3Peatkb24 wrote:I am just wondering if we should have patience and wait until he is a Free Agent after the 2018 Season and hope he signs with us so we don't lose anyone? If we trade for him, Bird is going to want Ingram and probably Randle and our Draft pick if we keep it which we will find that out in a month or so. I don't think Bird will chase Russell because he has Teague but the Pacers can use Randle's toughness = Rebounding and Ingram would be the 1 guy that could replace George. The Draft pick being Top 3 would also give the Pacers another young guy to go with Turner if Bird trades George. In return we would get George = a Superstar and still keep Russell, Clarkson, Nance, and Zubac. Also we could still add another Free Agent VET that is Good to pair up with George if we acquire George which is why trading for George could be huge. Of course if we trade for George he has to at least agree to a 4 year deal to stay as well.
I don't know what to think about all this. If it is true that Paul George wants to be the next Lakers superstar and that this is his ultimate destination, then of course we should wait, but what if the Chowds make Larry Bird an offer he can't refuse with the understanding that PG won't necessarily re-sign in Boston and then the fucking Celtics go to the NBA Finals next year? In that scenario, Paul George isn't go to jump ship and sign with the Lakers; he will sign a long term deal in Boston. I think the Lakers should offer Randle and Clarkson for him and try to weave Mozgov or Deng into a multi=player deal, with the understanding the PG will sign a long term deal. Then they can go after another free agent either this summer or next to pair with PG. Who? I have no clue. Larry Bird is NOT going to let him leave the Pacers for nothing. He MIGHT wait until the trade deadline next February, but look what the Queens got for Cousins? Again, I don't know what to think about all this except that getting Paul George would be a start. I would try to hold on to Russell, Ingram, Nance and Zubac though.