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Bring Rudy Fernandez to Chicago (Pritchslap the Blazers)



Rudy Fernandez is unhappy in Portland (who wouldn't be).    He wants to start, wants to play more, he wants to be closer to family and friends, he wants his nickname "Spanish Fly" to take off, and he wants out of McMillan's "slow it down / pass it to Roy / watch" offense.  (Though the experience will probably help him in the Bulls "discombobulated / pass it to Rose / watch" offense.)

Star-divide

Fernandez has 2 more years left on an extremely cheap contract.  He may bolt back to Spain if he can't find the love in the NBA.  How about the Bulls showing him some love?  It just so happens the Bulls have a hole at the 2 guard...  So what would it take for Fernandez to be traded out of Portland (besides the imminent firing of Mr. Pritchslap)?

Thonus proposes sending our 1st round pick or James Johnson to Portland for Rudy's services.  I'm optimistic, but I think it would take more than that.

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bulls-confidential/2010/04/bulls-should-pursue-rudy-fernandez-this-off-season.html

Perhaps we could throw in the pick we are going to get from the Bobcats in 2016.  Or maybe we give up the rights to Omer Asik?  Rudy looks like a good fit with Rose, he is cheap, and he won't upset 2010.  I would love to see the Bulls make it a priority to pry Rudy out of Portland. 

Things I like about Rudy -

1.  He is a shooter

2.  He loves to play uptemo

3.  He already knows how to passively-aggressively insult his coach

Asked if he is happy with McMillan as coach, Fernandez paused for several seconds, smiled, and turned toward the weight room at the Blazers’ practice facility. "I got to go work out now," he said.

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story_2nd.php?story_id=127054433978358000

Get er done Pax!

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I love it!

Throw in Taj or Kirk there too. Whatever it takes outside of Noah and Rose.

by diedaily23 on Apr 7, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

What about this year's first AND James Johnson?

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 7, 2010 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

works for me

i just don’t think they would have any interest in James Johnson. You never know.

by Basketball Smurf on Apr 7, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

DO IT!!!!

they can have hinrich too

I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!

by piccolomair on Apr 7, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'd rather trade JJ and a future first

We’ll need all the bench help we can get next year.

Brad Miller is god.

by Poloplaya14 on Apr 8, 2010 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

Would the Bulls still be far enough under the cap to sign a MAX guy?

I’m willing to forgo championship aspirations for next year as long as they have the team “in place.”

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 8, 2010 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

duh, my fault

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 8, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is what ive been thinking about alot

since I read this on hoopshype. I have always liked Rudy, and thought he would be great with Rose. Solid D, athletic, and plays with a mind set of shoot a 3 or take it to the hole, and thats just what we need. Bosh and Rudy becoming Bulls this summer is my dream scenario when considering somewhat realistic possabilities.

by TruEChiFaN... on Apr 7, 2010 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

As long as they get rid of VDN.

He doesn’t like “shoot the three or take it to the hole”, even though that’s the most effective approach to the game.

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 8, 2010 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

Do they still covet Hinrich?

Ship him to Portland! Bring in Rudy.

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 8, 2010 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

I mean, if there's a petition, ill sign it. A vote and ill vote for it...

But im pretty sure the days of thinking anything of value could come back from a Kirk trade are over. But I would love to be wrong.

by TruEChiFaN... on Apr 8, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

I love the poll btw

I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!

by piccolomair on Apr 7, 2010 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

meeeee

threeeee

Go Rockets/Nets[CDR]/Bucks[Jennings]!

by Prevenge on Apr 8, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe if Pritchard gets canned.

These Vulcan people may not have any overprotectiveness to Pritchard’s great “steals.” As it is, the guy won’t part with his young talent. Even if it improves his team.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Apr 7, 2010 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Perfect trade

Fernandez for a lifetime of 2nd rounders…. and Asik because im tired of hearing his name already.

by TRiCioNeRo on Apr 7, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Just sick and tired

Everytime I see some wacko trade idea that leaves us with no bench they just throw in Asik like hes already here. I dont think he will ever come here, remember Fran Vasquez?

by TRiCioNeRo on Apr 8, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

And

Fredrick Wise or Vise, aka the guy Vince jumped over

by QUINTEN DALEY on Apr 8, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

He'll eventually play for some NBA team I'm sure

And it’ll probably happen within the next 2 years.

