Re: Billups for Joe Smith/Pippen

[Cecil Wright <nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca>]

The problem is though that if he had any trade value, he would have been 
dealt by now.  Maybe he could become a future star but he has yet to show 
that he is inspired enough to get to that plateau.

If we make a deal for him and he turns out to be a bust, what other teams 
do you expect will want him?  I'd just as soon stand pat, as have him for 
a year.  Besides, who would we have to package to get him?

Cecil

On Wed, 26 Nov 1997, Phe Meas wrote:

> > Re: Joe Smith, I would not trade anyone for him right now.  He isn't
> > showing any heart and that is a huge indicator that he's not what we need
> > right now.  Also, this current edition seems to enjoy each other.  I am
> > reluctant to break them up for someone who has yet to prove that he can
> > be more than an average player in the NBA.
> 
> Think of it this way: Joe Smith has one more year left on his contract. If
> the Celts was to trade for him, they have more options.
> 
> 1) He may become an outstanding player; Keep him.
> 2) He's a loser and wants too much money:
> 2A) They can trade him for someone else and make them take a contract.
> 2B) Do not resign him.
> 
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