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Okafor for Chandler almost done

Hornets and Bobcats are almost done finalizing the deal that will swap centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler.

To me it's kind of a wash, but the more I look at him, the more I realize that Emeka Okafor is exactly the type of big man I wish we had for Timmy to develop.

Edit: It's official

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It might be done now.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 28, 2009 11:03 AM CDT reply actions

I think this is a positive move for the NOOCH. They pick up a big who can play D and rebound. They really only lose some offense athleticism. This makes the Hornets better IMO.

by Big50 on Jul 28, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

I’m not really sure if this makes the Hornets better. Overall, it may, but I think this makes them worse against the Spurs. Chandler was the exact kind of defender that Tim always struggles with. Okafor is the opposite. Tim can shoot over him.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 28, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

Chandler was known as a better defender than an offensive force. All he could do on offense was catch alley oops-something I don’t think okafor can do quite as well. But I believe this is actually a good trade for the Hornets either way…

by GoSpursGo32 on Jul 28, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

Wasn’t he more of a shot blocker than a “good defender”? As ATS has pointed out, being a shot blocker doesn’t always translate to being a good defender.

by Big50 on Jul 28, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Hornets win in terms of players involved, but they lose money-wise, so it’s a wash.

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by sw12 on Jul 28, 2009 11:41 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I don’t like this trade for neither team.

by spursfan87 on Jul 28, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

I think this is better for the Spurs. They had a hell of a time defending the ’oop and like Wayne said, Timmy has an easier time against Okafor than Chandler.

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by Aaronstampler on Jul 28, 2009 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

Okafor is a better player than Chandler, but Im not sure he’ll be a better fit.

by spursfan87 on Jul 28, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

If the Bobcats get Iverson, and he can score around 15 a game, this could be a great trade for them

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by sw12 on Jul 28, 2009 11:51 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Chandler or Iverson?

by spursfan87 on Jul 28, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

For the team. They needed a true center and a scoring guard.

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by sw12 on Jul 28, 2009 12:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

It’s done.

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by Jaceman on Jul 28, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

I dont care about this trade. The Hornets are not a dangerous team.

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by Chilai on Jul 28, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions

It is interesting to see them make a move that isn’t just a salary dump. I had them figured for dead/dying and thought they were unlikely to be a factor in the playoffs. At least there are signs of life – like they want to compete.

by lazNirv on Jul 28, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions