Camby 'insulted' by Clippers trade

By Aaron J. Lopez, Rocky Mountain News (Contact), Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published July 16, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.
Updated July 17, 2008 at 1:14 p.m.

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Photo by Joe Mahoney / The Rocky

Center Marcus Camby said he was "blind-sided" by the trade.

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July 16, 2008

9:06 p.m.

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wisdomwriter writes:

I think Camby got the short end of the stick here. The guy did everything he was asked to do, set a great example on and off the court, and should have been one of the keepers. There are other troublemakers in the team that might be more talented but definitely seem to be taking steps backwards.

Camby should have stayed in Denver and now how are we going to convice anyone to come here if we are going to dump them like this?
July 16, 2008

10:02 p.m.

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jeremynix writes:

Thats a great idea, lets bring the druggie 'Birdman' back. Screw you Camby! (sarcasm) WHAT A JOKE
July 16, 2008

10:23 p.m.

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flyrockies writes:

I still can't believe we got nothing for a player of Camby's talents. You can't tell me this is the best offer we got for him? Ridiculous. Trade the best defensive player on one of the worst defensive teams for nothing. Nice job. I'm done with the Nuggets.
July 16, 2008

10:28 p.m.

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aragornzxl writes:

I feel for Camby, I feel that Camby has every right to be mad. I would be seething under his steps. Look at it this way:
-Played six years for Denver
-Was the only guy who ACTUALLY played defense (see stats)
-was NBA DPY winner
-Constant double digit scorer
-blocked more than a THOUSAND shots for Denver
-was the heart and soul of Denver
-was a constant double digit rebounder

All that, and he is traded for... OPTION to EXCHANGE 2ND ROUNDER??????
What the hell is happening to sports nowaday??
He was not mad because he was traded, he knew he was gonna go sooner or later, but he was mad because they basically dumped him for nothing. A player of his calibre, thrown away like a piece of trash, and treated like a object, or should I say a burden, a 10 million burden. If it was me, i would have traded Kenyon or Nene, or even AI or Anthony but not camby. Lets see if the nuggets will throw away Anthony like that...
July 16, 2008

10:40 p.m.

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F1RST writes:

If I had a guy, ANYONE, on my payroll for 10+ million, I would sit down with them and have a conversation the week before this came out. OK, if not possible, then the night before. It's good PR for your company. You drive to Camby's place, sit down with him, maybe he is mad, but he will likely NOT bash your team to the press like this and say you "disrespected" him, which the Nuggets did. Just a horrible business decision.
July 16, 2008

10:41 p.m.

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RDenver writes:

It was all about money. Get over it. No matter who they get in here to take his place, Karl will still be the coach and it will be one-and-done next year like it has been the past 3 years. Hey, how about Issel? And Camby insulted by the trade? Pay me $10 million and you can insult me as much as you want.
July 16, 2008

10:51 p.m.

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TheSlinger writes:

wait. camby was good but come on, not like he was a legend. He was defensive player of the year but never had any offensive game. we got lucky he played as many games for us as he did. he was an injury case and we got lucky. i enjoyed his time with the nugs but im not too sad to see him go. we needed to clear cap room and thats exactly what we did.
July 16, 2008

11:07 p.m.

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ONEman writes:

The nugs are killing me with every move they've made so far in the off season. Resign AC but get crap for Camby and then let Eddie go too. I'll bet we lose Kleia and J.R. too. I'm one more bad management move away from selling all the Nugget gear at a garage sale or on E Bay and being a Lakers or Celtics fan. Throw us a friggin bone c'mon. Shoulda signed Baron Davis can we at least get Heinrich as the point?
July 17, 2008

12:32 a.m.

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gylizard1 writes:

Another awful move by the Nuggets..almost reminds me of Bernie Bickerstaff failing to resign Mutumbo and letting him go for nothing..remember what happened after that? We totally went down the toilet..took YEARS to rebound and become a viable team again..Stupid move...UNLESS..they go out and sign Emeka Okafer and Kurt Heinrich with the money they saved dumping Camby..it wont happen though..the Nuggets have no vision whatsoever.
July 17, 2008

1:52 a.m.

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angryman1n writes:

Yet another great reason to save that $100 and not waist my time watching it on TV.

***** Ironic the Nuggets Official Site still says "Welcome to Cambyland!" *****
July 17, 2008

4:59 a.m.

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Jim_in_Erie writes:

Smooth move Nuggets...................not.
Guarantee that Camby has monster games against the Nuggets next season.
On a team with the defensive laughing stock of the NBA Trophy permanently in the display case, dumping the best defensive player they had......makes sense?
And doing it in a manner sure to get the attention of any other player they look to hire? Yeah, that's also sure to be a positive.
The business aspect of the decision I suppose I can pretty well understand. But as noted earlier, traded for the right to swap second round draft choice in 2010? Man the Clippers management must still be laughing the butts off!
God thing I get Altitude TV as part of my TV deal on satellite, else I'd never watch another game.
Maybe the Nuggets should consider trading their PR team, cause this sure as heck wasn't handled very well.
July 17, 2008

5:42 a.m.

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JonBen writes:

In related news, the Broncos have traded Jay Cutler for a conditional 2013 3rd-round pick from Buffalo. Sources predict that the 3rd-round pick will feel insulted.
July 17, 2008

6:22 a.m.

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duboisb writes:

You don't have to worry about being one and done in the playoffs anymore. The Nuggets won't make the playoffs.

Stingy, stupid owners like Stan are just playing with fans. They disrespect fans and players. Their only concern is more profit.

Players should strike at the next contract negotiation.

Fans should select games and organize boycotts to show their disapproval of owners who couldn't carry less about the quality of the team. Cut attendance by 50% on a few games and morons like Stan might get the message.
July 17, 2008

7:05 a.m.

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maverick7 writes:

I agree, Camby kept his nose clean on and off the court! He has done some good things for the community. Too bad, he is the scape goat while the other thugs can fight, drive 100mph or drunk and who knows what else and nothing happens to them.
Who is going to play D? Camby was the only one, everybody else just watched players glide past them. I like the boycott thing, duboisb!
July 17, 2008

7:15 a.m.

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CaptainObvious writes:

Dude, you play a game for a living. You want to feel disrespected? Get a real job and work for a living. Then you might have a reason to complain.
July 17, 2008

7:27 a.m.

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rayhornsby writes:

The Nugs can't make it pastthe first round because they don't play defense. Now you trade trhe only gy on the team who did play defense. This makes the Nuggets better how?
July 17, 2008

7:29 a.m.

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SarasotaCurt writes:

Come on, folks, and come on Marcus. This is a business, even it seems to be a bad basketball decision. If Camby's contract had just expired and the Clippers offered him fifty cents more than the Nugs he would bolt in a minute. The Nugs just beat him to it. Loyalty is for sissies. The Spurs, Suns, Jazz, etc., never seem to be stung this way by getting themselves painted into a corner by finances. Those teams always seem to improve.
July 17, 2008

7:37 a.m.

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jctf writes:

The fact that nobody talked to him prior to the trade shows that these guys are very immature and shouldent be running a mcdonalds neverless a pro team.

Camby was a class act here in Denver. I guess the new model is keep the drunks, pouters and thugs... get rid of the good citizens!
July 17, 2008

7:59 a.m.

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Nostrashawnus writes:

Come on people. Yes Camby is a phenominal HELP side defender, but he couldn't stop a loaded Kleenix that posted him up one on one. One bump and he is out of position. At least Nene can take a bump and hold position. All this will do is make the rest of the team play defense. No more funneling their man into Camby because they know he will be there to block them. This is a good move. Najera was a not so good move. Should have kept Eddie and got at least somewhat of a good guard to handle the ball. Carter and Atkins aren't "has beens" they are "never was's". Taurean Green should play, and JR Smith should bring the ball up the court. Come on Stan, ask a fan what to do because your advisors are channeling the ghost of Bickerstaff. (wait, is he dead?) I believe all teams should have one fan advisor to lay it all out on the table without worry of losing their job by saying the wrong thing. I volunteer!
July 17, 2008

8:10 a.m.

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philvysor writes:

The 6 years we had Marcus was awesome, he will do great in L.A. WE WILL MISS YOU! Hold on Nuggets fans looks like another Bickerstaff ERA about to happen. That stinks!
July 17, 2008

8:24 a.m.

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ecoscience writes:

Marcus Camby is a stud and an anchor on that team.

This is one of the dumbest moves in Denver sports history, and it sounds like it was very poorly handled. If this organization doesn't treat poeople right, it will come back to bite them.

We just have to remember there are a lot of other entertainment options in Denver. My enthusiasm for buying Nuggets tickets is severly diminished. Maybe I'll go when the Clippers come to town.......
July 17, 2008

8:42 a.m.

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BroncoMarco writes:

Let's see if I understand the logic here; we keep the self-serving ball hogs and thugs, and get rid of the team guy. Brilliant.
July 17, 2008

8:44 a.m.

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bigTin303 writes:

When did the nuggets hire Bernie Bickerstaff back. seems alot like the 90's all over again. Nuggets management is killing us real nuggets fans.
July 17, 2008

8:46 a.m.

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FlyfishDude52 writes:

This reminds me of the mismanagement of the bickerstupid era.

Wow! I'm in awe of the flagrant stupidity exhibited by the nuggets front office.

That's it. I'm done with the nuggets. Never, never, never again will I spend one penny in any way that could possibly support this non-nba non-team...
July 17, 2008

8:47 a.m.

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Jackalope writes:

If I didn't hate professional basketball, I'd be outraged. Might as well have given him away.
July 17, 2008

8:59 a.m.

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Pusherman writes:

Seriously, you feel sorry for Camby? He makes $10,000,000 a year, and will continue to do so. Give me a break.
July 17, 2008

8:59 a.m.

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a1541j writes:

Really try to get JR Smith back??? Yeah ugh ok that will help us with all the defense he plays. We all know its a business, but this is when you can really tell all they are in it for is the money. We will miss Marcus Camby as a stand up guy all around. And Najera was a scrapper we will miss to. Just because they arent the biggest of names doesnt mean they dont play with heart to bring the Nuggets back. We will see how it goes. If its all about the money they need to realize that they get paid major bank to do what is considered THEIR JOB. Step up Nuggets. You have enough days off and time in the offseason to get plastered and party. If you cant produce after a night of partying know that, and go out after the game when you have a day off.
July 17, 2008

8:59 a.m.

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dgocoman writes:

Centers who can block shots and not score are replaceable. The way the Nuggs did the trade is cowardly, but I can understand wanting to clear space. It's not like they were progressing with Camby in the line-up. Once Karl and Warkentien are gone, things can start to move forward. At least Kroenke is willing to spend money; are you reading this Monfort's?
July 17, 2008

9:08 a.m.

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OhBrother writes:

PLEASE-I hope all you jerks live up to your word and don't buy any tickets or go to any games. I still love basketball and will stand by the nuggets as I always have-try watching the game sometime instead of drooling over Melo and his every move. This was a dumb trade, regardless of cap sapce because we could have traded a number of other players who had higher salary and less impact. Camby will be missed but none of you will be at the games. Stay home and read a book you dandy's, leave this sport to people that understand the game and would rather not hear you complain anyways. If basketball and the players make you soooo sad and upset then focus on somthing better. You have somthing better to focus on, don't you?
July 17, 2008

9:18 a.m.

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philvysor writes:

OhBrother I believe we all have the right to complain about this move, This jerk was at 25 of the home games this year and no matter who you are this was a stupid move and we all should complain. And I will still be at the games I can.
July 17, 2008

9:20 a.m.

