Clippers trade for Lance Stephenson from Hornets
Done deal: [url]http://www.insidehoops.com/lance-stephenson-traded-061515.shtml[/url]
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They would be sending back hawes and barnes, so stephenson would be their small forward
i like the move, they need more scoring and shooting. its a high risk move, but lance is talented, and worth the gamble
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
That would be a great move. He would thrive as a 3rd or 4th option again
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
I'm torn between thinking it's stupid based on his recent season and thinking it could be awesome if it pans out. At least you have to give them credit for trying, too many teams don't swing for the fences and settle for being mediocre.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
he's the talent they need at the 3, but god damn there's so many question marks surrounding this kid.
I'd assume a guy like doc could keep him in check, but id still be hesitant to see how he plays with a ball dominant PG in paul, seeing as spot up shooting is not one of stephensons fortes
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
LAC needs to try something. Even if it doesn't turn out to be great, it's still isn't exactly a failure. Considering the fact that Barnes is horrible and Hawes couldn't make the rotation.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
They are trading virtually nothing to get him. But Lance is a team chemistry killer. He has done it now with two different teams.
I wouldn't want to take that risk.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
Lance is cancer. Even in his good seasons he wasnt good.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
They got JJ and Jamal. Why not try to get a sf?
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
What Lance provides is an alpha that this team desperately needs.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
[QUOTE=dirkdiggler41]They got JJ and Jamal. Why not try to get a sf?[/QUOTE]
He would play the 3.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
[QUOTE=Bobcats2013]What Lance provides is an alpha that this team desperately needs.[/QUOTE]
Chris Paul?
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
Absolutely need to make this trade. Hawes was worthless and Barnes had some good stretches for us but he is 35 and way past his prime. There is no other team that desparately needs a young, athletic wing player than the Clips. Right now, we aren't good enough to win a title. Lance is a gamble but one worth taking imo because we don't lose much.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
[QUOTE=Levity]he's the talent they need at the 3, but god damn there's so many question marks surrounding this kid.
I'd assume a guy like doc could keep him in check, but id still be hesitant to see how he plays with a ball dominant PG in paul, seeing as spot up shooting is not one of stephensons fortes[/QUOTE]
We have enough shooters. We need D on the perimeter, a slasher and someone who can run the floor.
Re: WOJ: Clippers are trying to trade for Lance Stephenson
doc would get him to play above average basketball again.
get it done