JWill

HIF · Post #1 » by **HIF** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:46 pm

Seen the report today about Colangelo being interested in JWill.

I think it would be a great move for Toronto especially as he's an expiring anyway but I don't see what you'd offer to Miami for him.

Any ideas/thoughts?

Post #2 » by **Turnpikebandit** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:11 pm

If it's that article in the Sun today, you're wrong. That article speculated that Colangelo's interest in a point guard could include a guy like J-Will.

But it probably doesn't.

Even though J-Will is expiring, the imminent return of Ford would mean a far too crowded back court.

Mitchell said it best.

"If there is something that we can do that makes sense, fine," said head coach Sam Mitchell, when asked if he would like another point guard on his roster. "But whatever we do, it has to be with the understanding that T.J. and Jose Calderon are our point guards. As long as those two guys are healthy, he won't play."

Guys like Sergio Rodriguez could play that role, or a d-leaguer. But I can't see any of Stoudemire, J-Will or Ridnour fitting whatsoever and their names shouldn't even be thrown out there.

Jenike · Post #3 » by **Jenike** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:34 pm

J-Will is injury prone and VERY overrated. He is not a pass first guard that both Sam and Bryan love.

Damon's days are done. He wants playing time, and he won't get here in TO. He doesn't get it in Memphis who are now starting their rookie guard over him.

I would love to see Ridnour, but he won't come to be a 3rd string point guard. Plus, if the plan is to bring Roko over next year, then it makes trading for a point almost ridiculous unless it's a no brainer trade.

Look in the D-League. See what's available there. Look overseas, see what's over there. There are alot of options other than trades.

dacrusha · Post #4 » by **dacrusha** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:41 pm

Keep using Delfino to run the point and make Jose play 40 minutes a night until TJ gets back.

Bringing in Williams makes no sense.

Scarborojosa · Post #5 » by **Scarborojosa** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:04 pm

When I first saw the thread title, I thought BC was after Jay Williams (the ex Chicago Bull). I wonder how he's doing these days, and if he's still working out and planning on making a return one day.

How would you guys feel about taking a chance on him this season? My guess is that a D-leaguer would be more capable right now. I'm surprised I haven't seen his name thrown around this board too much during this whole T.J. injury thing.

dacrusha · Post #6 » by **dacrusha** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:15 pm

Scarborojosa wrote:When I first saw the thread title, I thought BC was after Jay Williams (the ex Chicago Bull). I wonder how he's doing these days, and if he's still working out and planning on making a return one day.

How would you guys feel about taking a chance on him this season? My guess is that a D-leaguer would be more capable right now. I'm surprised I haven't seen his name thrown around this board too much during this whole T.J. injury thing.

Williams has been out of basketball for over a year now and is lucky to be walking, let alone playing basketball.

I don't think he'll ever play professionally again.

Cassius · Post #7 » by **Cassius** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:13 pm

Jenike wrote:J-Will is injury prone and VERY overrated. He is not a pass first guard that both Sam and Bryan love.

Ummm....

Silk Wilkes · Post #8 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:18 pm

If we get J-Will I'm gonna be so pissed. Ridnour is the way to go. We would easily have the best point guard situation in the league. Ridnour is no scrub, he's currently better than J-Will and Mighty Mouse while also being younger.

msklifesux__ · Post #9 » by **msklifesux__** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:32 pm

JAY WILLIAMS? are we discussing or JASON WILLIAMS...

Post #10 » by **Duffman100** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:40 pm

Cassius wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Ummm....

At one point he wasn't a pass first pg, I'd say he's gotten a lot better now.

emfive · Post #11 » by **emfive** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:43 pm

dacrusha wrote:Keep using Delfino to run the point and make Jose play 40 minutes a night until TJ gets back.

Bringing in Williams makes no sense.

Unfortunately Sam keeps forgetting to do that. Delfino plays a game doing that and looks good. Then they didn't have him handle the ball again till the 4th quarter last game. I missed a few quarters here but that is the way I remember it. I wish Sam would listen to you though.

dacrusha · Post #12 » by **dacrusha** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:57 pm

emfive wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Unfortunately Sam keeps forgetting to do that. Delfino plays a game doing that and looks good. Then they didn't have him handle the ball again till the 4th quarter last game. I missed a few quarters here but that is the way I remember it. I wish Sam would listen to you though.

I think the problem is, Delfino is our defensive stopper and sam sees that as his #1 job... with backup PG duties given lower priority.

I like Delfino in that position, though, as he is one of the few Raptors who can actually put the ball on the floor and penetrate the defense.

Silk Wilkes · Post #13 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:59 pm

msklifesux__ wrote:JAY WILLIAMS? are we discussing or JASON WILLIAMS...

White Chocolate.

LieCheatSteal · Post #14 » by **LieCheatSteal** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:24 pm

Andre Barrett's available.

viceroy · Post #15 » by **viceroy** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:26 pm

no way colangelo trades for jwill unless its a threeway with jwills expiring contract as a bargaining chip to get other pieces .

Post #16 » by **Turnpikebandit** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:36 pm

LieCheatSteal wrote:Andre Barrett's available.

...and is much more realistic in terms of contract and role on this team...