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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 11, 2007 1:29:10 GMT -5
I think he'd be a nice Center option off the bench, but I'm not too optimistic if he's our starter.
What do you all think?
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Jul 11, 2007 1:33:00 GMT -5
isn't he over the hill already? beside the fact that he never lived up to the hype pf being nr 1 pick. like olowjkjivhuiskjsdfhkfkandi. he would probably rot on the bench as well
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 11, 2007 1:54:56 GMT -5
He's 32 years old, so he's not ancient, and he's played surprsingly well when given playing time. Last season, with Philly, in 25 mpg, he averaged near 10 ppg and 7 rpg, and 3 years ago (the last time he played in more than 70 games), he averaged 11 ppg and just over 7 rpg.
Looking at his game log from last season, he finished the year on a good note, putting up 17 and 13 vs. the Cavs, and 26 and 11 against the Raptors.
Again, as a bench player backing up our Center position, I think he'd be nice. But I hope we aim higher and go for a more impactful Big.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 11, 2007 2:42:06 GMT -5
He's pretty undersized for a center. Dude is more of a PF. But he would be a great guy for us to get. Dude is a hard worker and an awesome locker room guy. But what I dont get is why are we adding another PF? Is AlJeff going to play exclusively at the 5? I guess time will tell.
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Post by eja117 on Jul 11, 2007 7:33:22 GMT -5
I also think he's more of a power forward and would rather give time to the Powes and Davises, and wouldn't want to pay him money, but I always liked him and he helped me win the fantasy league. His averages are a little inflated cause they gave him tons of playing time after Webber was traded.
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Post by cfoo on Jul 11, 2007 7:35:45 GMT -5
Joe Smith isn't a bad option. He's a decent player. I'm hoping for more than that though. He's a good security plan if we can't get anyone else.
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Post by celticfan on Jul 11, 2007 9:17:39 GMT -5
Joe should be option B. We need more size than he offers, but if all else fails he'd be a good addition to come off the bench and give solid minutes and not complain about his role.
He could also play some C depending on whom he is defending.
not a 1st choice but not a bad choice if we can't do better.
I think he'd offer some good chemistry and could be a good practice player for the young big men to learn from too.
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Post by kofanis0880 on Jul 11, 2007 9:23:39 GMT -5
Im pretty sure he is friends with Garnett, he went #1 in the 1995 draft and i think Garnett was #5 or #6.
Although he basically screwed the T-wolves organizations future he is a decent signing.
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Post by ferbo on Jul 11, 2007 16:55:22 GMT -5
We need a realy 5, at least someone who can do a decent job in relief minutes going against the other ream's bench guy.
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Post by goceltics34 on Jul 11, 2007 19:33:10 GMT -5
Our first option should be darko. I think he'll sign for the mid-level. His 10 million dollar a year demands are crazy. Only a few team had money this offseason, one was orlando and they've already struck quickly. Darko showed me he had some toughness against the pistons in the playoffs, even though they were swept. Danny is smart to wait and see what the market is dictating.
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Post by clem on Jul 12, 2007 7:59:55 GMT -5
Joe Smith has been a true professional/class act.No trouble no excuses ready to play.Consumate pro.You can allway's find room for a veteran like that who can play.
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Post by celticfan on Jul 12, 2007 9:45:02 GMT -5
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 12, 2007 22:22:39 GMT -5
Ice ice baby.  |
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Post by CelticsLoyalist on Jul 13, 2007 3:10:23 GMT -5
Smith used to be a SF actually. I understand now he is at the PF and I think it would be a good sign to back up Al.
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Post by CelticsLoyalist on Jul 14, 2007 8:33:49 GMT -5
Well we can count Joe Smith out. Looks like he will be a Bull.
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