Portland Sending T. Green To Denver For Von Wafer [Archive] - Message Board Basketball Forum

Myth

02-21-2008, 04:42 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=2793

that should help you all out.

Not much. We all know neither of these guys have done anything yet, thats why I'm wondering about their potential. Is Von Wafer an expiring contract? That may be nice for the Blazers.

DatZNasty

02-21-2008, 05:07 PM

I like VOn Wafer, especially if you can get him for that cheap. I bet Kidd would like having him play alongside him. He's good. He needs to figure it out, put it all together, grow into his talent, and all those cliche phrases for somebody who hasn't lived up to their talent. However, he;s only 23

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWscOTWXlDM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5syPWuRM8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXFhmzwuaQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ht4XIWoyIo

nugsfreak

02-21-2008, 05:09 PM

he is a rookie so i don't believe he is an expiring contract.

i guess we'll see how this trade unfolds as the season goes along, Wafer really wasn't given much of an opportunity here in Denver so maybe Portland will be a good place for him.

Myth

02-21-2008, 05:33 PM

he is a rookie so i don't believe he is an expiring contract.

I was asking if Von Wafer was on an expiring contract, not Green.

nugsfreak

02-21-2008, 05:55 PM

I was asking if Von Wafer was on an expiring contract, not Green.

I was talking about Wafer.....:D

Myth

02-21-2008, 05:57 PM

Wafer's not a rookie though. This is his 3rd year.

nugsfreak

02-21-2008, 06:19 PM

Wafer's not a rookie though. This is his 3rd year.

sorry i guess he did play for the D-league for two years, I don't think his contract is up though.

Interminator

02-21-2008, 06:22 PM

Taurean Green could be a steal for Denver.

JordanL

02-21-2008, 06:24 PM

Taurean Green could be a steal for Denver.

The funny thing is that even if he is a steal, there's no room for him on the Portland rotation.

starface

02-21-2008, 06:26 PM

Taurean Green could be a steal for Denver.

"could be" as in a .000000004 % chance?

kumquat

02-21-2008, 07:00 PM

Taurean is hopeless as a player when I've watched him, but he's a good guy in the locker room.

RoseCity07

02-21-2008, 07:29 PM

RoseCity07

02-21-2008, 07:32 PM

Oh and to fellow Blazers fans we got rid of Green for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXFhmzwuaQ&feature=related

I think his athleticism makes him have much more potential than Green.

Rockets(T-mac)

02-21-2008, 08:04 PM

Here is Von Wafer's Identity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvyZ6ZxqFME

:oldlol: No way can there be a thread talking about Wafer with a mention of this.

Duck Rodgers

02-21-2008, 08:05 PM

Tauren was the 'glue guy' on those Florida championship teams, and like somebody else said, that's probably his only value to any NBA team....and I'm not sure how much impact a rookie can have in that regard anyway. I doubt he ever does much on the basketball court.

Does Von have attitude problems? I actually do remember reading something negative about him a good bit ago but I can't recall what it was . Not a huge deal either way...

JordanL

02-21-2008, 08:09 PM

At this point you really can't question any move Kevin Pritchard makes. He doesn't ever make a bad move and knows talent. I mean if I were trading with Portland any one Kevin Pritchard wants I might want to hang onto. Green didn't know what he was doing out there at all and was developing very slowly.

I think this is a good deal.

I actually get the feeling that Pritchard got Von Wafer as a piece to move around in the off season. It'll be much easier to convince a team that Wafer makes a good second or third piece on a trade than Green.

Optimus Prime

02-21-2008, 08:31 PM

Von Wafer is a cool name.

That is all I have to say about this trade.

And now, taking the court, VON WAFER!

:party:

NugzFan

02-21-2008, 08:52 PM

At this point you really can't question any move Kevin Pritchard makes. He doesn't ever make a bad move and knows talent. I mean if I were trading with Portland any one Kevin Pritchard wants I might want to hang onto. Green didn't know what he was doing out there at all and was developing very slowly.

