants to leave NJ.
Anybody know if these type of contracts have stipulations geographically?
Anybody knows, if rich people can arrange endorsements for their players in exchange for favors (from the big guys) !!!
Don’t know if that’s possible in this part of the world, but I’m sure some company nobody knows will offer deals to D12 and D-Will for some favors …..(ka-ching)!!!
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by NJ4Life on Feb 14, 2012 12:24 PM EST reply actions 17 recs
Quetion
In the event that Dwight were to hit FA.. how would the Lopez thing go?
Can we go over the cap to sign him or is that a myth thrown around by Nets fans? Also can we go over the cap to sign our rookies? Cuz assuming we get the HOU pick, we dont have the CAP to sign Dwight AND Deron AND our rookie picks unless im missing something here.
Someone please fill me in
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
as long as we keep lopez and don't trade him
we have his bird rights (3 years) and he will be an RFA so we can match any offer and go over the cap to do so.
at least that’s what we’ve discussed in in the past.
Yes we can go over the cap to sign both Lopez and Hump. The lakers Payroll is almost 80 million. You can sign your own players as long as you’re willing to pay the luxury tax amount that comes along with being over the cap. I really hope that this goes to free agency. I feel with what we have now along with a pick or two or three, We have the potential to be a championship caliber team with that back court front court and a deep bench!
Does this apply for signing our draft picks too?
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
Draft picks are applied a cap hold based on where they are drafted
before free agency starts. So that factors into the calculation too. See what I wrote just below.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
That's not correct
There is no way the Nets could retain Howard, Hump, and Lopez. The Nets would at the very least have to renounce Humphries’ rights in order to have the cap space to sign Howard. You can make it work with Lopez (or Hump I guess but Lopez is better) because of the value of the cap hold (Lopez = $7.5 million) is less than the value of the contract you will sign him to AFTER you have capped out by signing Howard.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
funny how
we are a terrible team right now, but with everyone healthy and you ONLY add Dwight – we are champion contenders with a deep bench.
Dwill / Farmar/ Gaines
Brooks / Morrow
Damion (injured) / S. Williams
Lopez / Humphires
Dwight / Sh. Williams / Petro
SF is still in shambles
. . . even if there were no injuries. but your point is correct that we are very deep once we get healthy and dwight in the fold.
by Mookie Blaylock on Feb 14, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Basically it works like this
For Lopez (as well as Hump and Stevenson, etc.) there are cap holds until the Nets renounce the player’s rights. Lopez’s cap hold is $7.5 million, way below what he will earn in free agency so it’s a blessing for the Nets.
For the Nets to retain Williams, Lopez, and to add Howard here’s how it would have to work:
$36.5 million for Howard and Williams + $7.5 million for Lopez cap hold = $44 million
Contracts of Morrow, Farmar (player option), Petro and Shawne Williams = $14.43 million
Contracts for Jordan Williams and Marshon Brooks = aprox. $2 million
Cap hold for rookie contract conservatively estimated at $3.5 million.
That’s about $64 million. This year’s cap is $58 million so that doesn’t work. You would have to trade at least two of the Shawne, Amo, Petro, Farmar group for expiring contracts. Even then it’s a little more complex.
Nets would then be able to sign Brook Lopez after they went over the cap but would be close to luxury tax.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
the best part of this is having a rich owner who i don’t think would mind going over the cap by 10 million or so when he is building a billion dollar arena that he will use a platform to get even more money. Especially with a chamionship caliber team with superstars that are known globally in the biggest market in America. He instantly becomes a household name!
thanks man
Damn.. we could possibly move Farmar as his value is high but Shawne and Petro are back breakers. Idk how we could possibly move them..
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I think the key is Hump
Farmar has value and Morrow could easily be moved for an expiring. If the Nets were confident enough to move Hump, and convince him to do an extend and trade, they might be able to get a good first rounder out of it. They’ll make it happen and at some point you will know whether the Nets believe Howard will be traded in March or not. If he stays put look for the roster to go through a state of flux.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Isnt Morrow part of the plan?
