Miller Miserable in Minny?
by wyn on Jan 28, 2009 3:33 PM CST
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Chad Ford's run down of wing players most likely to be moved before the trade deadline predictably included Mike Miller (Rashad McCants also makes a minor appearance). But the italicized part here really struck me as very odd:
Mike Miller, Wolves
At first glance, getting Miller as part of the Kevin Love trade this past summer looked like a coup for the Wolves. However, Miller hasn't fit in and reportedly has been miserable in Minnesota. While the Wolves publicly say there's nothing to the Miller trade rumors, a number of GMs around the league disagree.Miller's shooting ability and reasonable contract make him one of the most attractive trade candidates out there.
Chance of trade: 65 percent
I'd be curious to hear where Ford's getting that from. There are plenty of arguments for and against trading Miller (especially here at Hoopus), but I've never heard one bit of discord from Miller, Kevin McHale or any of his teammates. In fact, it's been quite the opposite, with McHale saying Miller's not on the block (regardless of whether or not he's over-reaching his current duties). Not to mention Minneapolis' proximity to Miller's family and hometown in South Dakota.
Anyone know something the rest of us don't?
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nah mayn
Miller not miserable here mayn. what he miserable about? i mean he prolly dont like yall on dis site actin like we NEED to trade him when dat would be an absolute surefire disaster. but dude is smart i chalk dis up to assumptions mayn dat boy Chad cant be trusted (i neva trust a boy named Chad an dass real talk).
KEEP MILLER MAYN!
MAYN HOL UP!
I've heard it's...
…because he misses the music of the dirty south.
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Well, I have no idea whether he's unhappy
but the question is: why wouldn’t he be?
He lost his starting job, he’s playing fewer minutes than he probably expected, he’s lost his touch, and the team, while better, isn’t making a playoff run this year.
None of this is the fault of the Wolves, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t happy. If he’s going to be a backup, I’m sure he’d rather be a cog on a championship level club (like Cleveland).
by Eric in Madison on Jan 28, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions
He couldn't have expected..
a playoff run with the wolves.
Rampant speculation. Bad form = sad.
Unless of course his Mr. 10% is shopping him around.
Get Rid of Miller
I respect your Opinion Maynholup…But this Guy is Useless…if we can get another Big Man up Front For him…Do it!
"this guy is useless"
mayn i thank yall dun been chiefin on de kill mo den me mayn!
i’ma pull dis quote out when dude erupts in de nexx couple weeks and yall gon be like “Mayn im glad we aint trade dis guy he a beast!”
MAYN HOL UP!
As a part-time Raptors fan
I immediately cringe whenever I hear that name…you’re right, though, that would be one crazy trade. It would put fannies in the seats too.
I’m not personally crazy about the idea, McGrady is an incredible talent but it seems like he’s been hurt so much that his game has literally fallen off – even when he’s “healthy” he doesn’t seem to be the player he once was. I don’t know, I just don’t really think it fits into building this team for the future. They’ll win 45 games instead of 30 and then regress the minute he leaves. (And leave he will – this is a guy who complained about the cold in T.O., what’s he going to think about Mpls? ;)
by plinytheelder on Jan 29, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
One thing … KG wasn’t on the trade block either. Nobody ever is on the trade block according to McHale
Beater of the early Thabeet drum
yeah...
I think it’s pretty safe to say that everyone is always on the trading block.
by plinytheelder on Jan 29, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Back In October
I had a chance to chat for 10 minutes with Mike’s wife. She said they were not planning to move right away in part because she said they thought that a trade was likely. They have two young boys and were keeping them (and her) in Memphis.
I can second that information..
…during the game in Memphis the Griz’s TV crew made a point to talk about his wife, their kids, and how they stayed there because of the possibility of a trade.
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