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The Boston Celtics haven't had such a Physical Test in the Playoffs since they faced the might beasts of the East in 1985 the Great Milwaukee Bucks. Ahh....Those were the good ol days of the NBA.
Where a good ol fashioned punch or WWF style takedown earned you credit rather than "Anger Managment" counseling. There were not 7 techs and you had to sit out a game. A hard Foul was a badge of Honor.
Also, I can't stop thinking about the Pau Gasol Heist. Every minute I watched of the Finals last night I couldn't stop thinking that the Lakers have been to the finals every year since they Heisted Pau Gasol from the poor Grizzlies.
I mean, if there isn't a more shady trade in the history of Sports I would love to hear about. This has to be hands down the "Shadiest" Trade in all of sports.
A little Background just in case you were unaware:
Jerry West is a Lakers Icon. Literally, he is the silhoutte for the NBA Logo and was a Lakers Legend. He even worked in the Lakers Front office until he bolted for Memphis for some reason. He is very Close with Mitch Kupchak and Kobe Bryant still to this day.
Then, a Year into his job his New Team (Grizzlies) Inxexplicably trade Pau Gasol to his old team For a pile of turds.
Lakers Get: An Elite Big Man whom was averaging 19 pts,9 Rebs, 3 dimes, and 1.4 BPG.
Grizz get: Kwame Brown (Major Bust), Javaris Crittendon (Nothing), Aaron Mckie (Nothing) and 2 1st Rd Picks. Now, 2 1st Rd picks sounds pretty good. Yea, maybe if this were the NFL that would be phenomanal. But in the NBA, if you aren't drafted in the top 10 chances of you making an impact are very minimal. And, the Lakers were an elite team thus no chance in obtaining lottery status....so basically nothing.
You may argue that the Grizz had to dump him etc.etc....which is valid. However, many other teams were offering much better packages than essentially the nothingness turd package the Grizz received.
Many NBA Insiders were flabergasted when the trade was announced. Even Spurs Coach Greg Poppovich was livid and said this:
"That Trade was Beyond Comprehension" Yea, Sorry for Pop that trade would pretty much end the Spurs run at a titles.
Just curious to hear the Dojo's reaction and if anybody can come up with a Shadier Trade than that.
5 comments:
Still don't see the point of the bucks video. Especially since they lost that game.
What a Douchebag!
The worst trade ever would also have to simultaneously be the best trade ever for the other side.
Two words: Herschel Walker.
It was for effect...Plus I just love Moncfiefs take down of Ainge....Classic!
Great Point on the Doucheness of the Vikings trade that laid the foundation of the Cowboys success.
But, at the time it was not considered "Shady". It was just plain dumb. Much like the Ricky Williams draft day trade.
But, I think you are correct that is the most devastating trade in a teams history.....unless you beleive in "Curses" like Lame Ass Yankee fans do.
First of all the Douchebag comment was directed towards your use of the lame video.
Second, don't ever teach a history class of any kind, unless it's to a bunch of creationists.
It's the Red Sox fans that believed in the whole "curse" thing. The Yankees' fans were too busy celebrating World Series championships.
To sum up the Yankee fans theory on the 86 year curse...Hey Red Sox fans, its not a curse, you just suck!!! And the worst trade ever was Babe Ruth for cash!!!
FIST PUMP!!!
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