| 01 December 2011
But alas...it's not gonna happen. Not sure how I (and most everyone else) managed to look him over in the first place. I'm a big fan of his game. He's a very solid offensive talent who is still developing rapidly. He's also a big wing. The more of those we have the better. Would be a huge upgrade at half the cost of some of the available washed up players the Bulls might be targeting. I liken him to an '06 or '07 Josh Howard in his prime.
But back to my original point...it won't happen. And it won't happen because he's a restricted free agent, similar to Arron Afflalo (who would be a very good fit as well). It would behoove the Wizards to pay that man his money and match most any offer that he receives. If you believe this article, he plans on going no where. Of course, Bartelstein is probably posturing to make sure other teams up their offers to get him to consider leaving. Who knows what he's really thinking. Can't imagine the thought of leaving Washington to play with D-Rose on a championship contender doesn't seem appealing. Yes, even more appealing than playing with the ever over-rated John Wall. Then again, given his status is restricted, it's not really up to him now is it? We saw what happend with the JJ Reddick situation last year, didn't we? If a team currently owns developing young talent, it's rare that they let a competing team, let alone in the same conference, snatch it away.
Nonetheless, it would be a huge coup if the Bulls can grab him. I shall add him to the poll.
