Should we be interested in Earl Watson

bigalexx · Post #1 » by **bigalexx** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:16 pm

Watson was just waived by OKC Thunder. He is an average backup PG, who is an above average defender. Taylor has not been impressive in anyway in the summer league, should the Clippers be interested in signing him, they can probably sign him pretty cheap.

illastrate · Post #2 » by **illastrate** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:36 pm

Yes, definitely. If we don't wanna affect our 2010 cap room and get a quality PG, he's our guy. A one year deal won't hurt at all.

ClipperDomination · Post #3 » by **ClipperDomination** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:37 pm

I'd rather give that time to Mike Taylor and see him develop than give a deal to a career mediocre backup PG in Watson.

jgustav1 · Post #4 » by **jgustav1** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:47 am

I'd rather go after Sessions and forget about Watson and Mike Taylor as potential backup PGs.

Forte IV · Post #5 » by **Forte IV** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:54 am

Watson si gone, he reportedly will sign a 1 year deal with the Pacers once he clears wiavers

ClipperDomination · Post #6 » by **ClipperDomination** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:23 am

jgustav1 wrote:I'd rather go after Sessions and forget about Watson and Mike Taylor as potential backup PGs.

Well, this too.

jflipclip · Post #7 » by **jflipclip** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:09 am

ClipperDomination wrote:I'd rather give that time to Mike Taylor and see him develop than give a deal to a career mediocre backup PG in Watson.

Coming from the guy who wants to give a deal to a career mediocre backup F in Barnes rather than give Al Thornton time to establish his role in a new offense. :wink:

In all seriousness though, we should be looking for a backup guard. Not sure if Watson is the answer, but any speculation is a good sign.

ClipperDomination · Post #8 » by **ClipperDomination** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:27 am

jflipclip wrote:
ClipperDomination wrote:I'd rather give that time to Mike Taylor and see him develop than give a deal to a career mediocre backup PG in Watson.

Coming from the guy who wants to give a deal to a career mediocre backup F in Barnes rather than give Al Thornton time to establish his role in a new offense.

In all seriousness though, we should be looking for a backup guard. Not sure if Watson is the answer, but any speculation is a good sign.

Another discussion for another time, but hey why not.

Barnes is an above average player. If you think Barnes as a SF/SG is on the same level as Watson is as a backup PG and not on a higher level, then I don't know what kind of basketball you watch.

The one thing we can all agree on is that this is THE make or break year for Thornton, but I don't have my hopes real high. At all.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #9 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:52 pm

Nope. We need to focus in on acquiring A.I.

Post #10 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:53 pm

Looks like Watson is going to join the Pacers, oh well

laduane1 · Post #11 » by **laduane1** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:10 am

He signed with another team.