Kevin Garnett?

by Unselds on Jan 20, 2012 2:09 PM EST

I'm going to get slammed for this, but I think it's fun to think about. Would you want to sign an aging Kevin Garnett to play two years for this team?

Just hear me out for a second. Danny Ainge said he will consider any good offers for the Big Three. Kevin Garnett would probably be the cheapest of the three because he has shown the most signs of wearing down and he has a lot of burn on them limbs.

As far as a trade goes, my first thought of course was Andray Blatche. Now, KG is in the final year of his $21 million contract, so the only trade that really works is straight up for Rashard Lewis. That doesn't really do anything for the Celtics. If we were to add any two players in a package, it would be Blatche and Nick Young, and you just can't trade two young guys for a grizzly vet.

If anyone has a trade idea it would be fun to speculate.

Then of course there is the obvious answer, which is, "There ain't no way in hell KG wants to play here." I'll come back to that.

So then you ask, "Why in the hell would we want KG?"

Well, a few reasons. We are all frustrated with the revolving door of youngsters with too much upside and not enough production. KG would instantly bring a work ethic and an upgrade at starting power forward. He would scare the crap out of the kids, so what's the harm in signing him to a big contract for two years?

There are a million reasons for KG to say no to this, including that he might give Boston a huge hometown discount. Larry Bird has been used as an example by Ainge as a player kept on the books for too long. I agree, but why not get the Big Three to agree to smaller contracts to finish their careers in Boston without hamstringing the team's ability to get young? Maybe that's a stupid question, because everybody wants the cheddar in the NBA, including multiple years at their current market value.

Is it possible we could sign KG as a free agent? What is his market value? And the big question: WHY THE HELL WOULD HE COME HERE?

Well, Flip could be a factor in his decision. Here's a random quote from KG: "Flip's a great coach," Garnett said. "He's not an OK coach. He's a great coach. You put him anywhere, he's going to succeed. Period."

I don't see KG chasing a title as he already has one. Would he go for a payday? He doesn't strike me as a person who needs the money.

Maybe I'm smoking crack, but could you think of a better player who can still contribute and teach the kids and establish a "right way" to practice for this Wizards team?

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There should be a poll on this fanpost

and one of the options should be if your smoking crack.

There is no way KG would want to play in DC:
1. I looked up that quote and it was from 2006. After watching Flip struggle with this team for the past two years, he may change his tune…because clearly, Flip hasn’t succeeded here (not even close).

2. From everything I read, KG is the ultimate competitor. Like doesn’t take a day off, works harder than everyone else competitor. Off and on the court. Why the hell would he want to come here?

3. Didn’t KG slap Crawford? That is not a good sign for this scenario.

I do love the thought and have always liked KG’s intensity and skill set. I agree that he could change our rookies for the better. But, again, I would still vote smoking crack.

by HIBACHI GOLD on Jan 20, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions

I may be on crack

But money talks, and KG probably still likes Flip. Is it really impossible?

by Unselds on Jan 20, 2012 7:57 PM EST reply actions

Yes. It is impossible.

KG is a hall of famer who has another year or two at competing for a title on a contender. There is absolutely no way in hell he would ever come to DC under the current circumstances.

I don’t understand why people think up these crazy theories and try to rationalize them. KG will never come here. Dwight Howard will never come here. I saw someone way we should go after Deron Williams and put him at SG? Deron Williams does not want to come here. Amar’e does not want to come here.

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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 22, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

Because that is what we do on this site

I am just as cognizant of our woeful reputation around the league, but there is no reason we can’t talk about Kevin Garnett. As much as I love this site and trust the knowledge of Prada and Rook about the dynamics of trades, I think the drafting of Chris Singleton is the only thing we have had on here that has come true in terms of drafts, signings or trades. Stop being a sourpuss.

by Unselds on Jan 22, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

I would trade for Kevin this year. The young fellas would benefit from his tutor liege, especially on defense.

I don’t know how they could make that happen but it would be great though. I just don’t think he would willing sign with us as a free agent.

by xxrdotxx on Jan 20, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

KG shouldn't be traded for

But, he’s the type of veteran the Wizards should consider bringing in. I don’t think he’ll come, but if we still have Flip, I’d give it a shot.

by GJennings on Jan 20, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions

In the offseason

and IF Flip is around and IF the team takes a young big like Drummond or Davism I think KG would be a great mentor on a one year deal. However I don’t see him wanting to spend one of his last years in the league in DC as a mentor.

by SpecialSauce on Jan 21, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

I would try and bring KG here.

We need more intensity period.

TNT should've treated Lebron's return to Cleveland game like 2k11 and cut the game off after the Cavs were down by 30. lol

by Krobify on Jan 21, 2012 10:54 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

kg at 40 is still better than blatche in his prime.

Kg is also the best mid range shooter in the NBA or one of the best ones. He plays both physical defense and stretches the floor from the low post positions which is great for john..

by thewiz06 on Jan 21, 2012 1:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Blatche pumpfakes as much as a 40yr old, and get's to the rim at the same rate as one

Basically, Blatche is a 25yr old 40yr old.

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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 22, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Ron Carlos Jeines on Jan 24, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Now Flip is gone, so there's no chance!

LOL thanks for playing.

by Unselds on Jan 24, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

Would KG

Would KG consider signing with the Wolves? Close the loop on his career where it started. There are cheaper ways to add an enforcer for Love but that’d be a good team.

by Jheiser3 on Jan 25, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions