Bianchi: Otis Should Admit Mistake, Trade J.J. Redick
by Evan Dunlap on Jul 10, 2008 9:34 AM EDT
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PrintMike Bianchi, the most opinionated sportwriter in the Orlando Sentinel's bullpen, minces no words in this column, published in today's paper, imploring Otis Smith to admit his drafting of J.J. Redick was a mistake. I usually don't devote an entire post to one article, but this one really deserves its own discussion. Some highlights:
The thing is, Smith has admitted the mistake in every way possible -- except verbally. He admitted it two weeks ago when he drafted Western Kentucky shooting guard Courtney Lee. And he admitted it two days ago when he came to terms with Pietrus on a four-year, $22 million contract.
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Orlando doesn't need to endure Redick's defensive shortcomings just to get a shooter on the floor, but surely there's a team out there that could use a three-point bomber. And that's why the Magic should trade J.J. For the love of God, PLEASE trade him. Even if you can only get a second-round pick, cash considerations and a gallon of tattoo ink.
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Redick has handled his situation with class, but still, has there ever been more embarrassing adoration for a guy who never plays? It's like the second-string long snapper being the most popular player on an NFL team.
Jeez, Mike. Why don't you tell us how you really feel?
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Why don’t we trade J.J. or Bogans or whoever for one of Memphis’ four PG’s?
Crittenton or Lowry…
they have Conley and Mayo. Say Mayo plays the 2, then they have Conley starting, O.J. at the two and Crittenton/Lowry as the backup..
I hope Otis is searching other rosters for some PG’s…
Oh man, if Otis could turn JJ into Javaris Crintinton I’d be very happy. 6-5 point guard and he’s only 20 years old. That trade is to good to be true.
by magic fanatic on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
and by the way i would just like to make it known how much i despise Mike Bianchi and Brian Schmitz with his burt reynolds ass mustache…
I also despise Bianchi. He really is a terrible writer, I actually wrote a paper last semester about how bad of a writer he is.
by magic fanatic on Jul 10, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowry or Crittenton
A lot of teams are high on Kyle Lowry, especially the Heat. I doubt the Grizzlies would move Lowry given he has a lot more potential than Crittenton at this point.
Crittenton is okay, he needs to cut down on his turnovers but he’s a good defender and he can shoot the ball. For a back-up, that’s all we need.
Good suggestion, if I was Otis, I’d make the call. The Grizzlies are lacking SG depth at this point (Navarro is gone).
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