dvdbumpus
09-14-2007, 12:11 AM
http://www.charlotte.com/sports/story/277023.html
With about two weeks left until training camp, Vincent offered thoughts about the roster:
• He thinks the team needs another big man, "a 6-10 banger-type." Vincent suggested two unrestricted free agents -- Michael Ruffin (formerly with the Washington Wizards) and Marc Jackson (most recently a New Orleans Hornet) -- as viable candidates to fill that role.
Marc Jackson did well towards the end of last season when given minutes (averaging 13 points and roughly 7 boards). He has a good midrange shot and can make free throws. He doesn't block shots, but could be as good if not better than Voskuhl. I agree with this pick at the right price. On the other hand, I don't think Ruffin would be a good fit as he's undersized and can't score. It all depends on how Vincent plans on using him, but a guy that's never scored 15 points in a game in his career is not what I want.
And on Sean May:
He said power forward Sean May, recovering from a knee injury, has performed so well in workouts the past two weeks that he might not be limited in training camp. May has been cleared for 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 drills, but not for full-scale scrimmages. Vincent said the workouts were an attempt to test what May can handle, heading into camp.
Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come. If May can prove he's worthwhile, he'll get a decent contract extension. From this, does anyone think that he'll be able to handle 60-70 games?
Vincent said he favors re-signing guard Derek Anderson if it makes sense from a salary cap- and roster-management perspective. Anderson could serve as an emergency third point guard. Otherwise, the Bobcats would go to camp counting on two point guards (Raymond Felton and Jeff McInnis), with the option to sign a third point guard out of the developmental league during the season.
DA is definitely a better pick for the last roster spot.
With about two weeks left until training camp, Vincent offered thoughts about the roster:
• He thinks the team needs another big man, "a 6-10 banger-type." Vincent suggested two unrestricted free agents -- Michael Ruffin (formerly with the Washington Wizards) and Marc Jackson (most recently a New Orleans Hornet) -- as viable candidates to fill that role.
Marc Jackson did well towards the end of last season when given minutes (averaging 13 points and roughly 7 boards). He has a good midrange shot and can make free throws. He doesn't block shots, but could be as good if not better than Voskuhl. I agree with this pick at the right price. On the other hand, I don't think Ruffin would be a good fit as he's undersized and can't score. It all depends on how Vincent plans on using him, but a guy that's never scored 15 points in a game in his career is not what I want.
And on Sean May:
He said power forward Sean May, recovering from a knee injury, has performed so well in workouts the past two weeks that he might not be limited in training camp. May has been cleared for 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 drills, but not for full-scale scrimmages. Vincent said the workouts were an attempt to test what May can handle, heading into camp.
Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come. If May can prove he's worthwhile, he'll get a decent contract extension. From this, does anyone think that he'll be able to handle 60-70 games?
Vincent said he favors re-signing guard Derek Anderson if it makes sense from a salary cap- and roster-management perspective. Anderson could serve as an emergency third point guard. Otherwise, the Bobcats would go to camp counting on two point guards (Raymond Felton and Jeff McInnis), with the option to sign a third point guard out of the developmental league during the season.
DA is definitely a better pick for the last roster spot.