Okafor for Chandler

[bozzy]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4359609

I hope this isn't true. Why would the Bobcats want a often injured player like Chandler?

[rsxnova]

I just read it. This does not make us better.

[dnbman]

Yeah, I'm not really sure what this accomplishes for us, other than giving us more height at the C position. Chandler is probably a more aggressive finisher than Okafor, which is worth noting.

It does, however, reduce the future debts of the Bobcats considerably, making the team more palatable to sell.

I'm wondering who else will be included, if anyone.

[Marvel]

I was just about to post this.Sean May losing half a pound makes more sense to me than this,why in the world would we want a guy who get's injured all the time no way.What's also worth noting is Okafor is averaging a double double on his career and Chandler is getting 11 mill to sit on the bench because of injuries.

[rsxnova]

Originally Posted by dnbman

Yeah, I'm not really sure what this accomplishes for us, other than giving us more height at the C position. Chandler is probably a more aggressive finisher than Okafor, which is worth noting.

It does, however, reduce the future debts of the Bobcats considerably, making the team more palatable to sell.

I'm wondering who else will be included, if anyone.

Something has to be added. Maybe they will go after Nazer to be their new C.

[SWedd523]

Makes my previous trade proposal look much more appealing


A little editing to put Mek in the deal: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=mwbal5

We trade two starters and a backup, they do the same. Thoughts?

[ohara831]

5 yrs vs 2 yrs on Contracts I guess.

[hbk999]

Chandler has a similar skill set to Okafor. He is similar as a rebounder,superior as a shot blocker, and equal as a defender. He may not be quite as skilled offensively, but overall if Chandler is healthy then this move is okay. His contract is 3 years shorter than Okafor's is. I'm torn on this, but it leaves cap flexibility later on. From a production standpoint I don't think this hurts us unless Chandler gets hurt. I would also think that this would be a precursor to another move to get another PF,maybe Warrick?

[Marvel]

Originally Posted by hbk999

Chandler has a similar skill set to Okafor. He is similar as a rebounder,superior as a shot blocker, and equal as a defender. He may not be quite as skilled offensively, but overall if Chandler is healthy then this move is okay. His contract is 3 years shorter than Okafor's is. I'm torn on this, but it leaves cap flexibility later on. From a production standpoint I don't think this hurts us unless Chandler gets hurt. I would also think that this would be a precursor to another move to get another PF,maybe Warrick?

Superior as a shot blocker Okafor has Chandler in that department:
Okafor 1.9
Chandler 1.4
Not much of a difference there but i fail to see Chandler as superior to Okafor in blocking shots.

[rsxnova]

Maybe this will include a sign and trade with Felts for Paul