...They might be able to package up a bunch of short-term contracts, plus Redick and/or a 1st rounder. Indiana would probably take that kind of return for Tinsley.
With arbitration looming, I expect Indiana would even accept expiring deals and leave it at that. Bogans and Cook for Tinsley would also work. Indiana saves $14 million over the next two seasons.
I mean... would you rather have Jameer Nelson on your team or Andre Miller?
There are several players who I think you could have put on that team over Nelson. Vince Carter, Iggy, Ray, Rondo, Mo Williams...
I mean... I think Jose Calderon was more deserving. Guy is averaging 13 points, 8.6 assists but shooting 51%/45%/98% ... I guess that's the difference between the Raptors stinking and the Magic being good. But would anyone seriously take Jameer Nelson over Jose Calderon?
Nah, I agree that Nelson is playing over his head, but he deserves the All-Star bid - with the caveat that in any given season eight to ten other deserving players are overlooked. Whether or not the Magic deserve three representatives is an entirely different issue.
As for Calderon, he'd missed too many games up to this point; his defense is much worse; and IMO accountable players shouldn't be rewarded when their teams badly under-perform (which is also my argument against Miller and Iguodala in Philly.)