Myers Leonard

[davefmcl]

I was reading this piecehttp://m.basketball.realgm.com/article/234194/buying-low-on-meyers-leonard and I was wondering how people would feel about bringing an inexpensive guy like this, instead of a higher priced Monroe at center? Ironically, it mentioned our first round pick Payne in comparison.

[theatlfan]

Can't say I'm too interested. If we had a roster spot or some developmental minutes then I'd be interested, but that isn't who we are as a team now. For whatever reason, I've always kind of rooted for the guy, so I hope he lands somewhere and continues to progress but I just don't see that place being here unless Ferry and Coach Bud completely do a 180 somehow.

[davefmcl]

Who could we get that would be that space eater to allow Al to play some PF to save wear on his frame at a lower dollar figure?

[theatlfan]

Who could we get that would be that space eater to allow Al to play some PF to save wear on his frame at a lower dollar figure?

Lol... if that's what you want then Meyers isn't your guy - he isn't good enough to do that. At this juncture, he's a developmental prospect with a realistic upside of being backup grade. Guys like E Brand is infinitely more prepared to do what you're looking to do especially if you add in a qualifier like being ready before Horford is an FA.

[atlantabbq99]

I remember reading about this guy years ago and really getting excited about watching Illinois games to see if he is the real deal. then when i started watching Myers in college, he just looked really weak and soft and getting pushed around in the paint by guys who are 6'8. I watched four or five of his games in college and he never dominated any one of them.

after only two years, he can't make things work with one of the best post players in the NBA in LMA. He already looks like a bust and the NBA game has proven that he is a soft 7footer.