Should we sign Marcus Haslip?

John Locke · Post #1 » by **John Locke** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 10:08 am

The guy was a lottery pick and was quite the athlete. He didn't seem to be able to put it all together though. But he has been playing in Turkey for a couple of years and really has taken strides in improving his fundamentals on the basketball court.

He is 6"10 and 230 pounds. Is that something that we could use? With him next to KG at times, we'd have an incredible mobile frontline. I think that Haslip is a guy that could flourish in Tom Thibodeau's defense, coming out high to defend the pick and roll.

What do you guys think?

BillessuR6 · Post #2 » by **BillessuR6** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 10:53 am

Didn`t he play for Unicaja this past season...

I really don`t see how he can help this team. He is an OK player but, IMO, not good enough for the NBA. He would have a similar impact (or lack of it) as Maceo Baston...

From what I have seen from him this season I am not impressed. I actually think Ndong, his teammate at Unicaja, would be a better fit for us...

One big guy I would like to see in the NBA some day is Lavrinovic from Siena. The guy can shoot the ball like crazy. Of course ,defense would be a problem but he can definitely spread the floor, I really like him...

armageddon · Post #3 » by **armageddon** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:40 pm

It's nice to have a RealGM brother in Slovenia.

Tricky Ricky · Post #4 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:49 pm

It would be nice to see him get another chance but I dont see him playing another game in the NBA ever again. Do you play bball with or against him?

Truthiracy · Post #5 » by **Truthiracy** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 9:18 pm

No way, he's just more proof the Bucks can't draft.

threrf23 · Post #6 » by **threrf23** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 11:21 pm

He always struck me as Lee Nailon-esque by his box score stats, given that he wasn't much of a rebounder or shot blocker....reading up on him, he's similar to Lee Nailon except bigger and not as good offensively. I guess its possible he's improved since exiting the league...but....he would have needed to improve big time.

BirdMan, what'd ya know about Boniface N'Dong. He impressed for the Clippers in preseason a year or two ago, but was then hampered by injury. Of course, he's 31 years old, and was knocked for his small frame during his time with the Clippers. How is he looking lately?