13th Roster Spot: Shawn Marion?

SpankinMyHeat · Post #121 » by **SpankinMyHeat** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:50 am

Shawn Marion - F - Mavericks

It appears Shawn Marion is not re-signing with Dallas based on his comments this weekend.
"It was memorable, baby," Marion said. "It’s hard to say it wasn’t fun. We had a great run and made the playoffs four of five years and won a championship. We set goals every year, and most years we reached them. And to win a championship, it was unbelievable. I wish we could have made a couple more runs at it, but it is what it is." He's expected to sign with a contender as an unrestricted free agent.

Looks like a return to Dallas is out....come on home Matrix!

Chi · Post #122 » by **Chi** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:03 am

Matrix says "Cubs All Day"
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Future Coach · Post #123 » by **Future Coach** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:28 am

If we can't get Marion, I would actually prefer Udoh as a backup big (just realized he wasn't signed yet). Though I am guessing he wants to go somewhere where he will get playing time. Udoh is good though, surprised he is not signed (same goes for Bernard James too).

greenwing · Post #124 » by **greenwing** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:35 am

Chi wrote:Matrix says "Cubs All Day"
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For whatever it is worth he was born in Waukegan.

DRoseCantStop · Post #125 » by **DRoseCantStop** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:46 am

Come home Marion

Post #126 » by **Ben** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:55 am

Future Coach wrote:If we can't get Marion, I would actually prefer Udoh as a backup big (just realized he wasn't signed yet). Though I am guessing he wants to go somewhere where he will get playing time. Udoh is good though, surprised he is not signed (same goes for Bernard James too).

Udoh never did anything for me. Bernard James I really like. He's tough. But Dallas only has Chandler and Greg Smith signed, and they might want another center. Unless they consider Brandan Wright a center, which I guess is possible. 82games shows him primarily at C for them last year. If that's the case, then James should be available, and I'd certainly rather have him than Nazr. Get out there and push some guys around, man.

Future Coach · Post #127 » by **Future Coach** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:39 am

Ben wrote:
Udoh never did anything for me. Bernard James I really like. He's tough. But Dallas only has Chandler and Greg Smith signed, and they might want another center. Unless they consider Brandan Wright a center, which I guess is possible. 82games shows him primarily at C for them last year. If that's the case, then James should be available, and I'd certainly rather have him than Nazr. Get out there and push some guys around, man.

Is Bernard James a RFA? If so, they could just be waiting to match an offer because I thought they liked him in Dallas. If not, I would like him on the Bulls. He is not the tallest of folks, but he is strong and plays really aggressive and gets after it.

I admit I did not see much of Udoh after leaving the Warriors, but while on the Warriors (and in college too) I liked him. Offensively, he's not the most polished, but he knows that (doesn't force things). But he does set real solid screens and gets after rebounds physically. Defensively, his help-side response time is pretty quick. He doesn't get moved off the block easily (he's strong). And he has pretty quick hands, not to mention really long arms. Overall I think he is an intelligent defender, and I think Thibs would enjoy having him on the roster. But I think he is looking for more minutes then he would get here.

DRoseCantStop · Post #128 » by **DRoseCantStop** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:11 am

We're waiting on you, Marion.....

Pax for Prez · Post #129 » by **Pax for Prez** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:57 am

Roster roulette: After signing Aaron Brooks, the Bulls no longer are in talks with Toney Douglas. They do plan on signing at least one and possibly two more players to veteran minimum contracts. Their targets are one more big man for depth and a wing.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... 6289.story

Pax

panthermark · Post #130 » by **panthermark** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:45 am

I know he is from the area....but....the Cubs?

GTFO....

musiqsoulchild · Post #131 » by **musiqsoulchild** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:47 am

Future Coach wrote:If we can't get Marion, I would actually prefer Udoh as a backup big (just realized he wasn't signed yet). Though I am guessing he wants to go somewhere where he will get playing time. Udoh is good though, surprised he is not signed (same goes for Bernard James too).

For some reason I read Udoh as Beno Udrih and got very excited.

False alarm.

Jeffster81 · Post #132 » by **Jeffster81** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:14 am

panthermark wrote:I know he is from the area....but....the Cubs?

GTFO....

No sir. He made the right choice. You think I like seeing Mirotic/Gasol wearing WS gear? Marion is a Cub fan, deal wit it.

Indomitable · Post #133 » by **Indomitable** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:24 am

panthermark wrote:I know he is from the area....but....the Cubs?

GTFO....

Screw the Sux

Indomitable · Post #134 » by **Indomitable** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:25 am

Jeffster81 wrote:
panthermark wrote:I know he is from the area....but....the Cubs?

GTFO....

No sir. He made the right choice. You think I like seeing Mirotic/Gasol wearing WS gear? Marion is a Cub fan, deal wit it.

Hey they were railroaded

panthermark · Post #135 » by **panthermark** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:28 am

Jeffster81 · Post #136 » by **Jeffster81** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:09 am

panthermark wrote:

Touche'. Soon enough the WS will have the longest WS drought in Chicago. 8-)

Post #137 » by **RedBulls23** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:29 am

Jeffster81 wrote:
panthermark wrote:

Touche'. Soon enough the WS will have the longest WS drought in Chicago.

They're going to disband the Cubs? That makes sense...why waste good professionals on a crappy franchise. :wink:

Future Coach · Post #138 » by **Future Coach** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:05 am

musiqsoulchild wrote:
Future Coach wrote:If we can't get Marion, I would actually prefer Udoh as a backup big (just realized he wasn't signed yet). Though I am guessing he wants to go somewhere where he will get playing time. Udoh is good though, surprised he is not signed (same goes for Bernard James too).

For some reason I read Udoh as Beno Udrih and got very excited.

False alarm.

Is Udrih still with Memphis or did they cut him?

He's not spectacular, but I have always appreciated his offensive game given his physical limitations. Defensively he is pretty terrible, but offensively he typically makes the right play (that he is capable of making). But with Brooks and Hinrich he is not necessary.

I like the report that the Bulls are focusing on a wing and a backup big, we're on the same page. First step is hiring a hypnotist to bring in on the "negotiations" with Marion and Udoh/Oden/O'Neal/etc. Smooth talk them into happily taking the minimum then we will be well on pur way to adding another trophy to that photo Jerry.

Boom.

BeatDaCavs420 · Post #139 » by **BeatDaCavs420** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:19 am

panthermark wrote:

O the good ol WS the soxs won against Astros....,most sox fans that dont follow baseball and just hate the cubs cant answer what year and who is was against lol

Post #140 » by **pduh01** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:24 am

Indomitable wrote:
panthermark wrote:I know he is from the area....but....the Cubs?

GTFO....

Screw the Sux

Screw both....

Screw Baseball BAH HUMBA!