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Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:49 pm
by dlts20
how funny is it that we of all teams have to add another guard. We were supposed to have more guards than any team in the leauge and already 8 games in we have to add someone.
Boykins is Gil's boy from GS though so I know he signed on to this move
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:55 pm
by miller31time
Not that this is that big of a deal considering it's only temporary and it's not as if Boykins will get substantial minutes, but....
Earl is one of the worst defensive players in the NBA. He might be a sparkplug off the bench and a competent ball-handler but he very simply lacks the size to defend anyone in this league.
He's a chucker, too.
Not knowing the free agent point guards out there currently, you'd HAVE to think there are better options.
I really hope he gets extremely limited minutes.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:04 pm
by dobrojim
I dunno
for a short term move, how bad can it be.
For one thing, I'm betting he's not TO prone, that without
checking his career stats
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:06 pm
by Zerocious
counting the minutes until earl get injured
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:10 pm
by miller31time
dobrojim wrote:For one thing, I'm betting he's not TO prone, that without
checking his career stats
Correct. In his last season in the NBA (with Charlotte), he averaged 2.6 turnovers per-36 minutes.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:13 pm
by dlts20
miller31time wrote:Not that this is that big of a deal considering it's only temporary and it's not as if Boykins will get substantial minutes, but....
Earl is one of the worst defensive players in the NBA. He might be a sparkplug off the bench and a competent ball-handler but he very simply lacks the size to defend anyone in this league.
He's a chucker, too.
Not knowing the free agent point guards out there currently, you'd HAVE to think there are better options.
I really hope he gets extremely limited minutes.
Yeah, I think he's moreso just for insurance when we lose alot of guys like we're doing now. I also think he will be used primarly as another scorer in games like yesterday when guys like DS & Dom cant hit anything to save there life and NY is in the doghouse. Other then that I think he will ride the bench but just be happy to be in the NBA and be with Gil again
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:24 pm
by 20MexicanosIn1Van
Good signing.
This team needs to play with some energy and hopefully Earl will spark some.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:25 pm
by rockymac52
only other point guard available that I'd consider would be Brevin Knight, and we've totally been there done that. Hopefully Boykins won't get too many minutes because we'll be healthy soon (right? right????)
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:27 pm
by wermolwermol777
We might be deep in the guard spot on paper, but with Foye and Miller out and obviously James and Critterton also we just really lacked someone to play the pointguard when Gil needed a breather. If boykins can do that until we get our guys back I am just fine with it.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:28 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
Hell yeah...we finally get a wizards killer.
oh, wait!
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:45 pm
by Ruzious
Like Miller said, he is indeed a chucker, but used judiciously, he can help. When he gets hot, he's fun to watch and drives the other team crazy. But he will have his negative Juan Dixon streaks.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:46 pm
by MJG
Well, we need someone to play the position, so it's an okay enough move. I imagine he'll get cut once we heal up a bit.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:06 pm
by yungal07
LOL I love Earl (nh). He's pesky as hell.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:09 pm
by fishercob
Championship.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:12 pm
by keynote
He's no Starbury, but he'll do.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:13 pm
by keynote
Actually, I'm proud of the Wizards for not signing Steve Francis purely as a nod to the locals.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:16 pm
by MHZ
I hope this is purely for insurance purposes. Dude is frustrating as hell on the court.
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:20 pm
by fishercob
MHZ wrote:I hope this is purely for insurance purposes. Dude is frustrating as hell on the court.
He sells insurance too? He'll making a killing with this squad!
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:30 pm
by wermolwermol777
fishercob wrote:MHZ wrote:I hope this is purely for insurance purposes. Dude is frustrating as hell on the court.
He sells insurance too? He'll making a killing with this squad!
Re: Wiz To Sign Boykins
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:36 pm
by yungal07
fishercob wrote:MHZ wrote:I hope this is purely for insurance purposes. Dude is frustrating as hell on the court.
He sells insurance too? He'll making a killing with this squad!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjp-btXPgSQ