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ammofan
06-26-2009, 09:47 PM
Go after Allen Iverson next week if we do plan on trying to sign him? I was just wondering
dnbman
06-26-2009, 09:52 PM
Tough to say. I'm sure Iverson will want to see what's out there before he commits. A lot of teams might offer the MLE, which is basically all we could offer.
I'm also wondering if we might want to try and get a legit PF before we give money to AI.
ammofan
06-26-2009, 09:53 PM
Tough to say. I'm sure Iverson will want to see what's out there before he commits. A lot of teams might offer the MLE, which is basically all we could offer.
I'm also wondering if we might want to try and get a legit PF before we give money to AI.
Well I didn't mean sign him but I meant how long before we show an interest.
I think we should see if there is any interest in any teams for a Okafor sawp. I would like to see him traded.
dnbman
06-26-2009, 09:56 PM
Well I didn't mean sign him but I meant how long before we show an interest.
I think we should see if there is any interest in any teams for a Okafor sawp. I would like to see him traded.
I think feelers go out pretty quickly for everybody. As for when they get serious, I have no idea. Again, I'm guessing that Charlotte will look to see about viable F options first to make sure they don't pass up on a real need. If they don't find any strong options, then they might roll the dice on Iverson.
I'd rather we go after Gooden with the MLE before AI...my preference...
SWedd523
06-26-2009, 11:18 PM
I'd rather we go after Gooden with the MLE before AI...my preference...
Hate to say it dude, but no way.
We have:
A tough defensive Point
A smooth offensive Point
A lock down defender on the wing and his project and eventual replacement
A super freak athlete
A jack of all trades point forward and his project and possible (?) replacement
Tough defensive Centers
And a high risk/reward big man.
All we're missing is a scoring 2 and a offensively adept 5.
swedd...Gooden has played 4 and 5...and is offensive (no pun intended)...also...check the new thread I just started in "draft" thread about undrafted players...who we should bring in for a look...Heytvelt (4-5)
was not drafted...
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/drew_gooden/index.html
Nba.com still list Gooden as a Forward-Center...
NBA.com or not, Drew Gooden is not a center any more than Gerald Wallace is.
wam...he had to play the at Cleveland when Z was injured...when he plays with a more defensive big (SA part of last year) he is effective...he does not have to operate in the lane and frankly many guys in the league playing the 5 can't play it...
I"m less concerned about what we call his position...he is effective and works outside the lane as well as in the lane...but yes...he has played the 5...
Wam...really not trying to quibble...my point...the three bigs we have (EO50, Nazr, and Diop) all have to work close to the basket...Gooden does not to be effective...we can't play those three together but he could be effective with any of them...I'm not really in favor of bringing AI here and was throwing out Gooden as another "vet" type guy to think about...I like his game with the guys we have and we might get him for a one year MLE...I doubt 'Sheed or AI will take a one year MLE but I could be wrong...I hope AI does not come here though...just my opinion not trying to offend...
LiquidWayno
06-27-2009, 12:37 AM
Drew Gooden's facial hair eliminates him from consideration. Worst in the NBA?
Drew Gooden has taken teams back a level when he's joined them...
He was effective for SA while he was there last season teej...but with all players (IMO) they have to be in a good fit...I think SA was a good fit for him and why he may take less to stay there...and they certainly want to keep him...so I can't really agree...I think POP would know if he was taking them back a level...
He was effective for SA while he was there last season teej...but with all players (IMO) they have to be in a good fit...I think SA was a good fit for him and why he may take less to stay there...and they certainly want to keep him...so I can't really agree...I think POP would know if he was taking them back a level...
They didn't go as deep in the playoffs this year did they?
I'm not saying that was his fault, but he's rarely if ever helped anyone.
SWedd523
06-27-2009, 12:58 AM
He isn't Good enough (see what I did there?) to play the Center position. :D He's too short.
6'10"...I thought we had two of those at the 5 already...:g:
He isn't Good enough (see what I did there?) to play the Center position. :D He's too short.
LOL same with Boris, they can both do it, but it's not ideal.
Heck, Boris can play every position on the court...who else in the NBA can do that?
Nate Robinson...ROFLMAO...
SWedd523
06-27-2009, 01:08 AM
LOL same with Boris, they can both do it, but it's not ideal.
Heck, Boris can play every position on the court...who else in the NBA can do that?
Well I wouldn't mind bringing Gooden in to play backup 4. Just not backup 5
...we already have three 5s...I'd like to bring an athletic "big" in that does not have to be in the lane to be effective...and the UFAs for "bigs" is pretty thin...that's why I suggested Gooden...'Sheed...but again I doubt he'd do a MLE one year here...Dyce wants a ring...again not here...so I'm open...?
...we already have three 5s...I'd like to bring an athletic "big" in that does not have to be in the lane to be effective...and the UFAs for "bigs" is pretty thin...that's why I suggested Gooden...'Sheed...but again I doubt he'd do a MLE one year here...Dyce wants a ring...again not here...so I'm open...?
Sean May!
jk...
davcbow
06-27-2009, 01:16 AM
Sean May!
jk...
No joke about it if we cant get someone better he just may be back....:cool:
Sean May!
jk...
You actually believe he is close to 250lbs....that's the funniest thing I've heard all week...ROFLMAO...:p
Hah, he and Kris Jenkins of the Jets (former Panther) probably work out (read: eat out) together, and Kris is like 350...no "weigh" may is too-fitty
...and will not be any time this century...so LB is not going to bring his lard butt back...any other ideas?