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Vector049 writes:

The poor dear.
July 17, 2008

9:20 a.m.

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marling writes:

The Nuggets should have dumped Melo, K-Mart and George Karl, not Camby and Najera. What a waste.

Just when we all started to believe in the organization again. I do not plan to watch them on TV or in the arena, because the product that they are producing no longer holds value to me.
July 17, 2008

9:24 a.m.

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JimmyTheSaint writes:

Oh, another whining multi-millionaire. WAAAAAAH!

If you are so truly distraught about it Camby: quit. You get millions--MILLIONS to play a game while most of us blue collar joes work our butts off for less than .05% of what you'd haul down this year (that would be 100K plus, and I highly doubt the average salary of the posters here approachs anything like that).

NO SYMPATHY. You feel 'distraught, hurt, etc?" Then show some principle, BE A MAN, and walk away. Betting you won't do that.
July 17, 2008

9:34 a.m.

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JeremyW writes:

Almost all of you seem to be missing what the Nuggets received in this trade. The swap of second round picks was not the important part of the trade. They have a $10 million trade exception that they can use at any time over the next year.

As far as salary dumps go, this was a pretty good one. Anyone remember just a year ago when Phoenix gave Seattle two first round draft picks to take Kurt Thomas off of their hands? They only saved $8 million. The Nuggets are saving $10 million and did not have to give up anything to ge the deal done.

As far as Kronke, he spent almost $100 million last year on salaries alone when you include the luxury tax. Do you honestly expect him to do that again next year to keep a team together that cannot win a game in the playoffs?

Of course it hurts to lose Camby, but this team was not going anywhere. Everyone here needs to gain some perspective and realize that this group as constructed was not getting the job done and changes have to be made. Trading a 34 year old center who struggles to play man to man defense and refuses to play pick and roll defense is a good start.
July 17, 2008

9:41 a.m.

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arvada_mark writes:

The Clips reached into our backpockets & picked an All-Star calliber center...and the one guy on this team that actually preferred playing D. I feel cheap & violated.

And what's this draft thing I keep hearing about. They don't have one that involes the Nugs. I mean if they did, you'd think we'd go once in awhile.

We can't afford to draft anyone in the 1st round anymore, so we give those up. Now we can't afford our own players, so we're giving them up as well. Is there any chance we can blame this on Bickerstaff of Issel?
July 17, 2008

9:43 a.m.

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renored writes:

Poor little over-paid jock, wa wa wa.
July 17, 2008

9:51 a.m.

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primafacie writes:

Uh, Marcus, you've been on the block for a year and a half. You've been thisclose to going to the Knicks or the Pacers or the Kings in an early incarnation of the failed Ron Artest deal.

Hello? McFly? How could you possibly be "blindsided" by this?
July 17, 2008

9:51 a.m.

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jbowen43 writes:

When considering Harrison an old quote of Doug Moe's comes to mind. "Can't play dead."
July 17, 2008

10:06 a.m.

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denverslim writes:

It's ironic that when a player bolts for the cash, they always invoke the "it's a business" line. But, when a team makes a move for the cash (and to free up future cash), the player is insulted. Can't have your cake and eat it too. Plus, the Nuggs weren't going anywhere anyway. I say - get rid of Camby and AI, free up some space, and pursue another approach. If we can jettison kmart (aka "beat my chest when I make a decent play") and Nene, all the better. And, isn't anyone tired of hearing athletes say "don't insult my manlihood"? Play some defense, do your job, don't get DUIs at 4 am on a Monday morning, and I'll respect your manlihood.
July 17, 2008

10:20 a.m.

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JluvDC writes:

I can see why he feels insulted. But the big issue is we got NOTHING in exchange. So what if he frees up a tad bit of money, he was a good solid player....we could have got SOMETHING for him.
July 17, 2008

10:24 a.m.

