halsey Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I can't help but wonder a little if the NBA has been pushing for trades to happen that will put the Lakers and Celtics back on top of the league because it's good for thier business. Memphis just gave away an All-star 7-footer. Minnesota got a decent package in return for thier All-World 7-footer. I think it's reasonable to be a little suspicious. If the NBA finals are Celtics vs Lakers there will be even more reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybird3245 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 halsey (2/2/2008)I can't help but wonder a little if the NBA has been pushing for trades to happen that will put the Lakers and Celtics back on top of the league because it's good for thier business. Memphis just gave away an All-star 7-footer. Minnesota got a decent package in return for thier All-World 7-footer. I think it's reasonable to be a little suspicious. If the NBA finals are Celtics vs Lakers there will be even more reason.Definitely. Just like last year when they called an AWFUL series in the eastern conference finals just so Bron bron could get into the finals. Or how about AI going to Denver in exchange for a pair of shorts? Not only do they want the "storied franchises" to come back on top, but they want the two golden boys (that's Melo and Bron bron) to excel. It's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkable Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Minnesota got a lot for KG, but Memphis just handed over Gasol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodhoundz Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I don't think it's a conspiracy. Like Remarkable said Boston gave up a lot to get KG. As far as the Lakers/Memphis trade, I thought Memphis was stupid for doing it but they cleared cap and they are rebuilding. They released Damon Stoudamire and traded Stromile Swift this week.No conspiracy theory folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaju11 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 the only planned thing was the cavs getting the no.1 pick to keep lebron in cle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe szyslak Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Xaju11 (2/2/2008)the only planned thing was the cavs getting the no.1 pick to keep lebron in cle.i hope you don't honestly believe that that is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe szyslak Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 i know what you mean Halsey. last summer you have Kobe demanding a trade which would kill the Lakers for years and now they have one of if not the top team in the West and only gave up salary cap space and a couple of late draft picks. and Boston trades a young border line all-star and some scrubs for a Hall of Famer. on the surface it looks kind of suspicious but there is no conspiracy here. the number of people that would have to be involved something would get leaked. and David Stern would not risk life in prison and his 10 million a year salary just to increase the ratings slightly. not to mention what's in it for Minnesota and Memphis? why would their owners/GMs give their only players away in increase ratings that for other teams while they then can't sell their tickets. it just doesn't make since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btrain5489 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 halsey (2/2/2008)I can't help but wonder a little if the NBA has been pushing for trades to happen that will put the Lakers and Celtics back on top of the league because it's good for thier business. Memphis just gave away an All-star 7-footer. Minnesota got a decent package in return for thier All-World 7-footer. I think it's reasonable to be a little suspicious. If the NBA finals are Celtics vs Lakers there will be even more reason.There's a conspiracy in the NBA just like Duke gets all the calls in NCAA basketball...Well managed teams make good moves. Poorly managed teams supply the players that allow the good teams to prosper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad_20 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 They both still have to win in the playoffs. My money is on another Spurs-Pistons series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatenglishkid Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I think that you could argue something like this for the Giants and the Pack too, both famous franchises, with not much coming into the season, and one going to the SB afterknocking the other out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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