Misterearl - I can pretty much agree with your list, but am on the fence regarding Rautins. I'd like to see him play some. Walker doesn't play defense and does little else except shoot (well), so he is pretty much redundant with Shawne Williams. I also agree regarding Mason, I wonder if we can find a younger cat with more desire to do what he does. (Maybe Rautins? - half the cost).
So, What are we going to have free, money wise? Say around 5 - 7 million? We are going to be in a problem if we do extend Billups though, look at all the salaries we have to consider, still need a center, get the picture?
I also feel very little connection to this team. It doesn't mean I'm not pulling for them, it's like withdrawls or the like. The game to me is not just about winning, but about watching your talent grow. You try to keep some talent and not just make it into a business (no matter that it is). Again, thanks MElo.
Back to Billups, a lot is going to depend on if Mike is back next year. Really, we have two recovering ISO players and a half court "PG" who can't really play defense. We are in a bind. I say a center is more important and that we could get by with Douglas as the PG. A lot hinges on Jerome Jordon - if this kid can give us what Mos did or a bit more, then we might be ok with Billups and some other role players.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. Albert Einstein
