Finestrg wrote:Here's some guys that could immediately address the rebounding problem off the top of my head:- I'd immediately call up Marcus Cousin, the most promising rebounding/scoring C in the DL at the moment. This is the guy I want the most -- big, skilled, young and just coming into his own now..There could be a nice future here. His 6'11" 255 lb. size, athleticism, rebounding, ability to can mid-range jumpers and overall ability to play both power and finesse would be a huge addition to our frontcourt.
- Call GS up on the phone and see if they're gonna move Troy Murphy or not..Word is they may not now..but get an answer..If they are ask for permission to speak to him about coming here...Shit, if we had any workable assets left I may have traded for this guy at the deadline--that would've insured he wouldn't go to Boston. What else might help Murphy choose us over the Celts is if we tell him that we can offer him regular PT and a starting role at center. Donnie's had him as a player in Indy -- hopefully there's a relationship there.
Need to find out right now what GS's plans are for him. If he's available, do whatever you can to add him as long as he's healthy..Very good rebounder and he can shoot the ball.
- It's spilled milk a little bit, but come on, we should've reached out to Jeff Adrien weeks ago and told him how much we wanted to add him to the mix here..I'd be willing to bet that never happened. You think he would've liked playing for the Knicks at the Garden than in GS?? GS got him so that's that..Big loss for us. No longer an option but I have to mention him here because he's just a huge missed opportunity for us.
- DL C Courtney Sims is the 2nd best C left in the DL right now. Danny Ainge already grabbed Chris Johnson outta the NBDL, a nice move--Looks like Doc's gonna play him too..He'll help them. We should've been very much involved for his services. At least Sims is still available.
- Sean Williams looks a lot better than when the Nets had him..Looks like he's taken the DL experience serious. Give this guy a shot as a shot-blocker/rebounder. Why the F not?? Looks like his scoring may be improved as well..He was putting the ball on the floor a little bit in the NBDL all-star game..I don't remember him being able to do that.
- Joe Alexander like Sean Williams looks improved from his time in the NBA. Doesn't have true big man height (he's more of a big 3 that's been playing 4 in the DL), but he's sneaky athletic, he can shoot/score and he's been a very good rebounder this year in the DL.
- Bring back Earl Barron. It's obvious they like him..What the hell are they waiting for? If this is the guy they really want, they should've gotten him weeks ago..WTF. Why wait?
- Not sure what Dwayne Jones is up to...Dude led the DL in rebounding last year at near 16 rpg..I couldn't care less that he can't really score (neither can Turiaf and Jones is probably better offensively than Ronny)..Bottom line is he can grab rebounds, that's his specialty..That's enough for me..If he's been keeping himself in shape, I'm interested.
- Give Shelden Williams a chance..Let him prove that he can't help in this dept. We need to see it...Mike should want to see it.
- What the hell happened with our interest in Vernon Goodridge? I thought they loved this guy? Why the F wasn't he added weeks ago? There are guys that stand out more in the DL but F it, if they think he can help