Comments on: Clippers will attempt to continue to stockpile talent by pursuing J.R. Smith http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/ Basketball - NBC Sports Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: rooney24 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70930 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:52 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70930 Sorry, the first sentence should read “that the pick would have been first overall”.

]]> By: rooney24 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70929 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:05 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70929 The story assumes that the first round pick would have still gone to the Clips if they hadn’t traded it. If anyone thinks the lottery isn’t rigged and Cleveland wasn’t handed that pick to help appease the loss of LeBron, I would disagree. Stern made sure the Cavs got two high picks. He still holds a grudge against the T-Wolves ownership for the whole Joe Smith deal. How else to explain that the Wolves have never once improved their position in the lottery? It is nearly statistically impossible. There is a reason that they won’t actually show the actually pulling of the numbers on TV.

]]> By: dbadest1 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70921 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:26:05 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70921 Looks like the clips r stating to do to much? At some point Vinnie going to get overwhelm and not know how to handle his team…

]]> By: juanandonly24 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70911 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:10:07 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70911 I doubt OKC would want him because of the baggage he brings along. Just look at what they did with a pretty talented Nate Robinson and he wouldn’t go to the Bulls because he doesn’t play a lick of defense. He would be a great fit for the Clippers, but it worries me that they have so many people playing out of position. It’s gonna be funny to see the Clippers situation develop in the playoffs because they have the talent to get very far, it’s just their coach is nowhere close to one that can help you win a championship, which is why the Bulls got rid of him.

]]> By: bighurc89 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70910 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:06:52 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70910 It’s also possible he wants a starting gig after playing second fiddle constantly to someone else. He’s a much more talented scorer than anyone on the T-Wolves roster at SG. Mahybe he can show Wes Johnson how to utilize his talents finally. How do the Clips take minutes away from Billups & Williams? They’ve helped carry that team so far. Maybe they trade one of them to a contending team? Minny is his best option thouh if he wants minutes.

]]> By: cdog0o7 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70908 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:28:20 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70908 Why would Denver let JR get away for the minimum or mini-midlevel? It would strengthen a potential playoff competitor save Denver almost nothing.

If JR’s going to go anywhere, as a RFA, then its gotta be at a number that Den wouldn’t match. Seems like it would be bad business to let a talented guy go somewhere else (even if you don’t want him) in the same conference for so little.

]]> By: sbellare3 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70905 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:13:06 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70905 LA Nuggets

]]> By: Gordon http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70898 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:28:40 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70898 As a Bulls fan, there’s no way in hell I want him on the Bulls. Besides, there’s too many Chinese people in Chicago. His sister would be getting in fights every day.

OKC might be a better locale for him & his sister.

]]> By: chitownprincess http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70890 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:59:58 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70890 Smith would be a perfect fit for the Bulls only problem would be his attitude. Please make a play for him.

]]> By: tcclark http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70866 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:47:15 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70866 I wish Ronnie Brewer would do more for you guys. I’ve always liked his game. He plays good defense and has some talent offensively when he decides to show it.

]]> By: cluelessdufus http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70863 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:23:04 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70863 it probably will cut Billups minutes. my bulls should make a run at him since Rip can’t stay healthy

]]> By: tibbs7 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70858 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:02:41 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70858 The Bulls could use his immense talent at shooting guard with Rip’s penchant for injury so far, but the knucklehead factor always enters into the equation with J.R.

]]> By: redbullenergydrink http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/05/clippers-will-attempt-to-continue-to-stockpile-talent-by-pursuing-j-r-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-70856 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:48:17 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=40901#comment-70856 As long as they don’t allow his sister to attend his games, JR won’t be a distraction.

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