Adam Morrison - Vladimir Radmanovic Trade

I stumble on the latest news on NBA trade from ESPN.

The mega-super-hyper blockbuster trade involving the L.A. Lakers and the Charlotte Bobcats. The players involving in the trade are… uh… wait… Adam Morrison and Vladimir Radmanovic? Right…

I cannot help myself NOT to blog about this trade – not because of the trade is involving NBA Superstar(s), but because of the reputation of the players traded.

Shannon Brown – he is not playing any role in this trade, except to fill the trade cap restriction, in my opinion. So, don’t blame this trade on him.

The ‘stars’ of the trade are actually Bobcats’ Adam Morrison and Lakers’ Vladimir Radmanovic.

I tried not to sound too harsh, but I can’t find the more laid-back words on this trade – leftover for leftover. Sorry, guys…

The only positive thing in this is that the Lakers get some salary cap relief, while the Bobcats get some reliable outside shooting and experience in Radmanovic.

Adam Morrison analysis

First of all, Adam Morrison – Since he was drafted by the Bobcats as the 3rd pick overall in NBA Draft Pick, I can’t help wondering why they pick Morrison so early… He is an exceptional shooter back in Gonzaga, but he is a lame defender.

Averaging 11.8 points per game in his rookie year back in 2006-2007 NBA season, he only shot 38 per cent from the field. With 3 rebounds and 2 assists per, he was already deemed a failed Bobcats project.

To worsen things, he torn his ACL and miss the whole 2007-2008 season. Despite successfully coming back from his torn ACL, his 2008-2009 season is pretty much, well, bad and he seems can’t be able to experience a smooth comeback.

Adam Morrison only averages 15.2 minutes, 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 44 games approaching the 2009 All-Star break.

Maybe Phil Jackson’s Zen practices can help Adam find his touch back, even more…

Vladimir Radmanovic

Despite his nice touch from the outside, Radmanovic simply couldn’t glue to the Lakers game system. Luke Walton is playing less minute but a better game than him.

This year is the worst year of his career, only averaging 16.8 minutes, 5.9 points. 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, while shooting 44 per cent from the field.

Bobcats will benefit from this trade more than the Lakers

With poor offensive overall, Bobcats need help from a guy who can shoot well from the perimeter – something that they hoped they get from Adam. The Lakers get their salary cap relieved, but the Bobcats get one of their many questions answered in Vladimir.

Good luck to both team!

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