Pacers got Barbosa

[glasket]

I think this is an ok - to slightly good move.
We get more scoring of the bench in Barbosa

However I don't think we should change our lineup with Hill for DC.
I still think Hill should be off the bench.

If Hill is with the bench players he is the number 1 option. If Hill is with the starters he is not the top option.

[Scoot McGroot]

This is a no lose move. Adds depth with little given up. Doesn't hurt to have an additional option on the bench, especially one for offense. A lot more flexibility to move George Hill around now, too.

[basketballwacko2]

Haha, you guys have two posts on the trade and we already have an 8 page thread on it. Man, we're an obsessed fan base, lol. You're gonna get a great team player and instant offense off of the bench, the dude is a flat out scorer.

That's because people in Indiana have to work for a living!

[OnFire]

circa-80's radio announcer: "There's a steal by Bird ... What a play by Bird!"

[DrewBynum77]

barbosa is great scorer off the bench

he's a scorer but not simply a chucker. He attacks the basket in the same ratio he chucks up. Raptors bench was kinda bad, very little spacing, so it hurts his penetration game a bit. still a great per36 scorer...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicaGEbTsx0[/youtube]

and he's a great locker room guy lol.

[Solid]

He should help with those awful dryspells.
I also see DC by himself on the break way too much. If Barbosa can get a little time with Collison we could see some impressive transition basketball.

[basketballwacko2]

I was loving Barbosa about 4-5 yrs ago when he was in Phoenix. Does anyone think we'll be bringing him back after the season and how much would it take?

[Miller4ever]

We'd have to prioritize Hill and Hibbert. Barbosa would probably fetch MLE-type money. I see us looking at a lot of options this summer so Barbosa will likely be in a new uniform come next season, but you never know.

[basketballwacko2]

I wouldn't expect him to be back unless he comes cheap like $3 million 2 yrs. maybe. He can likely get a better deal elsewhere.

[Moooose]

It's a good thing he's an expiring contract. He'll be auditioning for the rest of the season. But if i am to choose, i'd like him to stay in Indy a couple more seasons. He's not that old, and he can still score at will. If the offense becomes stagnant, we'll just have to give him the ball.

[JKNICKS67]

Same player as George hill