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Time to cool down a little.
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:08 pm
Look, I am more than a little annoyed at EJ's recent discovery of his intense love for the desert, but it ultimately doesn't mean a damn thing. This is not the same as Chris Paul saying he wanted out. Gordon has zero leverage in this situation, unless he plans on playing out the year under the one-year Qualifying Offer (which is certainly not happening). I think some residual Chris Paul scorn is making people turn this into a bigger deal than it really is. This happens all the time in the NBA. For example, last season Chauncey Billups told teams they would "regret it" if they claimed him off waivers. Guess what? The Clippers did so, and Chauncey fell right in line. He was not missing any pay checks over his attempt at a power play. He even re-signed with the Clips this week. In 2003 Elton Brand practically begged Donald Sterling not to match the offer sheet that he signed with the Heat. Sterling did it anyway, and Brand remained in Los Angeles until 2008. These guys aren't risking long-term deals to get their way. My guess is that the Hornets get with EJ, tell him he's playing here next year, and straighten him out. He'll say what he's supposed to say, and people will forget about this after his first or second 30 point game. Maybe I'm wrong, and Dell is annoyed enough with Gordon to agree to sign-and-trade him to PHX, but whatever they get would not be a great return for EJ. My take is that this is just some posturing by a guy who liked Phoenix and doesn't really understand how restricted free agency works (Just like the Times-Pic guys!). Sure, it's annoying, but ultimately his wishes mean nothing here. Tough luck.
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:11 pm to LSUhornet17
Whoa, this is no place for rational thinking
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:14 pm to LSUhornet17
I agree for the most part.
Chris Paul, on paper, didn't have much leverage either yet he was still able to get his way though. So there is still a small percent of me that says he may be dealt.
But my heart says that if PHO can sway him over a few hours, then
NOLA can do the same if they just put in the effort. Playing & most of all, winning, cures everything. Get him signed, get training camp going, STAY HEALTHY, and no one will give a shite about this. Not even him .
Chris Paul, on paper, didn't have much leverage either yet he was still able to get his way though. So there is still a small percent of me that says he may be dealt.
But my heart says that if PHO can sway him over a few hours, then
NOLA can do the same if they just put in the effort. Playing & most of all, winning, cures everything. Get him signed, get training camp going, STAY HEALTHY, and no one will give a shite about this. Not even him .
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:14 pm to LSUhornet17
Great post, my man.
I think fans are being too harsh right now over these comments. I'm sure he's had more hateful messages sent to his Twitter over the last 2 days than I'll ever receive in my lifetime. We have to trust the FO, and if they stick with Gordon then we need to stick with him as well.
I think fans are being too harsh right now over these comments. I'm sure he's had more hateful messages sent to his Twitter over the last 2 days than I'll ever receive in my lifetime. We have to trust the FO, and if they stick with Gordon then we need to stick with him as well.
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:16 pm to tehchampion140
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LSUhornet17
I agree with you.. What is he supposed to say after signing with Phoenix?
After every big contract signing the guy says I've always wanted to be here... Or let's win championships. They are supposed to say things like that.
When all he really wants to say is I got paid!
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:24 pm to LSUhornet17
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EJ
This post was edited on 7/6/12 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:26 pm to quail man
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quail man
You cool down yet on your opinion of Gordon?
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:31 pm to tehchampion140
you mean Jordon, according to the OP.
nope. i've lost a lot of respect for the guy over the past few days.
nope. i've lost a lot of respect for the guy over the past few days.
Posted on 7/6/12 at 4:48 pm to quail man
Praise for the OP and his avatar.
A great, great moment in Hornets history, and moment I fell in man-love.
A great, great moment in Hornets history, and moment I fell in man-love.
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