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blm69 writes:

Nobody was going to give anything for Camby. Look how he got pushed around by creampuff Pao Gasol. Camby was a weakside shot blocker - that's all. He didn't have the muscle to dominate underneath the glass.
July 17, 2008

10:51 a.m.

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buffsblg writes:

I understand the move, but show some class; send someone from the team out and say, "Marcus played hard and is a good guy, but we need to plan for the future". Instead the "management" of the Nuggets seems to feel that we are not owed an explanation. Just trust them, because after all they have done such a bang up job to this point (insert deep sarcasm here). They are both basketball AND public relations morons.
July 17, 2008

10:51 a.m.

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fmikey writes:

Gee, poor Camby....now you have to go to LA to make your millions for playing a menaingless game for a living....boo hoo.
Grow up crybaby....just another entitlement oriented professional athlete who has no concept of reality. Get a real job (ok...you probably couldn't handle it...)and quit trying to get us to feel sorry for you,loser...
July 17, 2008

10:52 a.m.

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not2serious writes:

I hope the pin heads that are running the Nuggets these days take some time out of their busy workday to read the comments Nuggets fans are posting about this. It's hard to imagine them committing a bigger blunder than this, but now I won't be surprised when they do.
July 17, 2008

11:37 a.m.

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Coffee_Mug writes:

Class act organization that Stan has with the Nuggets and their management. Bring in some no-name, no-game having soup cans to "fill" in the middle. You all deserve the losing season coming. No defense=no wins.
July 17, 2008

11:46 a.m.

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ruralamerica writes:

These minimum pay free agent prospects are a joke. Marcus was over rated on D because he made a living by having his team mates get beat on the drive. Wonder how many of those thousand blocks came by Carmelo Anthony not guarding anyone. Let's see 1000 blocked layups times two point is about 2000 more points for the opposition. Dang, the Nugget brass make it fun. The three possible players mentioned in the article make me throw up in my mouth.
July 17, 2008

12:02 p.m.

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RightDownTheMiddle writes:

I'm with Camby 100% on this one. That's a slap in the face to a standup guy that's done a heck of a lot for the Nuggets and the Denver area. I won't even get into the fact that he was the best defensive player on the worst defensive team in the nba.

I'm more concernced with the lack of respect they showed someone who gave his all to the Nugs for the last 6 years. Not to mention, all of his charity work.

Note to the rest of the NBA.....come here at your peril. We treat our best players like dirt.

Stupid stupid Nuggets...
July 17, 2008

12:09 p.m.

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Pe93312 writes:

All of you so called "blue collar" "hard working" employees, it is 12 on a Thursday and you are complaining about overpaid athletes, what about employees that surf the net at work? Get back to your "real jobs".

Nuggets organization, I'm very disappointed.
July 17, 2008

12:11 p.m.

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momof5 writes:

They should have sat down with Camby before the news came out and the trade was done and explained the situation. I agree, he played great defense - when he wanted to. But the offense, man, I was at one of the playoff games here in Denver and my 90 year old grandmother could get back to the offensive end of the court faster than Camby. Basketball is about both ends of the court.

Losing Najera, that's killing. That man hustled on both ends of the court, not afraid to get in the mix and do some damage. Where's the big man going to come from? Nene and K-Mart? Too hurt too often to be effective.

Sloppy management skills by the Nuggets. But, hey, it is a business. Do what you got to do, just do it with some class.
July 17, 2008

12:36 p.m.

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mark79trans writes:

The Nuggets are sending a clear message that they are going to rebuild and either the players will prove themselves or they will be gone. The removal of Camby this summer and AI next summer clears a path to sign a point guard and a younger center. When K-mart closes his midnight special on the Nuggets, they can sign some more role players. Over the next 1-2 years, Anthony and JR need to prove themselves or let go. The Nuggets ownership/management sent the message that this is a transition year. They are not willing to spend luxury tax money for a team that doesn't play or work together...I don't blame them. I hope the rest of the players on this team got the message especially Marsh-MELLO!!! This team was way too expensive for what it was.

