Originally Posted by ramsters60
Combine these 2 into one, and that's a pretty nice pitch.
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Combine these 2 into one, and that's a pretty nice pitch.
Expectations: With us, you'll have your time to rehab and not get thrown on the court. There's absolutely no reason to rush you back, we want to make sure you're 100% before you get back on the court. You won't feel any pressure to play a certain amount of minutes because anything you can give us with just considered as bonus.
Team:We can't offer you as big of a contract as some of the other guys or a chance to ride the pine and get a ring, but It's not often you get an opportunity to play with a team growing that can also make it to the playoffs. You can be a part of this. A lot of the guys we have, you know from your AAU days, so support system will be there. when you get in the game, we'll give you an opportunity to do what you do best on the court. If things work out like we both want them to in regards to health, look at my history and you know i can work on something longer-term that will work for both of us. Can't promise you anything today, but this may be one of the only teams you have an opporunity on being on for the next 3-5 years if this play out right. You can just be a member of the Pelicans here and not have to worry about previous expectations. The spotlight will be on AD.
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Greg's descision may say alot about him. I can't say he shouldn't go after the money, but it would be pretty admirable (and smart) if he took less money to play here.
I think Portland can sign and trade him.
They should still have his rights.
He hasn't signed with anyone else or been traded, has he?
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They declined his final year on his rookie deal i beleive and i'm guessing renounced to clear the cap hold; they'd still have right after that???
We could have the inside track to him since he and coach have some what of a pass. Coach was an assistant coach with the Blazers when Greg was with them.
Dang, Dell needs to sign you to an "aquire Greg Oden contract. I would like to add to your pitch.
You can specifly tell Oden how he will be used on the court. You can tell him that we have a starting position at Center that needs to be filled. Obviously we are concerned about his health, but we can keep goods tabs on it because our starting center will only be needed for 15-20 mins a game. He will be able to start, play at his own pace, and contribute to a young and upping team in a small market that won't over analyze his every move.
Also, you can assure him that we will have a support system in place to make sure that the temptations of Nola won't get to him. We will keep him off of Bourbon when he doesn't need to be there, away from Harras when he can't afford it, and eliminate the begniets when he shouldn't be eating them.
Show him how badly we want him and how much we will support him, and I think you may trump the money issue. The one thing Miami offers now that we can't is a huge chance at a ring If he feels his knees can't hold up for more than one season, he'll probably sign there anyways.
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This isn't Greg Oden related, but it does have to do with Portland while Oden was there. Why can't Nate McMillan get a job anywhere? With all the recent crap coaching hires, when will Nate get another go of it? I wouldn't mind bringing him on board down here if we got rid of Monty.
If you Jimmer it, they will come.
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He's on the Pacer's staff.
He got a job as assist I think with Doc.
Correction Pacers.
http://www.indycornrows.com/2013/6/2...ch-with-pacers
This would be a tremendous signing whether it works out or not. There isn't much of a risk for us bc we are only paying him 1 mil, and it could yield a high reward.
They still have his rights. Maybe they can't us a Bird exception to sign him, but they can still sign and trade him since they were the last team he played for if they can sign him.
They have the Room Mid-Level Exception.
They can do a Lopez style deal for two expirings, or Smith, or a pick, or some combination.
This is an easy sell...just show him how we handled Gordon the last 2 years. There is no way anyone could say that we rush players back from injuries.
No, don't do that.
He'll want to be overpaid to play less than half of 2 years..?
Demps is the ultimate salesman, Break him down and build him back up... Dell: son you've done nothing in this league, these teams dont care about you, who cares about you? Dell cares about you, so come work for Dell and i'll take care of u
this is from back in may
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...plagued-career
interesting interview
if thats the case it may help our chances, take a guy like roberts and S & T him so you can give Oden a little more money
not sure were in the business of trading proven assets for disproven assets, even tho roberts isnt quite proven yet oden is past disproven. I'd love to sign him but only at no change to the great guard depth we have
In Demps I trust not to make that move.
So basically we could have gotten oden in the Lopez deal instead of withey?
If I'm DD, here's my pitch:
1) Coaching. You are familiar with Monty and he is familiar with you. These other coaches know nothing about you, how your experience was in Portland, the good, the bad, etc. You will walk into a situation with some degree of comfortability.
2.) System. You know Monty likes to get the ball inside to his bigs. In Miami, they are at their best when Bosh is playing the 5 and knocking down 18 foot jumpers. Their system is built around spreading the floor and kicking out for jump shots. That's not your role. You're best bet in MIA is to be a matchup player vs. the Hibberts of the world.
3.) Playing time. Our C position is wide open. We have 3 or 4 guys who we think are servicable and capable, but you are easily the most talented one of the bunch. It would be an even competition, and you would be coming into an opportunity to play right away.
4.) Our Roster. This roster is full of guys who are your age, guys you are familiar with, guys who you can eventually grow with and become part of our core. If things work out, and we hold your bird rights, then you would be in line for a very good contract with us down the line because our owner is committed.
5.) The Market. Despite the best offseason of the NBA, we are still flying below the radar. You can come in here, national pressure and expectations will be tempered, and you can focus on one thing: basketball.
Greg Oden is a top 10 Center when healthy..... maybe top 5. IN the games he did play, he was dominate
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we've got about 5 guys on this team that can run PG and possibly none who can play the 5. disproven assets with high reward > proven asset to be a 3rd string PG in a crowded back court
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