“The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors have held discussions about a possible trade involving Jermaine O'Neal and T.J. Ford, according to reports in the Indianapolis Star and the Toronto Star (ESPN).”
This trade would greatly improve the Raptors immediately. Jermaine O’Neal is a six time all-star and at age 29 is still a second to third tier player. He is still a threat on the low post and has a deadly turn-around jump shot. A great alternative to Chris Bosh, and perhaps light a fire under Andrea Bargnani, an underachieving 1rst overall pick. The loss of T.J. Ford won’t have too much of an impact. They anticipate another strong year out of Jose Calderon, who played well in Ford’s absence this season. According to ESPN, the Raptors would also have to trade the 17th pick in the draft along with Ford and potentially one more player.
The Indiana Pacers sucked last year, and will undoubtedly suck this year regardless of this trade. Their number one need is a point guard, and many experts banked on them selecting D.J. Augustin. However, if this trade goes through the Pacers will have the 11th pick, the 17th pick, and T.J. Ford.
-Brian B
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