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Kaman for Richardson straight across doesnt work. Deals still off by $2M. Kaman for Wallace does however work straight across.

Typically you have to give a little to get a little. Giving Kaman is something we’ve been telegraphing which drives his value lower. But we toss Al into the mix and all of a sudden people are going to think twice about a possible deal.

And as we’ve seen, Al is a good player, he had a surprising rookie season, but he’s just not going to break through to being an all-star. He just wont. Trade him now while his value is high and you can still get a bonafide all-star and another prospect with a very real possibility of blowing up into something huge.

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Secondly, Al has been SUCKING MAJOR. I said it before the season and I’ll maintain it. Al was a nice pick, but hes not worth building a franchise around. Vince can do all that Al does, but to a much higher degree.

Thirdly, Sean Williams is the defensive animal that we wish Kaman could be. He also shows flashes of offensive dominance. He got bumped from the projected starting lineup to now riding the pine because of Yi Jianlian and Brook Lopez. He’s 6/11 and a monster on the boards and the blocks.

So when you really break it down, trading Kaman for Vince Carter is a no brainer. I’d much rather pay a guy $14m that I know is going to score 20+ ppg and be consistent than try to teach Chris Kaman how to receive a pass every other night.

Sure, it probably stings to trade Thornton off, but theres a lot you get in Sean Williams that makes it actually worth considering if we’re lacking defense. You just dont find 6’11″ guys with the skills Sean Williams has.

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then it was Jordan (one win)…….

LET’S MAKE IT A HAT TRICK!

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http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Mardy-Collins-340/

A legit 6-6 point guard. Mardy Collins has great size for the position, and unlike many converted wing to point prospects, really plays like one too. He is not a spectacular athlete, but is highly fluid in his movements, has extremely quick feet and outstanding instincts.

Collins is a highly unselfish player that controls tempo and plays the game with tremendous poise and patience. He’s a coach’s dream since he always plays within himself, never forces things and rarely makes unforced errors. Being smart and fundamentally sound, he seems to have a great understanding of the game; knowing when to look for his shot and when to get his teammates involved.

He has very good playmaking skills, running his team’s halfcourt offense to perfection and executing extremely well. His court vision is excellent, utilizing his height to see the entire floor and being able to make passes that most shorter point guards just can’t, particularly into the post. His passing skills aren’t particularly flashy, as he’s more of your fundamental bounce pass-type who just gets the job done effectively. Typically strict Hall of Fame coach John Chaney appears to trust him with eyes closed.

Collins is an excellent ball-handler as well, dribbling the ball low to the ground with an array of hesitation moves and great confidence. Despite having just an above average first step, he is able to create his shot with ease at the college level thanks to all the many tricks he has in his arsenal, by using his head more than he does his feet. His ability to change gears and keep his man on his heels thanks to his assortment of head and body fakes helps him out greatly in this area. He has a strong crossover that he likes to use to get defenders off balance and either slash to the hoop, possibly using a spin-move, or pull up for the jump shot from mid-range, especially right around the free throw line. Once he gets to the rim he finishes creatively, utilizing his strength and toughness as well as his craftiness to usually score with a layup off the glass, and being just as effective after taking contact.

Collins’ intangibles are outstanding, possessing fine leadership skills and an excellent demeanor on the floor. He’s an intelligent player both on and off the court who does exactly what’s asked of him by his coaches.

The worst thing you could say about Mardy Collins is that he’s a likely role player. His upside is not off the charts, and he will never be the type of player who can consistently lead an NBA team in scoring.

Comments about Collins-

“He’s a smooth player,” said Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski of Collins, comparing the 6-foot-6 guard to former Knicks star Walt Frazier. Collins is one of the better players we’ve played against in the last couple years. We put good pressure on the ball and thought we might be able to wear him out. He didn’t get worn out. He was just there all the time. He’s a really, really good player – and I’ve seen good players… He’s going to be a hell of a player for a long time.”

He’s a bona fide point guard,” said Temple Coach John Chaney of Collins. “His name is never mentioned, but he’s tough as they come. And he wasn’t a point guard when I got him, so I’ve done a hell of a job with him.

… His timing of what to do and when to do it is getting better and better. Whether he scores or not, that’s not what I’m concerned about. I’m concerned about a guy who takes the challenge and that’s what he does. He’s a great leader. He’s turning out to be something special for us.”

“He’s my kind of a point guard,” Chaney said. “He doesn’t throw the ball away, and he can also put everyone in their own room — he’s patient enough to get his shot last as long as he can orchestrate for the other guys.”

He outclassed and outplayed him, there’s no question about it.” — Temple coach John Chaney, on point guard Mardy Collins (25 points, seven steals), who clearly outperformed Wake Forest star Chris Paul (nine points, eight assists) in a 67-64 Wake win on Dec. 13.

Xavier coach Sean Miller: “the guy who has the ball, in my opinion, is as good as any player in college basketball, Mardy Collins.”

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