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Pursue Hermann this off-season?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:37 am
by Anticon
I know it's the obvious move (picking up the benchwarming Argentinian from Detroit) but Hermann might be an interesting player to have next year.
It depends of course, on Garbajosa's return, but I think Hermann could be a strong replacement for him if he doesn't return to form. If on the off-chance we lose Delfino, he could also help out there. He could be a solid backup for both forward spots.
As far as I can tell, his contract expires at the end of this season. Does anyone know if he's UFA or RFA? The Pistons have to re-sign McDyess this year, and given how conservative they are, I'd be surprised if they'd be interested in retaining him.
What do people think? We'd have to take all of this into account with efforts to re-sign Jose and Delfino.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:40 am
by Blazing_royale
no more soft euros, standing around the perimeter, taking jumpers, cna't rebound nor defend.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:43 am
by J Dilla
Another jumpshooter? No thanks. I'd love a player like Scola though.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:44 am
by omeloon
No thanks. We have enough shooters. I love them all, but adding any more would be a mistake... unless obvious improvements via trade. If we make any additions, they should be to strengthen the wing psitions, or to add a more physical big man
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:45 am
by Mr Swagtastic
Blazing_royale wrote:no more soft euros, standing around the perimeter, taking jumpers, cna't rebound nor defend.
I wouldn't really say he can't defend he did a good job in the FIBA games. He's a vetern who knows how to make smart plays, I think Garbo is more savy and has a better IQ but Walter is more athletic and is a great energy guy. If we would get him for say $2 million or lower per season I am all in for that.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:46 am
by Mr. Perfect
Nah, not interested. We already have a logjam at the forward positions and he's not an upgrade over anything we have now.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:47 am
by omeloon
We have enough PF depth IMO. I rather bring in a center, and play Bargnani more at PF if we felt we needed to. Bosh, Bargnani, Garbo, Humphries, and MAceo is quite a bit of talent to have locked into the PF position already!!!
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:52 am
by undisputed55
This is a horrible idea, he addresses absolutely none of our needs.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:53 am
by Anticon
This is from Jonathan Givony's scouting report on Hermann in 2006 (which featured him alongside Parker and Garbajosa as a top 4 free agent in Europe):
Hermann
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:56 am
by Anticon
undisputed55 wrote:This is a horrible idea, he addresses absolutely none of our needs.
It's a fair point, but I'm not sure what our needs are these days. Short of getting a more well rounded 3, a Josh Howard/Luol Deng type, which is unlikely, our biggest need is to have Bargnani play well. If TJ doesn't come back then we have more immediate needs at PG, but otherwise the roster seems fairly filled out to me.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:26 am
by Indiana Jones
NO! Absolutely no more players of his type. And you know what I mean.
We need athleticism and toughness.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:34 am
by Anticon
But my point is that he's actually athletic - scouting reports describe him as a slasher.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:36 am
by jonny three time
It's up to BC and MG as to who's better, but I think we'll likely get Hermann or Nachbar this coming offseason. Gomes would be the most ideal big SF to get but his price might be a little high.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:55 am
by Ill Mago
ZOMG NO MOAR SOFT WHITE EUROPEANS... WHITE PPL CANT JUMP...TRADE BARGS... TRADE JOSE... TRADE DELFINO.. TRADE AP, HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MOSSAD AGENT
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:36 am
by omeloon
With Calderon and Delfino due for some raises, I'm not so sure we'll be spending the MLE this summer. Our roster's looking pretty full already.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:50 am
by kingr
Ill Mago wrote:ZOMG NO MOAR SOFT WHITE EUROPEANS... WHITE PPL CANT JUMP...TRADE BARGS... TRADE JOSE... TRADE DELFINO.. TRADE AP, HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MOSSAD AGENT
1st of all. AP is mixed. 2nd of all. Hose can stay, and maybe delfino lol...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:53 am
by LittleOzzy
I don't think Hermann is needed on this team at this point. We just wouldn't have the minutes for his skill set.
Right now BC should be looking for another rebounder to play inside and a third string point guard on the cheap.