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02/19/2009 - 15:05 It's Destiny, and That's Why I'm Back by Tyson Chandler I had been hearing trade rumors, but it was all about me going to Miami. I hadn't really heard anything else. But when I was in Cabo [over the All-Star Break] I saw that Jermaine O'Neal went to Miami. So I figured it was pretty much dead. I talked to my agent over the weekend and he told me that my name was still out there and he was getting all the info. Coming out of the All-Star Break, we're playing against Oklahoma City and practicing there. After Monday's practice one of their reporters is like, "How would you feel about coming back to Oklahoma City, there's trade rumors involving you. People in the community loved you. They really want you back." I responded: "I had a great time in Oklahoma City and my family really enjoyed the city. The city was nothing but nice to us. But I'm a Hornet and I enjoy playing for the Hornets and that's that." So that was the interview. And then their equipment manager walked by me and was joking and I was like, "I'll see you in a couple days," and he started laughing and was like, "Yeah, that's the word around here." But I was just joking. I honestly didn't think there was any way that I was going to Oklahoma City. It wasn't even a thought in my head. So I just went back to my room and finished the day. TRADE DAY After shootaround I came back to the hotel and I talked to my agent a couple times and right when I was about to take a nap he called again and said I was being traded to Oklahoma City. So I'm sitting in the hotel room and all of a sudden I get a phone call from their general manager, and they said, "Since you're in town, if you want to, go get the physicals and everything and that way we can get it done." So their GM came and picked me up, and he was all excited. I go do my physicals and then I fly back to New Orleans. HORNETS IN MY BLOOD So I'm watching the game and it's funny because I'm still like cheering for the Hornets because, you know, I've still got Hornets in my blood. Those are still my guys. I spent the night packing my stuff for Oklahoma City, watching the ending of the game and the highlights. DON'T GET ON THE PLANE On my way to the airport I get a call from my agent again and he says "Don't get on the plane." And I'm like "What?" He repeats, "Don't get on the plane. There's some problems with the trade, I don't know if it's going to go through." So I go back home and he calls me back to say the deal is not going through. Meanwhile, I'm like "WHAT?" Next thing you know, I'm getting calls from a couple of the Hornets people, and they're saying, "We're looking forward" and this and that. All my teammates are calling me back and they're all hyped. I got a call from Chris and one from D-West. Everybody was excited, saying: "We're so glad to have you back." Everybody was upset about the trade and now I'm coming back and we're all hyped up. So I'm telling them: "It's meant to be. It wasn't meant for us to be broken up. Now let's make this championship run." YA'LL COULDN'T GET RID OF ME And everybody starts busting up laughing. I did the skit from Training Day when Denzel Washington was like, "King Kong ain't got nothing on ME!" Everybody was laughing and having a good time. With my teammates it's all love. They welcomed me back like a brother. With management, it's always going to be a little funny because these guys just tried to trade me away and I got bounced back to them. I'm sure that will be pretty awkward. But for me, it doesn't matter because I play for my teammates, myself my family and the fans. That's all that really matters to me and that's all that will ever matter. It's funny more than anything else because of everything that has gone down. But I think this will be a spark for my teammates and for myself, because we have to get this done. We have to win a championship. We have people doubting, even people doubting us from the top. So let's show them what we're made of. THE ANKLE The guys have done an excellent job of holding down the fort while I'm gone. As long as we stay in the playoff hunt by the time I get back healthy, we'll be fine. We'll have all our pieces and we'll be ready to take a shot at it. WE HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN Along with the positive things, you're always going to have some negative thoughts and people are always going to have something to say. But that part doesn't matter to me. The part that matters to me is the guys in the locker room and the coaching staff and all they had to say was good things. All they had to say was how much they didn't want for this to happen, how much that they would miss me and how much I brought to the team. That's what really matters. The only way you can measure what a person does for his team is by talking to his coaches and his teammates. You can't put a stat on that. This has to be about winning championships and nothing else. The thing is, you can't get down on players when players go take contracts somewhere else that are bigger than what their team is offering them when management gets rid of players for money. This is like the opposite end. We come together and we make sacrifices to win. A lot of guys on our team make sacrifices to win, including myself. I sacrifice myself every night to win, and I don't care about anything except for winning. And that's the thought from every player in our locker room. Every player plays with heart and that's very unusual to have in this league. It's a beautiful thing we have. And when you go mess that up because of different financial things, that's when players start having problems. I know I have a problem with it. If you trade me away and it's about the team getting better, it's about winning and you feel like you have a shot to contend, I'm all for it. But you can't trade me away for future cap space. I can understand if we didn't have a chance to win, but if we've got a chance to win, you can't break that up. It's destiny, and that's why I'm back.  |
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ON IT LIKE A HORNET!!!!!
Great to Have you Back Ty!! Yea, I live in Brooklyn, NY but I am a NOLA Hornets fan!!! I was REALLY, REALLY UPSET when I heard you was going to OKC...after all that was accomplished last year, they wanted to break it all up...I thought that management had lost their minds to break up the CP3 Alley-Oops to you-that's the Hornet trademark (not to forget D-West, "Strike A" Posey, Mo-Pete, J-Wright & Peja)...who else was he gonna toss-it-up to?? Sooooooo, glad U R STILL ON IT LIKE A HORNET...everything happens for a reason!!!! Like you said...D-E-S-T-I-N-Y!!!
p.s.-I'm watching you guys play Dallas on TNT right now :o) "GO HORNETS...STING 'EM!!!!!" .....There you go with tha dunk from CP3 in transition....A BEAUTIFUL THING!!!!
glad you're back
I can not put into words how ecstatic I am that you are back. When I was watching the game, the announcers kept saying that you were gone and then I looked up on the screen and you were sitting there in your suit on the side with the hornets. I thought that it was just a technicality and that you would be leaving after the game, but the announcer began to say that you were with the hornets. I was like, 'why are they taunting us like this?' Then the guy came on and said that the trade had been rescinded and I literally screamed. My son had to come in to check on me. I called my brother and New Orleans and you could hear the excitement in his voice. All I could say was that I know when you get suited up and run out in that arena, the fans are going to go nuts. Front office has to understand that you guys are special and they can't mess that up. I know CP3 (that's my baby) would have been highly upset if you had left (along with your other teammates). We love you down in the NO (I miss my home) and we don't want to ever lose you guys (you know that when New Orleans falls in love with you, she never lets you go- just ask Duece McAllister!) Get healthy, be well, and let's get to the playoffs and hopefully bring a trophy to New Orleans!
WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO great 2 have ya back!
thrilled 2 have ya back dude!!!]
-maddie and ( anna)
..... your #1 fans
Geaux Hornets!!!!
What up Tyson? This is my first post on your blog. Always been a BIG Hornets fan and I enjoy bringing my family to the games to watch you guys ball. We have a great group of players right now and have potential to be championship contenders once we are healthy and get in a rhythm. It was sad to see you get traded because you are one of our key players. I personally am very pleased that you are back in New Orleans!!! Hopefully for good ! Without you we would not make it very deep in the playoffs. I hope that management realizes this and does what they need to to keep our core together. Anyway man KEEP YOUR HEAD UP TY & lets make this happen. I live for the Hornets!!!!! Ill be up in the nosebleeds cheering you on!!!!!!!!! Its time we get revenge on the Spurs.
simply awesome
Hey bro, great job last night against the pistons! i work as a waiter at night so i only get to watch the replay of the game on CST. but i am a loyal follower of the game... i have to agree with your blog in saying that i believe that if yall stay in the hunt, which with the decline of houston and dallas and pheonix... yall dont have to worry about anything, but its always nice to stay humble... yall are a shoe in in the plkayoffs and lets face it, no one can take over a game like chris paul... and d-west is as consistent as they come, and the peja knocking down 3 balls and then there is you! boston may have the BIG 3. we have got the BIG 4! glad to have you back big daddy, looking forward to blaze through the playoffs!
I'm so glad you are back
I'm so glad that you are back with the team. You played awesome last night against Detroit. You played aggressive and smart and was rebounding the ball like a champoinship center does!!! Let's take it to the playoffs!!!