Brad Miller is god.

by Poloplaya14 on Apr 8, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

wrong thread

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 8, 2010 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

J J year in a year > Rudy

JJ is here to guard Lebron the next century – keep him around.

by Jesse07 on Apr 8, 2010 9:20 AM CDT reply actions  

I love Rudy's game...love it...

He gets almost no burn sitting behind Roy on the bench, next to Martell Webster and Andre Miller. Portland is guard heavy. If we can get him in trade or for a nice price, he’d be a steal…

by Carlitro on Apr 8, 2010 10:56 AM CDT reply actions  

I don't think Portland would want a young player or a pick

for Fernandez. They’d probably rather have someone who can contribute at this point, they’ve made the playoffs two straight seasons and are likely actually looking to improve the team.

So I don’t see how a pick, or James Johnson, helps. Maybe Taj? Or convince them they should’ve traded for Kirk Hinrich all along and we take back Andre Miller (longer-term but lower ‘10 salary). Heck they’ve had interest in Luol before as well, but they don’t have many big contracts left, though Pryzbilla and his insurance may be enticing to the Chairman.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 8, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions  

wait...Miller's contract is actually the same length as Hinrich

god, we suck.

If you use the 2010 numbers, Hinrich/Johnson for Miller/Fernandez/DanteCunningham works. Bulls save some 2010 cap room and get Fernandez, though if Miller sulked in Portland he undoubtedly would playing behind Derrick Rose too.

Blazers get…um…a better fit in the glue-guy? fuck. Well I’d offer the future 1st (likely the Bobcats pick) but I still doubt that’d be enough. I suppose we could give them Taj instead of James Johnson.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 8, 2010 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

I would not give up Taj for Rudy

No way. Taj has actually been producing this season. If we give up Taj then we have another hole, which would be a backup big. I am already awaiting our combo big men playing together: Bosh + Noah, Taj + Noah, and Taj + Bosh. That is a damn good rotation(obviously Noah and Bosh would get the majority of the PT). There is no fucking way I could go through another season of Brad Miller unless he’s the 4th big on the bench (even then I wouldn’t really trust him).

I would love to trade a future #1 and JJ (?) for Rudy. Finally, we would have a three point threat. I still am not sure how much talent the he’s got, but I know he has had some big scoring games. I would do anything for a three point shooting threat and I really don’t care if they chuck (like a J.R. Smith type) as long as they are considered a three point threat, space the floor, and blow off for a few 25-30 point games during the season.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 8, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aren't starting SG's more important than back-up bigs?

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 9, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Who said Rudy's a starter for this team?

He may be a starter on our team for the time being if Hinrich continues to suck, but he is not going to be a fixture there. This year he is shooting A LOT worst than Hinrich. He’s a guy that I would take a chance on in this league, but has yet to proven anything substantial. Why would you give up a guy who is producing for a guy that hasn’t yet? Gibson is also younger, anyways.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 9, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's easier to find bigs this offseason than SGs

I like Taj too though. I just like Rudy a lot more than what’s out there at SG.

by YaoPau on Apr 9, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

The draft is where we are going to get our SG

Xavier Henry and James Anderson are going to be picked right where we will be picking this year. I would take a chance on either of those players for the time being. Our 2010 roster is not going to be the end of our rebuilding, it’s only going to be the beginning. If we have only one hole that needs to be filled in our starting line up for next year, I would be pleased. Hinrich’s expiring contract during the trade deadline of 2012 could get us a big time SG just because many GMs don’t like spending.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 9, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

We could win, and win a lot

with Hinrich as our SG (just for the 2010-2011 season) if we get Bosh or Amare this summer. It would be nice to get a role player or draft pick to mold into a three-point threat just because teams don’t win championships with out three-point shooting.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 9, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rudy is probably better than either Henry or James Anderson. He's had an off year this year, but when he

got more minutes and touches last year, he was legit.

Those guys are more unknowns.