I think this is a good deal.

he is perfect in every way. i heard he can turn water into wine and walk on water. hes also a 2 time defending scrabble tournament champion and knits sweaters for the homeless. and one time i saw him lift a two ton car over his head...i swear i saw it with my own eyes!!! :bowdown:

NugzFan

02-21-2008, 08:52 PM

Oh and to fellow Blazers fans we got rid of Green for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXFhmzwuaQ&feature=related

I think his athleticism makes him have much more potential than Green.

uh...yeah.... :oldlol:

nothing against von (good kid) but your homerism is just getting rediculous.

keep it coming kid...i enjoy reading it. :rockon:

JordanL

02-21-2008, 09:04 PM

he is perfect in every way. i heard he can turn water into wine and walk on water. hes also a 2 time defending scrabble tournament champion and knits sweaters for the homeless. and one time i saw him lift a two ton car over his head...i swear i saw it with my own eyes!!! :bowdown:

RoseCity tends to exaggerate a bit, but saying Pritchard is oen of the best GMs around is pretty close to the truth actually. Think about what he's done in the last few years, with trades. Who could have had the balls to trade Randolph for Frye, and then arrange a trade to aquire Aldridge? Or the trade he made that landed Roy in Portland?

Pritchard can't "do no wrong", but he's pretty damn good at seeing the uncut diamond and letting one of the contenders for COTY shape them into a glimmering finished product.

But like I said, I don't think Von Wafer was intended to build on Portland's team, I think he's intended to be traded in the off season.

Joshumitsu

02-21-2008, 09:25 PM

RoseCity tends to exaggerate a bit, but saying Pritchard is oen of the best GMs around is pretty close to the truth actually. Think about what he's done in the last few years, with trades. Who could have had the balls to trade Randolph for Frye, and then arrange a trade to aquire Aldridge? Or the trade he made that landed Roy in Portland?

Pritchard can't "do no wrong", but he's pretty damn good at seeing the uncut diamond and letting one of the contenders for COTY shape them into a glimmering finished product.

But like I said, I don't think Von Wafer was intended to build on Portland's team, I think he's intended to be traded in the off season.

Yeah this is pretty much the truth.

Despite RoseCity7's deep homerism, he's actually pretty dead on with the Kevin Pritchard comment regarding his ability as a GM.

The guy is very skilled and not afraid to pull a move.

evinecz

02-21-2008, 10:46 PM

i dont even kno who is T. Green.lol

KRAYZIE

02-21-2008, 11:33 PM

i dont even kno who is T. Green.lol
An upgrade from Von Wafer, that's all you need to know.

Aldridge Fan

02-21-2008, 11:37 PM

Joshumitsu

02-21-2008, 11:40 PM

i dont even kno who is T. Green.lol

Taureen Green is a rookie who played for the University of Florida. He helped lead the team to two NCAA titles as the lead point guard. He doesn't have an NBA height, but he is still quick enough to keep up with most guards and can hit the long ball (supposedly...). I actually think there's potential for him.

starface

02-22-2008, 02:21 AM

Oh and to fellow Blazers fans we got rid of Green for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXFhmzwuaQ&feature=related

I think his athleticism makes him have much more potential than Green.

whoa. "von wafer" is black???? i had assumed without a second thought that he was some german player from overseas. how bout that.

Myth

02-22-2008, 04:50 AM

I heard on the radio that Wafer's contract does run out this summer. So, enjoy your 2-3 months riding the Portland pine before you leave. It appears this trade was simple to have an expiring contract and opening a roster space (for Rodriguez!)

weakbomb

02-22-2008, 06:10 AM

I didn't understand anything abaut this trade. Who will win or what tehy expect to win?

JordanL

02-22-2008, 06:16 AM

I didn't understand anything abaut this trade. Who will win or what tehy expect to win?

Portland got a roster spot at the end of the season, Denver got an upgrade on a bench roleplayer.

glidedrxlr22

02-22-2008, 12:15 PM

I'm a Portland fan and all.....but why is this thread at the top?! This was the least impactful trade of all!

kidachi

02-22-2008, 01:16 PM

I'm a Portland fan and all.....but why is this thread at the top?! This was the least impactful trade of all!

agreed.

