Knicks · ty Lawson to be waived (Fixed: Denver considering it) (page 2)

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

holfresh wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

Why would chicago even consider this?

NYY1NYK2 wrote:

holfresh wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

Why would chicago even consider this?

Bulls need a PG and they need more shooters. They are overloaded at PF/C (They have Gasol, Noah, Taj, Mirotic and now Portis- they have to move one of them). Not saying they WOULD trade for Calderon, I was merely being hopeful!

holfresh wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

the recesses of my mind

NYY1NYK2 wrote:

holfresh wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

Why would chicago even consider this?

Taj must have been caught on the highway with a few naked trannys in his ride, a trunk load of cocaine, weed and ski masks used in a recent bank robbery...

smackeddog wrote:

holfresh wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Alcoholism and new york city are not a great combination for bball players.

Even before the 2 DUI's, the rap on Lawson was that he'd turn up to work, do what was required and then go home- that he didn't love ball, nor put in any extra effort. Eventually that catches up with a player after a few years, especially as their athleticism declines.

What I like about him is he can penetrate to the basket- something Calderon can't. However he's small, a terrible defender and a poor shooter. Very good passer and very good at getting to the basket. Often was called one of the most underrated PGs and was a big reason for Denvers success, post Melo.

What I don't like about him is the declining attitude and work ethic and possible alcohol issues. Once a players attitude starts to stink, it's hard to get it back. If we could move Calderon to the Bulls for Taj Gibson, I would consider signing him if waived, but I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

Calderon for Taj Gibson, where did that come from??

the recesses of my mind