Camby, Najera, and LK are my favorite players on this team, I really hate to see the first two gone! However, Camby, Najera, and AI will be casualties of the rebuilding process. Should Camby be blamed...no. It is unfortunate that this happened to him. But, such is life.

...for those that wanted K-mart gone. We all want K-mart gone, which is why nobody will take his 14 million a year salary. We are stuck with this guy for the duration. Hopefully, he will perform as he did in the 2nd half of last season.
July 17, 2008

12:54 p.m.

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dilligaf writes:

Did he get a raw deal? Yes. Did the Nuggets handle this wrong? Yes. Was he a great ambassador off the court? Yes. Was he a great shot blocker? Yes. Did he play good defence against a lot of players in the NBA? Yes. Did he get his clock cleaned when matched up against big men big men like Shag? Yes. Did he get a lot of his blocked shots when driving guards and forwards blew by AC # Melo because of their poor Defence? Yes. Is he a good center in the NBA? Yes. Is he a great center in the NBA? NOOOOO!!!!!! Now I'm not happy with him being traded, but come on people stop acting like we just lost Kareem. This team can't can't win with this gang and there are players that should have been move before him. But the Nugs are stuck with some of them because of contracts with them or can't move them. This team needs changes and can't stay status quo.
July 17, 2008

1:30 p.m.

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quanzabot writes:

Nuggets "fans" WAKE UP!!!! I liked Camby, solid defender, good guy in the community, but how many playoff series have we won in the last 6 years with him? I know he is not the problem, but he was part of a core that has won a total of 3 playoff games in 5 years. And I'm tired of all this crap of how "the Nuggets brass doesn't want to spend money" They've spent it. Camby, AI,Melo and all of you on here griping about Kmart are the ones who would have crucified Kiki had he not brought him in 4 years ago, you can't have it both ways. Bottom line is, the core of this team is NOT going to win a championship, the west is tough,and they don't have the pieces right now, and I'm sorry, trading Camby for Kirk Hinrich is not the answer, if captain Kirk was the answer, do think Chicago would have drafted Rose? Why not free up money now? I guarantee you, if Denver is staring down the barrel of another 8 seed come Feb, Iverson will be gone too! There are some quality big men available in '09 (Boozer, Haywood) and as much as i hate him, how good would Manu look in a Nuggets uni? Think big picture, this core has done NOTHING except win some regular season games and have a couple all-star appearances, whoopidy doo dah. Melo is only 24, JR seems to be coming into his own,only time will tell but he's ONLY 22!!!! Pull your heads out, and realize this team was going nowhere, wouldn't you try and save 22 million?
July 17, 2008

1:34 p.m.

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newshound writes:

I hate to see him go because of the type of person he is, but it is a business. If the Nuggets wouldn't have paid Melo, AI, and K-Mart so much money, they wouldn't be in this position.
July 17, 2008

1:50 p.m.

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MeyeK66 writes:

How pathetic! The one guy who really busts his a.s.s on the court gets traded! I only watched the Nug's because of Camby!!! I couldn't care less what happens to the team now! Best of luck Marcus!! I am now a Clipper fan!
July 17, 2008

2:20 p.m.

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BO writes:

I guess they're yearning for a return to the late 90s era. Nuggets won't make the playoffs next year.
July 17, 2008

2:25 p.m.

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Ottis writes:

Huh. So this is where the NBA fans are. Always wondered.
July 17, 2008

3:36 p.m.

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ONEman writes:

ruralamerica said "The three possible players mentioned in the article make me throw up in my mouth."

LOL! I had that same taste when reading that, after missing the end of the article the first time. Are you frigggin kidddin me.... the birdman and elson, Harrison?WTF? How bout a player that actually gets playtime!
July 17, 2008

6:19 p.m.