Dwight likes him and Deron likes him…
But why does Hump make a difference? Either way we have to find a taker for Petro or Shawne or both.. no easy task
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
shawn and petro can get bent
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 14, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
they can get lost for all i care they have done nothing for this team period
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 14, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ok...
but how are we gonna get rid of them? With them on board it makes all this very difficult
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
i know your right i was just saying
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 14, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Can use stretch exception on Shawnee
by djeterfan on Feb 14, 2012 1:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
proky will take care of that
wink wink
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Farmar might decline
His player option to try FA. He’s having a great year.
by djeterfan on Feb 14, 2012 1:06 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
He's already hinted he will
and I am positive he’ll opt out. He came here thinking he could take the starting job from Harris and now he is stuck backing up Dwill.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
We have to take our time with Brook
5 games in 6 days is brutal for anyone especially someone coming off an injury. I’m stoked that he practiced though.
by djeterfan on Feb 14, 2012 1:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Are you kidding?
I don’t view this season as NBA basketball and I don’t care if this team stinks. I’d rather Deron feigned some injury rather than go through 5 games in 6 days. Let other superstars do that and wear down their bodies while Lopez and Williams stay strong for next year.
This season is going to end careers prematurely. Nets should suck and get the draft pick and deal with all the uncertainty with fortitude. Brooklyn baby, Brooklyn.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think Farmar will opt out
Here is a partial list of other free agents point guards this summer: Kirk Hinrich, DJ Augustin (Restricted), Andre Miller, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, Goran Dragic, Ramon Sessions (Player Option), , Raymond Felton, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Randy Foye, AJ Price
Most teams have a good young starting point guard already on their roster and the teams that don’t have one would probably prefer a proven vet. There’s a glut of PG’s in the league and if you look through rosters, not many teams need a back up PG.
Critical Success!
Also wouldnt your scenario mean that Deron and Dwight would have to take paycuts?
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
Not entirely true
That’s about $64 million. This year’s cap is $58 million so that doesn’t work.
The Heat have $79 million in salaries this year. There’s a bunch of workarounds.
by Anthony Perez on Feb 14, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
in that you can go over the cap for exception guys and minimum guys (like the heat and lakers do every year). you can’t go over it with max free agents, though.
OT, but I'm convinced
We’re delaying the Logo release so we can have Dwight next to D-Will when we reveal the logo. HUGE symbolic franchise turning point…
…I hope.
by Dolphins_Nets on Feb 14, 2012 12:30 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I teared just picturing that.
by KillaHoose on Feb 14, 2012 12:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
interesting theory, but we need to highlight everything Brooklyn NOW
I’m Ballin’ for real you pump faking it
Manhattan keep on Faking it Brooklyn Keep on taking it! Yeah!
?
We lose Deron and Howard… keep Brook and sign Lin…
Perfect… Brook-Lin…
by M I K E on Feb 14, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Excellent
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
If this trade is going to happen (which signs are pointing to, it's just ASG-delayed)
Then think of how much better of a decision it would be to capitalize on all of the press from the D-12 trade by revealing the new franchise logo and colors then, at the height of an NBA-reshaping trade. It has a much better effect than a struggling team announcing an image change
by Dolphins_Nets on Feb 14, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Deron mentions his hometown of Dallas
but just like the company started out in Dallas and became global, so will our DWill!!
I’m Ballin’ for real you pump faking it
Manhattan keep on Faking it Brooklyn Keep on taking it! Yeah!
heres Deron's quote
“I believe that success stems from a strong desire for growth and improvement,” said Deron Williams. “I’m excited and honored to join forces with a brand that has grown from its beginning in my hometown of Dallas, into the fifth-largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States, breaking new ground in its industry all along the way.”
I’m Ballin’ for real you pump faking it
Manhattan keep on Faking it Brooklyn Keep on taking it! Yeah!