Hornet Love
Man just like everyone else on here , i was hoping the hornets would be adding someone to help the playoff run for this year. Needless to say like everyone else on here i was pretty upset management would try to "dump salary" by trading you. Im one of what seems to be very few Horents fan up in Iowa. I was a big fan of you and the potential you had when you were in Chicago which is just a short drive away. I cant qutie make it down to New Orleans to come see you guys play but when CP3, You, and D West all united down there i have shown nothing but love for the team. I, like the others here saw the trade go through on espn and hoped some how it wouldnt go through. Ha, never did i think it would actually happen and i just complained to fellow fans about how dumb the move was even if it did make "financial sense". I hope you can just show everyone that it was meant to be and get in the playoffs and mess stuff up. Im hoping for at least NBA Finals big guy, win it all make em realize how dumb they were.
YOU ARE THE MAN TYSON
Tyson, welcome back to the team. i know its a little late but you have been awesome. 10 points 17 rebounds last night and a big win. If this team can stay healthy we will go far. so keep the excellent play going! thanks for representing New Orleans so well.
Welcome back!!!!!!!
I was so annoyed and upset when I heard about the trade. It just seemed so stupid, especially in the middle of the season, to trade away an important part of a team that has a chance to win it all. Also, I would miss the Crescent City Connection dunk fest so much! I was incredibly excited when I heard the trade was canceled. I was hoping that it would happen all day, although I never really thought it would. I think I agree with Tyson: it was destiny that brought him back.
Welcome back, Tyson! No matter what the management thinks, the fans love you!
Glad you're staying
Tyson, I was sick when I found out about the trade. At that moment, I denouced myself as a Hornet fan and was not going to renew my season tickets. I am your #1 fan behind your family of course! I'm sorry that I missed talking with you when you were in Wal-Mart. But, thanks for sending a hello greeting to me. I love that you are a family man. Stay focus on recovering! WELCOME HOME!
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE PLAYOFFS
I love the team, and up until this fiasco had a great respect for the management. They will have to work to rebuild that respect, but my admiration for the players and the coach didn't change one bit. I was proud of the way CP3 and Dwest backed you up. I am very happy that you will be with us for the playoff run. I don't think it will matter what seed we get, because you guys can get it done on the road. That's why I hope you will take your time to get 110% healthy, then come back to help us win in the playoffs. Your defense, speed down the floor, and rebounding are missed by those of us who understand the team concept. When you are on the inside anchoring our defense we are so much better.
I hope we make enough money while winning the NBA Championship this year that the managment doesn't need to worry about the nonsensical luxury tax. I guarantee the fans will let you know at the next home game how happy we are that OKC screwed up and gave us another chance at greatness.
Glad you're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Tyson,
I was so upset when I heard about the trade, but I am so glad things worked out so that you can stay with the Hornets. It just wouldn't be the same without you. Things always work out for a reason, so this must be where you belong. We can't wait to see you back on the court. Hope you will be back very soon!!! Take care and God bless!
Beth from Kenner, LA
I love this guy.
Tyson, you are the smartest person. I agreed 100% with everything you said. When I log on to the Hornets website, and it says "Hornets trade Tyson Chandler for Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith," my heart sank, because I knew that it was over. You were a GIGANTIC part of the playoff run last year. We can't afford to lose you. Then, the next night, I come home from my friends house watching the Hornets/Magic game and I see that the trade was rescinded. I hopped out of my seat and started jumping up and down because I knew the Hornets were BACK!!!! You, CP, and D-West are by far my favorite players and I never ever wanna see you guys on any other team. Glad to have you back Tyson, and heal quickly so we can start that championship run.
YOU MUST GET HEALTHY!!!
TC, we love you in New Orleans, but you need to get healthy and get control in the paint. We need a strong rebounder who can offer a defensive presence. Without it, we are soft in the middle and you know what that will mean in the playoffs! You need to get healthy and you need to gain control in the paint. Don't get out of your game when you get ticky tack fouls called and don't allow thicker players to rattle you. The Hawnits need you, CP3 needs you, and we in NOLA need you to step it up!!!
WELL DONE TC!!!
Good job, Brah! Great job pulling down the boards and hanging a double double!
Welcome Back
Yeah he back and he gon shine on them . Yo Tyson so happy and excited to have u back. Just go rehab that ankle get back to 100% and then go show them how the almost messed up. Holla. GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New Orleans Loves Tyson
The Hornets management ignored the economics of fan satisfaction. Tyson, you sell alot of tickets. Fans in New Orleans pay to see a good game. Sure, we'd like to win a championship but we are loyal fans no matter what. We're still waiting for the SAINTS to win the Superbowl and we are still buying tickets. Play hard and we will come. While Chris Paul is the "Face of the Hornets" around the world, it's your face that fans here see. You meet and greet fans at the games and make time for the kids. It is wonderful! NEW ORLEANS LOVES TYSON CHANDLER! The management also underestimated the value in good team chemistry. You, Chris, and DWest have incredible chemistry. You guys know exactly where Chris needs you to be and you are there. Your teammates need you and you deliver. Byron Scott should know better than anyone how important team chemistry is in a team making a playoff run. Continue to get healthy, play hard, be there for your teammates and we will be there front and center. The fans of New Orleans love you. Welcome back to you and your lovely family.
Health
I hope your ankle continues to heal and the season gets EVEN better. You guys have a great spark and are very entertaining to watch/follow!
JACKED!!
TC...I'm so jacked you're back! I'm ready to see more of that MONSTER pick'n'roll alley-oop, big dogg!!
Rest up...we're goin' deep into the playoffs, ya hoid me!!!
YIPPEEEEE! We can't all the way without you
When I initially heard about the trade I was like "SAY WHAT?!?!!?" Then when I heard the trade was rescinded I was like "HUH?". Then I heard the story about the same doctor who did your toe surgery 2 years ago said you didn't pass the physical because of the same toe he operated on I was like "WOW HE'S BACK. NOW WHAT?" Your back now so the next step is get 95 or 100%. We've done pretty OK without you but when need you back so we won't be 30th in the league rebounds. So rehab like your life depends on it. LOL Just come back ASAP preferably around the time when the Hornets play the Hawks in Atlanta. I'm glad your back so lets take care of business CHAMPIONSHIP BUSINESS.
glad you're back, but you gotta get healthy
whats up tyson, glad to see you didnt get moved. but i gotta be honest. right now i dont like the team as it is when you aren't playing. i know the trade was made for financial reasons. but smith and wilcox would have helped with front court depth. although neither is the shot blocker that you are. we all know that the hornets w/ a healthy chandler has a chance to be the best time in the league. but you gotta get healthy. btw ,dont worry about getting traded. the hornets have made a few questionable moves over the years. 1)trading alonzo mourning for glen rice. ALONZO- A monster in his prime. 2) trading kobe bryant for vlade divac. so people say kobe didnt want to play in charlotte. but hell i would have made kobe play no matter what.
Welcome Back
Hey!
So glad you're back. My dad wasn't gonna buy season tickets for next year since they made that stupid trade! And since your my favorite player, it would have been no fun without you anyways. Now you're back and I'm soooooo happy!!!! Well I really hope your ankle gets better soon. Bring us to the playoffs!
-Anna
Hornets All The Way!!!
It's great that you're back! I didn't agree on the trade. For me, you guys went all the way to the Western Conference Finals last year & you didn't lose the core of the team. In fact, you added James Posey to solidify the roster. So I don't think you guys are not a contender to win a the way this year. I know it's tough with the Lakers having a good season, but it is doable.
Where will Chris Paul get most of his assists every night if you're not around? Hehehe...
Good luck, Man! Be healthy & show them that you really belong in New Orleans. Go Hornets!
Tyson, I never leave
Tyson,
I never leave comments on blogs, but I needed to come here to write this.
As you know, the bean counters upstairs don't matter. At all. This city, myself included, couldn't be happier to be keeping you here with us. Anyone who knows anything about basketball knows you're a perfect fit for this team on and off the floor. You're the core of our team defense and your ability to manuever off the ball on offense really opens up space for scoring. On top of that, your heart and commitment to helping others is a source of great pride for all of us.
You, Chris, and David are truly a special trio. I'm confident that if everyone can be healthy when the Playoffs roll around, the sky is going to be the limit for this team. On that note, take your time with the rehabbing. Don't rush things out of worry that our playoff position might slip. Trust your teammates to hold things down while you get your body healed. Because that's in the best interest of everyone involved, period.
