gbball wrote:OakleyDokely wrote:gbball wrote:
You could probably say the same about guys like Mo Bamba and Wiggins, but they're able to find ways to contribute...especially if they're not in a situation where you're reliant on them night in and night out.
At this point, you don't need him to be a world beater. Just a floor spacing big, who can catch lobs, switch on defense and use his length to disrupt passing lanes and contest shots...You think this would be easy to find, but it's not. A 5 that can do these things is very unique and typically comes at a premium.
Anything more than that he could provide would be a bonus. But I'd suspect he could offer some rim protection and the ability to self create a bit and attack closeouts aswell.
You also have to factor in what you'd be giving up for an upgrade at the 5. Who's better that would come at as much of a bargain.
He'd be the best bargain unless we get someone good in the draft. This does look like a good year for bigs and there are a few who I think could help us.
The problem was, he wasn't able to space the floor when he was in the league. He's a career 40% shooter from the field and 30% from 3. Maybe his shot has improved since then, but it wasn't good enough to keep him in the league at the time.
If you aren't willing to do the dirty work around the bucket like a guy like Boucher does, you won't stick in the league shooting like that.
It's hard to guage his motor and impact due to the low stakes nature of his minutes. But he played well and hard in Memphis. And he's been shooting a good percentage on his 3s in Brazil. But you're right you never know. Still switchable, disruptive defensively and a lob threat.
I´m curious to learn if you watched Bruno at the SL? The Jazz board seems to be in love with him, backing up everything you have been saying
