Why did Joe Johnson get a max contract?

**Pauulzcappin** · 12-20-10, 07:31 PM

I swear everytime I watch an Atlanta game I think about that. WAs talking to some guys here about it yesterday. Such an effing joke.

**pattymayo** · 12-20-10, 07:35 PM

him and Rashard possibly the worst contracts in the nba

**JJV** · 12-20-10, 07:38 PM

They didn't want to give him to NY that's all lol

**Pauulzcappin** · 12-20-10, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by JJV

They didn't want to give him to NY that's all lol

I'd take Azbuike and Landry Fields over him. Not even kidding.

**lunchbawks** · 12-20-10, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by pattymayo

him and Rashard possibly the worst contracts in the nba

Rashard is just having a terrible year, atleast he's earned his stripes.

**coinpusha** · 12-20-10, 07:41 PM

he has an awesome agent and thats about it.

MB · 12-20-10, 07:50 PM

Hate that about the NBA. Max contract guys should = Get me a ******* championship

**demens** · 12-20-10, 08:03 PM

JJ is not the 1st NBA player to be overpaid not sure why you felt the need to point the finger at him now. Guessing its a knew jerk reaction and he is not playing well today right?>

**lunchbawks** · 12-20-10, 08:07 PM

Don't get me wrong he's a good player, but that's wasted $ on a player who won't bring your team to the next level.

He's still young, due to improve.

**demens** · 12-20-10, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by lunchbawks

Don't get me wrong he's a good player, but that's wasted $ on a player who won't bring your team to the next level.

He's still young, due to improve.

You think Amare is gonna bring the Knicks to the next level?

**Pauulzcappin** · 12-20-10, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by demens

You think Amare is gonna bring the Knicks to the next level?

Hawks have been playing together for a few years. Amare is going to take a loser club for the past few years to the playoffs. If he loses on the 1st round or not is a whole new deal.

Give the guy 2-3 years and we'll see.

**demens** · 12-20-10, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Pauulzcappin

Hawks have been playing together for a few years. Amare is going to take a loser club for the past few years to the playoffs. If he loses on the 1st round or not is a whole new deal.

Give the guy 2-3 years and we'll see.

In 2-3 he'll still be losing in the 1st round, thats if he's even playing considering his injury history.

Amares contract is no better then JJs. Only thing Amare got going right now is the hype ESPN and co was pushing.

But we'll see. Guess the years in Phoenix with D'Antoni and Amare is not enough of a data sample to make a prediction now. But you do know what they call people that think doing the same thing will produce a different outcome, right?

**Pauulzcappin** · 12-20-10, 08:40 PM

I don't bother with your irony. Amare took the Suns to a conference finals IN THE WEST. That's very telling.

He was getting double and triple teamed in the last few games because they had no answer for me. This is coming from a Lakers' fan who actually watches most of the Knicks' games now because I like Amare's game and D'antoni's style.

Sorry if you are a bitter NEts' fan who can't acknowledge others' talent.

Good luck with your team getting 25 wins this year while the Knicks go to the playoffs.

**demens** · 12-20-10, 08:46 PM

I think you forgot about the 2 time MVP that was on that team. And that still wasn't enough to get them to the "next level".

The rest is totally irrelevant bullshit. Not worth my time.

**Pauulzcappin** · 12-20-10, 08:49 PM

Run and gun team giving the ball to Amare on halfcourt sets and getting open 3s almost got them to the finals. Thank god for that Artest buzzer-beater.