Woj: Pacers acquire Chase Budinger

Wizop · Post #21 » by **Wizop** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 10:39 pm

I assume Vogel didn't see a role for Damo

mikepacernation · Post #22 » by **mikepacernation** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 10:46 pm

Wizop wrote:I assume Vogel didn't see a role for Damo

idk how they are gonna see a role for Budinger either..

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Post #23 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:29 pm

mikepacernation wrote:
Wizop wrote:I assume Vogel didn't see a role for Damo
idk how they are gonna see a role for Budinger either..

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Bud could play stretch 4. Hes a 3 that can play 4 now. Damo cannot. He's a 3 that plays like a 2.

Post #24 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:32 pm

Fischella wrote:Well yeah I was projecting the depth chart but the rotation will most likely be something like,

Hill-Stuckey
Ellis-Miles
Hill-Budinger
George-Mahinmi
Hill-Allen

plus the rookies.

Mahinmi is a 5 and Allen is a 4 that can play 5 in a pinch. But yeah. That rotation isn't far off.

Though, it looks like Myles Turner is going to play his way into the rotation at the 5. Could mean we look at trading Mahinmi for something of a long term fit or value mid season.

8305 · Post #25 » by **8305** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:24 am

Budginger allows Pacers to play small and fast even when Paul isn't in the game. I see the depth chart at the 4 now being George, Budinger, Allen. These moves could be making Mahan the odd man out.

Post #26 » by **Grang33r** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:21 pm

Budinger at the slam dunk contest few years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RqTosAOolw

Post #27 » by **Miller4ever** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:32 pm

This is a dice roll but one that I like. As well as Damo played for the last 20 games of last season, Budinger played even better.

8305 · Post #28 » by **8305** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:21 pm

If he's physically sound its one more multiple skill athlete. I like it. The upside he offers over Rudez is well worth the shot in my mind.

Moooose · Post #29 » by **Moooose** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:16 pm

I think Budinger will play the 2 and 3. We now have some guys to play 4, and prior to this acquisition, we are lacking a wing who can play the 2 and 3 like CJ Miles.

I am not sure what to feel about this, but if Budinger is healthy, he can be better than Damo. Plus, if he can run and jump like he used to, he would be an instant fit.

Saltine · Post #30 » by **Saltine** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:26 pm

Bud is finally healthy, he played well the last couple months of the season, moving like he did a couple years ago. He played the 3, and a bit of the 4 when we were down to 8 healthy guys. If he stays healthy he'll be useful, at least more useful than the guy you sent us :-)

Post #31 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:19 pm

Saltine wrote:at least more useful than the guy you sent us

The guy we sent you is a keeper, too. He's a lights out 3 pt shooter. One you can put in for 2 minutes or so and grab a solid shot or two from. He just doesn't do much (read: anything) else. :lol: