Comments on: Vince Carter to Portland for Raef LaFrentz? http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/ Dime is your daily source for NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, NBA Videos and Sneakers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:26:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chaos http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122801 Chaos Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:12:19 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122801 Portland does have too many players. They have a deep bench but i think alot of those players are just wasting away on the bench. I never really saw the need to have both Outlaw and Webster since the both seem to have very similar games. Plus they are log jammed at PG with Rodriquez, Blake and Bayless. Vince would give Portland two legit 20 pt scorers who both do it all. plus you could go with a bigger with Roy, VC, Webster/Outlaw, Aldridge, and Oden with Roy at point. it just seems like the ball would have to be shared as well Portland does have too many players. They have a deep bench but i think alot of those players are just wasting away on the bench. I never really saw the need to have both Outlaw and Webster since the both seem to have very similar games. Plus they are log jammed at PG with Rodriquez, Blake and Bayless. Vince would give Portland two legit 20 pt scorers who both do it all. plus you could go with a bigger with Roy, VC, Webster/Outlaw, Aldridge, and Oden with Roy at point. it just seems like the ball would have to be shared as well

]]> By: VC fan in TO http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122677 VC fan in TO Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:46:26 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122677 If you guys actually watch the Nets over the past 3-4 seasons instead of just looking at the boxscore you would realize that Vince is not a selfish player at all and that he is the type of player that would fit well with this Blazers team. He has no problem playing second fiddle and he never really has (except for that half a season in Toronto). He's played second fiddle to Jason Kidd and last season Richard Jefferson and this season Harris and he has had no problem with that. Plus he's been great for the big men that he's played with in Jersey such as Lopez and Mikki Moore because he has no qualms about giving the rock up to cutting big men and would really help Oden and Aldridge develop into even better players. I say make this trade and watch Portland thrive in the playoffs. If you guys actually watch the Nets over the past 3-4 seasons instead of just looking at the boxscore you would realize that Vince is not a selfish player at all and that he is the type of player that would fit well with this Blazers team. He has no problem playing second fiddle and he never really has (except for that half a season in Toronto). He’s played second fiddle to Jason Kidd and last season Richard Jefferson and this season Harris and he has had no problem with that. Plus he’s been great for the big men that he’s played with in Jersey such as Lopez and Mikki Moore because he has no qualms about giving the rock up to cutting big men and would really help Oden and Aldridge develop into even better players. I say make this trade and watch Portland thrive in the playoffs.

]]> By: dagwaller http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122650 dagwaller Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:11:07 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122650 If I'm Portland, I don't pull the trigger. If they were getting a "VC caliber" (i.e., star player) PG or SF, I would do it, but this would be stepping on Roy's toes a little bit I think. If I’m Portland, I don’t pull the trigger. If they were getting a “VC caliber” (i.e., star player) PG or SF, I would do it, but this would be stepping on Roy’s toes a little bit I think.

]]> By: flavur http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122614 flavur Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:59:27 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122614 I say instead of trade with NJ trade with the bobcats for gerald Wallace because Wallace is a veteran travis outlaw without the clutch shots and a little bit better D than travis this would be a good pickup for the blazers and Dallas is not giving up josh Howard unless they were gonna get a superstar player. I say instead of trade with NJ trade with the bobcats for gerald Wallace because Wallace is a veteran travis outlaw without the clutch shots and a little bit better D than travis this would be a good pickup for the blazers and Dallas is not giving up josh Howard unless they were gonna get a superstar player.

]]> By: loganlight http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122598 loganlight Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:42:42 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122598 Verteran leadership for the young guns? I'd say do it. There is bound to come a time in Vince's career that he will be willing to play second fiddle - esp to the likes of a talented up and comer like Roy. Pull the trigger. LL Verteran leadership for the young guns? I’d say do it. There is bound to come a time in Vince’s career that he will be willing to play second fiddle – esp to the likes of a talented up and comer like Roy.

Pull the trigger.

LL

]]> By: ShadyKidd http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122593 ShadyKidd Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:31:19 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122593 As much as I like VC, he would not make Portland a serious contender (compared to Lakers and Spurs). This leads Portland still looking for the missing piece to a championship, but without the cap space to make a real move. They are better off riding this year out, gain some playoff experience for the young guys, and grab a big free agent this summer. With the right free agent and/or a smart draft pick, they could be serious contenders next year. As much as I like VC, he would not make Portland a serious contender (compared to Lakers and Spurs). This leads Portland still looking for the missing piece to a championship, but without the cap space to make a real move. They are better off riding this year out, gain some playoff experience for the young guys, and grab a big free agent this summer. With the right free agent and/or a smart draft pick, they could be serious contenders next year.

