Luol Deng Discussion: No #Dengdump, Rather Stretched Into Cash

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  1. Khmrp

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    deng/2019 1st for d. powell, we stretch powell for lower cap it...we csn trade our 2019 1st now thx to clev 18 1st
     
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    Yeah after Magic joked about it, the way he and Rob quickly stepped in to clarify the position I think was important. Deng has been at least professional about his situation and yes it's a bummer and yes it's difficult, but at least everyone is on the same page here and trying to do what's best for each other. Luol doesn't have a place here in the future, but we're trying to find a way to get him the money he was promised while also not hurting the new regime.

    I'm really, truly hoping we can get him to Chicago in the off-season attached to a few picks.
     
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    Also glad someone asked the question because we were all curious how close it got.
     
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    ...we're short bodies at the 4 spot. Throw his old *** out there at least for tonight's game. Sweat some for that cash he's making.
     
  6. Khmrp

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    he'll help alright... with losing :Laugh:
     
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    I'm thinking game winning 3 over PG and the bench erupts
     
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    I'm thinking he trips and breaks his hip a minute into the game.
     
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    ...then Deng strains something, needs a walker to get back to the locker room.
     
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    And then he melts down into a literal pile of poop.
     
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    Can we get a medical retirement for him then?
     
  12. Khmrp

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    call vlad rad to invite deng to go snow boarding at the break, make sure the ski boot straps r a lil loose :Magic2:
     
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    Someone give Jeff Gillooly/Stone a call.
     
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    We should make this thread the #DumpDeng / #TheLandPickWatch.

    We finally have a pick watch fam and it doesn't require us tanking!
     
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    Can any of the staff members do this aside from the OP?
    :Brows:
     
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    should consider hiring the same people that trump hired to find Obama real birth certificate, n look for Dengs. good chance we could even doctor it :Brows:
     
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    forgot to mention....keep an eye out for Atl, they do have plans to take bad deals for picks this off season....need to buddy them up before hou gets to them with Anderson
     
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    yeah, that magic bit was crass. really not a fan of magic the FO guy.
     
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    Deng has been a total professional about his situation and I do appreciate that. What this article fails to mention is his play had fallen off a cliff before he was deactivated. The Lakers gave him the contract, so it’s not his fault but he’s got to be able to see he is not worth anywhere near that amount. If he really wants to play again, leave some money on the table and except a buyout for less. Otherwise I feel no sympathy for this guy.
     

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