Keep working hard, bro. I'm just a regular guy in his 20's working hard everyday myself, except it's just in an office-haha. I don't know you and you don't know me, but a lot of people like me really appreciate being able to have a home team to root for that's comprised of a core of good guys like yourself. Being able to come home after a long day, crack open a beer, and watching you cats play your hearts out for New Orleans means something to me. If this trade had gone through I honestly don't think I could have enjoyed it as much anymore, because the team would have taken a huge step backwards in the name of front-office penny-pinching. Screw that. Glad you're here to stay man.
Peace,
Brent N.
Just get WELL !!!
We need that alley-oop back Tyson....whoooooo.
Sad.......and happy
As a long time Hornet (pre-NO) fan who happens to live near OKC, I have mixed emotions on this whole thing. On one hand, my true favorite team gets to keep a great player and person with whom the rest of the team has great chemistry. But.....it would have been really cool to have Tyson in OKC with Durant, Green, and Westbrooke. That could have been a fun team to watch. So for me, the bottom line is where is TC most happy? It seems like the Hornets is where his heart lies, so I am glad he will get to stay with CP3, D-West, Peja, and company. OKC's loss if definately NO's gain - I truly think the Blunder have blundered again.........
Tyson is back!
Thank God you are back! The whole city was pissed off. Everybody I talked to was furious that you were gone. You are definitely loved and appreciated around here. We all know that you, cp, and west together have what it takes to bring a ring to NOLA. And God do we ever need one.
Cheers to destiny!
Since this whole fiasco only shows how quickly things can change in the NBA, I'll get it out there now just to be safe.
Thank you for the way you play. Thank you for what you bring to this team. Thank you for always representing my hometown with grace and class. Thank you for having established yourself as someone who can say they play for the team and the fans and the city of New Orleans and convince me you're not just saying what we want to hear.
I'm not normally so sappy, but this team and this city would've missed you a lot more than management apparently believed a few days ago.
Welcome back, Tyson!
Glad to have you back....
...even though technically you were never really gone lol. The community as well as the Bees would miss both the player and the person if you'd left. Get well soon man
What a bizarre episode! At
What a bizarre episode! At least you're coming out on top - management probably feels a little bit stupid though, especially after the fan reaction to that terrible (and thankfully canceled) trade.
TYSON!!
Man I thought that was complete bull what they did. Don't let it get to you though, we love you! We'll be there cheering you on every step of the way!
I guess I'm glad I didn't
I guess I'm glad I didn't sell my season tickets after they traded you, I WAS CLOSE!
Couldn't agree more
"The thing is, you can't get down on players when players go take contracts somewhere else that are bigger than what their team is offering them when management gets rid of players for money. This is like the opposite end."
I couldn't agree more with this. Teams have to balance budgets and be responsible to their fans and the city in keeping their books straight in order to do the best they can to put a winning team on the court while not creating poor financial situations. Players have a responsibility to themselves and their families to maximize their earnings potential - you never know what the future may hold - be it injury, early retirement, or challenges in income generation post-retirement.
It's just the reality of professional sports (and even any business).
It's destiny and that's why you're back!!
Normally...where ever you go...I'll be a fan no mayyer what. I followed you from Chicago and easily transitioned to NO. But when I heard about this deal, I was sick. It didnt feel right. It felt all wrong. So I rejected it. I told my friends that I refuse to embrace the trade. You were a Hornet and that's that. I joke that no one cleared the trade with me....you already know from Twitter how I feel about the jerseys...LOL! So I just told them that since you biggest fan wasnt satisfied....it wasnt happening. ( I so believe the world revolves around me..LOL)
So imagine my surpise and delight when I found out that yes the world does revolve around me!!
glad does not even come close
here is a happy shout out from germany (berlin). i am a hornets fan since the mid 90's. i love cp and dwest and the rest of the team, but the true heart of the team got ripped out for a day. fortunately they had to put it back in. i was shocked to see you being shipped away. i am happy you are back with the team. lets get back rolling.
Tyson trade
Suck it up big guy, you and the rest of the team go out with your pride, and dignity. They did not give it to you, so do not let them take it. The fans are with you guys, let"s do it. Go Hornets!!!!!!!!