Unconvential PF FA targets?

[jowglenn]

I posted this in another thread, but it was the end of the 2nd page and then it promptly fell away.

But I want some feedback on the following ideas. Everyone knows about Landry or Jeff Green, but what about these other guys?

Tyson Chandler: Defense-minded, good rebounder, good shotblocker, can play C behind Hibbert as well as 10-15 mpg at PF next to Hibbert. Downside: has injury history, appears to have peaked about 3 years ago.

But at the right price I think he could be huge. He is consistently one of the best defensive big men in the game, but people don't see it because it doesn't involve many gaudy numbers. He was a big part of the Bobcat's defensive prowess last year.

Glen Davis He hasn't signed an extension with Boston, has he? He'll be UFA and while I'm sure Boston will push very hard to keep him, he might be growing tired of being a backup and ready to be a starter. Definitely an energy guy........ AHHHHHH NEVERMIND, forget this guy, he can't rebound worth nuthin.

Nene: Not a UFA yet, but if Melo leaves, Nene might exercise his ETO and get out of Denver while the getting is good. Definitely a C, but could probably play in a huge lineup next to Hibbert. His style would mesh very well with Hibbert, and they'd have an awesome low-post/high-post thing going that not many other teams could deal with. At all.


Brandan Wright An RFA, but given his injury history and the big contracts for David Lee and Biedrens, they might want to let him go and find some cheaper options. Sure, this guy's been injured, but it's not like it's multiple weird Oden-esque chronic things. If he can stay healthy this year, then maybe the first 2 years were a fluke. The guy has a lot of talent but hasn't exactly had a chance to put it into long-term practice.

Chuck Hayes Shane Battier once said, "Water covers 72% of the earth. Chuck Hayes covers everything else" in regards to Hayes's fantastic defense. The guy still has a job because he's great at the things he does - defense and rebounding. I think he'd be a perfect fit next to Hibbert, would do the dirty work every night. Big big fan, really think he should be a key target.

Craig Smith: You can just tell this guy brings it whenever he plays. Wouldn't really be starter quality, but hey, you could do a lot worse.

Nenad Krstic: Maybe a little too similar to Hibbert in skill types, but having 2 skilled 7 foot scorers is always an interesting prospect.

Andrei Kirilenko: would be interesting to see him as our PF, he'd bring a lot of the defense/intangibles type stuff we'd want, and could end up having a really great connection with Hibbert with his passing

[Miller4ever]

Glen Davis is the best idea. Hayes is second for me, but he's not as talented.

[jowglenn]

Sure, but Davis is not known for his defensive ability nor his rebounding. I like him, but I feel like if he were suddenly given a bigger role as a starting PF on our team, his flaws might end up being magnified, and all the good stuff he brings to that Boston team wouldn't be as apparent.

[Kuq_e_Zi91]

Brandon Wright is the only one who remotely interests me, and that's based solely on his "potential" and how I think he can fit next to Roy. Even then, we're not looking at much of an upgrade over the Hans/JMac combo when you factor in the cost.

[Miller4ever]

Sure, but Davis is not known for his defensive ability nor his rebounding. I like him, but I feel like if he were suddenly given a bigger role as a starting PF on our team, his flaws might end up being magnified, and all the good stuff he brings to that Boston team wouldn't be as apparent.

We got the team to hide them back up. Plus, as a starter for Boston in the playoffs, he was going crazy.

[PR07]

Call me the minority who is not a fan of signing Glen Davis. I don't feel like there's enough athleticism between Hibbert and him as a frontcourt duo.

[Indy2thaWindy]

Call me the minority who is not a fan of signing Glen Davis. I don't feel like there's enough athleticism between Hibbert and him as a frontcourt duo.

Glen Davis is pretty quick and strong with a nice jumper. He is more athletic than a player like Murphy. Davis isn't a full time starter on a good team tho.

[Miller4ever]

Davis is actually pretty quick and athletic. He's deceptively well-balanced and all that.

[Scoot McGroot]

I like Glen Davis and Chuck Hayes in a combo with Tyler Hansbrough, with Josh stepping over as a swing 4/5 type player.

Signing a guy like Magnum or next year's PF/C flier would be a nice little 5th big man to round out the roster.

[PR07]

Big Baby is still strictly a below the rim player. I'd like to see a guy with some "up's" who can also defend.

[chube]

I like Nene.

He's still pretty young and only about 28 or 29 next year. He's a pretty good defender, and can play PF or C at 6'11". He can hit the glass pretty well, clean up shots, defend, and get a lot of second possessions. Plus, he can score without having to really run plays for him. A rotation of Roy, Nene, McBob (assuming he re-signs), Psycho T (and maybe Magnum Rolle?) would be a nice frontcourt.

I'm a fan of other guys like Carl Landry or Jeff Green (my first two options) or Davis, but Nene might be a little more versatile. Plus, he could help groom some young bigs (a presence Jeff Foster would provide but Nene would actually play and put up better numbers.)

[Gremz]

Erazem Lorbek.

[Wizop]

I think Stanko is more likely than Lorbek. Erazem has gotten quite a bit older without becoming a star.

I can see Nene or Chandler. your other names are too much 4 and not enough 5. what we need is a Jeff Foster. if he comes back healthy, we won't need anyone this year.

[8305]

I'll be surprised if one of our Euro projects isn't brought in next year. Beyond that its just to early to tell who would make sense. The big question is how effective over the course of the season is the committe currently manning the power forward position? McRoberts, Hansbrough and Posey have all had some pretty good stretches this year.

If in the end that position doesn't hurt us the need would be a backup center and reports on 'Stanko have been pretty encouraging.

Nene and Chandler will be targets of teams looking for a starting center. I'm not sure it will make sense for us to put that kind of money out for backup center who might not be effective at power forward.

[Scoot McGroot]

I think Stanko is more likely than Lorbek. Erazem has gotten quite a bit older without becoming a star.

I can see Nene or Chandler. your other names are too much 4 and not enough 5. what we need is a Jeff Foster. if he comes back healthy, we won't need anyone this year.

Hmm? Stanko has flown completely under the radar while Lorbek has become one of the better big men in Euro league over the past 2 years.

[Miller4ever]

I posted, but I don't think it went through, saying that Lorbek is more likely to contribute than Stanko.