BREAKING: OJ Mayo traded for Kevin Love

A.J. · Post #81 » by **A.J.** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:48 am

Celtics_Champs wrote:
OJ MAYO wrote:Hey bill, I was just traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Bill Walker wrote:Oh yeah? That sucks man, I was just traded to the boston celtics.

OJ MAYO wrote: [hangs up]

Funniest post on the night.

Anticon · Post #82 » by **Anticon** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:49 am

I've been following the NBA for almost 20 years, and this might be the worst trade I've ever seen.

I don't understand why Minnie would trade for an overweight PF to pair with their other overweight PF.

This really defies comprehension. I think when you combine the awe-inspiring horridness of McHale with the bumbling idiocy of Rob Babcock you create gems like this. This takes the Carter trade to another level.

If I were a Minnie fan, I think I'd be in front of the Target Centre with torches and pitchforks. I don't what else you could do at this point.

theGreatRC · Post #83 » by **theGreatRC** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:54 am

Jefferson isn't overweight. Zach Randolph is overweight. Jefferson is a fuggin beast.

jumanji · Post #84 » by **jumanji** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:57 am

theGreatRC wrote:Jefferson isn't overweight. Zach Randolph is overweight. Jefferson is a fuggin beast.

Actually he was wrong on both counts, Love isnt overweight either.

caborn · Post #85 » by **caborn** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:59 am

Ah that sucks...I was hoping I would be able to see Rudy and Kevin next to each other...

Would have loved that Gay-Love combo

Reks · Post #86 » by **Reks** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:04 am

^:rofl:

Minny should have kept O.J. How stupid. Memphis should do better next year. They should work on getting a big.

GswStorm3 · Post #87 » by **GswStorm3** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:05 am

Mcfail does it again, Al Jefferson and Kevin Love don't complement each other at all especially defensively.

10scott10 · Post #88 » by **10scott10** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:06 am

rz04 wrote:Can't believe they broke up the potential Gay Love combination.

but now they have Gay Mayo.

eww...

Hendrix · Post #89 » by **Hendrix** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:54 am

Really like it for Memphis. They should be able to do a quick re-build in a couple years now. They have a few good players in Gay, Mayo, and Conley. They might suck this year and be able to get a high pick and add a guy like Derozen, or Rubio. All their young players will be on small contracts, so they'll be way under the cap and add a big time free agent to it next year. Might be a quick re-build for them.

B Calrissian · Post #90 » by **B Calrissian** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:07 am

asdfgh wrote:Foye/ Telfair (?RFA)
Snyder (?RFA)/ McCants
Miller/ Brewer
Love/ Gomes/ Smith/ Cardinal
Jefferson/ Collins/ Madsen/ Richard

Foye/Telfair
Brewer/McCants
Miller/Gomes
Love/Richard/Cardinal
Jefferson/Collins/Madsen

As a Wolves fan I like it.

Bulls_Dynasty6 · Post #91 » by **Bulls_Dynasty6** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:40 am

Wow. Thank god I am not a T'Wolves fan. No offense.

Pretty solid trade for Memphis. They've got Conley/Mayo/Gay to build around and if they can find some vets or grab some draft picks etc. to fill their frontcourt then they have I bright future ahead of them.

Tirion · Post #92 » by **Tirion** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:41 am

B Calrissian wrote:
asdfgh wrote:Foye/ Telfair (?RFA)
Snyder (?RFA)/ McCants
Miller/ Brewer
Love/ Gomes/ Smith/ Cardinal
Jefferson/ Collins/ Madsen/ Richard

Foye/Telfair
Brewer/McCants
Miller/Gomes
Love/Richard/Cardinal
Jefferson/Collins/Madsen

As a Wolves fan I like it.

Yes. And don't forget Pekovic too!

lukeridenour · Post #93 » by **lukeridenour** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:50 am

terrible for the grizz, mike miller AND love for mayo? geez

Bulls_Dynasty6 · Post #94 » by **Bulls_Dynasty6** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:00 am

lukeridenour wrote:terrible for the grizz, mike miller AND love for mayo? geez

Come on, man. Mayo's going to have a way better career than either of them. I don't think the Grizz will regret this.

Bob Ortegal · Post #95 » by **Bob Ortegal** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:14 am

obinna wrote:Lets look at weaknesses.

Kevin Love:
Nonathletic
Weak
Slow

OJ mayo:
Maybe cannot be a PG

OJ Mayo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Love

Kevin Love is weak? LOL you are a troll or an idiot.

GuyClinch · Post #96 » by **GuyClinch** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:51 am

God I would be crying if I was a Wolves fan. As it is I am starting to feel bad for Jefferson.. Love = BWS. Mayo = Better then Billups..

Pete

Ballings7 · Post #97 » by **Ballings7** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:10 am

I don't like the Love/Mayo swap much for Minnesota...

They now have that Jefferson/Love PF/C tandem, and they'll have quality offense and solid rebounding - except, Minnesota lacks a key requirement in this game, to make your way to being a legit squad.... a significant defensive presence from one guy, or from a pair, in the starting line-up at the big spots. Neither Love or Jefferson really complement eachother on defense, because neither are or are going to be strong defenders.

I really liked originally that they took Mayo, but despite McHale's love for Love, I was surprised to see they traded for Love later on. I thought they had changed their minds and took the better prospect, talent, and filled their SG lacking.

If I was a Minny fan, I would just have to hope and kinda think they'll realize during Jefferson's prime,

hey, we gotta get a damn defensive presence next to that star big man we've had

As well as from their quality 03-04 season, when defense, rebounding, and chemistry were the reasons they were the best team in the west.

But getting Mike Miller is a good veteran piece at SG, and if Lowry is actually in the deal as well, that's great because he's a really good complementary guard. Love Lowry.

For Memphis getting Mayo to go along with Gay and Conley/Crittenton, Arthur, and Warrick is fantastic... next they need to get some more going with the front-court.

Kobay · Post #98 » by **Kobay** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:12 am

McFail making the Twolves league's recycle bin.

SA37 · Post #99 » by **SA37** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:19 pm

Dammit!

I was so stoked to hear commentators say throughout the season:

"Love finds Gay" or "Gay finds Love" or "Love to Gay" or "Gay to Love" or "Love spots Gay in the corner"

Ming Kong! · Post #100 » by **Ming Kong!** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:44 pm

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me all together. I don't think Memphis gets equal value in return in dumping Miller and Love. On top of tap, I think they were doing well between 1-3, while having a very week frontcourt. Address your biggest needs first. Perhaps they are still trying to find themselves and care more about getting someone who can mold in a franchise player instead? Well I guess one way or another it could work out for Memphis.

To me Minnesota made a so-so move. Miller could slow Brewer's development. Jefferson will still minutes away from Love.

I really expect Minnesota to make a few moves now, and focus on getting a real PG.