QUOTE (daa84 @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 04:36 PM)
this franchise clearly is playing for 2011....why is everyone excited about this trade? Gooden is younger and better than brad miller, and was an expiring contract (though I realize its possible Drew won't play the rest of the year). Maybe Miller is a better defender with a bigger body, but not by much. John salmons is an average player on a horrible team which has caused his PPG to skyrocket...players like salmons are a dime a dozen, IMO he's barely an upgrade over nocioni...Part of me is angry because the NBA is clearly a superstar league and instead of landing the superstars over the years we end up with guys Brad Miller. On the other hand I think this sends a message that we will be real players in the 2010 FA class as we cleared up Noc's deal for that year
Personally I think Miller is a much better solution in the paint for the Bulls than the black hole that is Drew Gooden. As you said Miller is a better defender and a bigger body but he is also a much better passer and I feel more comfortable giving him significant minutes than I did Gooden.