Kirk Hinrich sucks. The end.

by fundamentallysound on Apr 9, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, I was more arguing that the Bulls should not trade Taj for Rudy, ever. End of story (at least for this off-season).

I wouldn’t mind them giving up James Johnson or a first round pick, though. Rudy has had some big games, no doubt. So it is worth it to take a flier on him(especially if the price is right). Xavier Henry is not an unknown. I am a Kansas fan, so I’ve watched a lot of their games. He’s got an NBA body, he’s a great shooter, finisher, and he was only a freshman last year. He was also playing with Collins and Aldrich, so he was used more as a role player because not much was demanded of him. So he did not get as much hype as John Wall, obviously.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 9, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel slighted about oversized KU SG's after having supported Brandon Rush.

Ack.

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Apr 9, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah. And I still say James Anderson might end up being better than Henry anyway.

Anderson reminds me a lot of Marcus Thornton, a guy who I liked last year for our second pick, who just happens to be putting up a 17.3 PER this year in 25 minutes per game. On top of that, Anderson is bigger.

 James Anderson Stats per pace adjusted 40 mins

2007/08
Min	Pts	FG	FGA	FG%	2Pt	2PtA	2P%	3Pt	3PtA	3P%	FTM	
30.9	17.2	5.8	13.4	43.5	3.2	6.4	49.7	2.6	7.0	37.9	2.9	
FTA	FT%	Off	Def	TOT	Asts	Stls	Blks	TOs	PFs
4.1	71.4	2.2	2.6	4.8	1.4	1.0	0.6	2.6	1.6

2008/09
Min	Pts	FG	FGA	FG%	2Pt	2PtA	2P%	3Pt	3PtA	3P%	FTM	
33.5	20.8	6.8	14.1	48.2	4.1	7.4	54.8	2.7	6.7	40.8	4.4	
FTA	FT%	Off	Def	TOT	Asts	Stls	Blks	TOs	PFs
5.3	82.9	2.5	4.0	6.5	1.6	1.3	0.8	2.2	2.8

2009/10
Min	Pts	FG	FGA	FG%	2Pt	2PtA	2P%	3Pt	3PtA	3P%	FTM	
34.1	25.5	7.9	17.2	45.7	5.3	9.6	54.9	2.6	7.5	34.1	7.3	
FTA	FT%	Off	Def	TOT	Asts	Stls	Blks	TOs	PFs
9.0	81.0	2.2	4.4	6.7	2.8	1.6	0.7	2.7	3.1
Marcus Thornton Stats per pace adjusted 40 mins

2007/08
Pts	FG	FGA	FG%	2Pt	2PtA	2P%	3Pt	3PtA	3P%	FTM	
22.9	8.0	18.3	43.6	4.6	9.3	49.4	3.4	9.0	37.7	3.5	
FTA	FT%	Off	Def	TOT	Asts	Stls	Blks	TOs	PFs
4.3	81.7	2.4	4.2	6.6	1.6	1.6	0.4	2.6	2.3

2008/09
Pts	FG	FGA	FG%	2Pt	2PtA	2P%	3Pt	3PtA	3P%	FTM	
26.7	9.2	19.6	47.2	6.4	12.3	52.2	2.8	7.3	38.8	5.4	
FTA	FT%	Off	Def	TOT	Asts	Stls	Blks	TOs	PFs
7.2	74.5	2.6	4.4	6.9	2.7	2.0	0.5	2.3	2.6

It’s worth noting that Thornton was 21 in 2008/09 and Anderson was 21 this year, so those are the most relevant comparable years and they are very, very similar. Their usage and efficiency numbers are even crazy similar as 21 year olds. Marcus Thornton last year used 29.1% of LSU’s possessions (according to Kenpom.com) and produced a 118.2 ORtg. James Anderson used 30.9% of Oklahoma State’s possessions and produced a 116.9 ORtg. To be able to handle a possession load like that and still produce at such high efficiency levels indicates a player who can handle the next level of competition. Marcus Thornton has done it and I think that Anderson can, too. Especially since he’s actually bigger than Thornton (not sure about wingspan, but Anderson is 2 inches taller).

Anyway, I like big, strong, athletic guards who can shoot and that are able to shoulder high usage rates at high efficiency in BCS conferences. Both these guys fit that mold and with the success that Thornton is having right now with the Hornets, I can definitely see Anderson being a fit.

Kirk Hinrich sucks. The end.

by fundamentallysound on Apr 9, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good comparison

I would take either of them. Xavier Henry and James Anderson are actually the same height, but Xavier is more muscular. Plus, Xavier has room to grow because he’s three years younger.

by LoveForTheGame on Apr 9, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Xavier hasn't really shown me that he can be a high poss% and high ORtg guy, yet though.

Granted, that might be because he’s younger, but this past year he was at 22.1% Possessions for Kansas and only a 112.7 ORtg. So this year he used significantly fewer possessions and still produced fewer points per possession than Anderson.

However, supporting your position, when Anderson was also a freshman, he used an identical 22.1% of Possessions for Oklahoma State and produced a 107.0 ORtg, so it’s certainly possible that Xavier Henry will ultimately be the better player, he’s already ahead of where Anderson was at the same age.

Kirk Hinrich sucks. The end.

by fundamentallysound on Apr 9, 2010 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like anderson too, though i'll be very interested to see

the results of the combine, particularly the measures of athleticism. thornton is not a leaper at all but hes got a very nice first step (perhaps why his lane agility results were so good). i dont exactly see that with anderson, which makes me hesitate just a little in my evaluation of his nba prospects.

there is something awesome about Pargo, though.
Seriously. It’s kind of awe inspiring: he WILL shoot. He has no conscience. No remorse. He will shoot – the situation, the opponent, the country. He could be in zero gravity floating in orbit. The dude would be jacking up shots. And missing.

-MPG

by TheMoon on Apr 9, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be more realistic

And I would miss Taj as long as we sign Bosh/Amare/Boozer

by JustAnotherFan on Apr 9, 2010 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Love it...

He’d be the perfect off guard for Rose and an instant upgrade over anything we have offensively… If only there was a way to keep JJ… He intrigues me and we have ZERO depth at the 3 spot…

by Alighieri on Apr 8, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions  

The poll is funny

and as much as I’d love Rudy, the Blazers just seem to want to hold all these young guys and never let them go. I just don’t see it happening.

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by bigballa10 on Apr 8, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

holding all the young

talent worked for the bulls (hinrich, deng, gordon), so i hope it works equally as well for the blazers.

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by leeac on Apr 9, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

wait until pritchard leaves portland,

hire him, Paxson can go be the vice-vice-president or something.
THEN we can make this trade.

Go Rockets/Nets[CDR]/Bucks[Jennings]!

by Prevenge on Apr 8, 2010 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I haven't followed the situation very closely, but my guess is he'll go back to Spain

The big kicker to me seems to be that here, he’s locked into a rookie deal, and even if he gets traded that can’t change.

He could just say he wants to go back to Spain and get everything he wants, and probably an assload more money to top it all off.

by Sports2 on Apr 8, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Rudy really wants to

start and get some more burn, the Bulls should try to get him, and sign some stiff from Spain to be the 13th man and play the Jack Haley role and keep him company.

by QUINTEN DALEY on Apr 8, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Portland

doesn’t have that much cultural diversity, thats what I heard, and thats the reason Hedo choose Toronto over Portland, even tough Portland is the better team.

by QUINTEN DALEY on Apr 8, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

buyout

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 8, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

i still think he wants to play in the NBA

he just doesn’t get playing time in Portland behind Rudy Fernandez. And it takes 2 for a buyout. Portland doesn’t have to grant his request.

by Basketball Smurf on Apr 8, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Portland would have to agree

and there’s zero reason to do that.

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by runningman on Apr 9, 2010 3:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

If you read the article, it really seems like he's just homesick. Now, this could all be a ploy to extricate himself from P-land

to a situation where he’ll see more burn (like Chicago, for instance), but if you take what he said at face value, he misses his family and friends in Spain (and Sergio Rodriguez who was his Spanish buddy on the Blazers) and giving up those people for a reserve role doesn’t sit well with him.

