Walker big upgrade over DJ

[dav7z]

Stupid was a poor word choice, and relax I wasn't attacking you or the CHO-sen one.

Maybe I should have said, rushing to trade DJ would be stupid. It's like Clausen and Cam Newton. You are disappointed in the incumbent but have no idea what you have in the new guy, but potential. But you dang sure better not trade one of them before you figure it out.

DJ is still on his rookie contract, he isn't killing us cap wise and he would make an amazing back up point. So why rush to trade that kind of player? Jax and Crash were guys making massive dollars and clogging up the works, and they were both guys who would never take a back up role. Not because they are stubborn, but because they have earned their right to start.

DJ hasn't earned his starting spot, and if Kemba comes in shows that he is even close to DJ then Kemba should be given the keys. Then we have a solid rookie prospect at the helm, that will become the leader and you have a vet backup on a rookie deal. When it comes time to resign him, you probably let him walk, but since he probably wont demand a huge contract, you have the option of him staying in charlotte as the long term back up .


all that said... if you can find me a trade that brings in a vet back up for Kemba on a vet minimum that is as good or better than DJ... then go for it. I just don't think its time for that and I dont think its an option as that is hard to find.

When thinking of DJ im not trying to compare him to Walker . You right if we as a team have any intension at all of keeping DJ . And it becomes a true battle for the starting point position . Then we shouldn't try to trade him . But if SKY- Walker is for certain the next starter . Then we should try and market DJ as a starter on a team rebuilding . DJ could be a back up point for over half the teams in the league. Its like Ohara said a 2012 1st in this draft class is big.

[Did anyone read the artical about how H Barnes stayed step for step with Durant in camp this week ]

The Heat would love DJ as a starter . A perfect fit for DJ he wouldn't have to be a leader . But they have no value at all as far as trade pieces. It would have to be a three team trade and involve Haslem and the Heats pick.
Diop and DJ and a first for Miller or Haslem i might do ?? Either way i was just thinking of DJ as a way to get another asset.

[JayTeeBeeTee]

I don't think we get a first for DJ or for DJ and Diaw. Be realistic are either one of them that valuable to another team with this 2012 draft coming up?

I don't think we are blowing it up either, we got two first round picks for GW to rebuild, not to blow it up. Getting rid of Jax was a move by Cho, I believe, to try and hit a home run with The Business. Which quite honestly, after watching the Hoops Summit video, could be a grand slam. So as I see it, we have solid group with DJ and Sky-Walker at the helm for the next couple of years. Trading DJ for possible future talent seems like a bad idea. There is always going to be good talent coming up, DJ was that good talent and he is still very capable at leading this team without Larry groping about losing Raymond. I think part of it depends on how much work DJ puts in during the off season. DJ is still very young and has room to grow, it's not like he has maxed out his potential as an old vet, he's still learning the whole system after only one year of starting. 2 cents.

[Ghost Kat]

What I like about Walker is he can get into the paint. Either off pick and rolls or solo. DJ cant seem to create his own shot. He's a good shooter but he can't or doesn't break his man down. I want DJ to improve this year but Kemba might be a better overall investment for his will to win and leadership. DJ never stepped up and took charge as a PG should.

[spectre]

Ran across this article from back when Walker was a rookie at UCONN:

Kemba Walker: Mature Beyond His Years

But I can’t describe how impressed I was seeing “EZ Pass” first-hand at Wednesday’s UConn Marquette game. Walker’s numbers didn’t stick out: a pedestrian nine points, three assists, two steals. But the Rice HS product played solid D, only had one turnover and did a tremendous job of orchestrating the offense and getting the ball into the hands of A.J. Price (36 points) and Stanley Robinson (19) in front of a raucous sell-out crowd on the road.

Perhaps this was to be expected, as Walker has played in front of boisterous crowds all over New York City his entire life. Nonetheless, his poise was something that it seems Big Apple point guards have lacked recently.

I can’t help but feel that if Louisville’s Edgar Sosa took a similar pass-first shoot-second approach, the Cardinals would be a much more potent team and Sosa’s NBA prospects for the 2010-11 season would be a little brighter.

From the comments:

Russ M. says:

I’m glad you pointed out the “solid D” you saw. Watched him on TV last week and was amazed at his defensive foot speed. Definetly not fun bringing the ball upcourt against this boy.

jaquam says:

this is a great post. i seen him play alot in summer tournaments he played with one of my friends in AAU and my friend told me that one thing he’s known for is taking away his opponents confidence. he can do that with his defense and how he’s able to blow past them and he’s a sneaky leaper too which makes his game much more interesting. he was able to display that when he dunked on Jrue Holiday from UCLA (another Good Freshman)in the mcdonald’s all-american game you are most definitely right he has the most poise compared to alot of other NYC guards

Seldom Seen says:

From what little I have seen of Kemba Walker so far it is his poise, confidence and defensive tenacity that stand out the most. We all know he has the ability to score but it is great to see him playing within the UConn system.

[BlockParty]

Saw a link to this from Bonnell, really interesting interview. Kemba's parents have already relocated to Charlotte and he's considering coming to CLT sometime this summer to workout, hopeful that we will have a "captain's camp" put on by the Charlotte veterans (see our earlier thread on who our captain is, that would organize such a camp).


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6782048

[davcbow]

I say wait and see on any trades concerning Boris or DJ or both, but if something comes along we cant refuse then trade, use them as bargaining chips for a trade we win. Just Saying .....

[ohara831]

I can't tell you how much I really like having this kid on the roster. I think he is going to become a team leader with his defense, scoring ability, energy and attitude. An instant fan favorite. Just as long as he keeps himself out of the papers for doing something stupid, Charlotte will take to Kemba and make him a favorite son.