Comments on: Superstar Power Play http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/ The NBA's indispensible, premier analytical blog. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:37:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: StatsTeacher http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401937 StatsTeacher Sat, 28 Jul 2012 04:05:49 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401937 From Wiki:

Webber was selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick of the 1993 NBA Draft, becoming the first sophomore since Magic Johnson to be a #1 overall draft pick.[2] The Magic immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Anfernee Hardaway and three future first round draft picks. Over his 15 year NBA career, Webber made over $176,000,000.[4]

]]> By: StatsTeacher http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401936 StatsTeacher Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:56:42 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401936 wonder when that came into being, as the maddest scientist ever —- one Don Nelson traded Penny Hardaway and 3 1st round picks (consecutive, I believe) for CWebb on draft night. Then he yelled and screamed at CWebb so he left (there was an option in his contract) and GS got nothing back (if memory serves).

ephus:
Ironically, the rule is called the Stepien Rule after a prior Cleveland owner who traded away his first round picks years into the future, including one that turned into James Worthy.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q84

]]> By: er http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401935 er Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:52:25 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401935 Well that’s not true he did have a reason to lie……but I’m not saying he did. Also I agree media looking for a story because they know Melos personality he is kind of a different type of guy….he isn’t like KD who is glowing with exuberance, Melo is kinda like eh let’s just play bro. He isn’t into the whole media game so its easy to kinda lead the audience into a story, and the few times he actually says things he says the wrong things Ie after dantoni in regards to effort and the ridiculous Lin comment. He just isn’t media savvy in terms of ” saying what you are supposed to say”

jon abbey:
Zwerling would be a below average poster here, very disappointed in him thus far.

“From my account, I did hear that Melo supported Lin getting playing time at the start of Linsanity. ”

yes, we all “heard” that, and then D’Antoni said it wasn’t true (before he was fired, no real reason to lie).

]]> By: jon abbey http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401934 jon abbey Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:05:36 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401934 Zwerling would be a below average poster here, very disappointed in him thus far.

“From my account, I did hear that Melo supported Lin getting playing time at the start of Linsanity. ”

yes, we all “heard” that, and then D’Antoni said it wasn’t true (before he was fired, no real reason to lie).

]]> By: ruruland http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401933 ruruland Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:47:34 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401933 Jeremy (NY)

why does the media keep reporting that melo and lin had a poor relationship? seems to be the opposite from what all the players are saying on both sides. other sources back up that sentiment too.

Jared Zwerling
(12:18 PM)

I didn’t get into that. I tend to think that stuff is more speculation, people looking for a story. From my account, I did hear that Melo supported Lin getting playing time at the start of Linsanity. They did seem friendly off the court when I was around them, and those I know who are close to Lin say he didn’t have a problem with Melo. Also, they had dinner together in Los Angeles, along with Woodson, in June to discuss the upcoming season, and Woodson kept saying Lin would be the starting point guard.

]]> By: ruruland http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401932 ruruland Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:35:19 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401932 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-team-usa-london-reason-jeremy-lin-back-ny-knicks-article-1.1123096

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401931 Brian Cronin Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:01:05 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401931 Yeah, I was just explaining the rule the other day to my brother. I was telling him how Stepian not only had that rule named after him, but Stepian also led to the seven-year rule, where you can’t trade draft picks more than seven years ahead of time (is it five years now?).

]]> By: ephus http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401930 ephus Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:50:05 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401930 Ironically, the rule is called the Stepien Rule after a prior Cleveland owner who traded away his first round picks years into the future, including one that turned into James Worthy.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q84

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401929 Brian Cronin Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:37:09 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401929 By the way, if ever there was an owner that that rule was invented for, it was James Dolan. If not for that rule, the Knicks would never have a first round pick ever.

]]> By: ephus http://KnickerBlogger.Net/superstar-power-play/#comment-401928 ephus Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:22:04 +0000 http://KnickerBlogger.Net/?p=10154#comment-401928 I owe Brian a coke.

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