Earl Clark piece on Hoopsworld

[chefsunsfan7]

I still think we need another 3 pt shooter for the system. Does anyone know Clark's range. Can he hit threes?

[watch1958]

Clark was the guy i wanted the Warriors to draft. I had concerns about his efficiency, motivation, but wanted him anyway. GSW has Randolph, a young talented tweener forward who is the long lanky type. so I thought pairing him with another tweener forward who is more of the strong muscled type would be a good combo, especially one who can play defense at either spot. (For Don Nelson, Clark probably could play D at the 5)

Plus, unlike most other hybrid forwards, Clark's measurable's were better than thought. Other guys (like James Johnson, who I also liked) seemed to shrink and slow down when objective measurements were done, Clark grew and stretched and sped up.

Offensive efficiency needs to improve, but frankly, in the NBA, if you have length and strength, play defense and can move the ball, it doesn't take much offense to have a long career.

There are plenty of Warrior fans who moan about wanting a widebody so they don't get killed on the boards. Yeah that's nice if it's Malone, not so good if its Eddie Curry. If you gave me (in about two seasons) a front line of Beidrins, Randolph and Clark, you'd be able to run all day AND rebound AND play defense.

Hope he works for you.

[Never Fear 33 Is Here]

96mins per game over the 4/5
Amare 34
Frye 22
Lopez 14
Lou 14
Clark 12 + a few at SF

Can't disagree too much Mace, but I don't see Lopez playing more than any of our bigs as yet. I say 10 mins max to him with those other 4 minutes being split between Lou and Clark. Hmmmmmmm then again, just checked and he played 10.2 mins per last season and one would only assume he would get more PT in his second season.

Whatever just start the season already.