Would Colangelo be interested in Nocioni?

Test of Wills · Post #1 » by **Test of Wills** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:22 pm

Watching the Bulls-Miami game yesterday and observing Nocioni was really interesting. His shooting percentages of 42% from the field or 36% from 3 don't really stand out but he gets to the line and is really aggressive. Shamsports has him staying put with Bulls for 6 years about 7-8 million. I think he has what we need toughness, rebounding, defense and getting to the line. Numbers this year: 14.9 ppg 4.9 rpg 6+ trips to the line a game. And with Luol Deng being the future SF there and wanting to sign a big contract along with Ben Gordon the Bulls might be willing to unload some contracts.
Do you you guys think he could be a possibility at the SF spot?

AllKnowingNBAer · Post #2 » by **AllKnowingNBAer** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:28 pm

Post #3 » by **Yuri Vaultin** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:33 pm

I used to really like him, however, he has been exposed as slow footed on defense... I like him - but for 7-8 mil I'd like to see what else may be available.

AB_21 · Post #4 » by **AB_21** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:34 pm

Spragga · Post #5 » by **Spragga** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:36 pm

I shudder at the thought of him and Delfino chucking threes.

mintsa · Post #6 » by **mintsa** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:37 pm

I think he would be nice fit at the 3. But what would the price be ??

He wont come cheap.

REM · Post #7 » by **REM** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:42 pm

TheMainEvent · Post #8 » by **TheMainEvent** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:42 pm

BC was apparently interested in Nocioni earlier this year, in the off-season, when he was a restricted FA with the Bulls.

But after signing a rather large contract, I dont think BC cares much for him anymore.

Raptorized_Stosh · Post #9 » by **Raptorized_Stosh** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:43 pm

me likey nocioni

Test of Wills · Post #10 » by **Test of Wills** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:43 pm

Spragga wrote:I shudder at the thought of him and Delfino chucking threes.

I am hoping BC doesn't resign Chuckfino this off-season every game I see him in he has the ball with Bargs in the post against a smaller guy and he fully just throws the ball in the air. At least Nocioni attacks the lane more than he chucks and has toughness in him. Delfino is a reason why Bargs has regressed this season.

miruss2001 · Post #11 » by **miruss2001** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:54 pm

Yes he would but I'm not sure a deal with the Bulls would be possible unless a third team absorbed some of the junk we'd be giving to try to land him.

dawtcalm · Post #12 » by **dawtcalm** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:57 pm

RapsFuturePG#26 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
I am hoping BC doesn't resign Chuckfino this off-season every game I see him in he has the ball with Bargs in the post against a smaller guy and he fully just throws the ball in the air. At least Nocioni attacks the lane more than he chucks and has toughness in him. Delfino is a reason why Bargs has regressed this season.

I hear you, how is it EVEN possible that Bargs got the PG defending him 2 possessions in a row after a switch and he didn't get the ball down in the post, If I was Bargs I would have been letting my teammates know during the next TO!

Re Op: I don't think Nocioni is what the Raps are needing most right now.

David_edlp · Post #13 » by **David_edlp** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:07 pm

Nocioni .. no
Herrman .. Maybe

blastttOFF · Post #14 » by **blastttOFF** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:58 pm

.....if only theres a chance we could get Ginobili somehow :bowdown:

Japen · Post #15 » by **Japen** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:28 pm

No to Nocioni and the contract he would bring with him

Post #16 » by **Schad** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:32 pm

Nocioni is a bad defender and an inefficient scorer. Even with his declining contract, I would be loath to part with much for the right to pay him through 2012.

Maximillion · Post #17 » by **Maximillion** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:43 pm

RapsFuturePG#26 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I am hoping BC doesn't resign Chuckfino this off-season every game I see him in he has the ball with Bargs in the post against a smaller guy and he fully just throws the ball in the air. At least Nocioni attacks the lane more than he chucks and has toughness in him. Delfino is a reason why Bargs has regressed this season.

I remember the ball being passed around the perimeter so I'd blame the whole team for not recognizing the mismatch.

LOLZ @ blaming Delfino on Bargs' regression

TGM · Post #18 » by **TGM** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:44 pm

Schadenfreude wrote:Nocioni is a bad defender and an inefficient scorer. Even with his declining contract, I would be loath to part with much for the right to pay him through 2012.

Nocioni is not a bad defender. I would consider him above average for sure.

TO trade for him it would have to be a pretty large deal given that he is a BYC player.

El Presidente · Post #19 » by **El Presidente** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:06 pm

Another Euro? This team needs to find a hard-nosed player and shift their identity from being a bunch of nice guys who can shoot to a team that's willing to play in the trenches. Nocioni's only aggressive for a Euro.

Post #20 » by **Schad** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:14 pm

TGM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Nocioni is not a bad defender. I would consider him above average for sure.

TO trade for him it would have to be a pretty large deal given that he is a BYC player.

Nocioni has a reputation as a solid defender, but most Bulls fans will gladly tell you that he is overrated in that capacity; he's a tweener that can't stay with athletic SFs, and is not strong enough, or a good enough rebounder, to play PF adequately.