]]> By: Scott http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122587 Scott Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:20:32 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122587 On the flip side, from the Nets perspective it would be ideal. A young nucleus of Devin, Outlaw, and Lopez is a hell of a start. Especially the way Devin has shown he can play this year. If they were to add more young talent, and grow together, they'd remind me of the young Kings with C-Webb or the Mavs when they initially made the break through into the upper echelon of teams. Well, they'd remind me of it, if they fought for their respect like those teams did. Either way, it'd be fun to watch and root for them. Even as a non-Nets fan. On the flip side, from the Nets perspective it would be ideal.

A young nucleus of Devin, Outlaw, and Lopez is a hell of a start. Especially the way Devin has shown he can play this year.

If they were to add more young talent, and grow together, they’d remind me of the young Kings with C-Webb or the Mavs when they initially made the break through into the upper echelon of teams. Well, they’d remind me of it, if they fought for their respect like those teams did. Either way, it’d be fun to watch and root for them. Even as a non-Nets fan.

]]> By: len-e http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122572 len-e Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:00:28 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122572 imo vince doesn't fit the blazers because they work as a team. whoever can step up on that squad. i could have pictured amare playing like that, not out-of-control-vince though. imo vince doesn’t fit the blazers because they work as a team. whoever can step up on that squad. i could have pictured amare playing like that, not out-of-control-vince though.

]]> By: danksy http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122570 danksy Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:57:19 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122570 the blazers need a legit sf, someone like g,wallae or joah howard more than v.c the blazers need a legit sf, someone like g,wallae or joah howard more than v.c

]]> By: Heckler...formerly 'yallallreadyknow' http://dimemag.com/2009/02/vince-carter-to-portland-for-raef-lafrentz/comment-page-1/#comment-122569 Heckler...formerly 'yallallreadyknow' Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:57:05 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=5304#comment-122569 interesting. but i am not sure how this scenario rumor really helps either team. the nets are looking to make a push for one of the bottom seeds in the east. they need vince. who else is gonna take the game over in the 4th for them?....bobby simmons? devin harris aint ready yet. niether is brook lopez. and is travis outlaw an upgrade over vince carter? as for the money....this will save the nets some money in salary, but without vince, they wont make the playoffs. therefore missing out on revenue from at least 2 home playoff games. furthermore, what are the odds NJ will actually get a star player to sign there as a FA? they are kidding themselves if they think anyone wants to play in NJ. no need for them to have cap room to sign anyone. when was the last time (if ever) a high profile player signed with NJ as a FA (not via trade)?!!? and for portland.... i dont really think they need vince carter. they are better off keeping lafrentz's contract and let it come off the books. if anything, they need more of a defensive small forward rather than a scoring small forward. there are not enough basketballs for roy, carter, aldridge and oden. they will be like the suns of 2004. when joe johnson left after the season. if they do this deal, 2yrs from now, all those players will be complaining..... interesting.
but i am not sure how this scenario rumor really helps either team.

the nets are looking to make a push for one of the bottom seeds in the east. they need vince. who else is gonna take the game over in the 4th for them?….bobby simmons? devin harris aint ready yet. niether is brook lopez. and is travis outlaw an upgrade over vince carter?
as for the money….this will save the nets some money in salary, but without vince, they wont make the playoffs. therefore missing out on revenue from at least 2 home playoff games.

furthermore, what are the odds NJ will actually get a star player to sign there as a FA? they are kidding themselves if they think anyone wants to play in NJ. no need for them to have cap room to sign anyone. when was the last time (if ever) a high profile player signed with NJ as a FA (not via trade)?!!?

and for portland….

i dont really think they need vince carter. they are better off keeping lafrentz’s contract and let it come off the books. if anything, they need more of a defensive small forward rather than a scoring small forward. there are not enough basketballs for roy, carter, aldridge and oden.

they will be like the suns of 2004. when joe johnson left after the season. if they do this deal, 2yrs from now, all those players will be complaining…..

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