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Oden for Millsap?

I would probably do it. But this is the type of high risk move that the Jazz never do.

Mostly I do it because I believe Ak can do almost as much at PF as Millsap and that Millsap is a backup PF at his best. Oden is a huge risk but has the potential while on the floor with Jefferson to make a very formidable front line.
 
I know it's pointless to discuss this, but it would be insane for the Jazz to pass on such a deal because Oden, while injury-prone, is exactly the type of guy we need - a defensive presence who can block shots and rebound, and at the same time goes after offensive rebounds. He and Jefferson with Okur coming off the bench would finally give us the length to compete with the Lakers.

But then again, it ain't gonna happen.
 
Zerol said:
I know it's pointless to discuss this, but it would be insane for the Jazz to pass on such a deal because Oden, while injury-prone, is exactly the type of guy we need - a defensive presence who can block shots and rebound, and at the same time goes after offensive rebounds. He and Jefferson with Okur coming off the bench would finally give us the length to compete with the Lakers.

But then again, it ain't gonna happen.
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I agree. But you must admit with his history it's a huge risk.
 
The Jazz would have to do this if it were on the table. Oden's still young and just 2 years ago he was the next Tim Duncan. Sap's hit his peak.
 
This would be a great gamble by the Jazz. Oden might never live up to the hype he had entering Ohio State, but when he's been healthy, both weeks, he has been exactly what Jazz fans have wanted: a defensive presence in the middle who can rebound and score a little. He's unpolished on offense, but a possible gamechanger on defense. Plus, as honz said, judging by the pictures, he's probably gay.
 
Theys a reason that Oden looks like he's 45 years old already. Aint sure what that reason is, exactly, but unless I knowed, I sho nuff wouldn't go round tradin off no Paperboy for his wore-out ***.
 
Hell no. Here's why:

Oden's 3 seasons: 0, 61, 21 games. Career 9.4 ppg + 7.3 rpg + 1.4 bpg.

Millsap's 4 seasons: 82, 82, 76, 82 games. Career 9.9 ppg + 6.8 rpg + 0.99 bpg.

Then let's run this trade through ESPN's Trade Machine:

Portland: with this trade you have increased this team's projected wins by 4.

Utah: with this trade you have decreased this team's projected wins by 7.

Hell. No.
 
Hell no, unless I was convinced that Oden was going to be a Bill Walton sort of player who will have one miraculous year where he isn't hurt and be that dominant. I just don't see that.
 
H.E. Pennypacker said:
The Jazz would have to do this if it were on the table. Oden's still young and just 2 years ago he was the next Tim Duncan. Sap's hit his peak.
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I disagree that Paul Millsap has hit his "peak". He is only 25 years old and he has never been a full-time starter in his career. He will get the opportunity to be the full-time starter this year at PF. I think that he could develop into a possible 20-10 type player. He and Jefferson are going to be the starting PF/C combination. Also, while Boozer struggled in the playoffs against the Lakers, Millsap did not. He didn't seem to be bothered by the length of Gasol and Bynum very much.
 
I honestly don't know if I'd do this trade or not. If Oden can stay healthy he becomes the 2nd best center in this league and that = championships. For a player to put up a 23 PER in his second year is a potential superstar.
 
Man, just thinking of the Boozer/Millsap matchup we get to see later this year is giving me a slow roaster.
 
Mantis said:
Hell no. Here's why:

Oden's 3 seasons: 0, 61, 21 games. Career 9.4 ppg + 7.3 rpg + 1.4 bpg.

Millsap's 4 seasons: 82, 82, 76, 82 games. Career 9.9 ppg + 6.8 rpg + 0.99 bpg.

Then let's run this trade through ESPN's Trade Machine:

Portland: with this trade you have increased this team's projected wins by 4.

Utah: with this trade you have decreased this team's projected wins by 7.

Hell. No.
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Bro, if you add Oden's three years together, you get 82 games. Sounds pretty healthy to me.
 
I would be hesitate to do this trade only because of Oden's injury history. I doubt Portland would do this deal but the Blazers are going to have a tough time next year re-signing him with all the contracts they have.

Perhaps the Jazz can be a player for his services next year when he is a free agent. AK will be off the books and the Jazz will see if Oden can stay healthy for a year. I know Oden could have a monster year and then lose out on a chance to get him in free agency but it would be great if the Jazz could get some pay back to the Blazers for Millsap and Matthews' contracts. I definitely think he has talent but he can't seem to stay healthy.
 
cowhide said:
the Blazers are going to have a tough time next year re-signing him with all the contracts they have.
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With Paul Allen's deep pockets and Oden's Bird rights, the Blazers will have absolutely no problem signing Oden.
 
Mantis said:
Hell no. Here's why:

Oden's 3 seasons: 0, 61, 21 games. Career 9.4 ppg + 7.3 rpg + 1.4 bpg.

Millsap's 4 seasons: 82, 82, 76, 82 games. Career 9.9 ppg + 6.8 rpg + 0.99 bpg.

Then let's run this trade through ESPN's Trade Machine:

Portland: with this trade you have increased this team's projected wins by 4.

Utah: with this trade you have decreased this team's projected wins by 7.

Hell. No.
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okj just cuz espn trade machine says it it must be right.lmao.... Millsap a good player but jefferson the same type. Stick to watching soccer
 
I've been to 3 games oden played in. My experience: he gets a couple quick fouls and sits the rest of the quarter. Then they bring him back and he gets a quick foul and sits for the half. Etc. I think he's a bust unless he can stay healthy long enough to learn to stay on the court.
 
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