Kirk Hinrich sucks. The end.

by fundamentallysound on Apr 8, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

i disagree

yeah, he is homesick, but the article kind of seizes on that as the angle. If you read his quotes though, they are much more about playing time and system -

"Last year, we had a different team, and at least I had Sergio, who understood my game," Fernandez was quoted as saying. "I have noticed a change this year. I don’t get the ball as much, and the system is different.

"I try to play the way (McMillan) wants, but I don’t feel the trust that he had in me the first year."

Asked by Eurosport if he would be amenable to a return to Spain – where he played professionally from 2003-08 – next season, Fernandez replied, "Right now, in this situation, I don’t rule out anything … because I just want to play. I don’t mind where."

That sounds like a guy homesick – for playing time. In Spain he would be a star. He thought he’d be a star in the NBA. But he hasn’t really been given the chance to show what he can do in Portland.

by Basketball Smurf on Apr 8, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

And, to be fair, rightfull so. Brandon Roy is much better than him and they play the same position. We need an upgrade

at SG (desperately) and Rudy would definitely be that. I just don’t know if we have any pieces worth trading that would net us Rudy.

Kirk Hinrich sucks. The end.

by fundamentallysound on Apr 8, 2010 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree that is a problem

portland doesn’t really have use for any of our players outside of Rose, Taj and Noah – and I don’t think I would give up any of those guys to get Rudy (I can’t believe I included Taj, but he has shown more than Rudy). Deng makes too much money and Batum is probably as good for far cheaper going forward. I don’t think anyone wants Hinrich…

Perhaps his agent can work him out of Chicago. Portland in the past has been willing to accept picks – that’s why I thought of the Charlotte pick.

by Basketball Smurf on Apr 8, 2010 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Portland

doesn’t seem to want to give up any of their young players

by QUINTEN DALEY on Apr 9, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions  

His stats for this season

reflect him being lost in the system. Popovich integrated Ginobli into the Spurs’ and NBA’s system, McMillian, as Rudy complains, is stuck in the Xs and Os. He knows Roy is the best player so he plays to those strengths, and neglects team ball and contingency. I think McMillian believes Rudy has to dominate the ball to be successful when really all he needs is freedom in the offense rather than predictable plays. I think Rudy would thrive as a PG and SG in a Phil-jackson style triangle (as opposed to a confused Rambis Rhombus).

Long story short: who knows what it would take to pry Rudy. If he kees voicing displease, he can be had in the offseason. But, in order for us to utilize his talents we either need to keep Del Negro (insert explicitive) because he could do his thing, or sign a capable offensive-minded coach who runs a fluid system. Del Negro, as we know, runs the “stop and stare” while his players try to deal with the matchups on the floor. There’s freedom, but there’s more headaches than a Chinese fire drill.

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by Another Afflicted Chicago Fan on Apr 8, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, a young Ron Harper comes to mind...

Chicago Bulls Management - Wasting millions on moronic rosters since 1999

by Another Afflicted Chicago Fan on Apr 8, 2010 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

You have to admit

Rudy has the quickness, length, and tenacity to play defense at the 1 or the 2… he just doesn’t seem motivated.

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by Another Afflicted Chicago Fan on Apr 9, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't see anyone from Blazers' Edge here.

What a relief. Those guys are terrible.

I think Rudy could be had for the right price. But as stated above, I don’t know if Chicago and Portland have the right pieces to make a trade both parties would be interested in. Especially since the love for Kurt has dropped off considerably since Miller started playing better with Roy.

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by T Darkstar on Apr 9, 2010 9:57 AM CDT reply actions  

Honestly Rudy is just potential. He hasn’t shown me enough consistently. Still poor on D, can shoot the 3 but is still pretty streaky. What has he really done to show he can be a consistent starting SG….

His ceiling is Dan Majerle which wouldn’t be bad. I’m not just saying that because they’re both white. They both have the same skillset, athletic tall 2 who can shoot but also drive to the lane.

I would be just as fine drafting Henry or Anderson, but if Portland will give Rudy up for cheap then I’d take a flier on him

by C Smoove on Apr 11, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Portland

wouldn’t give up their hot dog vendor for cheap.

Vinny: "[Thrust] means pace, it means getting the ball out, it means getting your back to the sidelines, it means extending your outlets, it means getting the ball up the court into our early offense with plenty of time."

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