Hey Deron, you can be the spokesman of Bonobos, MetroPCS, RedBull but...
YOU BETTER NOT LEAVE THE NETS
I’m Ballin’ for real you pump faking it
Manhattan keep on Faking it Brooklyn Keep on taking it! Yeah!
Boston homer Bill Simmons swears Dwill leaving for Dallas.
Nice to be so untalented and paid to troll your fans. He makes Barkley sound smart.
http://dallas.sbnation.com/dallas-mavericks/2012/2/10/2791048/bill-simmons-deron-williams-dallas-mavericks-rumors
I read that the other day
the dude is so idiotic its ridiculous. He’s 100% sure of it, even though the situation is up in there and he also ignores(willingly) that Dwight Howard requested a trade to the Nets before the season began to play with him in BK
by MrDollarBills on Feb 14, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
We’re all supposed to pretend this might not happen even though it’s a bigger summer lock than Michael Phelps winning a gold medal.
by Anthony Perez on Feb 14, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Brook Lopez is practicing!!
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
RT @andy_vasquez: Brook Lopez is practicing for the the Nets right now.
by mvmt84 on Feb 14, 2012 12:49 PM EST reply actions 12 recs
It's green time!
Nets fans, here we go!
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wonder if I should pick him up soon for fantasy team.
I already have Hump and Brooks, lol.
i picked him up last week
even if he comes back to play next week, i wouldn’t have huge expectations until after the all-star break.
Deron has more local endorsements than Melo?
Am i correct?
If so he cant complain about that at all.
But I bet Melo's Jordan shoe deal is worth more than all DWill's endorsements
by LOVEandHATEHOOPS on Feb 14, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
yep...
dwill needs his own shoes like the kobe system but for PGs
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steel-toed sneaks
for kicking his teammates in the keester
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by calling all toasters on Feb 14, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Van Gundy
Brian Schmitz @MagicInsider Stan Van Gundy on Dwight Howard saying he wants to be a closer: “I don’t know if there’s anything stopping him.”
or lack thereof
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Fred Kerber @FredKerber Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Stevenson sez “If it’s up to me I’m playing” Wednesday
Fred Kerber @FredKerber Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
DeShawn Stevenson also said Brook Lopez looked “really, really” good in practice
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 14, 2012 1:02 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
Now this is actually pertinent Nets basketball information!
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
give brook and stevenson until the end of the week
please don’t rush them
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Give Brook until after the ASG
Too important.
by ZR on Feb 14, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if he can play
play him. they probably have already given him a week or so extra rest as is.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
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The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 14, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT!!
Andy Vasquez
Avery Johnson on if Brook Lopez could play before the All-Star break: “I’m not ruling anything out.”
by CStanley028 on Feb 14, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
6 games until All-Star Break...
but Nets will play 5 out of 6 days…then one more, brutal stretch going into the break. I don’t see him playing until next week at the earliest.
by BKNfastbreak on Feb 14, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Stephenson
Brook Lopez practiced today with Nets. Looked good according to Avery.
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
He will play against Lin, well against Knicks
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Fred Kerber
Officially Lopez is out til at least Thursday 2/16
by CStanley028 on Feb 14, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is that the end of eight weeks?
Or a recent announcement?
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
That's against Pacers
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Avery is the coach; Walsh is the trainer
Don’t listen to Avery.
by ZR on Feb 14, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
they forgot to mention as a member of the orlando magic ;)
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 14, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Um ... This is our last season in NJ
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
by imdkidd on Feb 14, 2012 7:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kerber
Avery doubts okur returns before all star game
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
Looks that way
at least in this screwed up season. Maybe he’ll get some rest and return to form but it doesn’t look good right now.
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Didnt help that he had to play starters minutes...
think he can still do a job for 10-15 mins a night
At this point he's a minimum player
Hopefully he can be a vet min backup next year
by LOVEandHATEHOOPS on Feb 14, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
If that's the case I'm sure he could get more playing in EUrope
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Another back-back-back
one day after back-back. No wonder players are getting injured left and right.
