Hindsight is 20/20, and in hindsight, this NBA writer was an idiot.
Initially I tried to convince myself (and you) that Arron Afflalo was the perfect acquisition for the Los Angeles Clippers, at the expense of Eric Bledsoe no less. But he isn't, or even close to it. He's certainly not the worst either, the Clippers can just to do better—by landing O.J. Mayo from the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade.
According to ESPN's Chris Broussard, Hollywood's new head coach Doc Rivers sat down for lunch with the unrestricted free agent shooting guard, presumably to discuss the possibility of him coming to Los Angeles, since the Clippers and Mavs are engaged in trade talks.
First, I wish it was breaking news when I sat down for lunch. I eat it everyday and am pretty damn good at crushing a sandwich (or two).
Second, and lastly, this potential trade is great for both teams, better than the Afflalo deal could ever be for the Clippers. And as for the Mavericks, hot damn. Bledsoe would look good standing next to Dirk Nowitzki next season.
Nothing appears imminent, as Broussard writes that Rivers rem ...
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Why OJ Mayo for Eric Bledsoe Sign-And-Trade Is Win-Win For Both Teams
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