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As a Wizards fan, this is another bad trade in a long line of bad trades. Jordans gone, so who is Abe going to blame now? Sure you get rid of Stack and Laetner, but I believe Stack only had a two year deal (maybe even one year left), around 9 million per year. I can't find the info. on the trade.
Essentially, we are taking on a max contract that runs through 06-07 for what I believe is 6 years at $85 million. We are losing the 5th pick, which many projected to be Deng out of Duke. He is a big body. Jamsion isnt a defender, the Wizards need defense. He can score points, but so can Arenas, Hughes, Hayes, Dixon, and Kwame. The one thing none of those guys are known for is their defense. I would have liked to see Jeffries and Hayes split time at the three next year.
However, I believe the Wizards either led or were in the top 2 in commiting turnovers per game. Arenas and Hughes need the ball in their hands, which doesn't help that. Jamison shot a high percentage last year, and can pick up a lot of his points off offensive rebounds.
Ovearll, as a fan, I don't like the trade. Keep the number 5, trade Stack away for somebody decent, and have Hayes and Jeffries split time at the three.
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