Would you tank the season for Harrison Barnes?

[Swarly]

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I love the Bobcats, but we aren't getting anywhere with our current roster. I love the idea of getting a big time free agent, but when teams like the Knicks & Lakers will both be looking to add a max contract within the next two seasons, why would someone choose Charlotte?

I think we could probably put together a solid .500 team and maybe make the playoffs as a 7th or 8th seed, but is that good enough? I hate the idea of losing on purpose, but I'm so sick of mediocrity in Carolina sports. I'd rather they go all in for a legitimate super star potential player in HB40 instead of making the playoffs as an 8th seed and getting swept or not making the playoffs at all.

[tarheelblue89]

No, there is soooooooooooo much talent in next year's draft, if you believe everyone that came back and most of the top freshman will bolt, that you are gonna get a great talent anywhere in the lottery.

I never believe in tanking especially since we are in playoff contention. I hate getting the 7th or 8th and getting swept but I will never support a team tanking it.

[GamecockSmitty4]

Nope. For Jared Sullinger? Quite possibly. Guy is easily the closest thing to the next Dwight Howard.

[Its The Milk]

No, especially with the draft lottery. The worst team never seems to get the first pick. I could be totally wrong but from recent memory I believe it to be true.

[tarheelblue89]

Nope. For Jared Sullinger? Quite possibly. Guy is easily the closest thing to the next Dwight Howard.

Really? Easily?

[GamecockSmitty4]

Really? Easily?

Who else do you see? The guy is big and strong as an ox. Can score just about anyway and can overpower most PF's and many C's.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I tank the season, if they promised that we would go 82-0 and win the NBA Championship the following year.

[tarheelblue89]

Who else do you see? The guy is big and strong as an ox. Can score just about anyway and can overpower most PF's and many C's.

Howard probably has the best body that the NBA has ever seen. Sullinger has a lot to do before he can even enter the same planet as Howard in both looks and talent.

[C-A-T-S]

Yes, If you land a Top 5 pick next year you are basically guaranteed a stud!

[GritsRgreat]

never heard of him..

[Ares d9]

Barnes will be at UNC 3 years. /thread

[Stroupe-a-loop]

Are we sure we have our first round pick next year? I would hate to pull a Clippers and tank for somebody else. That said I would take Sullinger right now. It's a long time until the draft though.

[carpanfan96]

Are we sure we have our first round pick next year? I would hate to pull a Clippers and tank for somebody else. That said I would take Sullinger right now. It's a long time until the draft though.

As long as its top 14 they do, otherwise it goes to the Bulls for the TT trade.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

As long as its top 14 they do, otherwise it goes to the Bulls for the TT trade.

Okay, I thought it was involved with that trade. Thanks much.