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BalltownIA7 writes:

Maybe when Birdman, aka Chris Andersen learns to treat his Mother appropriately the Nuggets could sign him. See this article in ESPN earlier this year,

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/st...

Camby is a Good Dude off the court but not that great on the court. He couldn't defend anyone one on one.
I'm just worried we will be thin in the middle, even if Nene is healthy he tends to get into foul trouble. David harrison is terrible, I don't want that guy.
July 17, 2008

10:27 p.m.

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den2mke writes:

Can you imagine the conversation between Nuggets and Clips brass trying to come up with SOMETHING in return for Camby?

Nugs: OK, you can have Camby. Take him, seriously...
Clips: For nothing?
Nugs: Sure
Clips: Isn't that against league rules?
Nugs: Might be...Plus a PR nightmare...Let's see...How 'bout some pocket lint?
Clips: Naw, too obvious...
Nugs: How bout we swap second round picks?
Clips: But we're gonna be better than you!
Nugs: Precisely...
Clips: Brilliant, pure brilliance...They'll NEVER suspect you actually gave him away...
July 18, 2008

3:06 p.m.

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zombieslayer writes:

Great trade. Camby is the most over rated shot blocker in the league. 95% of his blocks come from behind or from the side. He cant defend his own man. I can't count how many times I watched get pushed around. This truely was addition by subtraction. We now have a mid level exemption we can use to send another big salary guy packing( sorry AI its time to go ). I know I sound nuts but why would you pay the Luxury tax on a team that cant get out of the first round.
July 20, 2008

12:27 p.m.

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DLSPORTSMAN8 writes:

Helo everyone does anyone remember when this all got started.
their first retarted move signing KMART for all that money in
which he hasn't produced or even come close to earning it,and
now he's in the latter part of it, and by the way laughs his
way to the bank everyday. I personally don't have a problem with
the team trading CAMBY but for them to act like its just a money
move is crazy I really thought they were committed to winning, but
I guess not. For one Camby was one of the most productive players on the team, and also they have multiple problems starting with
(now they don't have any defensive players left) zero, none, zilch
how do they expect to win, if they try to outrun or outscore teams it won't work. i can see final scores like the game they had with Chicago late in the year, I don't quite remember the score but I know Chicago had over 130 points and won the game. heres an Idea
they already have troubled players on the team why not go get some that could've and would've produced , for instance do a 3 team deal that would include Camby, Nene, and Anthony Carter, to go after Jermaine Oneal, and Ron Artest trust me that would make this team a lot better.
July 20, 2008

12:43 p.m.

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DLSPORTSMAN8 writes:

(hey DEN2MKE)

I love your comment, I can here that conversation too thats just
too funny I was saying the same thing thinking OPTION to trade
why their gonna be better, thats when the light bulb in my head turned on. Thats the easiest way you can make a trade without
making a trade sick huh. The fact that they got nothing for him
is the most puzzling to me like i said in my earlier comment I'm ok with the trade, the problem is get somebody for him anybody.
Now lets all watch our beloved Nuggets not make the playoffs, at all or at the very best continue to be the 7th, or 8th seed and first round exits every year. we all know what this really means though MEDIOCRITY and no better and very soon to be like the team
we had before Camby cellar dwellers.
July 21, 2008

12:41 p.m.

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tmow1 writes:

Great move Kroenke! You gave up our only defense and best overall player Nuggets have depended on for the past 6 years. You should have dealt Martin. With his consecutive seasons averaging 60 games due to injury, he is a real bright spot on the team and doesn't take much cap space. Or really, how about our "Superstar" melo, what a lazy joke of an athlete!

GO CLIPPERS. I am on my way right now to get my new Camby Clippers Jersey.

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Camby 'insulted' by Clippers trade

By Aaron J. Lopez, Rocky Mountain News (Contact), Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published July 16, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.Updated July 17, 2008 at 1:14 p.m.

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Published July 16, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.
Updated July 17, 2008 at 1:14 p.m.