HaNdLe ThE RoCk

02-22-2008, 06:04 PM

T. Green went to my high school his freshman year lol.

NugzFan

02-22-2008, 07:39 PM

RoseCity tends to exaggerate a bit, but saying Pritchard is oen of the best GMs around is pretty close to the truth actually. Think about what he's done in the last few years, with trades. Who could have had the balls to trade Randolph for Frye, and then arrange a trade to aquire Aldridge? Or the trade he made that landed Roy in Portland?

Pritchard can't "do no wrong", but he's pretty damn good at seeing the uncut diamond and letting one of the contenders for COTY shape them into a glimmering finished product.

But like I said, I don't think Von Wafer was intended to build on Portland's team, I think he's intended to be traded in the off season.

i know but its the comment "At this point you really can't question any move Kevin Pritchard makes. He doesn't ever make a bad move and knows talent" that had me laughing. nothing against pritchard. you should see him solve a rubics cube..holy **** hes fast! :bowdown:

RoseCity07

02-22-2008, 09:00 PM

Really then Nugzfan then your just an ball sucking idiot if you think KP isn't one of the best GM's in the league. Really just live the rest of your life being an idiot.

JordanL

02-23-2008, 02:40 AM

Really then Nugzfan then your just an ball sucking idiot if you think KP isn't one of the best GM's in the league. Really just live the rest of your life being an idiot.

Why is it not okay for him to say "KP is an excellent GM but I still think he makes mistakes"? Everyone makes mistakes. In fact, I'd agree with that statement. Just because what KP has worked out is good, doesn't mean that what he could have worked out differently couldn't have been better.

Stop being a prick to other fans. If Portland ever takes a championship with this team I don't want fans like you ruining it for everyone.

RoseCity07

02-23-2008, 02:47 AM

Why is it not okay for him to say "KP is an excellent GM but I still think he makes mistakes"? Everyone makes mistakes. In fact, I'd agree with that statement. Just because what KP has worked out is good, doesn't mean that what he could have worked out differently couldn't have been better.

Stop being a prick to other fans. If Portland ever takes a championship with this team I don't want fans like you ruining it for everyone.

Fans like me:oldlol: I bet you just started watching the Blazers when we got Roy and Aldridge. SMH at you thinking you trying to be all diplomatic like you know something, and do you think your going to get a ring when the Blazers win?:roll:

Just shut up.

JordanL

02-23-2008, 03:01 AM

Fans like me:oldlol: I bet you just started watching the Blazers when we got Roy and Aldridge. SMH at you thinking you trying to be all diplomatic like you know something, and do you think your going to get a ring when the Blazers win?:roll:

Just shut up.

*sigh*

I was a Blazers fan back when they faced the Bulls for the championship. Which only proves my point... you're being a prick, and you should really stop.

Myth

02-23-2008, 05:24 AM

Wow. Blazer fans fighting with Blazer fans makes me sad. :cry:

Really though, why resort to name calling with other fans because of a different opinion? :confusedshrug:

kumquat

02-23-2008, 10:58 AM

Wow. Blazer fans fighting with Blazer fans makes me sad. :cry:

Really though, why resort to name calling with other fans because of a different opinion? :confusedshrug:

I've called out rose city before, he's the annoying a-hole blazer fan that I disassociate myself with.

JordanL

02-23-2008, 11:21 AM

I've called out rose city before, he's the annoying a-hole blazer fan that I disassociate myself with.

I just don't want RoseCity to be like e20dyl4n is to the Spurs, or Created Player is to the Cavs.

RC: The over the top statements just make the argument look bad. :/

Linas Kleiza

02-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Denver made the deal to save $400,000 since they're already over the luxury tax.

GoldNugg21

02-23-2008, 04:52 PM

Denver made the deal to save $400,000 since they're already over the luxury tax.

And we obviously can use a young pg at the end of the bench more than a young scorer, which is what Wafer is. I doubt either pans out, but this trade can't hurt (although Melo and AI were reportedly a little upset that Von got traded).