The second I heard about the first rounder ALONG with taking on the salary of Banks, I was totally pissed. However, correct me if I'm wrong, but seeing the terms of that 1st round pick, the Raps are not giving up a top 14 1st rounder until at worst, 2015. I hate giving up picks, but at least it's some solice it's very very unlikely to be a top 10 pick. Pat Riley did a very nice job of holding out until last minute for this. Giving up Jamario was the "addition by subtraction". And I thought I'd never say this, but I'm glad it somewhat allows Graham to move up to get some more playing time.
I'll personally miss O'Neal's grit and mouthing off when he gets on a roll. I was hoping they'd deal him next year when every idiot team tries to clear cap space, but oh well.
I like what Marion can do for this team. I'm not too sure about his attitude and what that would do for Bargnani's confidence, since they both have very similar outside games, but I still like what he brings. I really don't care at all for this season, so I hope they don't make the playoffs to get a higher pick, but I'm interested in how Marion works out with them and if it does, if he'll sign in the offseason with them.
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