Clippers sign Joe Ingles

[TrueStoryGSW]

anybody have a quick scouting report on him?

at this point I just want 6'8" guys who can defend first...I'll take everything else as a plus.


soooo......
can he defend?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14[/youtube]

[QRich3]

So with this trade don't y'all really need to make a trade?

Barnes/CDR/ingles/bullock
Griffin/udoh/big baby/Turk

All at the 3/4...I can't remember who y'all drafted but he was a 3 too right? Or a 2?

Then just
cp3/farmar
Jj/jc...unless that Wilcox guy is a 2
Dj/spencer

At the 1/2/5..though I guess big baby can also play 5 in a pinch

The plan is, if you can't sign one competent guy for a position, sign as many mediocre ones as possible
It worked last year with the back up big men and it seems to be the plan for this year's back up wings.

But yeah, that Wilcox guy is indeed a 2, as are Bullock and CDR, even though the latter two will be used at SF mostly.

Ingles will not be able to defend NBA SF's, he had a lot of trouble to do it in the ACB so it'll be only worse. But for a non guaranteed, 1-year minimum contract he's alright, I like his offensive game.

[aussiebballer]

Some basics from his draft year, if you can't be bother going to the links above
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Height 6'8" Wingspan 6'10" Max Vert 31" Standing Reach 8"10"
Weight 210lbs probably up 10-15 by now.

I have seen Ingles play his early seasons in the Australian NBL and seen most of his international games in the Olympics and WC.

Due to his size\strength I would see him as mainly a SF with some time at SG against big not so quick opponent SG.
If the opposition goes small at PF he could matchup as he has good length, but no way he can guard big PF in the NBA if the other team use the mismatch properly.

Joe is a very good dribbler, passer and has PG like vision for finding open teammates.
His shooting is good without being elite, but he does have some Ginobili/Harden driving skills and has the length to finish at the rim. He would be useful as a playmaker when Paul is rested.

His 1st year or 2 will be as a third string player, but if he can use the coaching and facilities to improve further I could see him as a good backup SF. He would be useful as a playmaker when Paul is rested.

I think he was used as a glue/all-round player in Europe, hence his points are low but he only took 5 shots a game but he did get 3 rbs and 3 assists a game.

He would have a similar role for the Clippers, ie drive to setup up shooters or lobs for BG and DJ and could be a good rebounder at SF.

At least I will have another reason to watch more Clipper games.

[Don Tommy]

I do like his passing i saw in the highlight reel, but it's hard to trust a highlight reel in my opinion. One thing that troubles me is how many times he brought the ball up court and shot it. Can we have Ingles and Crawford on the court at the same time? No defense at all from the wing positions and both chucking it up whenever they think they are open. Could be a frustrating bench unit.

[sambenno]

His a point forward, better with the ball in his hands. His passing ability for his size is better than a majority of NBA point guards. He dropped 20 on lebron at the 2012 olympics, He brings experience to the table along with strong outside shooting, terrific locker room presence. He plays with a lot of heart which is an Australian born trait. Enjoy this guy Clipps you guys should all be getting locked up cause you've stolen Jingles at that price!

[sambenno]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2qg_Yjvd7E