Marc Gasol: Priority #1?

[Proudiddy]

Should Marc Gasol be our #1 priority this off-season? MJ promises to not be inactive again and I think we should have enough money cleared to sign Gasol (and possibly even more if we can find takers on Diaw, Diop, Carroll, etc.). In my mind, this is the most economic and logical solution for our lack of an offensive threat on the block. Sure, we could wait for Dwight Howard, but I don't think he'll even consider us - ANNNND there are already trade rumors that Howard could be moved this off-season so the Magic won't lose him for nothing.

So, in my mind, if we draft well (I'm thinking of a combination like Kemba and/or a quality #3 to bring in to eventually replace Jack and/or another big), get Gasol in here, we are possibly the 4 or 5 seed in the East next year and still have Diaw and others salaries coming off the books to sign another big star next off-season.

What do you guys think? (And no this isn't just b/c of the love fest MG is currently getting during the playoffs, I've been a big fan of his game for awhile and didn't know he was a FA this off-season until the last week or so).

[SWedd523]

I think Marc has always been on a short wish list for fans of most teams. Capable big men are incredibly difficult to come by.


That said, I think we make a token offer (just like 29 other teams in the league) but I doubt he comes to Charlotte, even if we offer him a ton.

[ohara831]

All depends on the Draft. If we get one of the top Centers in the Draft, I would invest in Kwame and try to keep him rather than go for Gasol. But if we dont grab a Center, it may be wise to make a play for Gasol and let Kwame walk.

[Dcarnys]

Why not? Make an offer, whats the worst that can happen. I doubt he comes here, especially if Memphis pulls off the upset against San Antonio.

[stun704]

first of all priority #1 is Dwight Howard as far as centers go, we shouldn't sign an expensive FA Center to a multi year contract until after the '13 off-season. Marc Gasol = locked into mediocrity, prudence is the key.

[SWedd523]

first of all priority #1 is Dwight Howard as far as centers go, we shouldn't sign an expensive FA Center to a multi year contract until after the '13 off-season. Marc Gasol = locked into mediocrity, prudence is the key.

You make him an offer regardless. At worse, you use him as a trade piece to get Howard

[teej]

First plan is to find out if there's any possible way to trade for Dwight.

Second is to draft Kanter or Jonas if available.

Third is to go after Marc.