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This season hasn't benefitted at all by them trying to squeeze in so many games.
Another Stern blunder. How long will this clown show be allowed to carry on before David finally gets the boot?
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by BrooklynNets on Feb 14, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
I don't understand this stupid schedule.
They could have us playing today and tomorrow and give two days before three games in three nights. We also have to travel to Chicago on Saturday.
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look at the nets schedule
every week they have to play like at least 3 in 5 days or 4 games in 5 or 6 days and it always involves a back-to-back on the weekend where they travel to one and play at home for the other.
these schedules are ridiculous like the Heat playing in Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Indiana in three straight nights
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 14, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Ben Couch
Avery, on Brook practicing today: “He looked good.” Out through Feb. 16 (min), but Lopez won’t necessarily need a full practice to return.
lets do it
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I would say I trust the med. staff...
to make the right decision on a return. But I don’t.
by BKNfastbreak on Feb 14, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
could only laugh now...
Colin Stephenson
Shawne Williams has a shoulder injury and is questionable for Memphis.
this season is nothing more then a joke
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 14, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
We wont miss him bricking 5 shots
by djeterfan on Feb 14, 2012 1:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
whatever
what a waste of money. piss test him
by MrDollarBills on Feb 14, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
and one petro
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Not a surprise
This deal was a no-brainer for MetroPCS.
As one of the Founding Partners of the Barclays Center, it only makes sense for them to also activate around the Nets star. They can leverage their relationship with the Nets in a more impactful manner by making Deron the face of their brand.
While their signage throughout the Barclays Center can only go so far, Deron can be an asset for them outside of the arena in various promotional and hospitality functions.
I’m sure this is not a very big deal financially for Deron. Probably a couple hundred thousand per year. MetroPCS is a regional company.
HOWEVER, the fact that he is willing to commit to MetroPCS shows his willingness to stay involved in this major market. Very very important sign.
i hope deron stays
even if we don’t get dwight, i just hope he stays and helps rebuild
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Let's not get ahead of ourselves though
Lopez looked good according to Avery
Petro looks worthy of major minutes according to Avery
He’s not back until he’s back. I also sure hope that we don’t rush him back. I want him 100% or nothing!
lopez will come back when he is ready
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Anybody gonna be surprised if Lopez's first game back is..
Against the Knicks? Anybody?
i would love that
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No sleep till Brook-Lin...
This crazy season is making the 12-70 one look like a day at Coney Island beach…
I'd be more surprised if he plays against the Magic b4 the break.
I will be @ that game regardless.
Full circle
Injured against them and comes back against them
by djeterfan on Feb 14, 2012 1:24 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
was thinking the same thing...but eff it...
…rather see the Nets get a win with him…which is the more probably outcome
disney is waiting
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
a few remarks
IMO in order for dwight to fully be succesful here he needs to do a few things
1. Free Throws
2. Master the jump hook
3. Find some sort of baby jumper
4. Work on getting out of double teams
If he does that well…good lord…we will be amazing
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All he really needs is #1.
"Beware the Ides of March."
by Andy. on Feb 14, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
he does that well
he will become the best big man in history of the nba maybe better than jordan
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
bonobos and metro pcs and red bull... are these nation wide?
Wonder if he got any deals when he was with Utah?
by kupalski on Feb 14, 2012 1:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
just imagine all the sponsors Dwight will get...
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Feb 14, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Is this bad news potentially?
Admittedly, a half empty view. But could he be taking advantage of his window with the nets to sign long term deals because he knows he will be getting out of town soon and he wants the best bid. If he really thought Dwight was coming and he was staying, wouldn’t his best bid be in 6-9 months? Maybe he is locking in deals before he demands a trade to dallas. Apologies for being the naysayer. Go nets!
by whoopdeedamndo on Feb 14, 2012 4:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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