Fred Williamson
06-27-2009, 03:26 AM
Drew Gooden has taken teams back a level when he's joined them...
just like iverson
wam...he had to play the at Cleveland when Z was injured...when he plays with a more defensive big (SA part of last year) he is effective...he does not have to operate in the lane and frankly many guys in the league playing the 5 can't play it...
I"m less concerned about what we call his position...he is effective and works outside the lane as well as in the lane...but yes...he has played the 5...
Wam...really not trying to quibble...my point...the three bigs we have (EO50, Nazr, and Diop) all have to work close to the basket...Gooden does not to be effective...we can't play those three together but he could be effective with any of them...I'm not really in favor of bringing AI here and was throwing out Gooden as another "vet" type guy to think about...I like his game with the guys we have and we might get him for a one year MLE...I doubt 'Sheed or AI will take a one year MLE but I could be wrong...I hope AI does not come here though...just my opinion not trying to offend...
I'm not saying he hasn't played the 5 spot, just that he shouldn't and I am not interested in acquring him to play the 5 for us.
I also agree that he is better away from the basket and not like our other centers...IMO, your center should operate near the basket. Primo was more comfortable away from the basket as well and I don't want him back.
I am not against getting Gooden though. He could be a decent veteran pickup to play backup PF for us. I just hope we can do better with our MLE but maybe we can't.
By the way BRNC, no offense taken. We are all just throwing out random options right now and unless they actually suit up for us, we won't know how they would have actually worked out.
just like iverson
Not with Larry Brown
and he never eally played in Detroit, with a rookie coach and the geritol Gang...
By the way BRNC, no offense taken. We are all just throwing out random options right now and unless they actually suit up for us, we won't know how they would have actually worked out.
wam...I just wanted to make sure...you're OK with me....I know we are and I know I'm slightly baffled as to what we do with the MLE...I kinda flip between one vet worth it all or two (Like a combo and a PF if possible) to get us through one year...But I'm not going on the AI bandwagon...I really like the guy just fine ...but on someone elses team...
Money is tight and we can't have the parade of guys through (throwing money away) like we did last year...
SWedd523
06-27-2009, 05:39 PM
Sheed is reportedly fielding calls from both the Celtics and the Magic. Do you think LB has enough pull to get him when those upper echelon teams are wanting him in the last few years of his career?
Sheed is reportedly fielding calls from both the Celtics and the Magic. Do you think LB has enough pull to get him when those upper echelon teams are wanting him in the last few years of his career?
I hope not...he'd be as much a token Tar Heel as May now...
He is going to try for another ring...he will not come here unless no one else will...and someone else will...
wam...I just wanted to make sure...you're OK with me....I know we are and I know I'm slightly baffled as to what we do with the MLE...I kinda flip between one vet worth it all or two (Like a combo and a PF if possible) to get us through one year...But I'm not going on the AI bandwagon...I really like the guy just fine ...but on someone elses team...
I think we use it on 1 player and get as high a quality guy as possible. We already have 9-10 guys that should make the rotation, 1 more veteran addition is all we can add without cutting into someone else's playing time. I would like to see it used on a veteran PF. Right now, I think that is our biggest area of need.
I'm not suggesting this dinosaur but, think of how long a guy like PJ Brown was able to make a positve contribution to an NBA roster. There have to be multiple guys out there which would really strengthen up our post play.
I'm also with you on Iverson. I actually like him as well but I'm not so sure he is right for this roster. I kind of have a feeling that we are going to look really hard at him though.
I agree wam...but this is (in many ways) one of the crappiest UFAs I've ever seen...I'm struggling to come up with that one (difference maker) guy out of this group...
I agree wam...but this is (in many ways) one of the crappiest UFAs I've ever seen...I'm struggling to come up with that one (difference maker) guy out of this group...
Lamar Odom's candy?
teej...I don't think (until we win) we have the appeal...why it is such a tough UFA for us...
teej...I don't think (until we win) we have the appeal...why it is such a tough UFA for us...
he's just the best there is in ufa...
for us, it's ai, like him or not.
SWedd523
06-27-2009, 08:00 PM
for us, it's ai, like him or not.
Basically.
As much as I'd like to have Odom, I think AI is the only guy that'd be willing to come to Charlotte.
The question is, do we take the risk?
...take a real pass on AI...don't like it and don't want it for us...
WarioVsMooChicken
06-27-2009, 09:52 PM
Bring back primoz!
Bring back primoz!
Blasphemy...Primoz sucks
dnbman
06-27-2009, 09:56 PM
What about Shelden Williams? I haven't really paid attention to his career.
Obviously, he's nothing amazing, but can he bang and give us boards off the bench?
davcbow
06-27-2009, 10:03 PM
Bring back primoz!
He was fun to watch play with a black eye and fat lip. He could get some funny looks on his face too..... Lets offer him a happy meal and he can sit in the stands and hold hands with Sean May.....:p
SWedd523
06-27-2009, 10:27 PM
He was fun to watch play with a black eye and fat lip. He could get some funny looks on his face too..... Lets offer him a happy meal and he can sit in the stands and hold hands with Sean May.....:p
Now let's be serious. Do you REALLY think Sean May would be okay with Gangsta eating a Happy Meal in front of him? :rolleyes:
Now let's be serious. Do you REALLY think Sean May would be okay with Gangsta eating a Happy Meal in front of him? :rolleyes:
Primoz would have to learn how to fight just to eat.
davcbow
06-28-2009, 02:14 PM
I figured Primoz could show Sean how to look gangsta and Sean could show Primoz how to inhale a happy meal in one breath.... But then maybe Primoz would learn how to fight trying to get his happy meal from Sean....:cool:
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