David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
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David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
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David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
by Chris Grenham
on Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 10:44PM
The Boston Celtics were at the heart of Anthony Davis trade rumors for what feels like forever, but as time went on it became rather apparent that the New Orleans Pelicans big man only was willing to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Of course, zoom forward to today and Davis already has linked up with LeBron James out West.
New Orleans president of basketball operations David Griffin joined ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on the latest episode of the “Woj Pod” to discuss the Davis trade talks and how it all went down. Griffin shared his thoughts on why Boston ultimately pulled away from acquiring Davis.
“We were in a situation where it was clear that Anthony was ready to move on, and it wasn’t clear that he was willing to stay anywhere other than L.A.,” Griffin said, as transcribed by NBC Sports Boston. “So, I think that probably played into Boston’s thinking more than the Kyrie (Irving) aspect of it, because Boston intended to stay elite. They wanted to compete at the highest level. I think the risk factor of him not staying put the trade conversations more in the space of those other deals we talked about.”
Bottom line, the Celtics didn’t want to mortgage their future to have Davis potentially leave for Los Angeles one season later. Griffin, as well as Boston, knew where Davis was going to end up.
“There was really only one destination where they (Davis’ camp) were confident he would sign.”
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David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
by Chris Grenham
on Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 10:44PM
The Boston Celtics were at the heart of Anthony Davis trade rumors for what feels like forever, but as time went on it became rather apparent that the New Orleans Pelicans big man only was willing to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Of course, zoom forward to today and Davis already has linked up with LeBron James out West.
New Orleans president of basketball operations David Griffin joined ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on the latest episode of the “Woj Pod” to discuss the Davis trade talks and how it all went down. Griffin shared his thoughts on why Boston ultimately pulled away from acquiring Davis.
“We were in a situation where it was clear that Anthony was ready to move on, and it wasn’t clear that he was willing to stay anywhere other than L.A.,” Griffin said, as transcribed by NBC Sports Boston. “So, I think that probably played into Boston’s thinking more than the Kyrie (Irving) aspect of it, because Boston intended to stay elite. They wanted to compete at the highest level. I think the risk factor of him not staying put the trade conversations more in the space of those other deals we talked about.”
Bottom line, the Celtics didn’t want to mortgage their future to have Davis potentially leave for Los Angeles one season later. Griffin, as well as Boston, knew where Davis was going to end up.
“There was really only one destination where they (Davis’ camp) were confident he would sign.”
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Re: David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
Wise non-move, Danny.
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Re: David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
Hi,
So, what exactly did he reveal? That he failed to out-ainge Danny Ainge?
In other words, he asked for arm and leg and no guarantee from AD to stay and DA said no.
I believe everyone and their uncle knows that.
AK
So, what exactly did he reveal? That he failed to out-ainge Danny Ainge?
In other words, he asked for arm and leg and no guarantee from AD to stay and DA said no.
I believe everyone and their uncle knows that.
AK
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Re: David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
No....he wanted an arm, a leg, a hip and a thigh. This is bs. How unprofessional to give this information out. What is he trying to do, make himself look like a hero??? Davis was going to screw the Celtics, there is no doubt in my mind. The heck with all of them, that was then, this is now, move on Griffin.
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Re: David Griffin Reveals Why Celtics Pulled Out Of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
Griffin did nothing wrong by stating what he thought Boston's thinking was. He revealed no secrets. He just speculated as to the obvious - Boston did not want to trade valuable long term assets for a one year Davis rental. Moving on...
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