Dixon To Resign With Wiz?

Wizardspride · Post #1 » by **Wizardspride** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:17 am

Juan Dixon worked out for the Wiz today with the intent of signing a contract.

This was reported on the 6:30PM edition of Comcast Sportsnite.

Post #2 » by **miller31time** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:19 am

Get La Sooz on the phone!!!

Wizardspride · Post #3 » by **Wizardspride** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:21 am

miller31time wrote:Get La Sooz on the phone!!!

At least we aren't trying to resign Donnell Taylor. :lol:

Post #4 » by **miller31time** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:22 am

But really, not a bad pickup. He's a poor (who am I kidding....homeless) man's RMJ but he knows the system and can play both guard positions (though he's not a natural point by any stretch of the imagination).

Not bad.

Post #5 » by **miller31time** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:27 am

I initially stickied this, but since it isn't official, I'll un-sticky it.

If/when this happens, the topic will be re-stickied.

Post #6 » by **LyricalRico** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:42 am

In and of itself, signing Juan Dixon for the minimum is a good move for any team. He's a perfect 11-15th man type. I actually think Dixon is more offensively talented than Roger Mason. The problem is that Mason was okay with being a spot up shooter. Juan just can't seem to kick that "first option" mentality. Mason is also superior when it comes to size, defense, and ball handling - all of the things we need out of our backup PG. Still, Juan was on my short list of signings I wanted GMEG to consider.

But seeing how there's not much demand for Juan out there, I wouldn't commit to him just yet. If a guy like DJ Strawberry who can legitimately play both backcourt positions comes available I don't want us to be hamstrung. If I'm not mistaken, Phoenix has until the end of the month to make a decision. I say wait until then. Juan should still be there.

JWizmentality · Post #7 » by **JWizmentality** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:59 am

Beats Dee Brown actually...welcome back Juan....it's gonna be like Gil never left.

truwizfan4evr · Post #8 » by **truwizfan4evr** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:19 am

yes i like dixon he was good for us a few years back lol im just happy 2 hear we talking 2 someone smh lol

Wizardspride · Post #9 » by **Wizardspride** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:36 am

LyricalRico wrote:
But seeing how there's not much demand for Juan out there, I wouldn't commit to him just yet. If a guy like DJ Strawberry who can legitimately play both backcourt positions comes available I don't want us to be hamstrung. If I'm not mistaken, Phoenix has until the end of the month to make a decision. I say wait until then. Juan should still be there.

Strawberry was traded to Houston in August.

closg00 · Post #10 » by **closg00** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:07 am

Wait to see what happens with DJ before offering Juan a contract, but Juan would have the obvious inside-track to a min contract.

Post #11 » by **nate33** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:19 am

Eh, I'm kind of against this.

We already have a bigger version of Juan Dixon in Nick Young. Dixon will only take his minutes. I'd much prefer somebody with a defensive mindset.

Hawaii · Post #12 » by **Hawaii** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:52 am

I definitely like the idea of Juan Dixon coming back; I always liked him with the team, being a hometown boy and all. Sure, he won't make up for the loss of Arenas, but I don't think it'd hurt to add him to the roster.

JWizmentality · Post #13 » by **JWizmentality** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:58 am

Oh f**k me. I just remebered who our coach is.

FreeBalling · Post #14 » by **FreeBalling** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:06 am

Welcome Back Jaun

MJG · Post #15 » by **MJG** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:54 am

Dixon isn't what I'd call good, but I'm more comfortable with him than I am with Brown, so I'm fine with bringing him in for the minimum.

bulletproof_32 · Post #16 » by **bulletproof_32** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:06 am

If he does sign we need to resurrect/ re-create (and sticky) the "Amazingly Sucky Juan Dixon Thread" so that he drops 35 PPG on the regular.

CaPtaiN eYeSaNo · Post #17 » by **CaPtaiN eYeSaNo** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:27 am

hopefully he still can provide a spark off the bench....

Terpman · Post #18 » by **Terpman** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:07 am

Juan is a HUGE reason for the only playoff series win for us since...

help me out here guys...

been awhile...

Come on home Mr CLUTCH!!!

truwizfan4evr · Post #19 » by **truwizfan4evr** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:30 am

i think juan dixon is a good shooter he give us a other option off the bench 2 go 2 he can help are bench out a lil bit come in give us a few solid mins knock a few 3ss in a few years ago he was are bench in the playoff vs heat he score 30 point in 1 playoff game doesnt hurt 2 have a other shooter in the playoff so i wouent mind if we sign juan dixon

closg00 · Post #20 » by **closg00** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:07 am

nate33 wrote:Eh, I'm kind of against this.

We already have a bigger version of Juan Dixon in Nick Young. Dixon will only take his minutes. I'd much prefer somebody with a defensive mindset.

We need someone like Juan to insert for Young when he gets yanked on-occasion. JD is unlikely to get many minutes.....but then-again, should EJ be trusted with another small-ball player?
I am still hoping we land the defensively minded DJ.