It seemed as if we were playing very well when Billups was hurt, but for whatever reason, we are struggling now with him running the show. Maybe it isn't about finding the best PG but finding the right one. Are we better off letting Billups go and drafting a PG we can develop and using the cap space to get a FA center?
PGs would may we available that we can pick are Walker, Nolan Smith, Reggie Jackson, Brandon Knight, etc. I am particularly interested in Jackson from BC. He seems like someone who could be developed into an effective uptempo PG.
For centers, the ones who could be available are Nene, Gasol, D Jordan, Dalembert, etc. I am particularly interested in locking Nene to a long term deal, as i think he is one of the best fits at center in the league.
C Nene, Turiaf
PF Stoudemire, Jeffries
SF Anthony, S Williams
SG Fields, Walker
PG Douglas, R Jackson/N Smith or other 1st round pick
Just thinking out loud, and it seems as if we would have success going into next season. I don't necessarily want to jump the gun on Billups, but there is a direct connection with him and how poorly we are playing. It is not Anthony. We just need a PG who can make life easier for Stat and Melo and Billups is not doing that right now. Douglas isn't the answer either, but seemed to be doing well at the time. We need to find the right fit at PG, and i'm not sure what that is yet.